Month: March 2025

Peter Obi attends Chimamanda Adichie’s book launch in London

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Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was among the distinguished guests at the launch of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s latest novel, Dream Count, over the weekend at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London. The novel, released on Monday, March 3, 2025, explores the lives, loves, and longings of four women. According to Obi, the event attracted about 3,000 attendees, with an engaging discussion between Adichie and journalist Elizabeth Day. Obi shared details of his trip on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, revealing that…

FA Cup: Palace’s Mateta gets 25 stitches after reckless tackle

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Jean-Philippe Mateta has said he is doing well and hopes to return soon after being hospitalised following a horrific challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts. Roberts was sent off just eight minutes into Saturday’s FA Cup fifth-round tie, which Palace won 3-1, after catching Mateta’s head with his boot as he raced out to clear the ball. Referee Michael Oliver initially took no action but later issued a red card after a VAR review. Mateta received lengthy treatment on the pitch, including oxygen, before being stretchered into an ambulance and…

33 world leaders back Zelensky after face-off with Trump

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Thirty-three world leaders have declared support for Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, following a tense meeting between him and United States President, Donald Trump. The world leaders also condemned Russia’s actions in Ukraine. Zelensky and Trump’s meeting at the Oval Office on Friday, with US Vice President JD Vance also in attendance ended in a deadlock. Discussions at the meeting generated heated arguments as the two leaders debated the future of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Tensions escalated when the leaders clashed over a minerals deal that would grant the US extensive…

ECOWAS court dismisses suits on Kudirat Abiola’s assassination

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The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, has dismissed a case filed against the Federal Government of Nigeria on the assassination of the late Mrs. Kudirat Abiola, the wife of the winner of June 12, 1993 presidential election, M.K.O Abiola. The suit was filed by three members of the Abiola’s family, Khalifa Abiola, Moriam Abiola and Hadi Abiola, who alleged Kudirat’s rights violations with her was assassinated in 1996 while advocating her husband’s release from detention. According to the applicants, the Nigerian government violated Kudirat’s fundamental human rights by failing to…

Fury Climbs Back into Heavyweight Rankings Amid Joshua Speculation

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Despite announcing his retirement from boxing last month, Tyson Fury has surprisingly reappeared at the number one spot in The Ring Magazine’s heavyweight rankings, fueling speculation about a potential super-fight with Anthony Joshua. The 36-year-old “Gypsy King” had declared his fifth retirement following his second consecutive defeat to unified champion Oleksandr Usyk, but The Ring’s latest rankings suggest doubt about the permanence of his decision.    Fury now holds the top spot in the heavyweight rankings, trailing only Usyk, who is recognized as The Ring’s heavyweight champion and holds the…

Osimhen keen on Old Trafford switch

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Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian international currently on loan at Galatasaray, is reportedly eager to join Manchester United during the upcoming summer transfer window, as he prepares to leave Napoli permanently. According to TEAMtalk, Osimhen is “greatly appreciative” of Manchester United’s interest, with the English club emerging as a leading contender for his signature amidst competition from other top European clubs.    Osimhen’s impressive form this season, marked by 20 goals and five assists in 27 appearances, has solidified his reputation as a top European striker. His availability for approximately £62…

Ex-Abia Governor, Son Accused of N47bn Fraud, Face 16 Charges

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged former Abia State Governor Theodore Orji and his son, Chinedum, with 16 counts of misappropriating N47 billion. Appearing before the Abia State High Court on Friday, Orji, his son, former Commissioner of Finance Dr. Philip Nto, government contractor Obioma King, and former Director of Finance Romas Madu faced allegations of financial misconduct. Specifically, the EFCC accused the defendants of misappropriating N22.5 billion in security votes between 2011 and 2015, stealing N13 billion from a defunct Diamond Bank loan, illegally diverting N12…