No fewer than 13 people died in a road crash on the busy Kaduna-Abuja expressway on Friday. The Kaduna State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kabir Nadabo, confirmed the incident in Kaduna. According to him, those who died had been moved to St Gerard’s Hospital, while three who survived were immediately …
What Bianca Ojukwu’s appointment will mean for Nnamdi Kanu, Southeast
Amid the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Bianca Ojukwu as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs has sparked debate among stakeholders, who view it as a step toward national healing between the Southeast and Nigeria in general. Tinubu reshuffled his cabinet …
Why Shettima cancelled his trip to Samoa
Vice-President Kashim Shettima who was assigned by Tinubu to represent the country at the upcoming meeting has canceled his plans to attend the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit in Samoa. A statement from the presidency on Thursday night revealed that Shettima’s trip was canceled, citing that his plane was struck by a foreign object …
Enugu Govt cancels monthly clean-up to honour Iwuanyanwu
The Enugu State Waste Management Authority has cancelled the monthly clean-up exercise that was scheduled to be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024. A statement on Friday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Water and Waste, Andreas Gebauer, said the cancellation was due to the state-wide funeral rites in honour of the late …
Scores dead, towns submerged as Tropical Storm Trami hits Philippines
Philippine rescue workers struggled through widespread floodwaters on Friday to reach residents stranded on rooftops as Tropical Storm Trami, which has moved out to sea, left at least 40 people reported dead. The storm dumped two months’ worth of rainfall over just two days in parts of the country, displacing tens of thousands. “Many are …
Rivers police speaks on Bonny chopper accident
The Rivers State Police Command has said all passengers on board the Eastwind Aviation helicopter that crashed into Bonny River, in Rivers State on Thursday may have died. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Grace Iringe-Koko made the assertion in a statement on Thursday night. The helicopter, conveying eight persons including six passengers …
Suspension: Actress Halima Abubakar files ₦3 billion lawsuit against AGN President
In a dramatic turn of events, actress Halima Abubakar has officially filed a lawsuit against Dr. Ejezie Emeka Rollas, the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), following her controversial suspension for allegedly spreading fake news. The actress, known for her vibrant roles and outspoken nature, claims the decision was a targeted attack on …
Enugu police arrest father, native doctor over murder of son
The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 67-year-old Uwakwe Eze for conspiring with 48-year-old native doctor Enuwa Odugu to murder Odugu’s son, Chikwado Celestine Eze. Last week, social media buzzed with reports of Chikwado’s tragic death. The 26-year-old had received a visa to travel abroad and sought fortification at the native doctor’s …
Five NAF Personnel die in road accident
Five officers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have died in a road accident at the Hawan Kibo area of Jos-Akwanga highway in Plateau state. Olusola Akinboyewa, the NAF spokesperson, said in a statement that the officers died in a road accident on Tuesday while travelling for a sporting event in Abuja, the nation’s capital. …
President Tinubu appoints Bianca Ojukwu, others as ministers
President Bola Tinubu has nominated seven new Ministers in a major restructuring aimed at improving government operations. The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the presidency after the federal executive council meeting on Wednesday, October 23. The seven newly nominated ministers are: Dr Nentawe Yilwatda (Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction); Muhammadu …