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As the walls of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continue to crack, Atiku Abubakar, the party’s Presidential candidate, Wednesday jetted to London to reconcile the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike and his faction. Wike who is currently in London, had led his team made up of Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State and the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde had met Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, in London on Tuesday. Relationships between Atiku and Wike became frosty in June this year, shortly after Atiku picked Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate. Read also Atiku’s…

Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa Bryant has hailed in her Instagram account the outcome of a civil case over leaked photos of the helicopter crash that killed the basketball star and his daughter in 2020. A federal jury awarded Vanessa Bryant $16 million (£13.6m) in damages on Wednesday, August 24 over leaked photos of the helicopter crash that killed the basketball star and his daughter in 2020. Vanessa shared a photo on Instagram with Kobe and Gianna following the verdict, writing “All for you! I love you! JUSTICE for Kobe and Gigi! #Betonyourself #MambaDay 8•24•22 #MambaMentality,” in the caption. Read also NBA…

Social media in Nigeria buzzed over the comical dressing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) vice-presidential candidate, Kashim Shettima in Lagos State. Unlike his usual babaringa, Shettima wore a pair of sneakers and did not unbutton his blazer at the opening ceremony of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Colloquium annual general conference on Monday. The former Borno State governor represented the APC presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the NBA’s 62nd Annual General Conference held at the Eko Hotel & Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. Read also Senate Presidency: Lawan, Ndume Divide Borno Elders, Shettima Boko Haram: Security Situation In Borno Worsens -…

Cases of Monkeypox have spread to 26 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the country, raising fears among citizens. This is as experts have called for increased efforts by all stakeholders towards curbing the situation. Monkeypox is a viral disease transmitted from animals to humans and from humans to humans. From January to August this year, 473 suspected cases and 172 confirmed cases have been recorded. Read also Monkeypox not yet global- WHO Monkeypox Outbreak: Lessons From Ebola Monkeypox Infects Medical Doctor, 11 Persons in Bayelsa An analysis of situation reports from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control…

Suspected gunmen have freed four Catholic Reverend sisters who were kidnapped along Okigwe-Umulolo community of Imo state on Sunday August 21. Straightnews had reported that the sisters: Johannes Nwodo, Christabel Echemazu, Liberata Mbamalu and Benita Agu, were kidnapped on their way to morning mass. The Sisters Of Jesus The Saviour (Generalate) confirmed they’ve regained their freedom on Tuesday August 23, in a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Sr Zita Ihedoro. It reads, “With hearts full of joy, the sisters of Jesus the Saviour wish to announce the unconditional and safe release of four of our sisters who were abducted around Okigwe-Umulolo…

Luck ran out of fake police officer who was nabbed for impersonation as Assistant Superintendent of Police and being in possession of a substance suspected to be Indian hemp. Akwa Ibom Police Spokesperson, Odiko Macdon said Vicent Enuneku from Ndokwa Local Government Area of Delta State, was arrested by the operatives of the Anti-Cultism squad of the command on the 28th of June, 2022. The suspect, who specialises in extorting money from the unsuspecting public and using his fake ID card to secure easy passage at checkpoints while transporting Indian hemp into the state, ran out of luck while trying to use the fake…

Chelsea suffered a shock 3-0 defeat to Leeds United in a Premier League encounter at at Elland Road on Sunday. The Blues, who spent over £170 million on players over the summer, finished the game with 10 men as Kalidou Koulibaly was shown red in the 84th minute. The result was mainly decided in the first half when Brendan Aaronsen opened scoring just after the half hour mark before Rodrigo scored minutes later to put the hosts in charge. Read also Liverpool in Quadruple chase after beating Chelsea to win coveted FA Cup American billionaire Todd Boehly becomes Chelsea owner Chelsea…

Big Brother Naija Season 7 Level Up housemates, Kess and Pharmsavi, have been evicted from the Level Up Edition of the show held on Sunday evening. Kess and Pharmsavi became the fourth and fifth housemates to leave the show respectively. During the live eviction show that premiered on Sunday night 21st of August, the duo were evicted after the sum of votes from their fans was unable to retain them in the show. See also Khalid and Ilebaye booted from #BBNaija Level Up season #BBNaijaS7: Cyph and Christy O evicted as housemates BBNaija Unveils 12 Housemates for season 7 The…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Sunday, said electronic transmission of election has come to stay, denying plan to manually transmit results during the 2023 general elections. The National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, while debunking speculations that results would be transmitted manually, said, the electronic transmission of results remained the same. According to Okoye, electronic transmission has come to stay, stating that it adds to the credibility and transparency of the electoral process. See also INEC denies recognizing Lawan and Akpabio as senatorial candidates Nigeria’s Registered voters rise to 92.2 million- INEC Declares…

Unknown gunmen Sunday kidnapped four Catholic Reverend sisters along Okigwe-Enugu Road notorious for abduction of road users. Last week, Rev. Fr. Chinedu Nwadike, a Catholic priest, was kidnapped along the road and released two days after. The names of the latest victims are sisters Johannes Nwodo, Christabel Echemazu, Liberata Mbamalu and Benita Agu. Read also Gunmen Abduct Rev Sister, Woman In Imo Kidnappers Collect N.5m, Release Wife Of Slain Kaduna Cleric 3 Catholic Rev. Sisters, 3 Women In Edo Regain Freedom After 53 Days In Captivity The incident was confirmed by The Sisters Of Jesus The Saviour (Generalate) in a…