Aneke succeeds Ogakwu as Udi Ancient Kingdom Traditional Ruler

The ancient Kingdom of Udi, in Enugu state, has got a new traditional ruler, Igwe Samuel Aneke, a retired Deputy Controller of Customs, who was the traditional prime minister of the community until his installation. Aneke succeeded Igwe Chris Ogakwu, who died in

Tinubu’s New Year speech: ‘Display of despicable deceit ‘ – LP

The Labour Party, LP, has said it is appalled by the hollowness of the New Year speech by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to the party, if anything, the speech conveyed to Nigerians the high level of hypocrisy, deceit, and lack of empathy

PDP slams Tinubu’s New Year broadcast, says president’s promises empty

The Peoples Democratic Party has described the New Year speech by President Bola Tinubu as a “harvest of deceit, false claims and empty promises”. The PUNCH reports that Tinubu, in his New Year address to Nigerians on Monday, affirmed that Nigerians are frustrated

Cross River police confirm abduction of passenger by gunmen

Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of some passengers around Nde 3 Corners Akparabong Junction in Ikom Local Government Area of the state. The passengers, who were in transit, were said to have been ambushed by gunmen who shot at

Japan earthquake: Thousands in shelters overnight after tsunami warnings

Thousands of people in Japan are spending the night in evacuation centres after a powerful earthquake. At least two people are feared dead, Kyodo news agency reports, with the toll likely to rise in the coming days. Dozens of buildings have collapsed in

Two die, three injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash

Two people died and three others were injured on Monday in a road crash that occurred at about 8am around Isara Remo, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The lone crash, which was blamed on excessive speed, involved a Toyota car with the number plate

Tinubu’s New Year speech is like native doctor’s words of hope to sick man – Shehu Sani

A former federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has described President Bola Tinubu’s New Year speech as a native doctor’s words of hope to a sick person. Addressing the nation on Monday, Tinubu among other things, announced plans to ensure a constant supply of affordable

Aisha Yesufu slams Buhari for fuel price hike comment

A popular social-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has lambasted former President, Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari, who is now resting at his home town of Daura in Katsina State, had angered Yesufu after he was caught in a viral video, jokingly saying, “I’m glad Tinubu increased

2024: I foresee president’s assassination, gov’s death, attempted takeover of Tinubu govt – Primate Ayodele

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has predicted the assassination of a sitting president and the death of a governor. Primate Ayodele also predicted that cabals would attempt to take over President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He disclosed that people

New Year: It’s only by God’s grace we survived 2023 – CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has sent out a New Year message to Christians and Nigerians in general. Going by the level of insecurity in the country, CAN noted that it is only by the grace of God that “we have been