Nwifuru tasks leaders in Ebonyi on youth empowerment
Governor Francis Nwifuru (file image) By Nweze Anaga, Abakaliki Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, has tasked opinion leaders across the state to support his efforts by empowering youths in their communities instead of using them as thugs. Nwifuru said that youth empowerment would enable them contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of […]
Nigeria sitting on keg of gunpowder – Obasanjo
Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo (file image) Obasanjo: Most of those in government should right now be behind bars or in gallows By Valentine Amanze Nigeria’s former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that the nation was sitting on keg of gunpowder, while advocating for moral rearmament and positive reorientation among Nigerians. Obasanjo raised the alarm in Abeokuta, […]
CAF ex-president, Issa Hayatou, dies at 77
Alhaji Issa Hayatou (file image) By Valentine Amanze The longest serving Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou, has died in Paris France at the age of 77. Hayatou, who served as CAF President from 1988 to March 2017, a period marked by significant growth and global recognition for African football but marred with corruption, […]
Seven Polish nationals caught flying, distributing Russian flags in Northern Nigeria – Fani-Kayode
Femi Fani-Kayode (file image) Fani-Kayode: Someone is attempting to destabilise our country, pit us against the Russians, set up our government for the fall and effect regime change and it has little to do with the Russians By Valentine Amanze Seven Polish nationals have been caught flying and distributing Russian flags in the ongoing bad […]
Woman bags 10yrs jail term for sexually abusing 14-year-old boy
Stephanie Olivarez (file image) Olivarez was found guilty of providing alcohol and having sex with 14-year-old boy A 38-year-old woman has been found guilty of sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy. She is to spend 10 years in jail and pay a fine of $2,500 for abusing a minor. Stephanie Olivarez, who was 32 years old […]
