Man drowns scooping waste oil from NNPC dump
A man in his early 30s, identified as Victor Ohuonu, has died while trying to scoop waste oil from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, dump at Osisioma depot, Abia State.
Tension in Jos as Igbo traders allegedly close shops for fears of reprisal
Jos, the capital of Plateau state, is reportedly, currently stricken with tension as Igbo traders have allegedly closed shops for fear of a reprisal attacks from Hausa residents following news of a clash between Hausa community and some youths in Rivers state on Thursday.
Police reassures Abia residents of security
The new Commissioner of Police in Abia, Mr Anthony Ogbizi, has reassured residents of the command’s resolve to protect their lives and property.
Institute to hold town hall meeting to discuss Niger-Delta challenges
The Nigeria Institute of Town Planners (NITP) says its 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference will feature town hall meeting to highlight and tackle issues facing the Niger-Delta region.
Address economic hardship not 2019 ambitions, Nigerians tell politicians
Some Nigerians have urged politicians to fix ailing institutions and address economic hardship rather than engage in aspirations in the 2019 general elections.
Human Mind Computer can create 750m jobs in 5 years – Innovator
A scientist, Mr Peter Matthews-Akukalia, on Thursday said his invention; the Human Mind Computer could create an estimated 750 million jobs in five years.
