Author: Osaretin Balogban

Osaretin Balogban is a young professional writer,who loves to write about trending topics happening around the world. He loves to write on matters concerning sports, politics and the entertainment industry.
Three Police Officers killed by Suspected Gunmen in Enugu
Breaking News, Nigeria, Terrorism

Three Police Officers killed by Suspected Gunmen in Enugu

On Wednesday night, suspected gunmen killed three police officers at Chime Avenue, New Haven, North Local Government Area in Enugu State. See Also: Police Rescue Italian Catholic Priest Abducted In Edo, Kill 3 Suspects According to the Daily Post, a sienna driven by the suspected gunmen overtook a police Hilux vehicle and then proceeded to open fire on the officers afterwards. It was reported that three officers died on the spot, at the time of filling this report the Enugu State Police Command is yet to release a statement concerning the incident. Source: Daily Post
Uche Jombo Says African Leaders Makes Her Sad
Africa, Movies and Films, News

Uche Jombo Says African Leaders Makes Her Sad

Nollywood Actress, Uche Jombo, said on Tuesday that the kind of leadership from African and Nigerian Leaders saddens her. Speaking at an event held in Dubai, She said Nigerian leaders visit other countries but don’t apply what they learned from their trip. See Also: Peter Okoye Gives Reason Why Opponents attack Peter Obi Jumbo also gave an example of how Dubai was developed using its crude oil, adding that Nigeria which is an oil nation should follow suit. "It makes me sad with the kind of leaders we have. This is my individual opinion and I have to say it. I mean Nigeria is an oil country. We can do so much if we have the right leadership," She said. “Look at what Dubai is doing. Dubai constantly shows and reminds you of what is possible. ” Also present at the event...
ASUU Strike: We have Done The Best We Can – FG
Education, Nigeria

ASUU Strike: We have Done The Best We Can – FG

The Federal Government said it has done everything possible to end the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). ASUU transitioned into a full-blown strike after declaring a month warning strike on the 14th of February, 2022. The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, disclosed the information to reporters on Tuesday at a meeting with Pro-Chancellors and Vice-Chancellors of Federal Universities at the National Universities Commission (NUC) in Abuja. See Also: FG’s Inaction To End ASUU Strike Worrisome, Unacceptable – Peter Obi “In all, we have been doing, our guide has been the directive of Mr. President Muhammadu Buhari, namely, that while the unions should be persuaded to return to work, Government should not repeat the past mistakes of accepting to...
Wike Alleges Assistance by PDP Chieftains in Buhari’s Re-election In 2019
Nigeria

Wike Alleges Assistance by PDP Chieftains in Buhari’s Re-election In 2019

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, claims some members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, negotiated for President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election in 2019. Without disclosing any names, Wike accused some PDP chieftains of helping Buhari to be re-elected during the 2019 presidential election. The Governor stated this on Tuesday when commissioning the Rivers State University Campus in Etche, Rivers State. See Also: How Buhari, Amaechi Interfered In 2019 Rivers Election – Wike “When they were going to negotiate with President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019, they came to me and I said no; no negotiation; PDP must win. I said no," Wike claimed. “That was why Buhari won the election. Those of them who made sure PDP never survived since 2015, that destroyed PDP, I see them today ...
Anthony Joshua Ready to Fight Tyson Fury after Title Rematch Loss
Sports

Anthony Joshua Ready to Fight Tyson Fury after Title Rematch Loss

Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua, has accepted the request of boxing world champion, Tyson Fury to contest in a boxing match. Joshua accepted the request when he responded to a public challenge on Monday via Instagram for a ‘Battle of Britain’. See Also: Anthony Joshua Loses To Usyk Again, Fails To Reclaim Heavyweight Titles Although the 32-year-old lost his title rematch against Ukraine Champion Oleksandr Usyk last month, he said he was ready to fight fury this coming December. “I don’t do online discussions just for clout." “So if you’re really about it, shout @258mgt (Joshua’s management company). I’ll be ready in December,” Joshua wrote on an Instagram story." Source: Daily Post
Kidnappers Demand N90m Ransom for Abducted Funeral Guests in Ondo
News, Nigeria, Terrorism

Kidnappers Demand N90m Ransom for Abducted Funeral Guests in Ondo

The Kidnappers who had abducted funeral guests in Ondo State have demanded a ransom of N90 million to procure their release. The abductees were kidnapped in ifon, Ondo state as they returned from a burial service held in Ewatto, Edo State. The kidnappers have made a demand within the range of N3 million and N10 million per victim before considering releasing them. See Also: Police Launch Manhunt For Kidnappers Of Nollywood Star The Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. Bamidele Ademola-Olateju said the state government doesn't participate in ransom negotiations with kidnappers as she announced the news at a conference in Akure. She insisted that giving ransom to kidnappers gives them more confidence to continue such crimes. “The victims went f...
APC is a dead party – PDP Fires Back at Tinubu
Nigeria

APC is a dead party – PDP Fires Back at Tinubu

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says the achievements of its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar are intimidating to the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Tinubu. PDP spokesperson, Debo Ologunagba disclosed this on Twitter also stating that Tinubu is a confused candidate and belongs to a dead party. See Also: Tinubu Lobbied To Become Abachas’s Minister – Peter Obi Media   Ologunagba claims PDP is united and determined to rescue Nigeria from the failures of the APC government. Ologunagba stated; “Nigerians are appalled by yet another attempt by the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to divert attention from the main issues of the failures of the APC government by making derogatory remarks on the Peoples Dem...
Without Subsidy Petrol Would Sell for N462/litre – NNPC
Economy, Nigeria

Without Subsidy Petrol Would Sell for N462/litre – NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited revealed yesterday that without subsidy petrol would sell for N462 per litre. NNPC said marketing and distribution of petrol cost around N46 per litre, it also revealed that the landing cost determined by the international market was $1,283 per metric tonne in the second quarter of this year. See Also: NNPC Fails To Account For 107 Million Barrels Of Crude, – Auditor General It said the addition of total costs will evaluate a pump price of N463 per litre in the general market based on an average subsidy of N297 per litre with a yearly evaluation of N6.5 trillion on the supposed 60 million litres/day of petrol supply. The petroleum company also noted that the daily fuel supply is around 68 million litres. The Group G...
“The Igbos Built Port Harcourt” – Gov. Uzodimna
News, Nigeria

“The Igbos Built Port Harcourt” – Gov. Uzodimna

Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimna claims that the Igbos helped built the Rivers State Capital, Port Harcourt. He pointed this out based on his belief that people were trying to rewrite history. The Governor mentioned the statement at the 80th birthday ceremony of Imo-born elder statesman, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, in Owerri of Imo State. See Also: How Buhari, Amaechi Interfered In 2019 Rivers Election – Wike “The Igbos built Port Harcourt,” He Said. “Prominent Igbos like the late Doctor Nnamdi Azikiwe, the Ikemba Odumegwu Ojukwu, even General Ike Nwachukwu and a lot of other great men and women were born in the North by their parents who settled there as their home." “Indeed, throughout the 774 local government areas of Nigeria, from Zungeru in the North to Owo...
Suspended Construction on Eastern Rail Line, FG States Reasons
Nigeria

Suspended Construction on Eastern Rail Line, FG States Reasons

Minister of Transport, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, revealed on Saturday why construction on the eastern rail line had been suspended. He noted that the contractors of the China Civil Engineering and Construction Company CCEC were forced to suspend work on the rail line due to insecurity and vandalisation of the rail infrastructure. See Also: NRC Postpones Resumption Of Abuja -Kaduna Train Services The Minister during an inspection tour of the project in Port Harcourt said the workers of CCEC had been attacked along Abia State. Sambo called on the media and judiciary to help unmask and prosecute the perpetrators to serve as an example to others. He also debunked news claiming the Federal Government had diverted funds meant for the railway construction for other projects which led...