Uzodimma told to conduct Local Government Election

A group under the auspices of Owerri Zone Awareness Coalition (OZAC) has urged Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma to conduct election into the 27 local governments next year.It said it gave the advice in view of the fact that the third tier of

Imo communities set January to abolish Osu, others

As human rights activists and organisations intensify efforts to abolish Osu, Ohu, Ume and Diala caste systems in the South East, two other Imo State communities, Amurie Omanze and Oboro Amurie, in Isu Local Council of the state, have set January 4, 2024,

Death toll hits over 115 in Plateau massacre

The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has disclosed that the death toll in the Christmas Eve attacks in the state has risen to over 115. Mutfwang spoke on Tuesday while featuring on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. He stated that the attacks were unprovoked,

Sometimes I don’t want to do music, but it’s like not living at all – Musically Mjay 

For someone whose first single was released in 2008, music should have been none of his options, but Chukwuemeka Justice Oguzie popularly known as Musically Mjay said his bouncing back.  Having raked a total of three singles since then, Musically Mjay said he

Nigerian transgender, Fola Francis drowns in Lagos beach

Popular Nigerian transgender model, Fola Francis is dead. The fashion designer and LGBT activist reportedly drowned on 20th December, 2023, at IIashe beach in Lagos. Vincent Desmond, a freelance journalist, announced her passage in a statement on Friday. “Fola Francis was a beacon

Plateau gov condemns killing of 16 persons in fresh attack

Plateau State Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has condemned the killing of 16 persons in a fresh attack in Mushu village of Bokkos Local Government Area of the state. In a statement by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, the governor

Thousands arrested in week-long anti-drug operation in Sri Lanka

Police in Sri Lanka say they have arrested almost 15,000 people during a week-long drive against drug traffickers across the country. They say the operation led to the seizure of almost 440kg of various types of narcotics, including heroin. Local media showed footage

Phyna’s 2024 resolution includes love, dogs, cats less human

Former Big Brother Naija reality show winner, Josephine Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has revealed her new year resolution.She said she would yank off “everyone and everything in my current cycle” in 2024. According to the controversial reality star, she would love and

Oscars 2024: Nigeria’s selection fails to make cut for Int’l feature film

The hope for a Nigerian movie to win the International Feature Film at the 2024 Oscars has been dashed as the country’s contender for the award failed to make the cut. Nigerian Official Selection Committee, NOSC, had selected Sundance Festival award winning film,

Wolves condemn Chelsea to another loss

Mauricio Pochettino admits his Chelsea team need to be more clinical after Wolves condemned them to an an eighth Premier League defeat of a tepid campaign. Second-half goals from Mario Lemina and Matt Doherty secured victory for the hosts, who recorded successive league