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The member representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency, Hon. Chinedu Ogah, has urged political stakeholders in Ebonyi South Zone to respect the established zoning formula and the principles of equity, fairness, and political inclusion in the state. Briefing journalists in Abakaliki, the federal lawmaker stated that any attempt by individuals or political actors from the South Zone to challenge the current political arrangement and contest against the administration of Governor Francis Nwifuru would amount to a direct violation of the existing power-sharing understanding that has sustained peace and stability in the state. Ogah emphasized that Ebonyi’s political structure was built on…
A British-Nigerian councillor, Celia Hibbert, has been elected as the leader of an opposition party, Reform UK in Wolverhampton. Hibbert said on Wednesday via her social media platforms that she was unanimously elected the leader of the party on Wolverhampton City Council. “I am deeply honoured to have been elected unanimously as Leader of Reform UK in Wolverhampton, a responsibility which now sees me serve as Leader of the official opposition on Wolverhampton City Council,” she said. The Nigerian woman said the party had treated her fairly by her ability, character and commitment to public service. “That has been a…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a suspected drug dealer and recovered 879 parcels of suspected Cannabis Sativa during an operation in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of the state. The command said the suspect, identified as Umaru, also known as Jalo, was arrested on May 13, 2026, while allegedly offloading 18 sacks containing dried leaves suspected to be Cannabis Sativa into his residence at Yan Shado village in Dawakin Tofa. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the spokesperson for the command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa. According to the statement, operatives attached to the Dawakin…
The Jamaica Football Federation has broken its silence over the cancellation of the planned international friendly between the Reggae Girlz and Nigeria’s Super Falcons, attributing the decision to administrative and FIFA compliance issues. In an official statement, the federation said the fixture, which had been scheduled to take place in England, was called off to ensure all logistical and procedural arrangements met the required international benchmarks. “The Jamaica Football Federation has reaffirmed its commitment to FIFA compliance and transparency following recent reports surrounding the proposed fixture involving the Reggae Girlz and Nigeria,” the statement read. “Contrary to reports suggesting that…
Popular X influencer, Grace Akanni-Lawrence, popularly known as Lady Motara, has earned rave reviews following her stage debut in the Nollywood comedy production, No Wahala Therapy, staged over two nights in London. The play, produced by Mofe Duncan under M54 Productions, explored themes of migration, identity and the struggles associated with the popular “Japa” movement among Africans abroad. Lady Motara shared the stage with notable Nollywood stars, including Odunlade Adekola, Timini Egbuson, BamBam and Ronke Oshodi Oke. According to a statement released by the production team on Saturday, the influencer delivered a standout performance that left audiences and critics impressed…
Sentiment around Bitcoin’s near-term price direction has picked up as momentum builds behind the US CLARITY Act, which aims to provide the crypto industry with greater regulatory clarity, according to crypto sentiment platform Santiment.“Bitcoin has seen a major spike of euphoria across social media following news that the Senate Banking Committee advanced the CLARITY Act in a 15–9 bipartisan vote,” Santiment said in an X post on Friday.“This brings BTC and crypto one step closer to being ultimately passed,” Santiment said.Crypto analysts are staying optimisticBitcoin often sees increased optimism around major industry and macro catalysts, and the US CLARITY Act…
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr knows the rigors of the NBA season all too well, so he channeled Taylor Swift to add some levity during an uneven 2022-23 campaign. As the Warriors stumbled to a 44-38 regular season record, Kerr, 60, subtly worked phrases from Swift’s song “All Too Well” into his press conferences — and nobody noticed. Legendary sports journalist Wright Thompson revealed the coach’s secret in a profile published on ESPN.com on Thursday, May 14. The four-time NBA championship coach found ways to incorporate the lyrics into his answers after games, with Thompson, 49, using an…
The Police Command in Abia State has arrested a 52-year-old suspect over alleged involvement in a kidnapping in the state. Maureen Chinaka, the police spokesperson in the state, disclosed this in a statement issued to reporters in Umuahia on Friday. Ms Chinaka, a deputy superintendent of police, said operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), acting on actionable intelligence, raided a kidnap suspects’ hideout at Ugwashi Forest in Old Umuahia. According to her, the operatives engaged the kidnappers in a gun duel during the operation. She said the suspects fled the scene after they could not withstand the superior…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has ordered an investigation into the altercation between operatives of the commission and the staff of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, UUTH, which allegedly led to the brutalisation of Professor Eyo Ekpe, a foremost cardiologist in Nigeria. Doctors and other health workers have embarked on an indefinite strike following the incident, which occurred on Tuesday, May 12, although the Chief Medical Director of UUTH, Prof. Ememabasi Bassey, had appealed to the union leaders to return to work for the sake of critically ill patients. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in a statement on…
Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has suffered another setback as the All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives screening committee disqualified three serving House of Representatives members loyal to him from participating in the Saturday, May 15 primaries. However, the committee cleared all allies of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, including Martin Amaewhule, the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. This was contained in an APC list of screened and disqualified House of Representatives aspirants. The disqualified Governor Fubara loyalists include: Hon. Anderson Allison, representing Okrika/Ogu/Bolo Constituency Hon. Abiante Awaji Imombek, representing…
