Written by …It is sad that Igbo families now spend more on the dead while the living wallow in penury …It is just crazy to spend lavishly to bury the dead and leave the living in abject poverty ENUGU — NOTABLE Igbo clergies and other leaders have frowned at the trend of extravagant and wasteful manner Ndígbo … Continue reading “Igbo celebrating the dead more than the living — Bishop, monarch”
By Nwabueze Okonkwo OBOSI — IT was a celebration of love and gratitude for the creme de la creme of the society as they gathered at the Township Stadium, Obosi in Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State, joined His Majesty, Igwe Chidubem Iweka, Eze Iweka III of Obosi Ukwalla Kingdom to celebrate his 14th … Continue reading “Cultural handshake across the Niger: Ooni of Ife, Etsu Nupe attend Obosi’s New Yam Festival”
By Ebunoluwa Sessou LAGOS — THE Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, yesterday, urged the Lagos State House of Assembly to ban the activities and operations of Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, and the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, in private refineries. The group, which staged a peaceful … Continue reading “MURIC to Lagos Assembly: Ban PENGASSAN, NUPENG’s operations in private refineries”
By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO — THE All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State, and Governor Ademola Adeleke disagreed yesterday, over the allocation accrued to the state in the last three months and how it was expended. While the APC Chairman, Mr Tajudeen Lawal, challenged Governor Adeleke to account for the N1 trillion allocations received by … Continue reading “APC, Adeleke clash over N1trn allocation claim”
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a case challenging its landmark decision to legalize gay marriage nationwide. The challenge to the court’s 2015 ruling came from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky clerk who refused to issue same-sex licenses after the court’s Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which recognized a constitutional right to […]
Atalanta BC has parted ways with head coach Ivan Juric after a dismal run of form that culminated in a 3-0 home thrashing by newly promoted Sassuolo on Sunday. The Croatian manager, who took the helm in the summer following Gian Piero Gasperini’s departure to Roma, leaves the club languishing in 13th place in Serie […]
The 74th Miss Universe pageant has removed Executive Director Nawat Itsaragrisil from all involvement in the 2025 competition following a heated confrontation with Miss Mexico 2025, Fátima Bosch. The incident, which unfolded during a pre-pageant event in Thailand on November 4, has sparked widespread outrage and prompted a swift response from pageant leadership, highlighting ongoing […]
The Osun State House of Assembly on Monday passed the Islamic and Traditional Marriages (Registration) Bill and the Water Users’ Association (Irrigation) Bill. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Assembly, Olamide Tiamiyu, explained that the two bills were enacted “to strengthen social institutions and promote agricultural development across the […]
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned what it described as the growing wave of violence, intimidation, and arbitrary arrests targeting journalists across Nigeria. In a statement commemorating the 2025 International Day to End Impunity Against Journalists on Monday, the Commission said it would intensify efforts to monitor and document violations against journalists, while […]
*”I Didn’t Say Anything, Just Showed Video” Says Iwobi Clarifies Post After Viral Footage Shows Cracked Walls, Possible Mold The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has come out in strong defense of the team’s accommodation choices for the Super Eagles ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoff semi-final against Gabon, dismissing viral concerns […]