Ukraine says pirates kidnap 6 nationals near Nigeria’s coast
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry on Saturday confirmed that six of its nationals were among the crew members abducted off the coast of Nigeria, from a Cameroon-flagged STEVIA cargo ship. Foreign Ministry spokesman, Oleg Nikolenko, as quoted by the Ukrinform news agency, said the pirates had attacked the vessel in the Gulf of Guinea, Africa’s most […]
Yobo, Dosu back “Footie Moments with Nabila”
By Chinasa Afigbo Celebrated former Super Eagles stars, Joseph Yobo and Dosu Joseph have declared their support for Nabillionare Luxury and Footie Moments, an entertaining football show hosted by Nabila Fash, wife of the Musical Taliban, Oritse Femi which kicked off early this month. Speaking to the press Dosu attested to Nabila’s hard work on […]
UN chief welcomes release of kidnapped Nigerian school boys
The UN chief on Friday welcomed the release of the 344 schoolboys forcibly taken away from their school in northwest Nigeria a week ago.
Late Cross River CP buried in Ilorin amidst tears
Abdulkadir Jimoh, the late Commissioner of Police who served in Cross Rivers State, was buried on Saturday in Ilorin, his home town, amidst tears. Jimoh died on Friday at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital of complications from the COVID-19 infection. The News Agency Nigeria (NAN) reports that Jimoh, promoted Commissioner of Police in Dec. […]
Trump contradicts Pompeo on Russia’s role in cyberattacks
US President Donald Trump said that Russia isn’t necessarily behind recent cyberattacks targeting the US government, contradicting an earlier statement by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that Russia was “pretty clearly” involved. Russia is always suspected when something happens, but China could also be behind the cyberattacks, Trump wrote on Twitter on Saturday, breaking his […]
Central Africa accuses ex-president of coup attempt ahead of Dec 27 vote
The government of Central African Republic on Saturday accused former president Francois Bozize of an attempted coup ahead of next week’s elections, after three main rebel groups merged and threatened to march on the capital Bangui. The newly consolidated rebels occupy a huge chunk of the country and their surprise announcement heightened tensions ahead of […]
WHO says two billion vaccine doses secured
“The end of the pandemic is in sight but we must not let our guards down,” the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday, as he welcomed the news that the global vaccine partnership COVAX has lined up almost two billion doses of existing and candidate vaccines for use worldwide. The huge […]
‘This is the Buhari we used to know’, elders forum reacts to Kankara schoolboys’ rescue
The Patriotic Elders Council of Nigeria (PECN) says the safe return of schoolboys abducted in Kankara, Katsina State has evoked memories of President Muhammadu Buhari they used to know. In a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Bishop Pinot Ogbaji, on Monday, the PECN said President Buhari rolled back the years with his display of poise, […]
NAPTIP, FIWON partner against human trafficking
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), on Saturday in Osogbo, advised Informal Workers in Osun against falling victims to human traffickers. Mr Saadu Ajara, Zonal Commander in Charge of NAPTIP in the states of Ekiti, Osun and Ondo, gave the advice at a one-day sensitisation workshop organised by the […]
Central African Republic accuses former president of attempted coup
Central African Republic authorities have accused a former president of an attempted coup, as a coalition of rebel groups unite against the government. It said forces loyal to François Bozizé were near the city of Bossembélé and planned to march on the capital Bangui. Tensions have risen after Mr Bozizé’s candidacy was rejected by the […]
Buhari celebrates Itse Sagay at 80
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with foremost scholar, teacher, legal luminary, author, and anti-corruption crusader, Professor Itsejuwa Sagay, as he turns 80. A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina in Abuja, also said that the President rejoices with the Sagay family, the […]
Tighter lockdowns across Britain on fears of new coronavirus variant
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday that a new lockdown is to be imposed in London and parts of south and eastern England due to concerns about a new variant of the coronavirus. “When the virus changes its method of attack, we have to change our method of defence,” said Johnson during the […]
Protect your children from COVID-19, Oyetola’s wife charges parents
By Shina Abubakar Wife of Osun State Governor, Mrs Kafayat Oyetola on Saturday admonished parents and guardians in the state to protect their children adequately from COVID-19 as the country the second wave of the pandemic hit the country. Oyetola speaking during the year 2020 end of the year children’s party at the Government House […]
NIN Matching: 9mobile launches Intelligent Portal for Instant Verification
Telecom giant, 9mobile has announced the launch of its intelligent portal for instant verification to help its customers link their SIM cards with their National Identification Number (NIN).
Yuletide: Clergy tasks youths on good moral virtues
By Emem Idio, Yenagoa Young people have been admonished to cultivate and emulate the virtues of selflessness as exhibited by Jesus Christ as they celebrate the Christmas holidays. The President of the Yenagoa Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Akekere Jonah, gave the advice yesterday while addressing pupils and students of […]
Queen Paulina Ugwuru set to bring succor to children living with cancer
By Chris Onuoha The delectable beauty queen, Miss Paulina Ugwuru is one diva in the making with a charming look and humane heart. The Benue State born queen won the second edition of ‘Miss Starlet Africa beauty contest’ organized by MT ENTERTAINMENT recently. She was declared an undisputed winner after beating other contestants to emerge […]
