Forensic expert to Nigerians: Join EFCC, ICPC to fight crime, they can’t do it alone
AS anti-corruption war remains a daunting challenge to successive administrations, a forensic expert, Prof Mannixs Paul, has called on Nigerians to actively join anti-corruption war and not left alone to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC, if they want results.
Applicants abandon over 3,000 international passports in Kwara – NIS Comptroller
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kwara Command, on Monday, said 3000 international passports were awaiting collection by applicants in its office.
Police parade school proprietor for defiling 4-yr-old pupil
Delta State police command has paraded a 46-year-old male proprietor of a private school in Agbor for allegedly defiling a 4-year-old female pupil of the school.
Europe Watch: Iheanacho, Dessers, Lookman register vital goals, others shine
Enitan Abdultawab Club football resumed last week, just after the second international break of the season, where continents prepare ahead of their continental campaigns. It was also another round of matches before the third round of the European competitions, and Nigerian players plying their trade abroad once again featured for their respective clubs. Let’s take […]
U.S. advises Israel to postpone ground offensive – Report
The U.S. has advised Israel to postpone its planned ground offensive in the Gaza Strip against the Islamist Hamas organisation, according to local media reports.
Lagos seals Alaba International, Trade Fair markets
“I never knew they were sealing it in preparation for today. I even recorded a video and sent it to our platform, but no one responded until today when everyone was kept outside”
Religious leaders now beggars to political leaders – CISLAC chief, Rafsanjani
The Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, (CISLAC), Auwal Musa Rafsanjani said religious leaders have lost their integrity and respect, adding that they’ve become “beggars to political leaders.”
I’m ready to dance if Supreme Court dismisses Obi’s appeal, Reno chides Obidients
Ex-aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Pastor Reno Omokri, has promised to dance if Supreme Court dismisses the appeal filled by the candidate of the Labour Party, in the February 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi.
Student loan to take off January 2024 – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu said the new Students Loan Programme of the Federal Government will take off in January 2024.
10 die of heart attacks after Hindu festival dance in India
Officials on Monday reported the death of 10 people who died of heart attacks in India’s western state of Gujarat after the ”Garba” dance during the ongoing Navratri Hindu festival.
NLC gives Gov Otti 14-day ultimatum to restore elected Abia NULGE officials
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has handed a 14-day ultimatum to Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, to restore elected officials of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, in the state.
HURIWA asks Supreme Court to uphold Oct 31st for Imo guber suits
By Fortune Eromosele, Abuja Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has called on the Supreme Court to maintain the scheduled October 31, 2023, date for hearing the pending Imo gubernatorial suits before the November 11 poll in the state. HURIWA’S National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, made the call at a […]
Hamas says more than 5,000 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza
Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry said Monday that more than 5,000 people have been killed in the besieged Palestinian enclave since Israel launched its withering bombing campaign more than two weeks ago.
Danish deputy Prime Minister resigns to leave politics
Danish Deputy Prime Minister Jakob Ellemann-Jensen said Monday he was retiring from politics, just months after he returned from a six-month leave due to stress and overwork.
Biafra Liberation Army, Resistance Fighters will protect Igbos in southeast – Simon Ekpa
The Biafra Republic Government in Exile, BRGIE, on Saturday, 21st October 2023, unveiled the Biafra Liberation Army and Resistance Fighters during a convention in Finland. Mazi Simon Ekpa, the Prime Minister Biafra Republic Government in Exile and Finland-based lawyer disclosed this in a statement after its just-concluded two-day extraordinary self-referendum convention in Helsinki Finland. He […]
Gaza: Israel should spare civilians in targeting Hamas- Adebayo
Adeboye, who stated this on his Twitter handle, @Pres_Adebayo, also insisted that even though Israel has a legitimate right to seek to degrade Hamas, it should be cautious not to cause collateral damage to the entire Gaza Strip because of the innocent civilians living there.
