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In light of the recent incident where he was stripped and dragged to Oba of Benin’s palace over alleged disrespect, cerebral filmmaker, Don Pedro Obaseki, has announced his decision to seek redress through the courts. In December 2025, Mr Obaseki, a cousin of former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, was attacked and stripped by youths who are said to be loyal to the Benin Traditional Council while he was playing football. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the attackers labelled him an ‘oghioba’ (enemy of the Oba) and forcibly dragged him to the Oba’s Palace. He was then forced to crawl on…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has charged officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to remain professional, disciplined, and loyal to the ideals of service, honour, and sacrifice in their operations in 2026. Governor Otti gave the charge at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Barracks, Headquarters of the Nigerian Army 14 Brigade, Ohafia, Abia State, during the West African Social Activities (WASA) 2025 celebration. The Governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Ikechukwu Emetu, praised the officers and soldiers of 14 Brigade for remaining steadfast in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities in 2025. He noted that…
A pro-Atiku Abubakar group has officially expelled the son of the former vice president, Abba, who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress. Mai Bakari, convener of the Atiku Haske Organisation, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. This comes after Abba on Thursday defected to the ruling party, APC, after which he directed all coordinators and members of his political structure to immediately join the APC and mobilize support for Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda. Reacting, Bakari said the former vice president’s son has no locus in deciding for the group which party or candidate to support. According to the…
The atmosphere in Aladja in Udu Local Government Area is currently tense as the rivalry between the Aiyes Confraternity and Vikings Confraternity claimed one Saturday night after two were shot. The Aiyes boys were said to have attacked and shot one Israel Igho aka BTC who is believed to be a member of the Vikings Confraternity. One Moses Lucky who is not a member of any of the cult groups was shot by suspected members of the two cult groups. In an emergency meeting of the Aladja Community Council and a cross section of members of the community,the President-General of…
Ghanaian referee, Daniel Laryea, has admitted he was nervous before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match between Morocco and Nigeria. Laryea revealed this while speaking to reporters after arriving at Accra Airport. He also denied favouring the host country during the game. Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after the game finished 0-0 in 120 minutes. Laryea said, “I’ve been to three AFCON tournaments, but this is the first time I’ve been in a semi-final. “So when coaches choose you for that game, they know your skills and what you can do. “But of course, you feel a…
Aston Villa’s Premier League title challenge suffered a huge blow in a 1-0 defeat against Everton, while Newcastle’s push towards the top four was derailed by a 0-0 draw at Wolves on Sunday. Unai Emery’s side could have closed to within four points of leaders Arsenal if they had beaten Everton at Villa Park. But they wasted the chance to put pressure on the Gunners with a limp performance that was punished by Thierno Barry’s second-half winner. After Arsenal’s goalless draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday, Mikel Arteta’s men are seven points clear of third-placed Villa. Second-placed Manchester City are…
There was tension in some motor parks within Osogbo metropolis on Sunday, following the reported killing of a former unit chairman of National Union of Road Transport Workers, Kazeem Oyewole in Osogbo by some yet to be identified hoodlums. After the killing which reportedly occurred in the afternoon, some people believed to be friends of the deceased, who served as a part-time chairman NURTW chairman of Aregbe Unit between 2018 and 2022, moved round some major motor parks in Osogbo, searching for those allegedly involved in the death of Oyewole. It was not immediately clear how the deceased was killed,…
Abia State Governor Alex Otti, says his successor in 2031 will be better than himself, as he is laying a solid foundation for the development of the state. Otti stated this on Sunday during the ground reception service organised in his honour by the Assemblies of God Church, Okaiuga – Nkwoegwu, Umuahia North LGA. The governor said that he is just starting, and the time for the aggressive development of Abia State is now, adding that the curse that had held the State down has been broken. He said, “We have just started. We are not three years old yet.…
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has been re-elected Chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group, a continental forum of African ministers responsible for minerals and mining, committed to coordinated action to maximise value addition and beneficiation from Africa’s mineral resources. The re-election was confirmed in a statement issued on Sunday by the minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori. “The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has been re-elected Chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group, a continental ministerial forum of African ministers responsible for minerals and mining, committed to coordinated action aimed at…
Reigning heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has eased fears over Anthony Joshua’s future, insisting the former champion remains focused, healthy and fully committed to returning to boxing, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Ukrainian spoke out after Joshua’s recent car crash in Nigeria that killed two of his coaches and close friends, revealing he had spoken with the British-Nigerian boxer and heard determination in his voice. “I’ve already spoken with him. I heard a desire to continue in his voice – for the friends he lost and for the chance to live that the Lord gave him,” Usyk said. The reigning champion…
