Olu of Warri’s fifth Anniversary: It’s about culture, homecoming, empowerment – Lawrence Wilbert
As the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, marks his fifth year on the throne, activities are being held across the kingdom to celebrate the anniversary and promote the culture, identity and development of the Itsekiri people. In this interview, the Agura Tete of Warri Kingdom, Chief Lawrence Wilbert, speaks on the significance of the […]
Enugu community, Lejja, lays claim to cradle of civilisation in West Africa
TUCKED away in the rolling hills of Lejja, a quiet agrarian community in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, lies a wonderful discovery that seems to be steadily rewriting the history of human civilisation.
Bandits demand ₦30m over kidnapped UNIJOS student
A wave of fear and outrage has gripped Nigerians following the emergence of a disturbing video showing a kidnapped student of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), identified as John Arum.
Police to deploy extra security at all JAMB exam centres nationwide
The Nigeria Police Force has said it is deploying extra security at all JAMB examination centres nationwide, both overtly and covertly, to prevent any untoward incidents following what it described as “unfounded rumours” circulating regarding the safety of certain centres in a state in the North Central region.
Woman dies mid-air on flight from New York despite rescue efforts
A woman has died “suddenly” during a 17-hour flight from New York to New Zealand, despite efforts by crew members and medical professionals onboard to save her.
Diezani, ex-Nigerian petroleum minister denies taking bribes
“I can state categorically that at no point did I ask for, take or receive a bribe of any sort from these persons and did not abuse my office”
OAU students to boycott lectures for three days over transportation hitches
The students Union of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, has commenced a 72-hour lecture boycott over hitches experience in transportation, as the buses donated by the First lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu commenced operations.
Police officer, 13 others killed as suspected herders attack Benue communities
A local source disclosed that the mobile police officer was killed on Saturday while attempting to repel an attack by armed herders on the Upu community in Otukpo LGA.
‘No warning’: Survivors say Nigerian air force bombed packed market
Survivors, human rights groups and local officials say it is yet another massacre of civilians by the Nigerian air force.
Boko Haram kills Commanding Officer, others in Borno
Troops of Sector 3 , Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have lost another Commanding Officer while repelling a Boko Haram attack on Charlie 13 location in Monguno local government area of Borno state.
NDLEA arrests 93-year-old, doctor in nationwide drug crackdown
By Kingsley Omonobi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the weekend arrested a 93-year-old man and a 69-year-old medical doctor among other suspects during a nationwide crackdown on drug cartels. Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said the operations were intelligence-led and carried out across several states. In one operation, […]
