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 Super Eagles beat Sierra Leone 3-2, qualify for 2023 AFCON The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The three-time African champions picked the ticket after defeating Sierra Leone 3 -2 at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia, Liberia, on Sunday with one game to spare.  

Crisis hits Imo PDP as seven state executive members resign     Seven members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) state working committee (SWC) in Imo have resigned from their positions. The members — Collins Opuruozor, publicity secretary; Ray Emeana, secretary; Greg Nwadike, youth leader; Martin Ejiogu, deputy state chairperson; Maria Mbakwe, women leader; Josiah Eze, treasurer; and Chibuisi Obido, vice chairperson of Orlu zone — resigned from the party. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday in Owerri, Opurozor accused Samuel Anyanwu, the PDP governorship candidate in Imo, of frustrating the effort of the excos to work for the party. Opurozor alleged that the PDP in Imo “has now been damaged beyond redemption”. “It is necessary we remind you that in the last three years, this working committee has built a very strong, formidable and enviable PDP in Imo state,” Opurozor said. “To enable the party to realise its promise of being a truly democratic entity, we envisioned th...

Separation: My Silence Out Of Love For My Children — Actor Damola Olatunji Nollywood actor, Damola Olatunji, has spoken out following his separation from his children's mother, Bukola Awoyemi. Celebrating Father’s Day, the actor posted a throwback video of himself and his children on his Instagram account. Awoyemi had announced her separation from the star in May, noting that they had never been married. He stated that his silence was motivated by his love and respect for his children, saying, “A father’s tears and fears are unseen, his love is unexpressed, but his care and protection remains as a pillar of strength throughout the lives of his seeds. Taiwo and Kehinde my silence is out of my love and respect for you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️HAPPY FATHER’S DAY !” Credit: Instagram | damolaolatunji  

PHOTOS: Speaker, Deputy Visit Tinubu’s Wife The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, and his Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, on Sunday, paid a visit to Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. Abbas, in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Speaker on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, said the overwhelming mandate given to him by members of the House would spur him to work with every member to achieve a Nigeria that every citizen desires. One more photo below. 

Sound Sultan’s Wife Remembers Singer on Father’s Day Farida Fasasi, wife of the late singer Sound Sultan, has remembered her husband on Father’s day.  On Sunday, she posted a photo of her husband on Instagram, appreciating him for the love and care he showed the family while he was alive. She wrote, “Aboo Thank you for all you’ve done on Earth and what you continue to do in Heaven. Men like you deserve to be honoured on special days like these. Happy father's day baby we miss you.” Sound Sultan died of throat cancer on Sunday, July 11, 2021 in the US and he was buried there according to Islamic rites. Credit: Instagram | faridafasasi  

Father’s Day: Osinbajo Shares Family Photo, Says Fatherhood Is An Incredible Journey Immediate-past Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday, shared his family photo on Father’s Day, describing fatherhood as an incredible journey.  Osinbajo hailed fathers for making a remarkable impact on their children's hearts. The former Vice President shared a picture of himself, his wife and his children and wrote, “ From Lego pieces to college degrees, from first steps to life milestones, the journey of fatherhood has been an incredible one.  "To my fellow dads who've watched their little ones grow into remarkable adults, we've certainly come a long way. Here's to us, and to the indelible imprints we've made on the hearts of our children. “Today, while we revel in the joy of being fathers, I also want to extend my thoughts to those like me for whom this day might be tinged with longing. "Missing a father is a reminder of the profound impact they had on our live...

Father Of Four D!es, Married Lover In Coma, After sxx Romp. The deceased hailed from Obazu Mbieri autonomous community in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State. A married father of four children, Chikwado Obiyor, has been reported dead after a sex romp with his married lover, simply identified as Chidinma. Obiyor died after the sex romp, while his lover, who is married to another man, fell into a coma. The body of the father of four has been deposited in a morgue. The incident happened on Tuesday resulted in Chidinma being rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention, where she is yet to regain consciousness. Chidinma, a mother of two, resides with her husband at Umuchoke Obazu where they rented an apartment.  

 CBN Removes Restriction on Domiciliary Accounts, Raises Cash Deposits to $10,000 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has removed the restrictions on domiciliary accounts and has increased the cash deposits to $10,000 daily. The bank confirmed this development in a statement on Sunday after an extraordinary Bankers’ Committee meeting to discuss the new foreign exchange (FX) policy aimed to converge the various exchange rate regimes in the country. The CBN said domiciliary account holders must be allowed full access to their funds. “Domiciliary account holders are permitted to utilize cash deposits not exceeding $10,000 per day or its equivalent via telegraphic transfer,” a part of the notice from the central bank said.

Car Wash Attendant Steals Customer's Posh Car, Leads Nigeria Police To Gang Members, Recovery Of 7 Vehicles, 16 Engines, 8 Gearboxes, Others The police in Delta State, southeast Nigeria have arrested a 22-year-old car wash attendant identified as Emmanuel Chidera, for selling a Mercedes Benz GLK 350 given to him to wash. Sequel to the CP's directive, the DPO of Ughelli Division closely supervised by the Area commander of Ughelli, ACP Adebayo Ademola, on Thursday, arrested two suspects identified as Phillip Ekugbe and Onome Erikefe, both of Ekpan community in the Effurun area of the state. The suspects reportedly specialised in carjacking in Warri and its environs and took the stolen vehicles to Ughelli where they disassembled and sold the vehicle parts. Edafe stated that upon their arrest, 74 vehicle tyres, 16 vehicle engines, eight gearboxes, 15 motor batteries, two motorcycle engines and seven suspected stolen vehicles were recovered from them. The vehicles include one Toyota...

Imo Ex-Governor Okorocha Narrates Attack On Convoy By Gunmen, Killing Of Policeman A police officer was killed on Friday following an attack by gunmen on the convoy of former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha. The convoy of the former governor was attacked at the Ihube community on the Okigwe- Enugu expressway, according to The PUNCH. The Ihube axis of the expressway had been a major point of attacks by gunmen and kidnappers. The former governor confirmed the killing of the police officer and the assassination attempt on him. Okorocha who was Imo governor for eight years said that the slain police officer was deployed by the state Government House to take him to the burial ceremony of the mother of the immediate past governor of state, Emeka Ihedioha. Okorocha who spoke on Sunday at Amaimo in the Ikeduru Local Government Area of the state, at the birthday anniversary celebration of the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for the November 11 governorship election in Imo state, Samuel A...

'I'm not ashamed of selling Okrika' -- Actor Sylvester Madu Sylvester Madu has tackled movie lovers who seem surprised that he sells second-hand goods popularly called ‘okrika’. On Friday, a video surfaced on social media capturing the movie star selling the fairly used items in a market in Enugu. In the now-viral footage, Madu, clad in a brown jacket, was seen holding a sack of clothes while discussing with some customers. The video came as a shock to Nigerians; some of whom expressed concern about the actor. Reacting to the viral clip, Madu said he is proud of “my business empire” which included many people selling various kinds of fairly used items. He also tackled unemployed youths who are surprised by “my legit business,” urging them to get a job and stop begging for N2000 on social media. “Do your business legit, no send anybody. Someone saying that this is really encouraging. If someone like me can run my business then why would he be sitting at home and doing nothin...

Ensure Another G5 Emerges For APC To Win In 2027, Akpabio Tells Wike Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike and his four other friends in the G5 to come up with another aggrieved group within opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to make winning the 2027 presidential election a smooth ride for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Akpabio, a former Akwa Ibom State governor, spoke on Sunday at a thanksgiving reception held at Wike’s private residence on Ada-George Road, in his hometown, Rumueprikom in the Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of the oil-rich South-South state. “I want to thank you for all your efforts to bring justice to Nigeria,” Akpabio told Wike who backed the return of power to Southern Nigeria and supported APC’s candidate, Bola Tinubu against his party’s choice, Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 presidential election. “And I want to thank the G5 Governors,” the Senate President said whilst addressing the G5 or the In...

Davido angrily replies troll who wished for his death Renowned Afrobeat artist, David ‘Davido‘ Adeleke responds to a troll on Twitter who expressed a desire for his death. A Twitter user, @Winco_3, make the statement while sharing a video clip of Burna Boy‘s music performance in the Netherlands. Speaking on how filled the venue was, he insinuated that Davido’s funeral would not gather as many people as the crowd in the shared video. “Even Davido burial that would be free can’t pack this crowd. Know your mate,” the troll wrote. In a post on Sunday morning via his Twitter account, Davido questioned the user who had expressed a death wish towards him. While quoting the tweet, Davido asked “So u want me to die? Reason being? What have I personally done to you to have you wish death on me. Anyways I’m not going anywhere! I WILL LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST.” In reply to a fan who urged the singer to snub such trolls, he responded; “If nobody wants to talk I WILL. you guys will hurt the wrong pe...

‘Reveal Pensions Paid To You As Ex-Governors’, SERAP Tells Akpabio, Others The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and other 13 former governors in the 10th Senate to “disclose the total amount of life pensions, if any, that have been received from your states as former governors.” In a statement on Sunday, SERAP Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, urged the new lawmakers to “promptly clarify if you have collected and/or currently collecting life pensions as former governors from your respective states, to stop collecting any such pensions and return the pensions collected to the treasury.” According to the group, there are 14 former governors in the 10th Senate. “Nigerians expect you to act in the public interest including by ending the collection of any life pensions from your respective states and returning any such pensions that may have been collected to the treasury,” the group said. “Collecting life pensions ...

 I Was Poisoned at PDP Secretariat - Wike. "I was poisoned at the PDP secretariat and afterwards told by doctors in Beirut that my kidney; liver, and other internal organs were gone. It was God who saved me, because a week after I was informed, my systems were back to normal."   Immediate-past Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike, during a Family Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, June 18, at St. Peter's Anglican Church. Watch video below. 

Kourtney Kardashian shows off her growing baby bump. The reality star, 44, is expecting her 4th child.. and her first with husband, Travis Barker. She shared all these photos with the caption "Overwhelmed with gratitude and joy for God's blessings and plan". More photos below. 

President Tinubu speaks on being insulted "Some people get easily angry whenever they see me being insulted. I think that is childish. I'm a politician and it is my right to be insulted. It is my right to be called names, it is my right to get bad wishes from whoever I outrun in the polity.  Politics, sometimes, is a bully game, don't get distracted, keep your eyes on the ball. It is a game of number but equally important, a game of common sense with sole aim of improving people's lives with right policies. Mohammed Ali was a great boxer, he punches you, he ran away, he made you angry so much that you lose your focus and balance, then he would hit you hard..Those who must beat him must never be angry or lose focus while fighting, keep your strategy to yourself. Win some and lose some, that's politics but you must strive to win all but you can never win all. As for insults and abuse, I have received uncountable insults since I joined politics. You can see where I am...

GOV. ALIA VOWS TO SUPPORT SPORTS DEVELOPMENT 18th June, 2023   Governor Alia vows to support sports development Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has pledged his administration’s support for sports development in the state. The governor, represented by his Deputy, Mr Samuel Ode, said this on Friday in Makurdi, at the grand finale of the 2023 edition of the Benue State Football League, sponsored by Ratels Sports Development Foundation, Abuja, (RSDF). “There is no doubt that there is nothing that unites Nigeria more than sports, especially football,” pledging that as a government will do everything possible to promote sports in the State,” Rev. Fr. Alia said. He commended the sponsor of the tournament, Mr. Paul Edeh, proprietor of Naija Ratels Football Club, Abuja, for being a worthy Benue sports ambassador. Earlier, Edeh told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that his foundation, RSDF, has been sponsoring the league as a way of giving back to the society. Edeh, who is running fo...

AMID COLD WAR, GOV. ALIA ATTENDS DINNER HELD IN HONOUR OF AKUME 18th June, 2023  Abuja was abuzz with excitement as the Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, graced a special dinner held in honor of Senator George Akume. The occasion was organized to commemorate Senator Akume’s recent appointment as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) by President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. The prestigious Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja provided the perfect backdrop for the grand event, which saw the attendance of all the Governors from the North Central region. The distinguished guests included Senate President Sen. Godswill Akpabio, APC National Chairman Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, Comr. Adams Oshiomole, Sen. Emmanuel Udende, and Mrs. Patience Goodluck Jonathan, among many other notable figures from across the country. The dinner served as a platform for Governor Alia and other esteemed dignitaries to express their congratulations and admiration...

On this Father's Day, I want to take a moment to honor and celebrate all the dads in Lagos State.  I have seen firsthand the tireless dedication and sacrifice that fathers make for their families and communities.  Whether it's working long hours to provide for their loved ones, showing love, care and giving counsel  or simply being a positive role model, dads play a vital role in shaping the future of our society.  So to all the fathers out there, thank you for your unwavering love and commitment.  Happy Father's Day!

Landlords, Residents Raise Alarm Over Illegal Structures  By Obianuju Azukaego  Landlords and residents of Otigba Enuovuve Layout, Nkwelle-Ezunaka Layout, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State have bemoamed the illegal structures being constructed by an individual in the area. According to the petition signed by the Chairman of the residents of the layout, Mr. John Okafor and Secretary, Mr. Dennis Umeh respectively, one Mr. Chinazor Ezeayom has been building block of stores on the main road without the approval of the government. Our Information Officer gathered that the residents of the layout had earlier reported the matter to Zone 13 Police Command, Ukpo where he was ordered to stop work but he was said to have ignored the order and went ahead to engage in the construction. The petition alleged that Ezeayom had boasted that he would continue to construct the stores on the Otigba burrow-pit First Gate, opposite Holy Ghost Estate on Onitsha-Otuocha road with or without n...

Onitsha Chamber Worried Over Street Trading, Reckless Driving  By Juliana Nwachukwu/Ngozi Okoli/ Nkiru Anakor The indiscriminate street trading and reckless driving by bus and tricycle (Keke) operators in Onitsha, the commercial nerve centre of Southeast zone, is now a source of worry to Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ONICCIMA). Sequel to the illegal activities of the traders, bus and tricycle operators, the President of ONICCIMA, Chief Kevin Obieri, reiterated that  Anambra State Government must live up to its challenges by implementing the laws guiding street trading to save the residents of the State, especially Onitsha and its environs from embarrassment being experienced on the road. "Anambra has a robust law against street trading which at some point facilitated the movement to modern and model markets at Building Materials Market Ogidi, flour market, cosmetics, among others. "The unregulated nature of street trading presents a wide range ...

Nigeria, India, And Congo Suffer Highest Rates Of Poverty And Pollution – World Bank June 18, 2023      Nigeria, India, And Congo Suffer Highest Rates Of Poverty And Pollution – World Bank In a recent report, the World Bank identified Nigeria, India, and the Democratic Republic of Congo as the countries suffering from the highest levels of poverty and pollution. The report, named ‘Detox Development: Repurposing Environmentally Harmful Subsidies,’ emphasized the potential benefits of reallocating funds currently spent on agriculture, fishing, and fossil fuel subsidies to address climate change. The World Bank’s report reveals an alarming situation: around 716 million poor individuals, living on under $1.90 per day, reside in areas with harmful levels of air pollution. In the report, it is noted that,“Low- and middle-income countries account for 80 per cent of people exposed to unsafe levels of PM (Particulate Matter). Moreover, 716 million poor people live in areas with un...

Rivers’ longest reigning monarch, King Prof. T. J. T. Princewill, joins ancestors 18th Jun 2023  The longest reigning monarch in Rivers State, His Serene Majesty, King Prof. T.J.T Princewill, Amachree the XI and Amanyanabo of the Kalabari Kingdom, has joined ancestors. His son, Prince Tonye T.J.T Princewill, disclosed this on Saturday in a statement he signed on behalf of the family, entitled, “The King has departed. Long live the Kingdom”. He said: “It is with a very heavy heart that I am formally announcing the departure of my father, our King and His Serene Majesty, King Prof. T.J.T Princewill, Amachree the XI and Amanyanabo of the Kalabari Kingdom. He was not just my father, he was also my best friend. “Earlier today, the Buguma Council of Chiefs and the Kalabari Council of Chiefs were formally briefed, all in accordance with Kalabari tradition, thereby opening the door to our now officially informing the world, as the cart cannot be put before the horse. “Further announcements...

Three pastors d!e in crash as driver sleeps off Three pastors lost their lives on Saturday in a devastating accident caused by their driver losing control on the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway in Ogun State. Two others sustained injuries, while three were fortunate to be rescued unhurt. Babatunde Akinbiyi, the spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, confirmed the tragedy, stating that it occurred around 9:44 am near Day Waterman College, a private school at Kobape, inbound Abeokuta. The accident involved a black Rio car with the number plate AKD 827 DV and a white Sino truck with the number plate WDL 466 XA. Akinbiyi explained that the crash resulted from the driver falling asleep at the wheel, combined with excessive speeding and a subsequent loss of control of the Rio car. Citing eyewitnesses, the TRACE spokesperson mentioned that the Rio car carried a driver, a passenger, and "three men of God" who were dressed in white robes. He revealed that...

Asari Dokubo Is A Criminal, Economic Saboteur –Pro-Biafra Group, MASSOB Attacks Niger Delta Ex-Militant Leader Over Stand Against Kanu’s Release A pro-Biafra group under the umbrella of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has attacked a former leader of Niger Delta militants, Asari Dokubo, for canvassing against the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Dokubo after visiting President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Aso Rock Villa warned the President against releasing the Biafran Nation agitator leader being detained by the Nigerian government in the Department of State Services (DSS) custody. Addressing newsmen after his visit to the President, Dokubo said, “His release would fuel impunity; during EndSARS, Nnamdi Kanu was walking free. What did he do? He poured petrol on the flames of EndSARS. Now, he has been caught. What of the people who have died? This is a criminal. He should face the law. “Releas...

Peter Obi entertaining Nigerians at tribunal – Pastor Giwa The senior pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has urged the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, to find something else to do instead of waiting for justice at the Election Petition Tribunal. On Sunday, Giwa said while addressing his members in Akure that Obi was only entertaining Nigerians. He said:” I knew he couldn’t have gone too far. No popularity on social media can stand the test of time. When it is not your time, it is not your time! He betrayed his boss, Atiku, who brought him into the limelight. If you love Nigeria so much as proclaimed, why didn’t you wait in your political party to fight the battle? Suddenly, you changed and pretended that you were not part of the system that led us to where we are today. God can’t stomach arrogance, pretence, and betrayal, according to Proverbs 16:5. The Lord says he will put those upstairs in their place. We know all the politi...

Four men arrested for stealing goat in Gombe The police in Gombe state has arrested four men identified as Hassan Adamu,18; Abdulaziz Abubakar, 20; and Abdullahi Shuaibu, 25 and one other, for allegedly stealing goats. Confirming their arrest to newsmen, the state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mahid Abubakar, said the gang usually operated in a tricycle. “Men of the Gombe division acted on an intelligence report on a syndicate of thieves that specialised in using tricycles to steal goats from Malam Inna and Wuro Kesa communities, and selling them. They were arrested at their various hideouts; the suspects confessed voluntarily to having carried out the act.” He disclosed that the four suspects confessed to the crime. “Investigation is still ongoing and the case will soon be taken to court. Exhibits recovered included one tricycle and one goat.”  

Invite Nnamdi Kanu for discussion, Ohanaeze tells President Tinubu Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, has expressed outrage at the recent attack on Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), by ex-militant leader Mujahid Dokubo-Asari. They have called on President Bola Tinubu to ignore Dokubo's statements and instead invite Kanu for a roundtable discussion. Dokubo-Asari, after a meeting with President Tinubu, labeled Kanu a criminal and urged Tinubu not to release him. This statement has provoked anger among Ndigbo, with many accusing Dokubo of overstepping his boundaries. In response, the President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, accused Dokubo-Asari of being sponsored by those seeking to destabilize President Tinubu's government. Nnabuike criticized Dokubo's divisive rhetoric at a time when many citizens were striving to unite the country. Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council...