South Africa arrests three more suspects, after nine women murdered
Two South African women appeared in court on Monday over the killing of one of nine women found dead in a neighbourhood east of Johannesburg -- a series of murders that have sparked alarm and anger.
Hardship: Civil servants write Tinubu, demand N500 pump price, wage award
They also demanded the immediate constitution of a committee to negotiate a new National Minimum Wage ahead of January 2027
2027: ‘We can’t keep turning the other cheek’ — ADC warns against attacks on members
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Monday warned that opposition members were nearing the limits of their restraint over alleged attacks and intimidation, saying continued failure by security agencies to protect them could push the situation towards self-help and imperil the 2027 general elections. The party said it was not […]
Why VP Shettima is representing Tinubu at UNGA — Mohammed Idris
By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mandated Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent him and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, explaining that Shettima would […]
Abia police arraign three kinsmen over alleged threats, trespass
Court grants bail, orders parties to maintain peace By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The Abia State Police Command has arraigned three kinsmen before the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Umuahia over alleged threats to life, intimidation, trespass and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. The defendants — Royal Nwankwo, 49; Chimezie Elekwu Martins, 45; […]
MOUAU debunks alleged move to sack council members
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The management of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, MOUAU, has dismissed as “malicious and misleading” an online report alleging that the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Comrade Fidelis Edeh, attempted to remove some internal members of the Council. In a statement signed by the Head of Public […]
