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ANAMBRA GOVT WARNS AGAINST PURCHASE OF ENCROACHED LAND AT TRANS-NKISSI. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 Anambra Govt Warns Against Purchase of Encroached Land at Trans-Nkissi By MaryAnn Chukwuma The Anambra State Ministry of Lands has warned members of the public against purchasing plots at TransNkissi Phase 1, behind the Federal Government Girls College, Onitsha, from persons claiming ownership on behalf of the Umuosodi family of Onitsha. The warning was contained in a public notice dated Sept. 28, 2026, with Ref. No. PS/ML/2026/CR/VOL.II/028 and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Nkeiru Mokwe, for the Commissioner. According to the notice, the Ministry became aware that persons alleged to be members of the Umuosodi family had invaded and commenced clearing portions of the land with the intention of selling them to unsuspecting members of the public. It said compensatory plots had been allocated to the family and other families in Onitsha before the current administration. The Ministry added that the affected land had been lawfully allocated to various individuals and groups in...

ALLEGED UNPAID RENT: OBI CUBANA GETS 7-DAY NOTICE TO QUIT PROPERTY HOUSING ABUJA LOUNGE. (PHOTO).

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 Alleged unpaid rent: Obi Cubana gets 7-day notice to quit property housing Abuja Lounge Businessman and social media celebrity, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana has been given seven days notice to quit Plot 81, Ademola Adetokumbo Crescent, Wuse 11, Abuja, the property housing his popular Cubana Lounge over alleged unpaid rent. Rev. Chidiebere Amakaeze, the landlord of the property being used for popular Cubana Lounge in the Wuse area of Abuja claimed that Obi Cubana, the proprietor of Cubana Group has not paid rent from 2019 till date. The quit notice issued by solicitors to Rev. Amakaeze, cited by PM NEWS was signed by Prince Ben S. Ikani Esq and E. I. Nwafor Esq of Citadel of Justice of Law Firm, Abuja. In the first quit notice dated 14 January 2025, the landlord asked “Cubana to quit the premises and give up vacant possession of the property and the premises with its appurtenances located at Plot 81, Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent, Wuse 11, Abuja.” According to the la...

LA-LIGA: CRISTIANO RONALDO HINTS AT RETURN TO REAL MADRID. (PHOTO).

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 LaLiga: Cristiano Ronaldo hints at return to Real Madrid Al Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that he could make a sensational return to Real Madrid at the end of his career. Ronaldo has admitted that the Santiago Bernabéu was his “happiest place.” The Portugal captain joined Los Blancos from Manchester United in 2009 and went on to write his name in the club’s history books. Ronaldo scored an astonishing 450 goals in just 438 appearances for Madrid over nine years and won 15 major trophies, including four Champions League titles. When asked by Spanish journalist Eduardo Aguirre about the possibility of returning to Real Madrid, Ronaldo said: “Maybe after ending my career, something can happen.” Reflecting on his time in Spain, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner described it as the peak of his professional journey. “My period at Real Madrid is the happiest for me in terms of football,” he admitted, emphasising the special place the club holds in his heart.

LAIDE BAKARE REFLECTS ON SUCCESS AS SHE HOSTS OSUN COMEDY FEST. (PHOTO).

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 Laide Bakare reflects on success as she hosts Osun Comedy Fest Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has taken time to celebrate her own achievements, expressing gratitude for her journey and the impact she has made. The actress hosted the maiden edition of the Osun Comedy Fest over the weekend, an event that gathered entertainers, fans, and supporters in Osun State. Taking to her Instagram page, Laide shared stunning photos from the event, along with a touching letter addressed to herself. In the emotional message, she praised her dedication, passion, and hard work, acknowledging the journey that has led to this significant moment. She wrote, “Today is a day that shines as brightly as your beautiful spirit! As you step into your event, I want you to know how much you are loved and cherished. Your hard work, passion, and dedication have brought you to this moment, and I couldn’t be more proud of you!” Laide emphasized that every single person in attendance was a reflection of her impact ...

ACTOR BOY ALINCO URGES PARENTS TO GIVE CHILDREN TRADITIONAL NAMES. (PHOTO)

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 Actor Boy Alinco urges parents to give children traditional names Comic actor Bayo Bankole, popularly known as Boy Alinco, has emphasised the importance of preserving cultural heritage through names. Speaking on the Teju Babyface Podcast, he urged parents to give their children traditional names instead of foreign ones.  Bankole highlighted the beauty of Yoruba names like Oluwaseun, Oluwapamilerinayo, and Oluwasoromidayo, discouraging the preference for foreign names such as Jayden or Biden. He warned that abandoning traditional names could lead to a loss of cultural identity.  Addressing concerns about pronunciation, he countered the argument that African names are difficult for non-Africans to say, noting that schools and institutions manage to pronounce Dutch, Russian, and Indian names without issue.  He also pointed out the struggles African Americans face in tracing their roots, contrasting this with the strong cultural ties maintained by Indians and Jews throu...

CHELLE PLOTS 'AMBITIOUS' EAGLES FOR AFCON, WORLD CUP. (PHOTO).

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 Chelle plots ‘ambitious’ Eagles for AFCON, World Cup As the Super  Eagles  gear up for  the  2026 FIFA World Cup  qualifiers in March  as well as the  2025  Africa  Cup of Nations  in December,  Franco Malian coach Eric Sekou Chelle  has  revealed his operational words, saying  the national team under his watch will be ‘ focussed and ambitious’. Speaking with the NFFTV, the 47-year-old Chelle  who was named  the substantive Head Coach of the Super Eagles on January 7, enthused that  he has ‘lots of good players’ to work with, adding  the rank and file of the team  must however, remains focus  for the  upcoming engagements. Chelle  has been tasked  to  revive  Nigeria’s bid  for the World  Cup 2026  after the  Super Eagles  took only three points from the opening four matches  in Group C where they are in a distant fifth position...

OBI TACKLES AKANDE, SAYS #ENDSARS NARRATIVE, ATTEMPT TO REWRITE HISTORY. (PHOTO).

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 Obi tackles Akande, says #EndSARS narrative, attempt to rewrite history The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has slammed the former governor of Osun State, Bisi Akande, over his allegation that the 2020 #EndSARS protest across Nigeria was orchestrated by the Obi’s supporters, otherwise known as Obidients,  to derail the ambition of the current President, Bola Tinubu. Obi and the Obidient Movement described Akande’s narrative as an attempt to rewrite history, adding that it was insensitive to the memory of #EndSARS victims, particularly those who lost their lives. The nationwide #EndSARS protest, which lasted between October 7 and 20, began with the demand for the disbandment of the notorious police wing called Special Anti-Robbery Squad but soon snowballed into a demand for good governance. There were confrontations between protesters and security agents, particularly in Lagos State, where soldiers allegedly opened fire on defenceless protesters at the Lek...

5,000 REPENTANT BOKO HARAM FIGHTERS REUNITED WITH FAMILIES-FG.(PHOTO).

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 5,000 repentant Boko Haram fighters reunited with families –FG The National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Advisor, says at least 5,000 repented Boko Haram fighters have been reunited with their families. It says none of the ex-combatants returned to the battle ground after six months of the deradicalisation programme. Amb. Mairo Musa Abbas, Head of Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE), stated this at the second-day session of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum. Mairo, who spoke at the Third Penal with the theme, “Managing Boko Haram Exits and Demobilization of Armed Groups,” said harmonised strategy would help the governors of Lake Chad region to address their common issues. She said deradicalization, rehabilitation and reintegration programme for ex-Boko Haram fighters, known as Operation Safe Corridor, had reintegrated over 5,000 repented Boko Haram into the society. “Under Operation Safe Corridor programme, we have deradicalised over ...