Okpebholo, 54, secured 291,667 votes to defeat Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who got 247,274 votes, and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party (LP) who came a distant third in the race with 22,763 votes. Fourteen other candidates contested the seat but got less than the three frontline candidates. “That Okpebholo Monday…
The 27-year-old dominated the opening stages of the bout, dropping the two-time former unified heavyweight champion multiple times. In a dramatic fifth round Dubois was momentarily stunned by two right hands and just as Joshua looked to pile on the pressure, the 34-year-old was caught by successive right hands himself and he was down again,…
In a statement, APC spokesman Felix Morka urged “Edo state electorate and the general public to disregard these bogus and highly speculative reports”. “Our great party wishes to clarify that collation at the Ward level is still ongoing and has yet to be concluded. Certainly, local government level collation has yet to begin in most…
According to the police, the operatives also arrested “two key suspects who are members of the PDP, Emotingham Godspower (25) and Farawei Isaac (27), both from Ufunama community, Ovia Southwest Local Government Area, Edo state in a comprehensive operation.” This was disclosed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement made available…
The Federal Government and the Labour Union have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the ₦70, 000 new minimum wage. According to a statement released on Friday by the Office of the Head of Public Service of the Federation and signed by Eno Olotu, Head of Information and Public Relations, the committee on public servant…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has clarified the Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, and Exchange Policy Guidelines For Fiscal Years 2024 – 2025 paper released on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. According to the statement, the apex bank also withdrew the document, adding that this action was taken to reduce the possibility of future misrepresentations or misunderstandings…
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has rated the Rwanda national team high as both teams trade tackles in the 2025 AFCON qualifying Group D tie at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Tuesdays (today), PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria face Rwanda in their second match of the series today after beating Benin Republic 3-0 in Uyo last Saturday, thanks…
Bandits have killed seven people and abducted many others, including nurses in Kaduna and Sokoto states. Five people were reportedly killed and several others were kidnapped… Bandits have killed seven people and abducted many others, including nurses in Kaduna and Sokoto states. Five people were reportedly killed and several others kidnapped after bandits attacked Kallah…
Hollywood has lost an acting legend. James Earl Jones—the actor whose deep and resonant voice can be heard in Star Wars and The Lion King—died on Sept. 9 at home in Dutchess County, N.Y., his rep confirmed to multiple outlets. He was 93. Born on Jan. 17, 1931, in Arkabutla, Miss., Jones spent much of…
This has happened as a result of the student body’s insistence on carrying out the organized statewide demonstration against the rise in petrol prices. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) leadership has declared that should the necessity arise, it is prepared to meet with President Bola Tinubu to discuss its demands for the reversal of…
