Soldiers didn’t kill 4 persons, dump bodies in Jos pond— DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has denied media reports that four persons were killed by soldiers and their bodies dumped in a pond in Jos during clampdown on looters of private properties in the state. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, in a statement on Saturday, described such reports as malicious and mischievous. Enenche explained […]
General elections: ‘Nigeria is for El-Rufa’i in 2023’
…Threatens court action until he agrees to contest By Ibrahim HassanWuyo The Nassiriya Organization in 21 states of the federation has vowed to leave no stone unturned in its resolve to drag the Governor of Kaduna state, Malam Nasiru Ahmad El- Rufa’i into the 2023 presidential race. Speaking to journalists in Kaduna, the National Leader […]
World women tennis number 2 tests positive for COVID-19
World number two Simona Halep has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is recovering well from her mild symptoms. “Hi everyone, I wanted to let you know that I tested positive for COVID-19,” the 29-year-old Romanian said on Twitter on Saturday. “I am self-isolating at home and (I) am recovering well from mild symptoms. […]
Looters left me with nothing, Ndoma-Egba recounts ordeal
…Says ‘I’ve forgiven them but…’ By Dirisu Yakubu, Abuja Penultimate Saturday, the Calabar residence of Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba was vandalized by rampaging youths, following the nationwide protests against police brutality hijacked by hoodlums across many cities. For a truth, Ndoma-Egba wasn’t the only high profile Nigerian to have lost valuable properties to legion of criminals […]
James Bond actor, Sean Connery, dies aged 90
Legendary British actor Sean Connery, best known for playing fictional spy James Bond in seven films, has died aged 90, his family told the BBC on Saturday. The Scottish actor, who was knighted in 2000, won numerous awards during his decades-spanning career, including an Oscar, three Golden Globes and two Bafta awards. Tributes immediately began pouring in for […]
Jigawa distributes COVID-19 palliatives to 1,500 PWDs
The Jigawa state government has distributed 7,000 packages of COVID-19 palliatives to no fewer than 1,500 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Mr Muhammad Usman, Chairman of the state Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities (JONAPWD), disclosed this to newsmen in Dutse on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the items were part […]
