Nigerian First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has unveiled the #OneNigeria/UnityFabric, a symbol of national unity and cultural diversity, which was designed by 25-year-old, Miss Mofinyinfoluwa Bamidele. Bamidele, who went home with a cash prize of N25 million, emerged the winner of a fabric designs competition, organised by the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), chaired by First Lady …
Katsina man who supplies illegal drugs to bandit caught
The Katsina Community Watch Corp (CWC) in Ɗandume Local Government Area have successfully apprehended a man named Umar Shehu, who was involved in trafficking illegal injections and drugs to supply to bandits engaged in kidnappings in Sabuwa LGA all in Katsina State. The security team gathered crucial information from Umar and others but only Umar …
DSS releases Sowore, returns his passport after arrest in Lagos
The Department of State Services, DSS, released former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore shortly after he was picked up. The Activist was arrested by operatives of the secret police at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos on Sunday, shortly after his arrival. On Saturday, the activist had raised an …
Fuel stations shut down in Abia over high prices
Many filling stations in Aba, the commercial nerve centre of Abia State, have shut down due to high cost of sourcing petroleum products from third party marketers other than the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation. Investigation reveals that some filling stations in the city that sell petrol to the people at prices between N1300 and N1350 …
Abia State poly staff celebrate after Gov clears salary bills
The Abia State Polytechnic staff received their outstanding salary arrears on September 13, 2024. The current Abia State Government plans to address an N16.5 billion debt inherited from the prior administration. This debt impacts employees of state-owned institutions. The Finance Commissioner, Mr. Mike Akpara, confirmed a strategy to pay the arrears in installments. The first …
Gunmen murder Enugu market chairman
Chairman of Ogbete Market Amalgamated Traders’ Association (OMATA), Mr. Stephen Aniagu, was on Saturday night murdered in cold blood. The development has created tension in Enugu, the Coal City capital. Aniagu, Chairman of the largest market in the state, was shot dead by gunmen suspected to be assassins. The assailants were reported to have murdered …
FG alerts on impending overflow of Rivers Niger, Benue
As Nigeria continues to grapple with the aftermath of devastating floods in Maiduguri, Borno State, and other parts of the country, the Federal Government has issued an urgent warning about impending flooding along the Niger and Benue rivers. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, issued the alert in Abuja on Friday …
American singer, Frankie Beverly dies at 77
Famous American singer and producer, Frankie Beverly, is dead. The R&B hitmaker died on Tuesday at 77. His family made the announcement on the official Instagram account of Frankie Beverly and Maze on Wednesday. “Grieving the loss of a loved one is a deep and emotional experience. During this time, as we are navigating feelings …
Woman slumps, dies while sharing testimony in Lagos church
A 55-year-old woman, identified only as Ifeoma, reportedly died shortly after collapsing while sharing a testimony at the Ministry Church in the Ejigbo area of Lagos State. The incident, which occurred around 8:48 am during Sunday service on September 8, 2024, ultimately led to her death a few minutes later. The spokesperson for the state …