TSO endorses El-Rufai as Tinubu’s running mate
The Tinubu Support Organisation (TSO) has endorsed Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, as the running mate of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, for the 2023 general election. Tinubu, who is currently in France, had recently said he was still searching for his running mate ahead of the 2023 presidential election. This was just as credible...
Gunmen kidnap Catholic priest in Kaduna
Unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Silas, in Zambina, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. It was gathered that the Catholic priest was abducted in the early hours of Monday. The abduction of the cleric was confirmed by the chancellor of the Catholic diocese of Kafanchan, Emmanuel Uchechukwu Okolo. Okolo, who confirmed the incident via a...
Mexican Mayor marries alligator
A Mexican Mayor, San Pedro Huamelula Sosa, has married his alligator bride in a colourful traditional ceremony in the country. Although the alligator’s lips were tied to avert any untoward situation, Sosa obliged more than once during Thursday's wedding, bending down to plant his lips on the small animal’s snout. Dressed in a flowy white gown paired with a veil, the...
NECO: No exam on Sallah day
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has denied scheduling any examination for Saturday, July 9, 2022, which is the date for Eid-el-Kabir celebration. NECO made this known via a statement issued by its spokesperson, Azeez Sani, a copy of which was made available to The Star on Monday. Sani stated: “The National Examinations Council (NECO) wishes to state that it has not scheduled any...
Eriksen agrees to join Man Utd
Denmark midfielder, Christian Eriksen, has verbally agreed to join Manchester United on a three-year contract. Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, made the disclosure via a series of tweets on his verified Twitter handle on Monday. Romano tweeted: “Manchester United are set to sign Christian Eriksen, here we go! Full verbal agreement in place, as first called by @David_Ornstein. “Communication sent to both Man...
APC seeks SGF’s intervention, calls for A’Ibom REC’s probe
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for the intervention of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, over the controversial role played by the Akwa Ibom State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr Mike Igini, in the party’s governorship and senatorial primaries in the state. The APC asked the SGF to convey the concerns of the party...
Hoodlums raze INEC office in Enugu
Hoodlums have razed the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Igboeze North Local Government Area of Enugu State. It was gathered that the INEC office was set ablaze by the hoodlums at about 11 pm on Sunday. The incident was confirmed by the commission’s National Commissioner, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, on Monday. Okoye, who confirmed the...
Report: FG sacks acting Accountant General of the Federation
The Federal Government has reportedly sacked the acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Chukwuyere Anamekwe. Although the removal has not been made official by the Federal Government, it was gathered that Anamekwe was replaced two weeks ago with a former Director of Treasury Single Account (TSA), Mr. Okolieaboh Ezeoke Sylvis. It was further learnt that Anamekwe’s replacement followed allegations that...
Suspected vandal electrocuted while attacking power sub-station
A yet-to-be-identified suspected vandal was electrocuted on Sunday while attacking Umuezerimpi 500KVA Distribution Sub-station at Umuatuegwu village in Okija community of Anambra State. The spokesperson of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), Mr Emeka Ezeh, who confirmed the incident, on Monday, said the suspected vandal attacked the company’s property at about 6 a.m. Ezeh said the deceased did not attack the...
Arsenal sign Gabriel Jesus from Man City
Arsenal, on Monday, announced the signing of Manchester City forward, Gabriel Jesus, for a fee of around £45 million ($54 million). Jesus, who scored 95 goals in 236 appearances for Man City, has signed a "long-term contract" with Arsenal after deciding to leave the Premier League champions in search of more regular first-team action. The Brazil international, however, reunited with Arsenal...
