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Ray Ekpu, a world-renowned quintessential journalist and outstanding writer, was the central figure of celebration at WatBridge Hotels, Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom on Sunday, August 6 as he marked the Platinum Jubilee.  Uyo Book Club, host of the celebration gathered a galaxy of authors, writers, readers, journalists, book lovers, students at the Shakespeare Hall of the hotel as early as 4 p.m. in honour of Ekpu who turned 75. The choice of the venue was remarkable to Ekpu given the revolution William Shakespeare, the great poet and dramatist, made to the literary world. The theme of the occasion “Literary…

Senators were Monday divided over the screening of a ministerial nominee, Festus Keyamo when it was time for question-and-answer session put by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.  A Senator representing Abia Central Senatorial District, Darlington Nwokocha, on Monday, had accused Keyamo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), who was a former Minister of State for Labour and Productivity under the then administration of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari for rejecting invitations by the National Assembly. He noted that he was invited by the House of Representatives and Senate to answer questions on how he managed N52 billion meant for Public Works in the…

England scraped past fantastic Nigeria on penalties to reach the Women’s World Cup quarter-finals after having Lauren James sent off at Brisbane, Australia. The Lionesses had a penalty decision overturned in the first half and were reduced to 10 players when James was sent off for a stamp on Michelle Alozie in the 87th minute in a drama-fuelled last-16 tie. Nigerian players were the better side throughout and were unlucky not to go ahead when they saw two efforts hit the crossbar. Also read: Women’s World Cup: Japan, Spain through to Quarterfinals Chloe Kelly scored the decisive penalty to seal…

…Tinubu meets five governors bordering Niger Republic Supporters of new Niger Republic military junta took to the streets of Niamey, Niger’s capital on Thursday in solidarity with the new leadership, a week after a military coup in the West African country. People rallied on the streets of Niamey to signal their support for de facto president Abdourahmane Tchiani and his junta, a dpa correspondent in the capital reported. Also read:  Niger Republic military junta Gets 7-day ultimatum to Reinstate ousted President The demonstrations followed a call by civil society associations, according to reports. They came on the 63rd anniversary of…

Arsenal won Manchester City on penalties on Sunday to claim this year’s Community Shield. Cole Palmer, who was introduced as a second-half substitute, opened the scoring in the 70th minute. Palmer found himself in space on the right and curled home a stunning effort past Aaron Ramsdale. However, Leandro Trossard equalised in the 101st minute when his shot deflected off Michael Akanji into the back of the net. That took the game to spot-kicks, where substitute Kevin de Bruyne struck the crossbar before Rodri saw his effort saved, and then Fabio Vieira converted to secure the silverware for Arsenal. The…

Nigerian Senators, Saturday, trashed the request by President Bola Tinubu for Nigeria’s military intervention in the Niger Republic. Recall the Nigerien military last week overthrew the democratically elected government in the country which has been condemned by Nigeria, ECOWAS, the US, France and other countries. Following condemnation from ECOWAS and Nigeria, far reaching resolutions were passed by ECOWAS which included military intervention. In compliance with the resolution as Chairman, Tinubu wrote to the Senate requesting that the Senate pass a resolution to enable Nigeria intervene to restore democracy in Niger. The letter which was read during plenary by President of…

Japan’s surprise title charge at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup gathered pace with a clinical 3-1 win over Norway to reach the last eight while Spain thrashed Switzerland 5-1 on Saturday. The 2011 champions Japan will face either holders the United States or Sweden in the quarterfinals and on this evidence they will take some stopping. They have won all four games in Australia and New Zealand – including a 4-0 thumping of Spain – scoring 14 times and conceding only once. Also read:  Three African countries Enter Knock out stage in Women’s world Cup Hinata Miyazawa is also…

Following his purported impeachment saga, the Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, is battling for survival as the governor is busy laying mines for his removal from office. Comrade Shaibu, who is having a frosty relationship with Governor Godwin Obaseki, has approached Federal High Court in Abuja to seek protection from his boss to avoid an imminent impeachment and removal from office. In a motion of notice brought before the court and made available to newsmen on Thursday, the appellant seeks an order of interlocutory injunction stopping the respondents or their agents from harassing, intimidating, embarrassing or preventing the applicant…

A ministerial nominee, Bosun Tijani, who called Nigerian lawmakers ”morons” has been forgiven  by the Senate despite his controversial tweet. Tijani, one of the ministerial nominees of President Bola Tinubu on Saturday came under fire of the Nigerian Senate when they reminded him of a controversial tweet he made in 2021, calling members of the Red Chamber “morons.” Another tweet from April 21, 2021, by the nominee had read, “Who conducted the security check on him when he was appointed? What sort of checks are done by the @NGRSenate when they confirm appointees. And the media…question for another day. Until…

Nigeria’s D’Tigress were crowned Champions of the AfroBasket Women’s Championship after trouncing Senegal inside the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. Nigeria had taken a huge step towards their fourth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title courtesy of a 79-48 win over hosts Rwanda in the semi-final game on Thursday. The finale between the two continental giants ended with only 10 points (84-74) separating them as Nigeria became a four-peat African champions, a feat that only Senegal have managed to achieve in history. Tutored by head coach, Rena Wakama, who now becomes the first woman to lead an African team to a…