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National President Of JONAPWD Visits Maiduguri, Urges Special Support For Persons With Disabilities Affected By Devastating Floods

Izunna Okafor2 years ago06 mins

In a move to show solidarity and support for the people of Borno State, especially Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), the National President of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Abdullahi Ali Usman, visited Maiduguri to sympathize with the Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, The Shehu of Borno Alhaji Abubakar Umar…

Binta Nyako Withdraws Self From Nnamdi Kanu’s Case

Anthony Ogbekile2 years ago02 mins

Justice Binta Nyako of the the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from the treason trial of the self acclaimed leader of the separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Justice Nyako announced her withdrawal on Tuesday shortly after Kanu demanded that the judge recuse herself from his trial. At the…

Edo Election ‘Sold To The Highest Bidder,’ – Olumide Akpata

Anthony Ogbekile2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

The Labour Party (LP) candidate in the September 21, 2024, Edo State governorship election, Barrister Olumide Akpata, has criticized the election outcome, describing it as a transaction where victory was awarded to the highest bidder. Akpata made the remarks following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) declaration of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives…

I Regret Not Buying Arsenal – Aliko Dangote

Anthony Ogbekile2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group, has expressed regret over his decision not to purchase Premier League club Arsenal for $2 billion. In a recent interview with Bloomberg TV in New York, the billionaire admitted that time has passed” for him to buy Arsenal, saying that the club is now valued at approximately $4bn….

FEC Takes Major Decisions On Flooding, Tax Laws, Others

Anthony Ogbekile2 years ago2 years ago07 mins

The Federal Executive Council has approved the construction of judges’ quarters in the Katampe area of Abuja. The council also approved bills to amend Nigeria’s tax laws. “One of the bills offers tax relief to companies that generate incremental employment. Another offers personal income relief to people in private and public employment, from N200,000 to…

Imo LG Election:PDP Kicks, Says It’s Murder Of Democracy

Anthony Ogbekile2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

The Imo State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Austin Nwachukwu has described the outcome of the just concluded local government elections as a murder of democracy. It accused the State electoral umpire of being a willing tool in the hands of the APC-led administration of Hope Uzodinma. Nwachukwu made the disclosure during a…

Edo Guber: “I’m Vindicated” – Philip Shaibu Reacts Tos PDP’s Loss

Anthony Ogbekile2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

Reinstated Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu believes the results of the state’s recently held governorship election validated his assertions that Goodwin Obaseki, the outgoing governor, was unpopular. Speaking on Monday, Shaibu emphasized that Obaseki has never won an election on his own and that the governor has always received assistance in winning. The Deputy…

Guinness World Record: Osun Lecturer Embarks On 150 Hour Marathon Lecture

Anthony Ogbekile2 years ago2 years ago01 mins

Dr. Nsikak Akpan, a lecturer at Foreign Links College in Moro, Osun State, has started a 150-hour marathon lecture. Akpan is trying to break the record for the longest lecture ever given by setting a new record. The lengthy lecture at the university’s campus in Moro town reportedly started early on Monday, September 23, 2024,…

‘Village People’ Not Responsible for Frequent Accidents in Ember Months, Says Anambra FRSC Boss, Tightens Synergy with NUJ

Izunna Okafor2 years ago2 years ago011 mins

The Anambra State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Corps Commander (CC) Joyce Alexander, has debunked the widespread notion that ‘Village People’ (a colloquial term used to describe malevolent individuals or spiritual forces) are responsible for the frequent road accidents often witnessed during the Ember months. CC Alexander made the clarification on…

Monkeys Rescue Six-Year-Old Girl From Sexual Assault In India

Alex Ogbonnaya2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

A group of monkeys reportedly intervened to save a six-year-old girl from an attempted sexual assault in Baghpat, a city in India. According to the report, the incident which occurred on Saturday has left the community stunned and authorities scrambling to apprehend the accused. According to the girl’s parents, an unidentified man lured their daughter,…