Suspected herdsmen abduct man in Delta after eating his wife’s rice
By Festus Ahon – Asaba Suspected Fulani herdsmen have reportedly kidnapped a young man in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State after the hoodlums ate his wife’s rice. The man who was simply identified as Joseph was abducted at Graceland Estate in the community during the heavy downpour Monday night. The suspected Fulani […]
IWD: MTN advocates gender equality in Nigeria
In commemoration of the International Women’s Day (IWD), MTN Nigeria has advocated for gender equality in Nigeria noting that ‘unconscious bias’ is impeding emergence of a gender-balanced society. The company held an event to mark the IWD in line with the global IWD theme-Each for Equal, which focuses on the value of diversity and how […]
Breaking: COVID- 19: Senate Closes for 2 Weeks
By Henry Umoru – Abuja The Senate on Tuesday closed down all its activities for two weeks following the outbreak of the deadly Coronavirus( COVID- 19) that is at the moment, ravaging the world. President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan announced the closure after a closed-door session that lasted from 10.50 am to 12 pm. […]
COVID-19: Gov. Akeredolu orders closure of markets, malls
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has ordered the immediate closure of all markets, malls, and shops in the state for seven days, as part of measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state government had closed all schools and banned political, social and religious gatherings for […]
Buhari expresses grief over killing of 47 by Boko Haram
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed “profound grief and sorrow’’ over the loss of soldiers who were ambushed by terrorists in Gorgi Village, Borno State. About 47 soldiers according to the military authorities lost their lives as a result of the ambush. The President in a statement by his Senior Special […]
COVID-19: Nigeria may have more than 50 cases
Kyari, Mohammed, aides test positive NCDC keeps mum over whereabouts of govt’s officials confirmed By Joseph Erunke – Abuja About 50 cases of coronavirus may be in Nigeria as more people continue to test positive to the dreaded virus which has made many countries shut down activities as part of their control measures. At the […]
