Author: Festus Adeloye

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections , has faulted the release of Rivers State allocation to Sole Administrator, Ibok Ekwe Ibas. Amid political tension in Rivers, the Supreme Court court froze statutory allocations to the state until the State House of Assembly properly appropriates the funds for usage. However, Ibas confirmed release of the funds during a meeting with Local Government Administrators in Port Harcourt on Friday. In a statement released on Monday, Obi said it was “unlawful” to release the funds which were frozen on the orders of the Supreme Court without…

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, made his first public appearance on Sunday following his suspension from office. Fubara attended a special prayer, worship, and thanksgiving service at Salvation Ministries Headquarters in GRA, Port Harcourt, quelling speculations about his whereabouts. The governor arrived with a modest convoy, without the usual governor’s flag or official seal. He was welcomed by a senior pastor, who ushered him into the church to join the service. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, confirmed the governor’s presence, noting that Fubara was accompanied by top politicians, elders, stakeholders, and associates to express gratitude…

National Vice-Chairman, South- South of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dan Orbih has defended the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike’s role in the All Progressives Congress (APC)- led federal government, saying it is a ‘non-issue’. Orbih, who stated this in an interview published on Sunday also said the PDP cannot dictate to him who to associate with. He was responding to his association with Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, who at different times has been at loggerheads with the PDP leadership. The Edo State-born political stalwart said he has friends across political parties and…

Anthony Joshua has sustained a mysterious injury to the ‘top half of his body’ ahead of his return to action this summer. Eddie Hearn told talkSPORT.com last month that the long-awaited all-British showdown with Tyson Fury and a rematch against Dubois are the two top options for his client while Joseph Parker, Deontay Wilder and Martin Bakole remain outsiders. However, Joshua is unable to resume full training after picking up an injury that has left him ‘unable to punch properly’. Hearn insists the issue will keep AJ out of camp for eight weeks, but wouldn’t reveal the exact injury he…

George Foreman, the iconic two-time world heavyweight boxing champion and wealthy entrepreneur, died at 76. His family said he died peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. “With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr., who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. “We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers, and kindly ask for privacy as we honor the extraordinary life of a man we were blessed to call our own,” his family said in a statement posted on the boxer’s official Instagram page. Born in…

Music Artiste, Naira Marley on Friday testified before a Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu, in the Coroner’s inquest seeking to unravel the cause of death of late Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad. Naira Marley, who joined the proceedings virtually told the Coroner, Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi that he signed late Mohbad on his record label, Marlian Records to produce 4 albums but until the artiste left, the 4 albums were not produced owing to constant disagreements between the artiste and his manager, Opere Babatunde. Marley also denied threatening or molesting the late Mohbad pointing to a police report which exonerated…

The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has assured a former Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority, Dr George Moghalu, that he would create a level playing field for every aspirant to compete for the party’s ticket ahead of the November governorship poll in Anambra State. This was even as the LP national chairman vowed that he had no anointed candidate or personal interest in the April 5 primary election. Abure made the pledge when Moghalu returned his completed expression of interest and nomination forms to the party secretariat in Abuja on Friday. He said, “I want…

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has surpassed legendary striker Segun Odegbami on Nigeria’s all-time goal scorers after netting his 24th goal for the country during Nigeria’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying game against Rwanda on Friday. The Galatasaray striker was at the end of a lofty free kick from Ademola Lookman, turning the ball home with a perfect touch at the far post for Nigeria’s lead in the game. With the goal, Osimhen moved to the second spot in Nigeria’s chart, and he is now chasing the late Rashidi Yekini’s record of 37 goals. Osimhen, who is playing his first game…

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd), has promised to explore the indispensable wisdom, influence and leadership of the traditional institution in the collective efforts to de-escalate tension, foster unity and build the needed trust among Rivers people. Vice Admiral Ibas (rtd) made the promise at a meeting with Traditional Rulers in Rivers State, at the Banquet Hall of Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday. The Sole Administrator said it is regrettable to note the negative impact the intractable political crisis had on the maintenance of law and order in Rivers State. He…

Italian defender, Riccardo Calafiori, has left the national team camp following a knee injury sustained during Italy’s 2-1 loss to Germany on Thursday. The injury, which Italy’s medical staff suspects to be a collateral ligament issue graded between one and two, will undergo further assessment by Arsenal’s medical team. According to a post by sports journalist, Fabrizio Romano, on Friday via X, the setback forced the Arsenal defender to withdraw from Italy’s squad immediately, raising concerns over his availability for upcoming matches. While initial evaluations suggest a moderate injury, the final diagnosis and recovery timeline will be determined after thorough…