Bloodbath averted in Anambra community as elders call for truce
The timely intervention of Matthew Okafor, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), the Divisional Police Officer, DPO at Abagana Police Division in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra state saved what could have degenerated into a full-blown bloody battle between those said to be loyal to the traditional ruler of Enugwu-Agidi community, Okpallariam Mike Okekeuche and Chairman of Ezinato Clan, Izuchukwu Okeke-Onyeocha (Igwe Ezinato).
Kano Govt sponsors surgery of 7 patients with intersex problem
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje has received six patients with intersex problem sponsored by the Kano State Government to undergo surgery at the Tetfund Centre of Excellence in Urology and Nephrology, Usman Danfodio University Sokoto
PHOTO: President Buhari presides over FEC meeting
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Owerri jailbreak: Tension over arrests in Imo communities
Fear is palpable in some communities in Imo state, over the alleged arrest of persons suspected to be members of Pro -Biafra groups.
Late Chadian President, Idriss was a gallant leader — Buhari
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over “the sudden and tragic death of President Idriss Deby of Chad on the front line, fighting against rebel soldiers.”
27-year-old female ex-banker raises 1 million dollars for her tech startup
To the surprise of the cryptocurrency world, AFEN, the first government-backed NFT initiative, held one of the quickest public sales in the crypto space on April 20th, 2021. Raising over a million dollars in her token’s sales round.
NDLEA arrests wanted Abia drug supplier, seizes 100kg of cocaine, cannabis
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a notorious major supplier of illicit drugs in Abia with over 100kg cocaine and cannabis Sativa. The Agency’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Babafemi said that the suspect, Chibuike Apolos, was arrested on April 21 […]
Kwara Govt provides furniture for 54 public schools
Kwara State Government on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to the provision of quality education to its citizens by providing furniture for 54 public schools in the state
NESG offers solution for economic recovery
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Nigerian Economic Summit Group, NESG has advised the federal government to retool its economic policy to overcome present economic challenges. It said heeding the advice is imperative to enable the country to capitalize on the opportunities inherent in the changing dynamics of the local, regional and global economy so that Nigerian […]
Super League cannot go ahead, says Agnelli
Founder of the breakaway European Super League and Juventus chairman, Andrea Agnelli, called time on the project on Wednesday after six English clubs withdrew. He then blamed the involvement of politicians for the league’s downfall. Twelve of Europe’s leading football clubs from England, Italy and Spain announced a breakaway league on Sunday. But after 48 […]
Jonathan commiserates with Chadians over death of President Derby
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has commiserated with Chadian people over the death of their President, Idriss Derby. Jonathan, in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, described Derby as a leader who made considerable contributions to stabilise the Sahel region and bring peace to the continent. The former president said he was saddened by the […]
Local Content: NPA wades into Labour, IOCs rift
Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has waded into the rift between the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, and the International Oil Companies, IOCs, over perceived breach of local content act and other extant Labour laws.
Man arrested in Niger for allegedly raping 4 minors – Police commissioner
The Niger Police Command says it has arrested one Festus Okeke of Ishau village, for having unlawful sexual intercourse with four minors in Paikoro Local Government Area of the state. Mr Adamu Usman, the State Commissioner of Police, who disclosed this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Minna, on Wednesday, said […]
OAU student’s suicide not linked to academic failure, says PRO
The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Mr. Abiodun Olarewaju, has said that the suicide committed recently by a student of the university was not as a result of academic failure. Olarewaju, who stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Wednesday, in Ile-Ife, added that […]
Deby’s death likely to worsen security matters in North-East, North-West, warns Olawepo-Hashim
…Slams ex-President Jonathan By Dirisu Yakubu Energy tycoon and ex-Presidential candidate in the 2019 election, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has said the death of Chadian President, Idris Deby is capable of compounding the security situation in Nigeria’s North-East and North-West regions, unless the aftermath of his demise is handled with diligence. He stated this while reacting to […]
European Super League shelved as more clubs withdraw
The European Super League collapsed on Wednesday as eight of the 12 founding members from England, Italy and Spain abandoned the breakaway project. The project collapsed after it came under massive pressure from fans, politicians, football officials and even the British royals. Founder and Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli told Reuters he was reluctantly calling time […]
