By Ayomide Otitoju The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has extended congratulations to Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG Benjamin Nebolisa Okolo, on his successful initiation into the prestigious Agbalanze Society of Onicha Ado n’Idu Kingdom. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Command…
By Ayomide Otitoju Princess Olatorera Majekodunmi-Oniru has condemned what she described as “brutal acts of thuggery and kleptocracy” in Lagos State, following a weekend marked by violence against residents and opposition figures. In the early hours of Saturday, September 6, armed men reportedly stormed Oworonshoki in a midnight raid, forcing families from their homes as…
By Ayomide Otitoju Portugal delivered a dominant display in Yerevan on Saturday, thrashing Armenia 5-0 in their FIFA World Cup Qualifier. The Seleção were in control from the outset at the Vazgen Sargsyan anvan Hanrapetakan Marzadasht Stadium, with João Félix, Cristiano Ronaldo, and João Cancelo all on target in a commanding Group F victory. Félix…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s World Cup qualification hopes received a boost on Sunday after a narrow 1-0 victory, courtesy of Tolu Arokodare’s decisive strike early in the second half. The Wolverhampton Wanderers forward, making headlines after his recent Premier League move, reacted quickest inside the box to volley home in the 51st minute. His effort…
By Ayomide Otitoju Confusion has trailed a social media post by Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta, which many initially mistook as an announcement of his son’s death. The actor on Sunday shared an emotional tribute on Instagram that read: “Inna liLlahi wa inna ileyhi rajiunYa Allah, You are the Knower of all things.Rest on Dear Son….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) branch has distanced itself from a nationwide strike notice issued by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), urging members across the country to disregard the planned industrial action scheduled to begin Monday, September 8, 2025. In a strongly worded statement jointly signed by…
By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, on Friday inaugurated the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) gubernatorial campaign council ahead of the November 8 governorship election. At the ceremony, which drew top APGA officials and political stakeholders, Professor Osita Chukwudobelu was appointed Director-General of the campaign council. Soludo outlined the campaign structure,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, on Friday paid a high-profile visit to the MTN Data Centre booth at the GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo, highlighting the state government’s commitment to advancing a robust digital economy. The visit underscored the partnership between Lagos State and private sector players…
Authorities in Pekin, Illinois, have charged a 93-year-old man, James Pate, with first-degree murder after allegedly stabbing his wife, Cheryl Pate, 80, to death during an argument in their car. According to an affidavit, the incident occurred on Tuesday, September 2, when the couple began quarreling. Police said Pate admitted striking his wife before retrieving…
