Ebonyi Court remands 24-year old Prophet over fake prophecies, other crimes
By Jeff Agbodo ABAKALIKI-A Magistrates’ Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has remanded a 24-year-old man popularly known as Prophet Ubadinma in a correctional facility over allegations involving defamation of character, attempted murder, malicious damage, stealing, arson, among others. The suspect, who was alleged to have been in the habit of reeling out fake prophecies, […]
PDP dares Wike, Ortom, Fayose, others; No one can hold party to ransom
…says: Go form ‘faction of fools’ if you want By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a hardline stance against former governors Nyesom Wike, Samuel Ortom, Ayo Fayose, Okezie Ikpeazu, and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi after they issued a six-point ultimatum to the National Working Committee (NWC), declaring that the party will […]
Shea export ban to boost local supply – Bello
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), Abba Bello, has commended the Federal Government’s recent six-month ban on shea nut exports. He described the move as a strategic step to support local processors and reduce production costs. Speaking at an interactive session with All progressives Congress (APC) youth members in Abuja on Tuesday, […]
Abia: APC Group petitions EFCC, ICPC, UNESCO over N54bn schools renovation
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: A group within the All Progressives Congress APC, under the aegis of Abia Best Interest Association ABIA, has petitioned multiple anti-corruption agencies and the United Nations over what it described as the suspicious handling of N54 billion allocated for schools renovation project by the Governor Alex Otti’s administration. The group said […]
WAEC set to fully adopt computer-based WASSCE by 2026
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The West African Examinations Council,WAEC, has reaffirmed plans to migrate the West African Senior School Certificate Examination,WASSCE, to full Computer-Based Testing ,CBT, by 2026. Head of National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja during a sensitisation meeting with members of the National Assembly Committee on Education. […]
Southern Kaduna: Rights Group urges UN, US, UK, others to bar el-Rufai
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Human rights advocacy group, the Transparency and Accountability Network TAN, has called on world powers to deny former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, entry into their countries, alleging that his recent utterances and records as governor, endanger peace and humanity. In an open letter addressed to the United Nation’s Secretary General, […]
10 best countries to work abroad in 2025 and why
The Netherlands ranks fifth, paying expats and providing one of Europe’s most international work environments.
Abia govt sets up emergency team to tackle water contamination by crude oil
By Steve Oko Abia State Government said it had set up an emergency management team to provide potable water for the people of Ohanso, in Ukwa East Local Government Area, following hydrocarbon contamination of their drinking water as a result of crude oil in the community. The team led by the Commissioner for Petroleum and […]
INEC laments low voter registration in Gombe
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed concern over the low turnout of registrants in Gombe State in the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.
COSEYL rallies behind Orji Kalu, says he’s APC’s hope for 2027 victory
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), the apex socio-political youth organisation in the South East, has thrown its weight behind Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, describing him as the face of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement signed by its President General, […]
BBNaija 10: If I don’t win, no one would — Koyin
BBNaija Season 10 housemate, Koyin, has voiced his confidence and determination during his diary session with Biggie, speaking on alliances, potential winners, and his reflections on the weekly theme.
ChatGPT to get parental controls after teen’s death
American artificial intelligence firm OpenAI said Tuesday it would add parental controls to its chatbot ChatGPT, a week after an American couple said the system encouraged their teenaged son to kill himself. Read Also: 14 year-old Benue IDP snake bite victim dies “Within the next month, parents will be able to link their account with […]
Mob kills ex-convict in Makurdi set body ablaze for snatching motorbike
By Peter Duru, Makurdi A suspected motorcycle snatcher, alleged to be an ex-convict, was on Tuesday morning killed and set ablaze by an angry mob on Kashim Ibrahim Way, in the heart of Makurdi town. An eyewitness who spoke on condition of anonymity disclosed that the suspect had around 8 am to Railway Quarters, “and […]
Unilorin VC sympathizes with Chancellor, Katsina Emir over daughter’s death
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has commiserated with the Chancellor of the institution and Emir of Katsina, HRH, Alhaji Abdulmumin Kabir Usman, over the tragic death of his daughter, Hajia Khadijah Abdulmumin Kabir Usman. Aged 35, Hajia Khajiah died last Monday in Abuja, […]
Ward redelineation: INEC under fire as Itsekiri nation calls for probe
By Jimitota Onoyume Itsekiri nation has called on the federal government to set up an independent commission of inquiry to probe the actions of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on the recent ward redelineation exercise in Warri federal constituency. The Ologbotsere of Warri kingdom, Chief Oma Eyewuoma, Chief Brown Mene and the Secretary Itsekiri […]
Kwara welcomes ban on raw shea butter, to open Nigeria’s second largest processing factory
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has welcomed the ban on exportation of raw Shea butter by President Bola Tinubu, saying the step will encourage more production and strengthen the local value chain of the prized cash crop.
