Angry mob sets two suspected phone thieves ablaze in Onitsha
Two persons, suspected to have stolen a cell phone and other valuables from a woman, were on Wednesday night set ablaze by an angry mob at Upper Iweka motor park in Onitsha, Anambra. An eyewitness and commercial bus driver, Papa Uchenna, said the suspects, who were three in number and operating with a tricycle, attacked […]
Cancel Imo bye-election in 48 hours, or face mass action — OPAC tells INEC
The Orlu Political Action Committee, OPAC, on Thursday gave the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, 48 hours to cancel the Imo-bye-election, saying failure to do that, INEC would face mass action from the people of the state.
Alleged blasphemy: Kano cleric opens defence, tenders 27 exhibits
A Kano cleric, Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasiru-Kabara, on Thursday opened his defence and tendered 27 exhibits in the ongoing alleged blasphemy trial. The 27 books exhibits he tendered include: Almuhadisu Alfasil Banul Rawawil Wali,Sunannun Darumi,Jami’u Ilmi,Tauhiful Abkar,Anannakatu Almukaddimatu IBM Salah, Al Gaya and 21others. NAN reports that Nasiru-Kabara is charged with four counts bordering on blasphemous […]
Obesity, overweight rising in Africa – WHO
As the world marks World Obesity Day today the World Health Organisation, WHO, has warned that Africa is facing a growing problem of obesity and overweight, saying that the trends are on the rise
‘Fly on broomsticks’: Russia stops supply of rocket engines to US
Russia has decided to stop supplying rocket engines to the United States in retaliation for its sanctions against Russia over Ukraine, Dmitry Rogozin, head of the state space agency Roscosmos, said on Thursday. “In a situation like this we can’t supply the United States with our world’s best rocket engines. Let them fly on something […]
Green Africa Airways adopts simple metrics to track future growth
Nigeria’s Green Africa Airways has expressed a desire to become a major carrier in the country with a powerhouse for the training of aviation professionals in a near future.
Why we’re increasing price of sachet water in Ogun ― Producers
Producers of sachet and table water in Abeokuta have attributed the increase in prices the product to high cost of production. The producers said that the price increase stemmed from the fall of naira against the dollar. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a bag of sachet water, which sold for between N120 […]
What sets me apart from other Nigerian DJs — Jimbo
His name might not ring a bell back home, but for those who are not in tune with Makossa, Rhumba, Kwaito, Ndombolo, Zoblazo among other brands of music of francophone countries, Jimi Shadare is celebrated as a king of the wheels.
Reps reject bills seeking to stop children of public officers from schooling abroad
A bill seeking to regulate international studies for the children of public officials and strengthen educational institutions in Nigeria has been rejected by members of the House of Representatives.
It’s my first NME, Burna Boy celebrates his new award
Nigerian Afro-fusion singer Burna Boy has regretted his inability to be present to pick his first BandLab NME award, which was held on Wednesday at O2 Academy Brixton, London
E-passport out to eliminate corruption, racketerring — Aregbesola
The Minister for Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has disclosed that with the introduction of Enhanced E-Passport, touting, racketerring and corruption in the process of procuring International passports have been put behind Nigerians.
APC Presidential ticket to South-East ‘ll douse IPOB’s agitation — APC Chieftain
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Imo state, Anthony Iroegbu, on Thursday called on the National leadership of the APC, to further narrow down the APC, presidential ticket, to the South-East region in order to douse the tension of agitation by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.
Akwa Ibom guber: Luke’s campaign organisation to unveil manifesto soon
The Amazing Grace Project, the Campaign organisation of Mr. Onofiok Luke, one of the leading governorship aspirant’s in Akwa Ibom State, on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, is set to unveil his manifesto soon.
Alleged Jos ritual killer sings as witnesses testify
Moses Okoh, 22, a student of the University of Jos, standing trial in a High Court in Jos for allegedly killing his 20-year old girlfriend, Jennifer Anthony, sang in court as witnesses testified against him. The police accused Okoh of committing the offence on Dec. 31, 2021, when he allegedly killed Anthony and removed her […]
Auto crash: Corps Marshall, traffic offender crushed to death in Ondo
A Senior Federal Road Safety Commission FRSC Corps, Marshall, Abdulkareem Ojonla Jimoh and a traffic offender have been killed by a commercial bus driver at Ajebandele along Akure/ Benin highway.
Poor financial motivation affecting our fight for NPFL title – Gombe United coach
Aliyu Zubairu, the Technical Coach of Gombe United Football Club, has decried the poor financial motivation for his team in the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Zubairu, was speaking during a post match conference, after his team’s mid-week game against Abia Warriors of Umuahia, at the Pantami stadium, Gombe on Wednesday. The coach said […]
