Jos Prison Break: 9 inmates recaptured, six bodies recovered as Lalong condemns attack
By Marie-Therese Nanlong Nine fleeing inmates from the Jos Correctional Centre have been arrested by the Plateau State Police Command, this is even as one inmate who earlier left voluntarily surrendered himself. The arrest was made during a stop and search operation carried out by the Police, the State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Gabriel […]
Jos Correctional Facility Attack: 6 bodies recovered, as headcount begins
In the wake of the attack by gunmen on the Correctional Facility in Jos, the Plateau State capital, six bodies have been recovered by officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS.
Ataga’s Murder Saga: Chidinma’s trial stalled because ‘witness is not composed’
The trial of Chidinma Ojukwu, the alleged murder suspect of Super TV Chief Executive Officer, Usifo Ataga, before a Lagos High Court, sitting at Tafa Balewa Square, TBS, was stalled on Monday due to the composure of the witness.
Buhari condoles with Cosmas Maduka over wife’s death
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Coscharis Group, Dr. Cosmas Maduka, over the passing of his wife, Charity, urging prayers for the family at the trying period.
IE completes infrastructure upgrade, ends partial outage
The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company has completed the upgrade of its 132kV lines in Ikeja and has brought to an end the partial outage that occurred as a result. IE had on the 11th of October announced plans to embark on an upgrade of its infrastucture, a reconductoring aimed at expanding the wheeling capacity across […]
Global Citizen, Ford Foundation partner to combat Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria
To mark the start of today’s annual United Nations 16 Days of Activism campaign, the international advocacy organisation, Global Citizen announced a year-long partnership to combat the increase against gender-based violence in Nigeria, with the Ford Foundation, a private foundation seeking to reduce poverty and injustice. The partnership will address the social, and economic, factors […]
Omicron detected in various countries, WHO unclear whether it’s more dangerous
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday said it is not yet clear whether Omicron is more transmissible, or causes more severe disease compared to other variants.
Botswana confirms 19 cases of COVID-19 Omicron variant
Botswana Health Minister Edwin Dikoloti confirmed a total of 19 cases of the newly-discovered Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Umahi increases revenue generation of Ebonyi through infrastructural Development – Nwaze
The Special Assistant to Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, Mr. Francis Nwaze, weekend stated that his boss was strategically increasing the State’s revenue generation capacity through infrastructural Development in different parts of the State.
Court adjourns Olejeme’s case to Dec. 6 on medical grounds
A Federal High Court in Abuja, Monday, adjourned the trial of former Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, Ngozi Olejeme to December 6 on medical grounds.
Rwanda suspends direct flights with southern Africa over new COVID-19 variant
Rwanda has temporarily suspended direct flights with southern African countries due to concerns over the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron. This was contained in cabinet communique issued by the office of the prime minister on Monday. The decision was taken after an extraordinary cabinet meeting on Rwanda’s response to the Omicron variant chaired by President Paul […]
COVID-19: Philippines launches ambitious vaccination drive amid Omicron concern
COVID-19 shots to up to 9 million Filipinos amid the threat of the highly mutated Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Meet Nwaezeigwe chekwube Jeffery, real estate developer
In this interview, real estate developer, Nwaezeigwe chekwube Jeffery takes us through an inspiring journey of his life, career paths, as well as balancing work and his efforts to make a difference.
Opolo Global Innovation inaugurates supervisory board for its Uniosun Tech hub
Opolo Global Innovation, an innovation advisory platform, on Monday inaugurated a supervisory board to manage its Technology and Innovation hub, currently being constructed within the Osogbo campus of Osun state university.
D’Tigers beat Uganda to lead group in FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Nigeria’s D’Tigers on Sunday beat Uganda 95-69 to lead in the first round in Group A of the African Qualifiers for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Chairman of Askamaya Group, Mr. Michael Ulom Awarded Doctorate Degree in Hospitality Management and Corporate Governance
On the 6th November, 2021, the Chairman of Askamaya Global Resources Limited, Mr. Ulom Michael otherwise known as Michael Askamaya was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree in Hospitality Management and corporate Governance by European-American University, Lomé, Togo. The award was in recognition of his achievement in the Nigerian hospitality sector. Dr. Ulom Michael is […]
