In an interview on News Central on Thursday morning, Reno Omokri, the former aide to the former President of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan disclosed that Peter Obi, a Presidential aspirant and former governor of Anambra State was his political project. Omokri who refused to disclose the individual’s name, mentioned that a particular former president had appealed to him and Senator Ben Bruce to promote the former governor’s presidential aspiration, thinking that he was a good candidate. The former aide to Jonathan during the interview revealed that he was responsible for merging Obi to run as Atiku Abubakar’s Vice President in 2019...
Atlético Madrid eyeing Tottenham defender Cristian Romero
Atlético Madrid are interested in Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Cristian Romero. Atlético Madrid’s head coach, Diego Simeone, really likes Romero and sees him as a player who perfectly fits into his style of play. Romero has been at Spurs since 2021. The club bought him from Atalanta for £42.5m, a fee that has proven to be a worthy investment. He has played 115 times for the club. Romero is set to enter the final two years of his contract, and it’s believed that he doesn’t like the idea of the club going trophyless every season. Tottenham are currently set to miss...
Rivers State Sole Administrator Suspends All Political Appointees
Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas (retd) has suspended all political appointees in the state. The development was confirmed in a statement by the Chief of Staff to the Administrator, citing the powers conferred on Ibas by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “The Rivers State Government announces the suspension of political office holders and appointees in Rivers State. This is pursuant to the powers conferred on the Administrator of Rivers State, His Excellency, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, CFR, by the President, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. “Those suspended include the Secretary to the State Government,...
Reps Passes Bill To Grant Nigerian Citizenship To Foreign Investors
The House of Representatives proposed a bill seeking to introduce citizenship by investment into the Nigerian Constitution, scaled through second reading on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 A bill for an Act to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to The Citizenship by Investment Bill, which is among the Constitution amendment bills presently before the House of Representatives, seeks to alter the Constitution to introduce a new class of citizenship known as citizenship by investment. The proposed laws, sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu and other lawmakers, were presented for second reading by the House leader,...
25-Year-Old NYSC Member Dies Of Lassa Fever In Ogun State
A 25-year-old member of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC), has reportedly died of Lassa fever at a secondary health facility in ljebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State. The Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker confirmed this in a statement after declaring the outbreak of Lassa fever in the state on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025. Coker said the hemorrhagic viral fever recently claimed the life of a 25-year-old female National Youth Service Corp member who fell sick in Ondo and was brought to one of the state’s secondary health facilities in the Ijebu North Local Government...
Tech Billionaire Musk Announces $1m Award To Wisconsin Voters For Signing Petition Against Judges
Tech billionaire, Elon Musk on Thursday announced the release of a 1 million dollar award to Scott A. from Green Bay for supporting his group’s petition against ‘activist judges’ in Wisconsin. Musk, who is heading the Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, announced this in a post he shared on X microblogging platform. “Exciting to announce our first million dollar award for supporting our petition against activist judges in Wisconsin! “Next million dollar award will be announced in 2 days”, Musk wrote. PAC, a political action committee backed by Musk is offering Wisconsin voters $100 in exchange for signing a petition...
Dorival Júnior’s job as Brazil coach is under threat as the federation rekindles interest in Carlo Ancelotti.
The Brazilian Football Federation is considering a managerial change following a 4-1 loss against Argentina, putting Dorival Júnior’s position under review. According to GE Globo, Carlo Ancelotti remains the dream appointment for the Brazilian federation, though negotiations have not yet begun. Ancelotti was linked to the Brazil job in 2023 but chose to remain with Real Madrid. During his current tenure, Los Blancos have won two Champions League titles, two La Liga titles, and one Copa del Rey trophy. Ancelotti’s contract with Real Madrid runs until June 30, 2026, but his position may be at risk if the club fails...
Lent, Ramadan and good governance – Dr.Muiz Banirehttps://thesun.ng/lent-ramadan-and-good-governance/Published: 27th March 2025
IT is an august season all over the world as the two major religions of Christianity and Islam are in the special season of physical and spiritual exercise of observing fasting. At least, to the orthodoxy in Christianity, forty days are regarded sacred when all adherents are expected to fast in accordance with the teachings of Christ. The same applies to the thirty days of Ramadan when all Islamic faithful restrain from eating, drinking and other activities towards spiritual upliftment.The souls are constantly engaging with their Maker towards seeking forgiveness for sins and getting closer to God. While the culture...
Monowi, the Smallest Town In U.S. And Its One Person Population.
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office in 2024 celebrated 90thbirthday of the mayor of Monowi, a northeast Nebraska village Elsie Eiler, who is the sole occupant of the smallest town in the U.S. Elier runs the entire town by herself, and the town only has 3 buildings: her home, a restaurant and a library. The mayor’s husband passed away in 2004 and she continued to run the town single handedly. The tavern is the town’s only business run by her family since 1971, serves as a meeting spot for nearby residents. Monowi used to have a population of over 150 people,...
Senator Shehu Sani Shares What Oby Ezekwesili Should Have Used In Place Of Telling Onyekachi Nwaebonyi To ‘Shut Up’
Senator Shehu Sani Shares What Oby Ezekwesili Should Have Used In Place Of Telling Onyekachi Nwaebonyi To ‘Shut Up’