The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Cross River State was rocked by protests on Wednesday as supporters of the embattled state chairman, Venatius Ikem, expressed their displeasure over his controversial removal. Tensions have been running high since November 15, 2024, when the State Working Committee (SWC) announced Ikem’s suspension, citing allegations of misconduct, mismanagement…
Welcome to the Weekly Sports Roundup! Stay updated with the latest happenings in the world of sports. Here’s a quick look at the top events and highlights from the past week: Premier League 1. Liverpool’s Narrow Victory: Liverpool maintained their position at the top of the league table with a hard-fought 3-2 win against Southampton….
The Catholic Diocese of Auchi has announced the passing of Rt. Rev. Monsignor Thomas Oleghe, Nigeria’s oldest Catholic priest, who died at the age of 104 on November 24, 2024. His death occurred in the early hours of Sunday at approximately 2:30 AM in Auchi, Edo State. A Life of Service and Dedication Monsignor Oleghe’s…
An angry mob has set ablaze two yet-to-be-identified revenue collectors of the Anambra State Government for causing a tipper driver to ram and kill a bystander at the Old Market Road along Venn Road by Egerton Bus Stop in Onitsha, Anambra State. The incident, which occurred on Friday, caused confusion, thereby leading to gridlock in…
In a new development within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), state governors elected under the party’s platform have called on the National Working Committee (NWC) to convene a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting by the first week of February 2025. This request follows the indefinite postponement of the previously scheduled NEC meeting, originally set for…
The Labour Party (LP) has firmly rejected allegations suggesting that it is secretly collaborating with President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in preparation for the upcoming 2027 general elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, issued a statement on November 22, 2024, in response to claims made by human rights lawyer…
Bandits have reportedly attacked and kidnapped the village head of Ungwan Babangida, and 14 others in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Thursday night. The youth leader of Dokan Karji, Aminu Khalid, confirmed the incident in a phone interview with City Round on Friday. According to him, the attackers invaded Ungwan Babangida Village…
No fewer than three farmers have been confirmed killed in the Mgbuji community in Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State by suspected killer herdsmen in renewed attacks. Several others were also reported wounded in the attacks which took place on Friday morning. Video clips seen by City Round showed one of the victims…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery says the Federal Government has not met its target to supply crude oil to the refinery under the naira-for-crude initiative. It said the amount of crude received from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is “peanuts” compared to the volume needed to ramp the production of refined products. A report by…
My father, David O. Ovienmhada of blessed memory was a walking encyclopedia of idiomatic expressions. When we were little, we all used to think of him as a giant of immense knowledge. He never said much to express himself, but he always said enough. He loved to employ idioms. It was then left for you…
