A prominent Anambra citizen and Awka stakeholder, Chief Celestine Okoye (popularly known as Ụzụakpụndụ n’Awka) has cleared the air over the trending video that shows him carrying an AK-47 rifle into a public function. Recall that a video recently surfaced on social media, showing a man in a white Agbada dress and a red cap…
Commuters in Lagos are in for a treat! Starting Monday, August 12, 2024, the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line will increase its daily trips from 54 to 72. This means that travelers will be able to zip between Marina and Mile 2 in just 18 minutes, a whopping 7 minutes faster than before….
The Anambra State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Engr. Chigozie Igwe, has urged the newly inaugurated Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) to ensure a free and fair local government election in the state. During a press briefing in Awka, Igwe emphasized the need for ANSIEC to maintain its independence and avoid bias…
The Police Command in Lagos State says a 25-year-old contract staff, whose name was not mentioned, allegedly jumped into an iron melting pot of his company and died. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday. The image maker said that the safety officer of the…
A planned one million-man march by leaders of the #EndBadGovernance protest failed to materialize on Saturday due to low turnout, as protesters avoided their usual meeting points which were occupied by security agents. The march was intended to signal the end of the 10-day protest against economic hardship, but security agencies deployed operatives and mounted…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has dismissed a report circulating on social media that corps members’ bank accounts are being upgraded to accommodate the new N70,000 minimum wage. In a statement signed by Eddy Megwa, Director of Information and Public Relations, the NYSC described the report as “absolute falsehood” and “misleading”. The NYSC emphasized…
The United States men’s basketball team continued their reign as the dominant force in Olympic basketball, winning their fifth consecutive gold medal with a 98-87 victory over host nation France in Paris. The star-studded American team, led by NBA icons LeBron James and Stephen Curry, demonstrated their exceptional skill and teamwork to secure the top…
Emma Hayes has cemented her status as one of the top coaches in women’s football by leading the United States to Olympic gold in her first tournament in charge. Despite only taking over three months ago, Hayes has transformed a transitional US team into Olympic champions, securing their first gold since 2012 and fifth overall….
The Edo State Police Command has launched an investigation into the mysterious and suspicious death of Fidelis Osaghae, an employee of Valchi Fast Food and Bar in Auchi, Edo State. Osaghae’s death occurred on July 29, 2024, under questionable circumstances, after he was summoned by his employer, Valentine Oyemike, in the early hours of the…
The Polish government has denied allegations that its nationals, who were arrested in Kano, Nigeria, waved the Russian flag during a recent protest. The six students and their lecturer were arrested on August 6 for allegedly displaying foreign flags, but Poland’s foreign ministry claims they were merely taking photos and did not participate in the…
