Unknown persons kill 2 security guards in Benue ― Police
Benue Police Command on Wednesday said unknown persons killed two security guards along Old River Benue Bridge in Makurdi, the State Capital. The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Catherine Anene, while confirming the incident said the Command has commenced investigation into the matter. Anene explained that the guards were attacked at their place […]
FRSC warns motorists against traffic violation
The Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC) on Thursday, warned motorists against violation of traffic rules and regulations, before, during and after Christmas celebration and other festivities. FRSC’s Sagamu Unit Commander, Mr Taofeek Iyanda, gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Ota. He said that it was important for motorists to […]
Inaugurate NDDC Board to avert crisis, Niger Delta Youths urge Buhari
Niger Delta Youth Council (NDYC) and the National Coalition of Niger Delta Ex-agitators, Ijaw Youth Council amongst others have urged President Muhammadu Buhari not to be deterred by criticisms of the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) saying it was the handiwork of enemies of the region orchestrated by youths outside the region. […]
No team will want to face Liverpool in Champions League draw ― Robertson
Andy Robertson believes nobody will want to face Liverpool after they sealed their passage to the last 16 of the Champions League. The Reds went into Tuesday night’s game at Salzburg knowing defeat would likely have seen them eliminated, but delivered an impressive, professional performance to run out 2-0 winners at the Red Bull Arena. […]
Onboarding of over 2.5m petty traders on Trader Moni Scheme: Untold story of data
By making financial services open at moderate expenses to all people and organizations, regardless of total assets and size, financial inclusion aims to deliver answers for the requirements that exclude individuals from participating in the financial sector. You would concur that nations with more profound degrees of financial inclusion have more grounded GDP development rates and lower-income disparity.
Four staff of A-Ibom Newspapers dead, others injured in fatal accident
BY Chioma Onuegbu Tragedy struck late evening of Wednesday as four administrative staff of the Akwa Ibom State-owned Newspapers Corporation, ‘The Pioneer’ lost their lives in a ghastly auto accident while returning from a traditional marriage of staff of the organisation in Ekpene Ukim, Uruan local government area of the state. It was gathered that […]
Partey excels as Atletico Madrid progress to UCL knockout phase
Thomas Partey delivered a fine performance in midfield for Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, as the Spanish outfit defeated Lokomotiv Moscow 2-0 to finish second in Group D of the Champions League and proceed to the knockout phase. Los Rojiblancos ’ hopes were in limbo as they were just one point ahead of Bayer Leverkusen heading […]
Bangladesh’s top court denies release for jailed ex-premier Zia
Bangladesh’s Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a petition seeking the release of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who has been serving prison sentences for corruption. Her lawyers said that she was seriously ill but a six-member panel of judges, headed by Chief Justice Syed Hossain, refused the application. This, they argued, is after Attorney General, […]
Messi: La Liga has become more complicated
Lionel Messi believes the gap between Barcelona, Real Madrid and the rest of La Liga has closed considerably over the past decade making the league a lot more complicated. Barcelona lead Madrid on goal difference at the top of the table on 34 points, with Sevilla three points back in third. However, just three points […]
Age, nothing but number? Etinosa flaunts lover who’s 10yrs younger
By Juliet Ebirim Nigerian actress, Etinosa Idemudia has allegedly found love in the arms of a younger lover. The controversial instagram sensation is rumoured to be having a romantic relationship with a young artiste named Christopher, who goes by Moriensounds on Instagram.The Edo-State born actress threw caution to the wind yesterday when she took to […]
Buffon lauds Ronaldo and Higuain for setting Juventus example
Gianluigi Buffon praised Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonzalo Higuain for leading by example in Juventus’ 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Wednesday. Juve already had top spot in Group D wrapped up ahead of their trip to Leverkusen, who needed to avoid defeat to have any chance of advancing to the last […]
United Kingdom votes to decide the fate of Brexit, again
Voters went to the polls on Thursday in an election that will pave the way for Brexit under Prime Minister Boris Johnson or propel Britain towards another referendum that could ultimately reverse the decision to leave the European Union. After failing to deliver Brexit by an Oct. 31 deadline, Johnson called the election to break […]
National electricity employees’ strike, threat to Nigeria security, economy ― NAPS
The leadership of National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) through the National President, Olasunkanmi Ijaduoye, and its Senate President Ibrahim Olawale Seriki appeals to the Federal Government to listen and pay proper attention to the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) leadership in a statement at a press conference held in Ilorin. The polytechnic students […]
Van Dijk: Henderson is Liverpool’s leader and never underappreciated at Anfield
Jordan Henderson remains Liverpool’s “leader”, says Virgil van Dijk, with there no chance of the club captain ever being underappreciated by those around him at Anfield. Questions have been asked of an England international midfielder at various stages throughout his career. Henderson has always come up with an answer, with the 29-year-old preferring to do […]
Petroleum ministry warns public to discountenance fake Sylva’s social media accounts
The Ministry of Petroleum Resources has advised the public to discountenance messages from pseudo social media profiles, pages, accounts and groups bearing the name of the Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva. Mr Julius Bokoru, Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to the Minister, gave the advice in a statement obtained by […]
Passenger dies at Lagos airport on arrival from China
A passenger identified as Chukwuma Ezeh on Wednesday slumped and died at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. A source at the MMIA arrival terminal said the passenger slumped on arrival from China and died while waiting to collect his luggage. The deceased was 47 according to information on his passport. Spokesperson of the […]
