Tension as flood wreaks havoc in Zamfara
By Cheta Enyoghasi Heavy rainfall has turned thousands of people homeless in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State, after flood destroyed many houses and farmlands. According to reports, the flood that began 8:14 a.m. destroyed many houses behind the State Police Commissioner’s residence, making it impossible for residents to save their valuable properties. A resident […]
How flood destroyed over 1,600 houses in Yobe – SEMA
By Cheta Enyoghasi Dr. Mohammed Goje, the Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has revealed how over 1,600 houses were damaged by a flood caused by days of nonstop rain in Jajere and Yunusari, Yobe State. He said that the most recent flash flood in the area caused the displacement of homes. […]
Insecurity: Withdraw soldiers assigned to checkpoints, Igbo women urge FG
By Cheta Enyoghasi Igbo women under The National Igbo Women Assembly (IWA), have called on the Federal Government to withdraw soldiers deployed across numerous checkpoints in the South East region, claiming that criminals would attack and abduct people at nearer points but would not be apprehended. The President, Lolo Nneka Chimezie claimed that soldiers in […]
Anjorin denies having romantic affair with Toyin Abraham’s husband
By Cheta Enyoghasi Nollywood actress, Lizzy Anjorin has debunked rumour making the round that she had an affair with Kolawole Ajeyemi, the husband of her colleague, Toyin Abraham. Controversial blogger Esther Aboderin, a.k.a. Esabod, recently accused Lizzy with having a romantic involvement with Ajeyemi. In response to the accusation, Lizzy called the rumors “evil” in […]
AAU VC ordered to vacate office
By Cheta Enyoghasi The Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University, (AAU), Edo State, has ordered the acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Asomwan Sonnie Adagbonyin, to vacate office. Governor Obaseki had earlier appointed a seven-member university governing board led by Dr. Omo-Ehijele Frank Odafen in July 18, 2024. This came following years of protests by the academic staff […]
Napoli strips Osimhen of jersey number 9, hands it over to Lukaku
By Jennifer Amarachi Victor Osimhen of Napoli has been sidelined as the Serie A club handed his iconic number 9 jersey to their new signing, Romelu Lukaku. This comes after a summer of intense transfer speculation and a reported fallout with the club’s hierarchy, as reported by journalist Fabrizio Romano. The Nigerian striker, who was […]
Deal falls through as Osimhen’s relationship with Napoli breaks down
By Jennifer Amarachi With just few hours left before the transfer window closes, negotiations between Osimhen and Chelsea broke down, failing to reach a mutually agreeable deal. In a stunning turn of events, Victor Osimhen’s highly anticipated transfer to Chelsea has dramatically collapsed, leaving the Nigerian striker’s future uncertain. Unexpectedly, Osimhen’s planned relocation to Saudi […]
Italian teenager, Antonelli, to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes
By Jennifer Amarachi Andrea Kimi Antonelli, an Italian youngster, will replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, once the seven-time world champion leaves for Ferrari at the conclusion of the season. Antonelli, who turned 18 last weekend, will pair up with George Russell, another graduate of the organization’s juvenile programme. “Reaching F1 is a dream I’ve had […]
Iraqi forces kill 15 IS operatives in West Iraq
By Jennifer Amarachi A joint operation of American and Iraqi forces killed 15 Islamic State members in western Iraq, leaving seven US troops injured, US Central Command revealed. The attack, which targeted Islamic State leaders, was carried out early Thursday morning, resulting “in the death of 15 ISIS operatives” with “no indication of civilian casualties,” […]
Dozen killed in Russian, Ukrainia attack
By Jennifer Amarachi At least, a dozen people were killed by aerial bombardments on Friday in border cities between Russia and Ukraine. The bombardment coincided with Kyiv’s dismissal of its air force chief, a significant military reorganization. After two and a half years of Russia’s invasion, both sides asserted that they had made progress on […]