Abia State Government on Sunday announced the demise of its Commissioner for Environment, Solomon Ogunji. The State Commissioner for Information, John Kalu in a statement said Ogunji died on Saturday after a brief illness related to high blood pressure. “It is with great sadness and a deep sense of loss that we announce … Continue reading Abia Commissioner For Environment, Solomon Ogunji Is Dead

  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted that its candidate Musa Wada, won the November 2019 Kogi state governorship election. The party in a statement signed on Sunday by its National Publicty Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, vowed to reclaim their victory at the Appeal Court. PDP is reacting to the Kogi Governorship Election Petition Tribunal … Continue reading PDP Insists It Won Kogi Election, Heads To Appeal Court

  Nigerian footballer and Lille forward, Victor Osimhen has lost his father, Patrick Osimhen. Osimhen, 21, took to his official Twitter handle to break the news of his father’s demise. “RIP Dad. No words to describe this feeling,” he tweeted. :sob::sob::broken_heart: pic.twitter.com/YRA9LCdtUh — victor osimhen (@victorosimhen9) May 24, 2020 His French Ligue 1 team also … Continue reading Super Eagles Forward Victor Osimhen Loses Father

  As Muslims across the world mark the end of the annual 30 days of Ramadan today, some state governors have sent messages to Nigerian Muslims faithful as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, urging all citizens to keep the faith and rededicate themselves to finding solutions to the collective problems besetting the nation including the coronavirus pandemic. … Continue reading Governors Felicitate With Nigerians As Muslims Celebrate Eid-El-Fitr

  English Championship side, Hull City has said two persons at the club have tested positive for COVID-19. The club noted this in a statement on Sunday but did not reveal the identity of the said persons. According to the club, the persons tested positive to the disease after the team conducted the first round … Continue reading COVID-19: Two Persons At English Championship Side Hull City Test Positive

  Spanish media rejoiced on Sunday after the government said La Liga could resume, but restarting in June presents many challenges including summer heat, empty stadiums and health rules. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced on Saturday that football could return from its coronavirus lockdown in the week of June 8. After closely observing as Bundesliga … Continue reading La Liga Faces Heated Debate As It Prepares To Resume

    The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has commended the judgement of the State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal which upheld his re-election. He described his victory at the Tribunal as an act of God and a testament to the popular votes cast in his favour by the people of the state. Governor Bello stated … Continue reading Tribunal Victory, An Act Of God – Yahaya Bello

  An unnamed Bournemouth player has tested positive for coronavirus, the Premier League club announced Sunday, becoming the eighth case involving an English top-flight side. Bournemouth added the player’s identity would not be disclosed due to “medical confidentiality” and that he would self-isolate for seven days. “Following strict adherence to the Premier League’s return to … Continue reading Bournemouth Player Tests Positive For COVID-19

  An Islamic cleric, Fuad Adeyemi, conducted a virtual sermon on Sunday to commemorate the Eid-El-Fitr. Adeyemi is the Chief Imam of Al-Habbiyah Mosque in the Guzape District of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He gave his Eid sermon during a teleconference as Muslim faithful in Nigeria joined their counterparts across the world to … Continue reading PHOTOS: Cleric Conducts Virtual Eid Sermon As Muslims Shun Praying Grounds

    As the world bids farewell to the fasting month of Ramadan, some Muslim faithful in Nigeria have participated in congregational prayers to mark this year’s Eid-El-Fitr. In Nasarawa, scores of Muslim faithful stormed a praying ground for a congregational Eid prayer. Congregational prayers also held in parts of the country despite the restriction … Continue reading PHOTOS: Scores Of Muslims Storm Praying Ground In Nasarawa