Two policemen, one civilian killed as bandits attack bullion van again in Ondo
Three persons including two policemen and one civilian were shot dead as dare devil armed robbers attacked another bullion van in the commercial town, Ore in the Odigbo council area of Ondo state.
NDA Attack: 52 Northern groups pass vote of no confidence in FG
By Luminous Jannamike Following the invasion of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, the Coalition of 52 Northern groups, CNG, has passed a vote of no confidence in the Federal Government over what it called a failure of the authorities in the “vital area of providing security of lives and properties.” The coalition spokesperson, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, […]
Crowds continue to gather at Kabul airport hoping for evacuation
Thousands of people were still crowding around Kabul airport on Wednesday in the hope of getting an evacuation flight out of Afghanistan, videos on social media showed. Video footage showed hundreds of Afghans waiting in a moat outside the airport grounds – some standing in water up to their waists. One man is seen on […]
Time to start Olympics 2024 preparations is now, Akpom tells AFN
Former Nigerian international athlete, Mbanefo Akpom has called for an early long term preparation for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France, and the next Games 2028 in Los Angeles, USA.
NANS pledges to support EFCC in fighting internet fraud
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) says it will collaborate with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the fight against internet fraud. This is contained in a statement signed by the EFCC Spokesperson, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan. Recall that the NANS led by its […]
Change of Name Suit: I’ve been vindicated by court, says Kalu, Reps’spokeman
By Levinus Nwabughiogu-Abuja Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Wednesday hailed the judiciary for giving him victory in the suit filed by one Okey Ezeala who alleged name forgery on his academic certificates. It will be recalled that Ezeala recently filed a case against Kalu in a high court of Abia State […]
Germany’s Merkel gives support for talks with Taliban
German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed the German parliament, the Bundestag, on Wednesday, to give her response to the chaotic events that have taken place in Afghanistan in the past 10 days, amid calls for a parliamentary enquiry. Addressing the issue of why the events came us such a surprise to the international community, Merkel said that the […]
Aircraft accident: FG set to deploy infographic in reportage
The Federal Government on Wednesday, said that it would deploy infographic in reporting aircraft accident or incident to enhance information in any such occurrences. The Chief Executive Officer of Accident Investigative Bureau (AIB), Mr Akin Olateru, made the assertion during his opening remarks at a two-day event on “ Industry Engagement on the Review of […]
Okowa condoles with families of 7 road accident victims
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has sent his deepest condolences to the families of seven women who died in a road accident on the Orogun-Agbarha road in the state. The women, all from Bonadi and were returning from a marriage ceremony in Agbor on Saturday reportedly lost their lives when the driver of the […]
PARALYMPIC GAMES: Bad start for Team Nigeria in Table Tennis
By Tony Ubani, Five of six Nigerian table tennis entries lost their opening matches on Tuesday to begin their Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games campaign. All hope is however not lost as they remain in great physical and mental shape to salvage their chances in the games ahead. In the men’s table tennis singles, Sydney 2000 […]
PARALYMPIC GAMES: Nigeria eyes first medal as Adesokan hits Tokyo
Adesokan, a London 2012 Paralympic and 2014 World Para Powerlifting Championships gold medalist is world favourite for gold in Tokyo, going by his record 180kg lift.
Motorists express worry over bad state of Asejire Bridge
Motorists, especially commercial drivers and commuters, plying the Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa dual carriageway have expressed worry over the deplorable condition of the road and the Asejire Bridge. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the bridge links the border communities of Oyo and Osun. NAN gathered that many motorists in the last one months have been […]
Harry Kane set to stay at Tottenham Hotspur this summer
By Temisan Amoye Star forward Harry Kane has confirmed that he is staying at Tottenham Hotspur following a long-drawn transfer saga with Man City. The England captain revealed his decision in a tweet on Wednesday. Kane has strongly been linked with the Premier League champions Man City, with reports of Spurs chairman, Daniel Levy rejecting […]
NDA Attack: CNG fumes, says Nigeria failed under Buhari
The Coalition of Northern Groups has come down hard on the federal government following the invasion of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, saying Nigeria’s political body has disintegrated to a point where basic conditions and responsibilities of a sovereign government no longer function properly.
Lagos PDP chairman, Adegbola, dies of COVID-19
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Lagos State, Dr Dominic Adegbola, on Wednesday, died of COVID-19 related ailments. Confirming the death of Adegbola, the Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr. Taofik Gani stated that the late senior medical practitioner “was an exceptional politician who had deployed much of his hard earned money into […]
Leadership crisis: PDP governors to hold emergency meeting Thursday
Governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are to hold an emergency meeting on Thursday in Abuja to discuss the party’s leadership crisis. The Director-General, PDP Governors’ Forum, Hon. C.I.D Maduabum, disclosed this in a statement he issued in Abuja on Wednesday. READ ALSO:PDP crisis: Removal of Secondus unknown to our […]
