Author: Festus Adeloye

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Monday inaugurated the over N300 million remodelled mission hospital in Ihe community, Awgu Local Government Area. The hospital, originally established in 1976 by the Catholic Diocese of Enugu with support from the late Ihe Traditional Ruler, Dennis Nwachukwu, is now managed by the Catholic Diocese of Awgu. The remodelling was spearheaded by Ihe Development Initiative (IDI), a group comprising entrepreneurs, academics, and servicemen from the community. Represented by the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Emmanuel Obi, Governor Mbah lauded the IDI for aligning with the administration’s goal of improving rural healthcare access. “It…

Civil rights activist and politician Senator Shehu Sani has urged Nigerians and the government at all levels to appreciate and honour the freedom fighters who defended the country. While speaking with Newsmen on Monday, Sani made the call when he visited the tombs of six deposed Emirs in Lokoja, who refused to bow down to British colonialists. Sani, who was accompanied by his colleague, Comrade Suleiman Ahmed, admonished Nigerians and the government at all levels to appreciate freedom fighters who defended the country. “Today, I am on the visit to the tombs of the Emirs from Northern Nigerians who were…

Brexit figurehead Nigel Farage who is the leader of Reform UK, demanded an apology on Friday from his Conservative counterpart, Kemi Badenoch, after she derided claims that his upstart party now has more members than the Tories. Farage announced Thursday that Reform had surpassed Kemi Badenoch’s Conservatives in memberships, hailing it as a “historic moment” and branding his anti-immigration party “the real opposition.” Badenoch, who has led the Tories since early November 2025, promptly rejected the claim. The leader of Britain’s official opposition, after it came a distant second in July’s general election, accused Farage of “fakery.” She argued the…

Cristiano Ronaldo has criticised Vinícius Jr.’s omission from the Ballon d’Or win, describing it as “unfair” and praising the integrity of the Globe Soccer Awards. Speaking at the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards, where Vinícius won the Best Men’s Player accolade, Ronaldo remarked, “Vinícius Jr. should have won the Ballon d’Or. In my opinion, it was clear. It was unfair. This is why I love the Globe Soccer Awards; they are honest.” The ceremony celebrated football’s finest, with Real Madrid’s Vinícius Jr. also claiming the Best Forward award after an extraordinary season. Jude Bellingham, another Real Madrid star, took home the…

Gunmen have killed a Catholic priest, Reverend Father Tobias Okonkwo, in Anambra State. Okonkwo, a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, was shot dead on Thursday by the gunmen along Onitsha-Owerri Expressway. This was disclosed in a letter dated December 27, 2024, by the Diocesan Secretariat in Nnewi and signed by the Chancellor, Nnewi Diocese, Rev. Fr. Raphael Ezeogu. He said Okonkwo was born on August 11, 1984 and ordained a Catholic priest on July 11, 2015. The diocesan chancellor also solicited prayers and Holy Masses for his eternal joy from the Catholic faithful. “Where sorrow increases, divine consolation…

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has denied terrorism allegations by Niger’s military leader, General Abdulrahman Tchiani against Nigeria. In an interview with BBC Hausa, Ribadu described the claims as baseless. General Tchiani had claimed Nigeria was setting up a military camp in the north, in an area between Munguno and Baga in Borno State to destabilise Niger. According to him, Nigerian officials were conspiring to destabilise Niger through training camps for fighters in Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kebbi States. Tchiani further alleged Nigeria had provided a base for French soldiers near Lake Chad. However, Ribadu rejected the allegations,…

In 2024, Africa continues to make waves globally, with individuals from various sectors driving innovation, development, and progress. The New African magazine, in a press release on Friday, unveiled its list of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024, spotlighting individuals who have made significant impacts across politics, business, science, sports, and civil society. The 2024 list features prominent figures like Wale Tinubu, nephew of Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu; Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote; and Nigerian football star Ademola Lookman, alongside other influential individuals across politics, business, sports, science, and the creative industry. The editor of the London-based magazine, Anver…

The Economic of West African States (ECOWAS) has described terrorism allegations against Nigeria and other member states by Niger Republic as “unfounded”, saying it is solidly behind its members. Niger Republic had accused Nigeria and other ECOWAS members of colluding with France to destabilise the country. However, ECOWAS in a statement on Thursday described the allegations as “unfounded”. “The Commission of the Economic and West African Staes (ECOWAS) expresses deep concern over allegations being made against Nigeria and other ECOWAS member states. “The Commission stands firmly by Nigeria and ECOWAS member states against allegations that they are sponsoring terrorism. “For…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to the government and people of India over the death of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. Singh, who served as India’s Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, passed away on Thursday at the age of 92. In a statement released by the State House on Friday and signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Singh as a visionary leader whose contributions to Nigeria-India relations remain significant. He recalled Singh’s historic 2007 visit to Nigeria, during which the late Prime Minister became one of…

All DStv customers will have free access to all DStv channels from December 27 to 29, regardless of their current subscription package. This is contained in a statement on Thursday by MultiChoice Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the seasonal offer is open to all DStv subscribers. The statement read in part, “No Subscription, No Problem! Switch on your DStv decoder for a gift like no other this festive season, 72 hours of all content, all channels, all on us! “As we wind down the year and celebrate the holidays, DStv is happy to announce that we are…