Ondo govt bans sales of unverified alcohol after ” Monkey Tail” kills 30
Orders statewide crackdown By Dayo Johnson Akure The Ondo State Government has banned the sale and distribution of unverified alcoholic drinks and other substances across the state. Governments decision followed the death of 30 persons and the hospitalisation of 50 others after consuming a local herbal alcoholic mixture, commonly called “monkey tail” in Odigbo Council […]
S/S Govs, foreign investors, others storm PH for NDCCITMA Economic summit
By Daniel Abia, PORT HARCOURT Governors of the South-South states, foreign and local investors, financial institutions and other stakeholders are expected in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for the Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture, NDCCITMA, Economic and Investment Summit. The Chamber said the Niger Delta was ready for local and international […]
NELFUND nursing funding rises to N1.08bn
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has disbursed more than N1.08 billion to 5,381 students studying nursing and midwifery across 21 institutions under its student financing scheme. The intervention, which covers federal and state nursing and midwifery institutions, represents a significant increase in funding over three academic sessions, according […]
Anambra: Husband recounts discovery of alleged child abuse
ONITSHA — The husband of 36-year-old Anulika Onyeanusia, who was arrested by the Anambra State Police Command over an alleged sexual abuse of her underage daughter, has recounted how he discovered the incident. Ikechukwu Onyeanyusi said he learnt of the alleged abuse after a friend showed him a video purportedly involving his wife and their […]
Don’t leave politics to opportunists, Fayemi tells Catholics
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has urged Nigerian Catholics to actively participate in politics rather than withdraw from the political process because of the perception that politics is a “dirty game”. Fayemi made the call while speaking at the plenary of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, […]
Insurance firm moves to cover festive travellers
By Rosemary Iwunze & Dickson Omobola Leading insurance provider and member of Leadway Group, Leadway Assurance, has created a seasonal insurance product targeting millions of Nigerians in the diaspora and international visitors expected to travel to the country during festive periods, particularly the forthcoming Detty December. The coverage is against risks including road accidents, medical […]
UK verdict: CSOs demand fresh trial of Diezani in Nigeria
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Civil society organisations, CSOs, have called for further legal proceedings involving former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, in Nigeria following her recent acquittal by the Southwark Crown Court in London, United Kingdom. The organisations — Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, ANEEJ; Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC; […]
FG moves to bridge unemployment gap
By Dickson Omobola Federal Government has concluded plans to close the unemployment and underemployment gap, especially among young people, first-time jobseekers and those not currently in education. Figures from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, showed that Nigeria’s unemployment rate in the second quarter of 2024 declined to 4.3 per cent, with about 9,870,000 Nigerians […]
Police rescue 3 kidnap victims, apprehend 57 suspects in Anambra
The Anambra Police Command says it has rescued three kidnap victims and arrested 57 suspects in connection with kidnapping, armed robbery, cult-related violence, murder and other offences in the state. The Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state, Mr Nnanna Ama, disclosed this on Friday, during an operational visit to the command Headquarters in Awka, […]
Messi strikes again but Nashville snatch late draw against Inter Miami
Lionel Messi extended his incredible scoring streak against MLS-leaders Nashville on Saturday as Inter Miami battled to a 2-2 draw in their top-of-the-table Eastern Conference clash.
2027: I supported Peter Obi in 2023, he never gave me N1 — Kawas
By Enitan Abdultawab ABUJA — Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, a leader of the Charismatic Bishops, has defended his political activities, saying he supported Peter Obi’s presidential bid in 2023 without receiving any financial reward from the former Anambra State governor. Kawas spoke during an appearance on Arise TV’s Prime Time programme while responding to criticism […]
