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Survivors of the Elite 5-Star Hostel, which contains 60 rooms in Amaokpala, near the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, are recounting moments before the tragedy on Sunday, July 26, that has left two dead. One of the survivors, Grace Nweke, revealed that at about 10 p.m. on […]
Singer Peter Okoye was called out by Nigerians following a tweet made on X where he questioned how speaking a Nigerian language has helped anyone in the world, despite the nation’s official language being English, as his children speak French fluently. The singer was supported by Kilton Cod, who agreed that his children speak English […]
Following the attack by bandits on Bungudu Local Government in Zamfara and the abduction of the LGA Chairman, Nura Abdullahi, in the early hours of Saturday, the House of Representatives member Hon. Abdulmalik Zubairu, popularly known as Zannan Bungudu, has urged his constituency to withdraw their savings and acquire weapons for self-defense. During the […]
With lawmakers considering a separate State Police Bill, the House of Representatives has withdrawn its proposed constitutional amendment seeking the establishment of state police in the country. This move was made on Tuesday during a plenary as the House passed the Executive-sponsored bill through its first and second readings and referred it to the […]
The family of Michael Oyedokun, the slain teacher in captivity by the abductors of the Oriire LGA school children and teachers, has demanded the return of his remains. This follows the rescue of the teachers and students, as an open letter addressed to the federal government thanks President Tinubu and security forces while appealing […]
A new and improved move to reintegrate repentant terrorists has been introduced by the Federal Government. This comes after a motion had been debated in the red chamber seeking stricter measures against acts of terrorism. However, the new operational framework was disclosed on Monday in Abuja by the National Coordinator of the National Counter […]
Following outrage over the increment of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), the hike has been suspended by the federal government for a possible review. The body had earlier announced on June 18th a N50,000 uniform increase across WASSCE and SSCE, […]
Operatives of Udo-ga-achi in Anambra State have arrested one Chidozie Onyenka for slitting the throat of his father and cutting off his testicles. The sad incident occurred at Amaigbo, Nanka, on Thursday after a dispute ensued between father and son. The father sold Chidozie’s machine for his bail, but when Chidozie asked for the […]
Atiku Abubakar has sent a cautionary message to the Federal Government concerning the alarm raised by Peter Obi about his life being threatened. He noted that injustice done to one opposition member is injustice done to all. He stated that the safety of the ADC presidential candidate is the constitutional responsibility of the government, […]
Over eight weeks and counting, the 39 children and seven teachers kidnapped from three different schools in Yawota and Ensinle, all in Oriire LGA, Oyo State, are still languishing in captivity while the Nigerian military disclosed that the kidnappers are using them as leverage for the release of their arrested commanders. Speaking on the […]
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