Argentina captain Lionel Messi accused the Brazilian police of brutality as the start of their World Cup qualifier against Brazil was delayed by half an hour after clashes between police and visiting fans at Maracana Stadium on Tuesday. Brazilian and Argentinian fans started fighting behind one of the goals during the national anthems, prompting police to
“We’re Not Your Slaves” – Tony Nwoye Fumes at Akpabio (video)
The Senator representing the good people of Anambra North, Dr. Tony Nwoye had some tumultuous moments with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio during their plenary session earlier today. Senator Nwoye who was visible irked as he cautioned Akpabio to stop treating the rest of the Senators as slaves as they were also elected same way as him.
Peter Obi felicitates with Chukwuemeka Ezeife on his 85th birthday
His Excellency, Peter Obi has felicitated with the former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife on his 85th birth anniversary. He wrote below : “On behalf of my family, I heartily rejoice with a patriot, an elder statesman, and the First Civilian Governor of New Anambra State, Chief Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, Okwadike Igboukwu, as he marks
“It is Totally Unacceptable for Five People to Overturn Decision of 10 Million Voters” – Obasanjo
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has criticized the recent verdicts of Nigerian judges on electoral disputes, arguing that it is unacceptable for a small number of individuals to overturn the decisions of millions of voters. Obasanjo made his remarks during a high-level consultation on Rethinking Western Liberal Democracy in Africa, held at the Green Resort
I am desperate to see a Nigeria that works – Peter Obi (video)
His Excellency, Peter Obi during an interview frowned at a journalist who asked about if in 2027 election if he would be giving an opportunity to become a vice presidential candidate…. Peter Obi cuts in immediately, cautioning him about asking questions regarding to future elections when Nigerians are already dying due to bad governance. In his
Popular APC supporter, “Posh Mama” is dead
A Popular APC supporter, Posh Mama who was quite notable for dishing out insensitive posts on Twitter mocking innocent Nigerians has died. She posted on her X account about the difficulty she was having from getting more blood as a pint of blood goes for as high as N50, 000 per pint. David Hundeyin wrote
Super Eagles Coach, Peseiro throws caution to the wind, applies for another job
Nigeria head coach, Jose Peseiro has applied for the vacant coaching job of Egyptian club, Zamalek SC. According to Egyptian website, Kooora, Peseiro is among the coaches who have submitted their CV’s for the top job. Zamalek are in the market for a new coach after recently sacking Colombian, Juan Carlos Osorio for poor results.
Peter Obi Celebrates Former President Jonathan At 66
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, conveyed warm birthday wishes to former President Goodluck Jonathan, who turned 66 today. Using his X platform on Monday, Obi expressed heartfelt congratulations to Jonathan, acknowledging the positive impact he has had on Nigeria, Africa, and global democracies. He stated, “President Goodluck Jonathan, @66years. May I, on behalf
The Bizarre Judicial system in Nigeria – Olumide Akpata at IBA (video)
Olumide Akpata spoke on the Nigerian judiciary at the just concluded International Bar Association IBA Rule of Law Symposium in the video below. People will ask what did he do to right the wrongs as NBA president during his time. But I don’t think with respect that the question should be what did he do
Court Sacks Mutfwang As Plateau Governor
The Appeal Court in Abuja has sacked the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang. In her ruling on Sunday, the lead Justice, Elfrieda Williams-Dawodu, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue a Certificate of Return to the candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Nentawe Goshwe. Justice Williams-Dawodu set aside the judgment of the Tribunal