Workers at the Government House, Umuahia, on Monday praised Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, following the commencement of payment of their annual leave allowance—an entitlement many said had remained unpaid for years. The workers, who gathered at the Government House in a show of appreciation, described the development as a clear departure from past practices …
Access Bank Plc has paid tribute to its former Group Managing Director, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, two years after his passing, while also honouring the memory of his wife, Doreen, and their son, Chizi. In a statement shared on the bank’s official X handle on Monday, Access Bank said Wigwe’s legacy continues to resonate through the …
Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent surge in violent attacks across parts of Nigeria, describing the incidents as alarming and urging authorities to intensify efforts to protect lives. The Pope made the remarks in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, offering prayers for victims of terrorism …
British rapper Central Cee has revealed that his entire sneaker collection has been stolen from a storage facility. The 27-year-old artist took to Instagram to inform fans that thieves broke into his lock-up, which housed his extensive collection of trainers built up over 12 years. The collection, estimated to be worth thousands of pounds, reportedly …
The golden era of snooker in the 1980s is widely regarded as a perfect convergence of sporting excellence, charismatic personalities, and unprecedented television exposure. During this decade, snooker evolved from a niche cue sport into a major cultural phenomenon, particularly in the United Kingdom, where it became a fixture of prime-time television. Television played a …
The Wife of the Governor of Abia State, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, has provided cash support to five survivors of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and called on the Federal Government to strengthen measures to permanently eradicate the harmful practice nationwide. Mrs. Otti made the remarks on Friday in Umuahia, the state capital, during a program marking …
United States President Donald Trump said Friday that he made no error in sharing a video on his official Truth Social account that depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump insisted he did not need to apologize. “I didn’t make a …
Muslims in Kano on Friday attended special prayers organized by the Murtala Mohammed Foundation to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of General Murtala Ramat Mohammed. Gen. Murtala served as Nigeria’s Military Head of State from July 1975 until his death on 13 February 1976. The prayer session, held at the Murtala Mohammed Mosque …
A United States congressional hearing on global religious freedom has criticised the Federal Government’s reported $9 million lobbying contract in Washington, with lawmakers warning that the move appeared designed to downplay serious human rights and religious freedom violations in Nigeria. The concerns were raised on Wednesday during a joint hearing of the House Subcommittee on …
Eighteen Senegalese football supporters arrested in Morocco over alleged “hooliganism” during last month’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final have launched a hunger strike while awaiting trial, their lawyer told AFP on Friday. Their lawyer, Patrick Kabou, said the detainees claim they have been held without being formally informed of the charges since their arrest …
