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NEWSAnambra residents shun Ekpa’s sit-at-home order

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  Residents of Anambra State on Friday discarded the warning by a faction of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) loyal to Simon Ekpa. This is as normal economic activities held in towns in all parts of Anambra State, despite the five-day sit-at-home order by factional leader Simon Ekpa. WE  gathered information from other parts of the state learnt that the markets, banks, schools and other public places were all open for business. There has been a bitter rivalry between Nnamdi Kanu’s faction of IPOB, and that of Finland-based Simon Ekpa, over who controls the group. The incarceration of Kanu seems to have given Ekpa the o pportunity to take over. The Kanu faction of the group, however, through its spokesperson, Emma Powerful had issued a counter-press release, urging everyone to go about their normal duties. Also, Nnaemeka Ejiofor, one of Kanu’s lawyers had in a recent voice note purported to be sent to Powerful, announced that he was among the lawyers who recently visited ...

N400 Million Well Spent”: Friends Gather Like Small Kids to Admire Burna Boy's New Diamond Necklace in Video

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Burna Boy seems to be ending the year on a big bang, as suggested by a recent video spotted online The Grammy-winning musician coughed out over N400 million for a new customised diamond necklace A video of friends admiring the new piece on Burna’s neck surfaced online, and netizens had different things to say  In a video making the rounds on social media, Burna Boy was seen flaunting the piece while some friends admired it on his neck. According to Burna Boy, the diamond-studded necklace, which was customised to his popular “Odogwu” nickname, cost over N400 million.  This was $1m well spent,” the singer said.  Social media users react  timzytim5 said: “The flyest chain I have seen on these artists is the "Martell swift" on davido.”  chioma4eva said: “This looks heavy and solid....rich guys play. Congrats Burna, enjoy your money.. you deserve am.”  tonia.gram_ said: “And you expect Stefflondon feelings not swing like jangolova.”  randyradiolover said: ...

Controversy trails alleged arrest of Dbanj

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  ENTERTAINMENT Controversy trails alleged arrest of Dbanj Published   on   December 7, 2022 By  Blessing chisom Sensational entertainer, Dbanj has been reportedly arrested by the police in Abuja It was gathered that Dbanj was arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for allegedly diverting hundreds of thousands of naira from the N-power  project.  It was learnt that the singer, who had failed to honour his summons for months, surrendered himself on Monday. He was then reportedly detained and denied bail. Dbanj had reportedly connived with corrupt government officials to introduce ghost beneficiaries into the payroll of the funds, and the monies were later traced to accounts associated with the singer. But reacting, his close associate, Mallam Yankee, denied his  Yankee said that the singer was invited but was not arrested. “I’m aware, he was invited and not arrested. The person they are looking for is ...
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  Maduka Okoye asked to be excused from Super Eagles of Nigeria squad – Shorunmu reveals Super Eagles goalkeeper coach, Ike Shorunmu has revealed why Watford goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, missed Nigeria’s squad last four games.    The German-born goalkeeper who last featured for the Super Eagles against Tunisia at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon came under heavy criticism for the team’s exit from the tournament.   Following the backlash from angry fans, Okoye allegedly pulled out of the Eagles Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Ghana through illness.   It has also been revealed that he also asked to be left out of the team to focus on settling in at his new club after being invited for the international friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador as well as the 2023 AFCON qualifiers against Sao Tome and Principe.    Speaking with The PUNCH, the Eagles goalkeeper coach Ike Shorunmu said:  “He (Okoye) was not in the team in thei...
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Kim Kardashian shares photos from North West's lavish 9th birthday that saw the celebrant and her friends taking Kim's private jet to "Camp North" Kim Kardashian has shared photos from her daughter North West's unique 9th birthday party.   North's party held in the wilderness.     The celebrant and her friends arrived to her 9th birthday party in Kim's private jet, decorated to look like a jungle, with pillows made to look like logs and fake spiderwebs covering the aircraft’s ceiling.     They then journey to "Camp North" where the 9-year-old and her friends wore matching pyjamas with "Camp North" pronted on them.     They also engaged in rafting and played outdoors.   They also had similar beds decorated with deer heads and fake blood.     Kim Kardashian gushed to Jimmy Fallon earlier this month about North’s "spooky wilderness-themed" bash.   The mother-of-four has now shared photos from the party.   See more p...
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  Photos of Wike and Ikpeazu on vacation in Turkey  Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State is currently on vacation in Turkey with his Abia State counterpart, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu.    Photos of the governors relaxing by the shores of the Aegean Sea were posted on Wike official Twitter handle on Tuesday, June 28.    "Finally enjoying a much-needed vacation in Turkey with my brother, @GovernorIkpeazu" the post read.   
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After certain years, it will be Igbos turn to be president if Peter Obi agrees to become Kwankwaso's running mate - NNPP chieftain Abdulmumin Jibrin (video) A former member of the House of Representatives Abdulmumin Jibrin has said that Igbos will get a shot at the presidency in years to come if Peter Obi agrees to be Rabiu Kwankwaso's running mate.   Jibrin, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), said the Labour Party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, should sit for a discussion with the NNPP and sign a "concrete agreement that after Kwankwaso, it is going to be the South-Eastern part of the country's turn."   He added: "Since after Alex Ekwueme, this will be the first time the South East will have that clarity that after certain numbers of years, after this one, it will be our turn."   He continued: "I believe that is the safest route for them to go but again they have their option to decide to hold on to their vote, waste it ...