Supporters of Labour Party were left disappointed after their presidential candidate Peter Obi failed to showed up in Damaturu, the state capital of Yobe for their campaign rally. Obi and his running mate, Ahmed Datti were scheduled to visit the state for the presidential campaign which was scheduled to hold at Summit Conference Hotel in Damaturu by 11:00 am. Loyalists of the Party in the state awaited Obi to arrive at Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport in Damaturu, but he failed to do so leaving the supported disappointed and a lot of them agitated. Hajiya Hauwa Bukar, the North East…
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World Exclusive! By Livinus Igboanugo Flamboyant Lagos publisher, Nduka Obaigbena, has secured another fat image-laundering brief from the embattled CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, it was gathered. Part of the job is the staging of pro-Emefiele marches in major cities of the country as well as well solidarity messages by amorphous groups through press conferences/statements. Competent sources at CBN headquarters in Abuja disclosed that huge disbursement in nine digits has been made to the Lagos publisher to counter the swelter of negative publicity generated by the ongoing currency exchange fiasco. The owner of Thisday/Arise group had…
In a rash bid to gather internet traffic and prove a point, P- Square’s Peter Okoye popularly know as Mr. P tweeted asking anyone to show prove of him making bigoted statement or derogatory remarks against any tribe. The singer had blatantly declared that he would give the sum of 10 million naira to anyone who can upload a screenshot of him making derogatory remarks about any tribe. He tweeted: With 10 million Naira! I challenge any one to screenshot a tweet where me or my twin insulted a whole region or tribe or even spot any ethnic bigotry…
By Chima Okafor They have been rendered breathless, still reeling in shock and surprise over the mammoth crowd that received the APC Presidential Candidate, Asíwájú Bola Tinubu, in Enugu, the political headquarters of the old Eastern region on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Observers say this huge rally means a major incursion into the South-east, which some politicians think is their strongholds. And hit by such tumultuous reception accorded Asíwájú, political opponents are now looking for how to discredit the success of the rally and de-market the APC candidate. Asiwaju’s message to the Igbo is clear and unambiguous. A…
Lionel Messi wins Golden Ball for being the best player at the tournament while Kylian Mbappe earned himself the Golden boot after topping the scoring charts with 8 goals Emily Martinez ended with the Golden glove
Argentina emerged victorious at the end of an exhilarating World Cup final match against France to cap off what has been a thrilling tournament in Qatar with Lionel Messi starring all the way. The final game was a truly befitting finale to the 2022 world cup which had previously served up a lots excitements and surprises. The game ended in a 4-2 penalty shootout win for Argentina after a 2-2 scoreline by the end of regulation time and 3-3 at extra time. Argentina led 2 nil going into the dying the embers of the game with Lionel Messi and…
The presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress and front runner in the race, Bola Ahmed Tinibu has been chieftained Dakare (Defender) of Birnin Gwari in Birni Gwari Local Government Area in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Argentina defeated The Netherlands 4-3 on penalties to progress to the Semi finals of the ongoing World Cup in Qatar. Argentina led 2 nil in the game and were seemingly coasting to Victory before Wout Weghoust scored twice to drag the game to extra time. Weghoust’s second goal came virtually with the last kick of the game in the 101st minutes in added time. However, Neither team could find a winner in extra time the game moved on to penalties. Argentina keeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero saving the Dutch’s first two spot kicks from captain Van Dijk and…
Croatia have beaten Brazil 4-2 on penalties in the quarter-finals of the World Cup at the Education City Stadium after a One all draw at the end of extra time. Neymar had put Brazil ahead with an extra-time strike giving Tite’s Selecao the advantage. However, Bruno Petkovic – a second-half substitute – levelled matters with just minutes of extra-time to go to send the contest to penalties. Croatia then prevailed 4-2 on penalties… More to follow
Wigan Athletic Football Club have confirmed the appointment of Kolo Touré as the Club’s new First Team Manager. This was confirmed by the clubs official website on Tuesday Touré arrives at the Club on a three and a half-year deal from Leicester City, where he was operating as First Team Coach as part of Brendan Rodgers’ coaching staff. Having played under and learnt from elite managers throughout his career from the likes of Arsène Wenger, Roberto Mancini, Jürgen Klopp and Brendan Rodgers – as well as years of top flight, European and International coaching experience – Touré will now…