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Chaos Erupts in Okitipupa During Ondo APC Primary Elections

20Apr

By Obi UgochuwkuNo Comments

Politics

Chaos Erupts in Okitipupa During Ondo APC Primary Elections

Supporters of two governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) clashed at Ward 1, Stella Maris College, Okitipupa, leading to a violent situation. Party members who arrived in large numbers for the primaries to select the APC candidate for the upcoming November 16 election were forced to flee when a confrontation broke out between the rival factions. As reported by the News Agency of Nigeria, the violence occurred before the accreditation and election process could commence, causing chaos and prompting voters to seek safety. An anonymous accredited voter shared with NAN that an agent of one of the aspirants arrived at the ward, seized the validation and accreditation papers, and swiftly left the scene. Describing the incident, the voter stated, “One of the agents arriv...

EPL: Carragher Reveals His Preference for Klopp’s Successor at Liverpool

20Apr

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Sports

EPL: Carragher Reveals His Preference for Klopp’s Successor at Liverpool

In the upcoming changes at Liverpool, former player Jamie Carragher has voiced his support for Ruben Amorim from Sporting CP to step in as the new manager succeeding Jurgen Klopp at Anfield. Klopp had previously announced his departure from Liverpool at the end of the current season, opening up discussions about his replacement. Amorim and Roberto De Zerbi from Brighton are among the names being considered to take over from Klopp. Carragher believes that Amorim's track record as a winner makes him the ideal choice to lead Liverpool after Klopp's successful tenure. "It seems like Amorim is the frontrunner currently, although I do not possess any privileged information. The reports suggest he is achieving great success this season," Carragher remarked during an interview with The Boot Ro...

Godswill Akpabio Selected for Committee to Prepare for World Conference of Speakers of Parliaments

20Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Godswill Akpabio Selected for Committee to Prepare for World Conference of Speakers of Parliaments

Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Nigerian Senate, has been appointed as a member of the Preparatory Committee for the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament 2025 by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). A letter signed by the IPU General Secretary, Martin Chungong, addressed to the Senate President, confirmed Akpabio's nomination. According to the nomination letter, the Preparatory Committee's first meeting will be held on 16-17 May 2024 at the IPU Headquarters in Geneva in preparation for the conference. Since 2000, the IPU has been organizing the World Conference of Speakers of Parliament every five years to strengthen the parliamentary aspect of the United Nations' work and address the democracy gap in international relations. The Preparatory Committee, which includes...

William Troost-Ekong Sets Sights on 2026 World Cup with Super Eagles

20Apr

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Sports

William Troost-Ekong Sets Sights on 2026 World Cup with Super Eagles

In an interview, Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong revealed his dream of competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite missing out on the last World Cup in Qatar, the three-time African champions are determined to qualify for the upcoming tournament. Currently, the West Africans have yet to secure a victory in their initial two matches of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Troost-Ekong expressed his optimism about representing Nigeria in the next World Cup, emphasizing his motivation to achieve this goal despite the team's slow start. Speaking with Segun Odegbami on Eagle FM, the center-back stated, “I will be participating in the 2025 AFCON, but my primary focus is on the 2026 World Cup. I believe I am entering the peak of my career. Physically, I feel strong and am recovering w...

Tragic Incident: Lagos Mourns Loss of Five-Year-Old Boy Who Fell from Fence

20Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

Headlines

Tragic Incident: Lagos Mourns Loss of Five-Year-Old Boy Who Fell from Fence

A heartbreaking incident occurred in the Igando area of Lagos State, resulting in the tragic death of a five-year-old boy known as David.According to reports, the unfortunate event took place on Friday.It was revealed that young David was playing with his peers in the neighborhood when he climbed a fence and perched on it. During the playful activities with his friends, David tragically lost his balance and plummeted to the ground.Upon discovering that he was unconscious, his companions promptly sought help from a neighbor, who rushed to the scene.Subsequently, he was taken to the hospital, where the attending doctor confirmed his unfortunate passing. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hun...

Crackdown on Illegal Estates by the Lagos State Government

20Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Crackdown on Illegal Estates by the Lagos State Government

Illegal estate developments around the Epe corridor of Lagos State are facing crackdown by the state government. A statement from the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide, disclosed this over the weekend in Lagos. Olumide, leading a special joint operation to the area as directed by the state executive council, covered various locations such as Alaro City, Okorisan, Igbodu, Molajoye, Shaala, Ketu, and Epe. Notices were served to estate developments including Patriot Bay Estate, Smart City Estate, the Legend, and Hilton Royal Garden, among others like Greenland Estate, Legacy City, Isinmi Lagos, Dominion City, Topview Estate, and Ibi Alafia. It was emphasized that developers must secure proper approvals like layout approval, planning permit, and fe...

Appeal from Ododo to the Federal Government for Assistance in Addressing Insecurity and Flooding

20Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

Headlines

Appeal from Ododo to the Federal Government for Assistance in Addressing Insecurity and Flooding

The Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, has made an appeal to the Federal Government to support his administration in addressing the challenges of insecurity and frequent flooding in certain parts of the state. A statement from the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, revealed this plea on Friday. During a meeting with a delegation from the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission at the Government House in Lokoja on Thursday, Ododo emphasized the urgent need for increased financial assistance from the Federal Government due to Kogi's position as a transit state sharing borders with 10 other states. He highlighted the potential impact on neighboring states if these issues are not dealt with promptly. ...

Excitement as Tinubu Congratulates Onakoya for Achieving New World Chess Record

20Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

Headlines

Excitement as Tinubu Congratulates Onakoya for Achieving New World Chess Record

President Bola Tinubu has praised Tunde Onakoya, a skilled Chess player, for setting a remarkable new world chess record. Tinubu expressed his gratitude to Onakoya for showcasing Nigeria’s resilience, self-belief, and ingenuity on the global stage. This commendation came in a statement released by the President’s Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, on Saturday. The statement, titled ‘President Tinubu congratulates Tunde Onakoya on new world chess record,' highlighted Tinubu's appreciation for Onakoya's achievement. Onakoya made history by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, playing undefeated for over 58 hours. During the marathon held at New York's Times Square, Onakoya surp...

Condolences from IPOB on the Passing of Governor Ezeife

20Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Condolences from IPOB on the Passing of Governor Ezeife

In a statement released on Saturday, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) expressed their deep appreciation for the late former Anambra State Governor, Chukwuemeka Ezeife, highlighting his significant contributions to the well-being and welfare of the Igbo community. The group mourned his passing, referring to him as a father figure. According to IPOB, Ezeife was a staunch advocate for the Igbo people and had been actively involved in championing their cause since Nigeria gained independence. Today, Ezeife, who recently passed away, will be laid to rest in his hometown of Igboukwu Aguata in Anambra State. IPOB's spokesperson, Emma Powerful, fondly recalled the wise counsel and encouragement that Ezeife often shared with members of the group, urging them to pursue their go...

Tragic incident at Iraqi military base claims 1 life and leaves 8 wounded

20Apr

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Tragic incident at Iraqi military base claims 1 life and leaves 8 wounded

An overnight explosion at an Iraqi military base housing a coalition of pro-Iranian armed groups resulted in the death of one individual and injuries to eight others. The Kalsu military base in Babylon province, located south of Baghdad and home to Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces (Hashed al-Shaabi), was struck by the explosion. This incident occurred shortly after Iran's recent attack on Israel, to which Israel reportedly responded with a drone strike on the Islamic republic, further escalating tensions exacerbated by the conflict in Gaza. According to the Iraqi security forces media unit, the explosion and subsequent fire occurred at the Kalsu base in the early hours of Saturday, resulting in one fatality and eight individuals sustaining injuries. A statement from the air defence c...