A 34-year-old woman, Mrs Victory Okpako, has delivered a set of quadruplets in Warri, Delta State. The woman, who before now is a mother of a nine-year-old boy, delivered the babies at Shepherd Hospital & Fertility Centre, a private hospital in Edjeba Community, on October 1, Nigeria’s Independence Day. The four babies are doing well …
Gov. Fubara dares IGP, says Rivers LG election must hold
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State on Friday declared that the state’s local government must hold as scheduled. Fubara further declared that the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun can’t stop him from accessing the premises of the state’s Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC. Addressing a gathering in Port Harcourt, the governor declared that the …
FG begins evacuation of Nigerians in Lebanon
The Federal Government has commenced arrangements for the evacuation of Nigerians living in Lebanon who are willing to return home following the crisis in the country. The federal government said it convened a multi-stakeholder meeting where briefs were received on the condition of Nigerians in Lebanon and preparations by various agencies towards the success of …
Two soldiers, four others killed in Benue gunmen attack
Gunmen suspected to be armed herders on Tuesday attacked the Egwuma community in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State killing six people including two soldiers. A resident in the local government area who identified himself as Anthony on Wednesday said that the gunmen invaded the community around 5 pm. Our correspondent gathered that …
Abia Deputy Speaker calls for investigation as hoodlums behead couple in Bende
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu has condemned the killing of a couple, Jacob Udo and his wife, Comfort Udo, describing it as horrific and senseless. The couple until their brutal death, resided in the Isiala Autonomous Community in the metropolis of Bende local government area of Abia State but originally …
‘VeryDarkMan currently learning the hard way for criticising Lord’s Chosen’ – Muoka
The founder of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, Lazarus Muoka has claimed that popular social media critic, VeryDarkMan is currently learning in a hard way over his negative remarks about his church. VeryDarkMan on Monday appeared before the House of Representatives joint committee on financial crimes and reformatory institutions investigating the alleged audio of …
Gov. Fubara declares Thursday, Friday public holidays
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared Thursday, October 3, and Friday, October 4, 2024, as public holidays to allow residents to travel to their communities for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for Saturday, October 5, News360 Nigeria reports. In addition to the public holidays, Governor Fubara also announced a strict restriction on vehicular …
Meta launches new content monetization program for Facebook
Meta has launched its Content Monetization beta program for Facebook, aimed at enhancing the earning potential of content creators. This initiative, announced on Wednesday, October 2, brings together three key monetization tools: In-stream ads, Ads on Reels, and the Performance bonus. With this program, creators can monetize a wider variety of content types, including Reels, …
60 dead, others missing as boat carrying more than 300 people capsize in Niger State
At least 60 bodies have been recovered following a tragic boat accident on the Gbajibo River in Niger State where a vessel carrying approximately 300 passengers capsized. The incident occurred last night near Mokwa Local Government Area as the boat travelled from Mundi to Gbajibo for the annual Maulud celebration. According to Abubakar Dakani, Press …
More than 20 children feared dead in Thailand bus crash
A bus carrying dozens of primary school children has crashed and caught fire just outside Bangkok, leaving over 20 feared dead. The bus was returning from a school trip in the northern province of Uthai Thani when the tragic accident occurred. Out of the 41 passengers, 16 children and three teachers managed to escape the …