Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma Sworn In For Second Term
The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma has been sworn in for a 2 nd term. Uzodimma took the Oath of Office yesterday in Owerri, having been announced winner of the state governorship election held in November 2023, by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress won the election with 540,308 […]
Kidnappers kill three of eleven residents of Sagwari Estate in the Dutsen-Alhaji area of Abuja
Kidnappers reportedly killed three of eleven residents of the Sagwari Estate Layout in the Dutsen-Alhaji area of the Federal Capital Territory, including a 13-year-old secondary school student identified as Folorunsho Ariyo. Kidnappers had invaded the Sagwari community on Sunday, January 7, at about 7:30 pm, and kidnapped 11 residents, including a mother and her four […]
NSEMA receives report of boat mishap
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) says it has received report of boat mishap which occurred in Borgu Local Government area of the state. The Director-General of the agency, Abdullahi Baba-Arah, who disclosed this in a statement in Minna on Monday, stated that the incident happened on Monday afternoon, adding that the boat took […]
Former Minister of Commerce and Industry, Charles Ugwuh, has been arrested for an alleged conspiracy and fraud to the tune of ₦3.6bn
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced Ugwuh’s arrest in a statement yesterday, saying he was arrested alongside Chief Geoffrey Ekenma on January 11, 2024, at No 2, Musa Yar Adua Way, New Owerri, Imo State. Ugwuh was appointed minister by the late President Umaru Yar’Adua. He was sacked along with 19 others when […]
JAMB approves free registration for persons living with disability
The Joint Admission and Matriculations Board has said Persons Living With Disability who wish to sit for the 2024/2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination can register at no cost. The JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this while rolling out the registration process for interested candidates across the country. While announcing that registration for the 2024 matriculation […]
AFCON 2023 tournament begins with surprising results for lowly ranked teams
The Super Eagles of Nigeria Nigeria drew 1-1 with Equatorial Guinea in their opening Group A fixture at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. Victor Osimhen scored in the 38th minute to cancel out an Ivan Salvador goal two minutes earlier. The result placed the Super Eagles in the group’s third […]
WHO declares Cape Verde free of malaria
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Cape Verde malaria free. The West African nation was officially certified by the international body during a live ceremony attended by WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Cape Verde Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva welcomed the milestone, for a country in which tourism is its main economic […]
Police IG beef up security on Abuja-Kaduna road, says rescue efforts ongoing to free Nabeeha’s sisters
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun says the police have commenced a comprehensive plan to rescue Six young girls abducted in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja. Egbetokun said the Force Headquarters is diligently coordinating efforts to address the sad incident and prevent any further occurrence, having ordered the deployment of police officers with guarded […]
Federal Government sets timeline to complete Abuja-Kaduna Road; puts monthly target
The Federal Government has extended completion of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano dual carriageway by 24 months, with a target of 15 kilometres monthly completion. The Minister who disclosed this during an inspection tour of the Abuja-Kaduna section of the road, accompanied by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Economy, Wale Edun, said it will take another 2years […]
15 dead after major rioting and looting in Papua New Guinea
A state of emergency has been declared in Papua New Guinea’s capital after at least 15 people were killed in rioting. Prime Minister James Marape revealed yesterday that more than 1,000 troops are on standby “to step in wherever necessary”. The unrest follows wider tensions in the Pacific Island nation over rising costs and high […]
