Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has downplayed the chances of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in clinching the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP for the 2027 general election, saying it will simply not happen. Speaking during a live media parley on Wednesday evening in Abuja, Wike said Atiku had severally presented his blueprint to Nigerians and he had been serially rejected. Atiku who was the PDP Presidential Candidate in 2023 had recently said if he had won the election, he would have done things differently from President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians would…
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Two Ecuadorian footballers who were involved in a car accident last month have unfortunately passed away. Marco Angulo and Roberto Cabezas have been confirmed dead a month after the devastating car crash. Angulo, who played for L.D.U Quito as a midfielder had been in hospital since the incident on 7 October in the south of Ecuador’s capital Quito. According to media reports in Ecuador, Cabezas who played for Independiente Juniors also lost his life in the fatal crash. Angulo underwent several operations and spent over a week in intensive care, before passing away on Monday night. The 22-year-old…
In Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippine authorities apprehended five Nigerian nationals on Thursday for allegedly kidnapping their compatriot. The suspects, identified as Evans Enwwereaku Chinemerem, David Chidera Ibegbulamo, Nwokeke Christian Ihechukwu, Nwokeke Cajothan Chinemmerem, and Okonkwo Emmanuel Kosiso, are facing charges of kidnapping for ransom and violation of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act (Republic Act 10591). The arrest was executed after a coordinated raid by the Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group, Mabalacat City Police, and Angeles City Police at a hideout in Barangay Malabanias around 5 a.m. According to Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, director of Central Luzon Police, the…
A tragic accident occurred along the Aba-Port Harcourt Expressway, just before Solace Mortuary near Ntigha Junction, claiming the lives of two people and leaving several others injured. The accident involved a bus from the Church of Christ, which was loaded with passengers and cargo, en route from Umuahia to Aba. According to reports, two individuals lost their lives on the spot, while two others sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment. Miraculously, one passenger emerged from the accident unscathed. The remaining passengers were quickly transported to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Umuahia for urgent medical care. The exact…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State recently hosted former New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, at his home in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area, sparking widespread speculation of a potential alliance as Nigeria approaches the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso’s visit was officially to offer condolences to Otti over the passing of Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, the first governor of old Abia State. However, political observers noted that his presence alongside members of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Speaker of the House of Assembly Emmanuel Emeruwa, and aides of Governor Otti, hints at possible political intentions. The visit coincided with…
A recent teachers’ recruitment examination held in Ebonyi State attracted a substantial crowd, showcasing the ambition, resilience, and dedication of aspiring educators in the state. The event, aimed at assessing and recruiting qualified teachers, brought together thousands of participants eager to contribute to the education sector. The recruitment examination, organized by the Ebonyi State Government, saw a huge turnout, with hopeful candidates filling the examination venues and waiting areas. The video footage from the event captures the vast number of applicants gathered for the examination, indicating both the high demand for teaching positions and the eagerness of many to contribute…
TCN urges action as vandals destroy Lokoja–Gwagwalada transmission line 10th November 2024 As Nigerians await the full restoration of power to areas affected by the recent vandalism of the 330kV Shiroro-Kaduna lines, the Transmission Company of Nigeria has reported a fresh attack on its 330kV Lokoja –Gwagwalada transmission line one. This was disclosed in a statement signed and released by the TCN General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, on Sunday. According to her, the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, November 9, 2024, with the vandals damaging transmission towers T306, T307, and T308. …
Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo has expressed concern over what he described as Godwin Obaseki’s bizarre public displays. He claimed that Obaseki has disappeared from the state. In a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday and signed by Godspower Inegbe, Okpebholo said Edo people are worried by Obaseki’s reckless statements and urged him to evaluate his state of mind. The Governor-Elect in the statement raised the alarm regarding the whereabouts of Obaseki, who he claimed reportedly fled Benin City, the Edo State capital, using a disguised bus. The statement revealed that Obaseki chased out…
This gentleman, Ibrahim Yucel, a Turkish man who was 42 years old at the time of the events, decided in 2013 to have his head locked in a cage with the intention of quitting smoking; his wife was the only one who had the keys and she only opened it during meals. It was in 2013 when a man from Turkey put a circular cage around his head to quit smoking. The story resurfaced recently and people are going nuts over the man’s unusual strategy to rid himself of his unhealthy habits. Though largely considered a rumour, the incident…
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the emergence of a new terrorist group known as ‘Lukarawas’ in the North-western part of the country. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on military operations on Thursday in Abuja. Buba stated that the new terror group originated in the Republic of Niger after the recent coup, which disrupted military cooperation between Nigeria and Niger. He explained that the terrorists began infiltrating northern areas of Sokoto and Kebbi States from the Niger Republic and Mali, particularly following the coup in Niger. According…