Weeks after rumoured death, Olu Jacobs steps out with wife, Joke Silva
Nollywood veteran actor, Olu Jacobs, on Saturday, November 13, stepped out with his wife, Joke Silva and son to attend Afriff Global award holding in Lagos State. The public appearance of the 79-year-old whose rumoured death spread like wildfire last month, has finally put paid to insinuation that he was bedridden or has passed away. His wife, Joke Silva, who posted...
Operatives intercept fresh N4.9bn cocaine, heroin at Lagos seaport, airport
Fresh consignments of cocaine and heroin with a combined weight of 16.85 kilograms worth over N4.9 billion in street value have been seized at the Apapa seaport and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), both in Lagos. Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) made the seizure. Four persons are currently being investigated for the 13.65kg cocaine seized on board...
INEC, Obiano, APGA compromised election for Soludo – APC, Uba
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State on Sunday reviewed the outcome of the November 6 and 9 governorship election in the state and came up with a verdict: the election process was manipulated and conducted in breach of the rules. Consequently, the APC and its governorship candidate, Senator Andy Uba, are heading to the court to...
Qatar 2022: Eagles shoot down Liberia’s Lone Star 2 -0 in Morocco
The Super Eagles on Saturday defeated the Lone Star of Liberia 2-0 at the Grand Stade de Tangier, Morocco, in a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying Matchday five Group C encounter. Two strikes from the penalty spot earned Nigeria all three points against Liberia to set up a tantalizing FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying Group C finale at...
Obaseki: I won’t dump PDP for any party
Governor Godwin Obaseki has ruled out any plans to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for another party now or in the future. Obaseki defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) when he was denied a return ticket in 2020. There have been insinuations whether the governor would return to the APC after he secured his second term on the platform...
Igboho’s supporters protest in Ibadan, call for his unconditional release
Supporters of Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, on Saturday in Ibadan, staged a protest, calling for his unconditional release. Igboho is currently in detention in Benin Republic over issue bothering on illegal migration among other offences. The protesters, who were mostly youths, carried placards with various inscriptions, demanding the immediate release of the activist. They started the protest from...
Brig.-Gen, three soldiers die in encounter with ISWAP, several terrorists killed
The Nigerian Army on Saturday lost a gallant senior officer, Brig.-Gen. Dzarma Zirkusu and three soldiers when troops of Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai encountered Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists at Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. While the officers paid the supreme sacrifice having successfully defended the civilians in the town, troops...
APC chair: Between issues and shadows
By INUWA BWALA Let me start by confessing that I will be happy if the next National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) comes from Borno State. I will even be happier if one of my former bosses, Senators Ali Modu Sheriff or Kashim Shettima becomes the choice and of course I will be happiest if the best between...
FG unveils portal for sale of 5,000 houses at N9m, N16m each
The Federal Government has unveiled the portal for the sale of the completed houses under the National Housing Programme (NHP). About 5,000 houses are ready for purchase in phase 1 and 2 in 34 states and the FCT, Phase 3 is underway with Rivers and Lagos states. To get started at the application, applicants must have a passport photograph, tax clearance,...
How we’re transforming O’dua Group into world class conglomerate – Chairman
O’dua Investment Company Limited is currently undergoing restructuring to enhance its performance, achieve sustainable growth and transform into a world class conglomerate in no distant time. O’dua Group chairman, Dr. Segun Aina, disclosed this at the 45th anniversary commemorative lecture of the conglomerate on Friday in Ikeja. The theme of the lecture was: “From Regional Player to Global Power House”. The board...
