Tension is mounting in parts of Ogun and Lagos States amid rumors of poisonous rice being circulated. Rumours contained in several WhatsApp voice notes alleged that a foreign trader invoked the spirit of Ogun deity on her two trucks of rice after the trucks were allegedly stolen and smuggled into the country. Speakers in…
A suspected Internet fraudster aka Yahoo boy has reportedly killed six persons in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, after losing control of his car. It was gathered that the car skidded off the road and rammed into pedestrians along a walkway. According to an eye witness, the incident, which happened at Eliozu by Unity Filling…
Izunna Okafor, Awka Another lifeless body of a yet-to-be-identified individual has been found hanging on a tree in Amichi, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State. This is coming barely two week after a similar scene was discovered in Idemili North Local Government Area of the State, where the lifeless body of a…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Government has issued a stern warning to masquerade groups and revelers across the state, cautioning them against unruly and violent behaviors during cultural festivals and other celebrations. The warning comes on the heels of numerous complaints from residents who have reportedly been assaulted, harassed, or extorted by…
In a noteworthy effort, Hon. Rome Ibekwe, the Mayor of Anaocha Local Government Area, has trained and empowered 500 youths in a range of skills such as Solar Installation, ICT, Soap Making, Hair Dressing, Shoe Making, Sewing, and Baking. This six-month programme was not only focused on skill acquisition but also aimed at holistically empowering…
…Separatist Agitator Faces Charges Of Alleged Terrorism Incitement At last, the trial of a separatist agitator, Simon Ekpa, is set to begin in Finland, aa authorities have filed charges of incitement of terrorism before the Päijät-Häme District Court in Lahti. Our correspondent gathered that the charges, which were filed on Friday, May 16, border on…
The Business Council for Africa, in collaboration with BrandComms and African Business, has announced the shortlist of the BCABusiness Book of the Year Awards. This annual competition, which is now in its third year, is dedicated to illuminating the compelling business narratives that promote Africa’s socio-economic development. Authors from Nigeria lead this year’s shortlist. Also,…
All the students without exception who sat for 2025 Joint Admission Matriculation Board examination within the South Eastern Nigeria and Lagos state would be retaking their 2025 JAMB examination this Friday, May 16, 2025. The information was revealed this Thursday afternoon by the Anambra State Honourable Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor during an…
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has implored the European Union (EU) and Africa to maximise their potential for the continent’s transformative development. He described the EU as Nigeria’s natural partner, whose investments in the most populous nation on the African continent have been assisting greatly in realising ongoing reforms by the administration of…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Three individuals, including two gunmen and a security operative and were killed on Thursday evening following an attack by armed criminals on a security checkpoint in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. The attack, which occurred on May 15, 2025, was, however, successfully repelled by the gallant operatives…
