Timeless Messi eyes World Cup record as Argentina face Austria
The Lionel Messi show rolls into Dallas with the Argentine maestro on the cusp of more footballing history when the World Cup holders face Austria on Monday. Messi, who turns…
Flood, windstorm destroy farmlands, shops in Ebonyi communities
Torrential rainfall and the accompanying windstorm, on Saturday night, destroyed farmlands and people’s shops in Abakaliki and Akpoha Community in Afikpo North LGA of Ebonyi. The over four-hour rainfall caused…
‘Absurd’ to doubt Spain, says De la Fuente after Saudi Arabia rout
Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said his side had silenced their doubters after Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal inspired a 4-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia on Sunday. One of…
Police arrest suspected cult members terrorising Osun
Police in Osun have arrested some suspected members of secret cults terrorising the state. This is contained in a statement by the Police Spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, on Sunday. According…
Orji Kalu congratulates Oyebanji on re-election victory in Ekiti
Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has congratulated Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his victory in the state governorship election. In…
Iranians walk out of talks venue after Trump threat
Iran’s delegation on Sunday walked out of the Swiss venue where it held talks with the United States towards permanently ending the Middle East war, after Donald Trump threatened to…
Conflicting accounts emerge over alleged release of Oyo kidnap victims
as authorities insist abductees remain in captivity despite Igboho’s two-hour ultimatum By Adeola Badru Confusion has continued to surround the fate of victims abducted in Igboho, Oorelope Local Government Area…
How Otti convinced Tinubu to back Abia Intnl Airport project – Keyamo
By Dickson Omobola Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed how Governor Alex Otti of Abia State rejected a Federal Government plan to build an airstrip in…
INEC declares Asogwa of APC winner of Enugu North Senatorial District by-election
Oppositions finger irregularities, threaten court actions By Alumona Ukwueze NSUKKA —-The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday declared Ikeje Asogwa of the All Progressives Congress, APC, winner of the…
Widespread vote-buying allegations overshadow Ekiti governorship election
Allegations of vote-buying, voter intimidation and other electoral malpractices trailed Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State, despite reports by election observers that the exercise was generally peaceful across the state.…