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The Senator representing Kebbi Central, Adamu Aliero, has given a fresh air of relief to residents in the North-West, stating that the Lakurawa terrorist group has been chased from Nigeria to the Niger Republic. A few weeks back, an alarm was raised by the Nigerian military that a new terrorist group was trying to […]
The judgment by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja criticizing the October 5 election conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has been nullified by the Court of Appeal in Abuja. The Federal High Court had also barred INEC from releasing the voters’ register to RSIEC during the […]
Self-acclaimed leader of the separatist pro-Biafra movement, Simon Ekpa, has been arrested and imprisoned by Finnish authorities over terrorism-related issues. Ekpa was arrested and detained by a district court in Päijät-Häme for causing public incitement with terrorist intent, while four others were arrested for financing terrorist activities. A statement was released by the […]
Nigerians’ attention has been drawn to supposed substandard sugar products being sold in the markets that lack vitamin A, an essential nutrient needed for the eyes, immune system, and general well-being. The unregistered fake sugar product, which is smuggled in from Brazil, has no label, expiry date, or even batch number, according to the […]
An early morning attack by gunmen in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State has left residents tense. Details of the incident are still sketchy, but witnesses in the Ebem and Asaga areas have fled out of fear as the gunmen stormed in and killed several policemen at around 7:30 am. This follows […]
The additional N1.77 trillion loan sought by President Bola Tinubu to finance the 2024 budget will be reviewed today by the National Assembly for consideration and approval. President Tinubu had on Tuesday sent letters to the upper and lower chambers explaining the necessity of the loan, which is embedded in the 2024 Appropriation Act […]
In a bid to expand the frontiers of entrepreneurial development in Delta state, the Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has presented start up packs to 311 beneficiaries through the Women Economic Skill Acquisition Programme, WESAP. With 220 women trained in fashion and design, hair dressing, catering, decoration and event management and make up/gele tying and 91 […]
Controversies trail the appointment of Nwodo Everestus Ugonna and Ezeugwu Frederick Ogbonna, both from Igbo Etiti Local Government Area, Ogbede, Enugu State, after their different portfolios were released by the LGA Chairman as garden egg and yam assistants. Hon. Dr. Eric Ogbonna Odo appointed Ugonna as Senior Special Adviser to the chairman on Garden […]
In trying to enforce the sit-at-home order, residents in Akwa, Anambra State have been forced into mourning by unknown gunmen who stormed Abatete, Abagana, and Ukpo towns, leaving five persons dead today, Monday. At about 8:00/10:00 AM in Abatete town, the vigilantes were the targets of this attack, as three attached to the […]
Newly sworn-in Governor of Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the freezing of all state-owned bank accounts with immediate effect until further notice. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, revealed that all banks, heads of ministries, departments, and agencies have been warned to adhere strictly to the order. Additionally, the […]
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