“It’s ori (natural shea butter), and anytime we came back, he would ask, and we’d say, ‘Oh! It’s from a witch doctor in Nigeria,'” Ndidi said humorously.

By John Alechenu ABUJA — Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has congratulated Mrs. Oyinlasola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN) on her election as President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing the development as a significant milestone for the legal profession and women in leadership. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the senator, who represents Kogi Central in […]

…Demand Leadership Change Over Security Concerns By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and a civil society organisation staged protests across major parts of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, on Monday, calling for the removal of a factional chairman of the union, Nurudeen Alowonle, over security concerns. The […]

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has reportedly opened talks with Pep Guardiola over becoming the next head coach of the Italy national team.

By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — The Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council has pledged to strengthen collaboration with the Zone 13 Police Command as part of efforts to tackle crime and enhance security across Anambra and Enugu states. The Chairman of the council, His Majesty Eze Dr. Chidubem Iweka (Ogalagidi), Eze Iweka III, made the commitment […]

French prosecutors said Monday they had launched a probe after a 21-year-old man died by suicide following what his family said was years of racist harassment.

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki Residents of Uburu in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have paid tribute to the late nurse, Mary Habila, describing her as a compassionate, hardworking and selfless professional whose death has left the community in mourning. Habila, who was attached to the office of the Minister of Works, Senator David […]

By Victor Ahiuma-Young The National Union of Textile, Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria, NUTGTWN, has dissolved its Edo State Executive Committee and suspended indefinitely all union activities in the state over alleged insubordination and disregard for directives issued by the union’s national leadership. The decision was taken by the National Administrative Council, NAC, of […]

…Calls for Thorough Investigation By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The people of Uburu in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have appealed for restraint in public discussions surrounding the death of nurse Mary Habila, urging that the matter should not be politicised while investigations are ongoing. Habila, who was attached to the office of the […]

He explained that the president, as commander-in-chief, was best positioned to initiate comprehensive security reforms capable of addressing the country’s evolving security challenges.