Otunba T.J Abass Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has reassured the Igbo community and other Nigerians doing business in the state that the current massive onslaught against criminals is yielding results and cases of kidnapping will soon become history. A press statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fever Akase, and made available to The … Read more
Five German citizens are receiving consular support after they were detained in Turkey. Pro-Kurdish media reported that they have been accused of being members of an illegal organization and spreading propaganda. The German Foreign Ministry has confirmed five German citizens are receiving consular support, following reports that Turkish authorities detained five German citizens this week. … Read more
An elderly British man and his wife were abducted from their Philippine resort by at least four armed men, who dragged the couple into motorboats and took off, officials said. The gunmen pulled Allan Hyrons, 70, and his wife Wilma Hyrons from a hut in their Tukuran resort at nightfall Friday, and loaded them into … Read more
Culture buffs recently enjoyed an evening of dance sessions at Alliance Française, Mike Adenuga Centre, in Ikoyi, Lagos. This was at the opening ceremony of the 2019 TRUFEST International Dance Festival which marked the event’s 10th year anniversary. Founded by Adedayo Liadi’s Ijodee Art Organisation, the festival appropriates dance as a medium of communication to … Read more
Teachers in Kogi State Saturday lamented the poor state of infrastructure in schools. According to them, over 90 percent of schools in Kogi State had deficient infrastructures, poor or non-existence laboratories, and libraries with outdated books. Read Also: Pregnant mother slumps as fire kills 2-year-old son in Lagos The Kogi State Chairman of the Academic … Read more
Tragedy struck at the Ikotun area of Lagos on Friday night when fire razed a building leaving a two-year-old boy dead and others injured. The tragic incident, which occurred at 4, Ben Okonkwo Street off Governor’s Road was said to have started from one of the mini flats on the top floor of the said … Read more
Gov Aminu Tambuwal on Saturday in Maradun led eight serving governors and former governors to the wedding of Zamfara Governor’s daughter. The governors include Gombe, Inuwa Yahaya; Imo, Chukwuemeka Ihedioha; Adamawa, Jibrilla Bindow and Borno, Babagana Zulum. Also in attendance were, Ibrahim Shema, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Sule Lamido and Ahmad Sani, all former governors. Gov. Tambuwal, … Read more
Gov Aminu Tambuwal on Saturday in Maradun led eight serving governors and former governors to the wedding of Zamfara Governor’s daughter. The governors include Gombe, Inuwa Yahaya; Imo, Chukwuemeka Ihedioha; Adamawa, Jibrilla Bindow and Borno, Babagana Zulum. Also in attendance were, Ibrahim Shema, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Sule Lamido and Ahmad Sani, all former governors. Gov. Tambuwal, … Read more
– PDP promised to end hardship meted to workers in the state – Engr. Musa Wada will end the persistent non payment of salary of workers and pensioners in the state – The new administration of Wada/Aro in November will guarantee prompt payment of workers The Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) Governorship candidate has promised to … Read more
– Joint Effort of Security Agencies led to the arrest of Notorious Kidnappers in ondo – The kidnappers were arrested after abducting a 45-year old graduate teacher and Muslim Cleric, Alhaji Jamiu Zakariyahu at gunpoint last Wednesday night – They demanded a ransom of N10m which was later reduced to N5m The Joint effort of … Read more
The much awaited international friendly match between Nigeria and Brazil is facing a weather threat as the city of Singapore, venue of October 13 International friendly will witness a heavy downfall. According to an online weather forecast, it will rain 30 degree celsius in the Asia country. The looming rainfall may have limited distraction on … Read more
Chairman of National Human Rights Commission, Prof Chidi Odinkalu, has called for the release of the remaining Chibok school girls abducted by Boko Haram in 2014. Odinkalu made the call in Abuja during the commemoration of the 2000th day since the abduction if the school girls. The activist also used the opportunity to call for … Read more
Hon. Wunmi Onanuga, Chairperson, House of Representatives Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development has criticised the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality TV show, saying it has turned to pornography. In an interview with TheNation, Onanuga said she was amazed at a scene, when she first watched the show and marveled at the message it … Read more
American singer, Chris Brown 30 Billion gang boss, David Adeleke, better known as Davido on his new song titled “Lower Body“. Chris Brown released his new album titled “Indigo Extended”. Recall, the superstars collaborated to drop a banging hit, “Blow My Mind” which was produced by Nigerian music production maestro, Shizzi. Read Also: Davido Announces He Is … Read more
– Election Tribunal in Port Harcourt upheld Wike’s victory – The Judge said that the petitioners lacked lucus standi to argue the position in court. – Fingesi and his party claimed that Governorship election did not hold in the state The Rivers State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Port Harcourt, has dismissed the … Read more
– Election Tribunal in Port Harcourt upheld Wike’s victory – The Judge said that the petitioners lacked lucus standi to argue the position in court. – Fingesi and his party claimed that Governorship election did not hold in the state The Rivers State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Port Harcourt, has dismissed the … Read more
Ekiti State governor, Governor Kayode Fayemi has announced that starting from October, the state will pay workers the N30, 000 minimum wage. Fayemi made this known while speaking at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in the capital of Ado Ekiti during the 2019 celebration of the Teachers’ Day. He said the decision to implement the new … Read more
Jah FC has emerged winner of the 2019 Ward F Councillor’s Cup organised by Hon. Victor Onifade, in Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government area of Lagos State. Jah FC, also known as Zone 2 defeated Zone 6 by three goals to 2 via Penalty shootout to win the 2019 edition. According to the organiser, who also doubles … Read more
Jah FC has emerged winner of the 2019 Ward F Councillor’s Cup organised by Hon. Victor Onifade, in Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government area of Lagos State. Jah FC, also known as Zone 2 defeated Zone 6 by three goals to 2 via Penalty shootout to win the 2019 edition. According to the organiser, who also doubles … Read more
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has disclosed plans by the Nigerian Police to acquire stun guns and revise their rules of engagement in an effort to curb the use of deadly force. Mohammed Adamu told a gathering of senior officers in the capital, Abuja, that he had “initiated actions” toward deploying less lethal … Read more