Some pupils of a yet to be identified school in Anambra State, were handed goats as reward for coming first in their respective classes. The goat-handing ceremony was reportedly held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Nibo in Anambra State. Here’s the photo below;
Emirates Confirms Death of Nigerian Onboard Dubai-Lagos Flight
Emirates flight [dropcap]D[/dropcap]ubai-based carrier, Emirates Airways, has confirmed that a young Nigerian lady, Kofo Abaniwonda, died onboard its flight from Dubai to Lagos last Friday. The spokesman of the airline said that the cabin crew onboard Flight EK 783 from Dubai to Lagos on December 15 found a passenger unconscious in her seat as
NFF’s Costly Blunder, A Big Shame
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he administration of football has always been a problem in Nigeria. All over the world, close followers of the game are aware of the potential the country is blessed with, both at the grassroots and youth levels. For example, the skills being exhibited by talents at school level are so encouraging. We are aware
2018 BUDGET: Senate Uncovers Padding, Items Duplication
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]HE Senate, yesterday, uncovered padding of proposed expenditures in the Ministry of Power and duplication of items in the 2018 budget estimates In the budget proposals, the Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, PDP, Abia South-led Senate Committee on Power, Steel Development and Metallurgy, discovered that N120 million, N480 million and N288 million respectively, were budgeted for
Arsenal Legend, Thierry Henry Coronated As “Igwe” In Nigeria(Picture)
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]aving missed the Fifa World Player of the Year twice – narrowly, Thierry Henry can now have something to cheer about as he was on Sunday crowned King in Nigeria. The 40-year-old who is Arsenal’s top goalscorer of all time and currently second assistant manager of the Belgium national team was enthroned as ‘Igwe’
Bride Price: White Man Slams African Parents, Says ‘I’m Not Paying’
A foreigner has taken to his social media page to protest against an African family that tendered a huge bill before him as bride price. Twitter user, Stevie Que has taken to the platform to express his anger over the issue of bride price which he believes its a viable avenue for people to
31-Year-Old Sworn In As Austria’s New Leader
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]ustria’s new chancellor, Sebastian Kurz was sworn in on Monday. At 31, Mr. Kurz is Europe’s youngest leader. Mr. Kurz’s Austrian People’s Party formed a coalition with the nationalist Freedom Party that is expected to move the country’s politics to the right. Thousands of people protested outside President Alexander Van der Bellen’s office against
Personalities Storm Aso Rock To Celebrate Buhari’s 75th Birthday (Pictures)
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]resident Muhammadu Buhari’s low-key 75th birthday was a celebration like no other. Though shorn of pomp and circumstance, the celebration was grand and memorable, as defined by the A-List of political and business elite, who attended the event at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. President Buhari’s family members led by his wife, Aisha,
Police Attack Anti-Okorocha Protesters In Owerri
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]olice on Monday morning attacked protesters on a peaceful protest against the Rochas Okorocha government in Imo State. The protest, tagged ‘Occupy Owerri’, which is expected to last for one week, was called by Imo People’s Action for Democracy, IPAD, against the policies of the Governor Okorocha administration. Chief among the grouse of the
Saraki, Dino, Tambuwal Play Football To Celebrate Dogara’s 50th Birthday(Pictures)
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Governor of Sokoto state, Aminu Tambuwal, and Kogi west senator, Dino Melaye recently participated in a football match to celebrate the speaker of the house, Yakubu Dogara’s 50th Birthday. Present at the event were Billionaires, Femi Otedola and Aliko Dangote. See photos below;