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Report: Gunmen invade Anambra Broadcasting Service, brutalise staff, burn building, vehicles
Government-owned Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) located in Awada area of Onitsha was in the wee hours of Monday, May 30, 2022, invaded by unidentified gunmen. According to News Express the gunmen burnt a building, a company bus, and another vehicle parked in the premises belonging to a member of staff who had worked overnight.
JUST IN: Court remands Okorocha in EFCC custody
A former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has been remanded in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) pending the determination of his bail application. Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja gave the remand order on Monday. A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and an
Another explosion rocks Kabba in Kogi
The Police Command in Kogi on Sunday confirmed another explosion in Kabba Town of Kabbah-Bunu Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, William Ovye-Ayaz who confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja, said there was no casualty. The police spokesperson explained that the explosion happened
Eurovision trophy sold to buy drones for Ukraine
Kalush Orchestra, the Ukrainian band which won this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, have sold their trophy for $900,000 (£712,000; €838,000) to raise money for the war in Ukraine. The crystal microphone was auctioned on Facebook, with the aim of buying drones for Ukraine’s military, reports the BBC. The sale coincided with the band’s appearance at
Israeli nationalists march in Jerusalem amid tension
Thousands of flag-waving Israelis have marched through Muslim areas of East Jerusalem’s Old City in an event seen as highly provocative by Palestinians. The Palestinian presidency said Israel was “playing with fire”. It comes at a time of particularly high tensions following months of deadly incidents, reports the BBC. The march celebrates Israel’s capture
Real’s most decorated player, Marcelo, confirms departure
After lifting a fifth Champions League trophy with Real Madrid, captain Marcelo said he is bringing his 16-year stint with the Spanish and European champions to an end. The Brazilian defender is the most decorated player in Real’s 120-year history, picking up his 25th trophy with the club as they beat Liverpool 1-0 in
Nadal, Djokovic set up French Open q’final clash
Rafael Nadal set up a blockbuster French Open quarterfinal against world No 1 Novak Djokovic on Sunday when he defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set fourth round epic and pledged to “fight until the end”. Nadal, the 13-time champion at Roland Garros and holder of a record 21 Grand Slam titles, triumphed over
2023: Ubah, Dr Umeadi, Ughamadu secure YPP Senatorial, House of Reps tickets in Anambra
Echezona Okafor, Nnewi Senator Ifeanyi Patrick Ubah, has secured the Young Progressive Party (YPP) ticket for the Anambra South Senate seat in the 2023 general election. The senator, emerged through affirmation by delegates from the seven local government areas (LGAs) of Aguata, Nnewi North, Nnewi South, Orumba North, Orumba South, Ihiala and Ekwusigo, that
Kalu condemns abduction of Methodist Prelate, Kanu, others
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has lamented the abduction of the Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, His Eminence Samuel Kanu. The Prelate alongside the Methodist Bishop of Owerri, Dennis Mark and the Prelate’s chaplain, were kidnapped on Sunday along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway
2023: Jonathan missing as APC lists 23 presidential hopefuls for screening
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is not on the list of presidential hopefuls expected to be screened by the All Progressives Congress (APC). In April 2022, after supporters besieged his Abuja residence to ask him to contest the 2023 presidential election, Jonathan had not given a definite response. “You are calling me to come
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