Nwaogu becomes CYCF’s grand patron
….he’ll deepen our initiatives, mentorship programmes – Nwosu By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Concerned Young Citizens Forum (CYCF) has appointed renowned businessman and Managing Director of Cool Group of Companies Limited, Chief Emeka Nwaogu, as its Grand Patron. The Director-General of CYCF, Comrade Miracle Nwosu, led a delegation of young leaders from across the […]
Benue APC reconciliation wobbles as Deputy gov disowns ‘automatic ticket’ communique
The Benue State Deputy Governor, Dr. Samuel Ode, has dismissed reports claiming that the state’s All Progressives Congress (APC) reconciliation communique drafting committee approved automatic tickets for its National and State Assembly members ahead of the next elections, describing the publication as misleading.
Makurdi cult clash claims three lives, residents flee as youths threaten reprisal
Residents of the Agwan Jukun axis of Makurdi town have been thrown into panic following a bloody clash between suspected rival cult groups that reportedly left three persons dead and several others injured.
Chimamanda’s son: Inquest stalled as Lagos AG denies interference
By Henry Ojelu LAGOS — The Coroner’s Court sitting at the Igbosere Magistrate Court, Lagos Island, Tuesday suspended further hearing in the inquest into the death of 21-month-old Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of author Chimamanda Adichie and Dr Ivara Esege, pending directives from the Chief Coroner, Justice Mojisola Dada. Coroner Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji halted proceedings […]
WHO tracks 80 passengers after woman dies from hantavirus
The World Health Organization said Tuesday it was tracing people on a flight between the island of Saint Helena and Johannesburg, taken by a cruise ship passenger who died of hantavirus.
Finance Minister engages local contractor over debt
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has engaged local contractors with a view to revolving outstanding federal government obligations to them.
