From Marie-Antoinette to Godswill Akpabio, by Pius Mordi
“Let them eat cake” is the most famous or infamous, depending on the persuasion, quote attributed to Marie-Antoinette, the queen of France during the French Revolution. As the story goes,…
Peter Obi donates bus, ₦5m to Grimard College of Nursing in Kogi
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the last election, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on students of Grimard School of Nursing Science, Anyigba, Kogi State, to take their studies seriously…
Super Eagles: Akpabio demands probe, stiffer penalties against Libya
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON has condemned in strong terms the ill-treatment of members of the nation’s senior team, the Super Eagles, and its delegation…
Angry trailer drivers end protest on seeing Peter Obi
A few hours ago, we left Anambra for Kogi State. As we reached Unobe, a town in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State, we encountered a long line of…
High tax regime forces Enugu businesses to move to other states – Investigation
Following what many have described as multiple and excessive taxations in Enugu State, businesses are leaving in droves, and relocating to neighbouring states like Anambra, Abia, and Kogi States. Investigations…
Tinubu welcomes returnee Super Eagles, sends strong message to Libya
President Bola Tinubu, deeply moved by the inhuman treatment endured by the Super Eagles of Nigeria at a Libyan airport, warmly welcomes their safe return to Nigeria. The harrowing…
CAF speaks on Libya treatment of Super Eagles, match postponed
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has condemned the ill-treatment of Nigeria Super Eagles who were abandoned without food at the airport for over 12 hours resulting in a postponement…
Education is world’s most potent currency – Obi, donates N70m to educational institutions
Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged students of Shanahan University, Onitsha, to prioritise their studies, emphasising that education remains the most valuable global currency for competition….
Man jumps into river, dies after allegedly taking hard drug
The Police Command in Lagos State says a 45-year old man, simply identified as Kazeem, has jumped into a river and died after allegedly taking hard drug suspected to be…
How ‘short rest’ in hotel led to death of a lady, manager detained
Police in Lagos has detained a hotel manager in Dopemu area over the death of a woman who allegedly came to their facility with an unidentified man. The Command’s Public…