There was pandemonium at Zongon Aya Community, at Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State after the killing of two individuals by gunmen, It was reported. The gunmen also abducted two additional occupants, including the spouse of an ex-Lawmaker, when they stormed town located along Kaduna- Zaria Highway about 11:15 pm Thursday. A resident of the area, recognized as Kawu, …
The national government has urged world leaders to reinforce international collaboration as part of attempts to successfully fight terrorism and drug trafficking in addition to other kinds of crimes. This is as Nigeria expressed concerns over the incidence of illegal financial flows from developing to developed markets of the world. These were parts of the positions presented by Nigeria at …
The federal government recently re-introduced restrictions aimed at preventing a spike in the coronavirus in Nigeria. As a consequence of this growth, the authorities issued travel tips on passengers from India, Brazil and Turkey, where the disease is spreading fast and murdering hundreds of people on daily basis. This is commendable since the authorities acted proactively. Nigerians visit India and …
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed through second reading a bill seeking to repeal the Patents Design Act of 1971 and re-enact the Patents and Designs Act 2019, to bring about an upgrade within the body of laws governing patents, designs and utility models in Nigeria. This he explained was in contravention of the international Lega tools on intellectual …
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board member, who has been busy building alliances with some important organs across the world in pursuit of excellence for Nigerian girls soccer, at the weekend revealed that her ambition is to make sure fans regularly add visiting stadiums to watch girls soccer matches in their calendar. This, she said, could be done by creating …
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to ensure speedy resolution of the lingering strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN). This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep Sergius Ogun (PDP-Edo) on the floor of the house on Thursday in Abuja Moving the motion, Ogun explained that the judiciary remained a crucial component …
Iyke Nnama and Theresa Ugorji couple from Multichoice reality TV show Ultimate Love are engaged and officially a couple. The duo popularly known as Ikyeresa has opted to take their relationship to the next level since they’re set to tie the knot. On Wednesday, Theresa celebrated her 25th birthday and her partner decided to produce the celebration an extra special …
Chieftains of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Cross River State have welcomed Governor Ben Ayade who defected to the celebration on Thursday at Calabar. He advised the governor that”Cross River State has always been in the Egyptian Nigeria politics. There’s no gainsaying the fact that the past 6 years of being in the opposition has impacted the State negatively, even …
The federal government says that there will be no permanent official vehicle for a part time board member of parastatals. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this, urging chairmen and members of Governing Boards of Parastatals (CMGBP) to entrench good governance within their respective organizations. Mr Mustapha made the telephone on Wednesday at the induction …
American rapper, Rakim Athelaston Mayers, popularly called A$AP Rocky has formally confirmed his love with the singer, actress, fashion designer and businesswoman, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, popularly known as Rihanna over a year after relationship rumours first swirled. In an interview with GQ for the magazine’s June/July 2021 cover story, when asked what it feels like to be in a relationship, …
Ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Erica Ngozi Nlewedim, popularly called Erica or Star girl, has shouted out she does not secure man toasters anymore. The ex-BBNaija celebrity, in a meeting with a podcast community, talked about her relationship standing and it appears no man is approaching her. The actress was asked if she gets attention from guys after her newfound fame. …
The House of Representatives has passed the process and service for transition and assumption of the Office of the President, also Vice-President-elect for second reading. The bill, which is sponsored by Hon. Kpam Sokpo, attempts to provide for the process and service for transition and assumption of the Office of the President, and Vice-President-elect, and to facilitate the handover process …
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on European countries and global financial institutions to restructure Africa’s debt portfolios and supply complete debt relief, to reduce the devastating effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. The president left the call at the Financing Africa Summit held in the Grande Palais Ephemere in Paris, France, on Tuesday, using the theme: “External Financing and debt Treatment”. …
A 34-year-old girl and her two children have been reportedly burnt beyond recognition in a gas explosion in the Amekpa area, in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. It was gathered that the episode occurred on Tuesday evening once the gas cylinder the deceased used in cooking abruptly exploded. The names of the girl and her children could …
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions has summoned Danladi Umar, Chairman of this Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), to testify before the board on June 7, 2020. The committee had previously given the CCT chairman a two-week grace period to react to a request filed against him in connection with an alleged assault on a security guard …
Nigeria Para-Athletics team into the just concluded 2021 World Para-Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil Switzerland dazzled amidst a selection of shirts teams that featured in the championship. Nigeria claimed 11 gold and five silver medals in the Championship using multi-gold medalist Flora Ugwunwa headed the medal haul with three gold medals while Chituru Nwaozuzu, Eucharia Iyiazi, Onyegbule Lovina, Ahiaukwu Joy, …
Through time, the country and by extension, the market, had been crippled by an infrastructural deficit that cut across all sectors. With each administration, attempts to handle it was done in half steps or without political will. However, recently, the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), has begun to champion change through interventions that are sustainable. Aside that, the authority, which …
There is palpable fear in Osogbo funding of Osun State as some suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as ‘Yahoo Yahoo boys’ stormed the streets to protest against alleged arrest by Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC). The Country accumulated EFCC operatives had stormed Adetunji Estate and Hallelujah Estate in Osogbo to detain suspected internet fraudsters on Monday night but youths from …
Nollywood celebrity, Mr. Olanrewaju James, popularly called Baba Ijesha, was last night awarded bail from the Lagos State Police Command. He was being detained by police for the alleged sexual assault of a minor. A source close to the celebrity confirmed last night he was granted bail on health grounds. It was gathered his bail conditions were being perfected as …
In its efforts to tackle unemployment in the country, the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) yesterday voiced its determination to create prosperity and employment opportunities for Christian youths through ability acquisitions. The President of PFN, Bishop Wale Oke, made the revelation at a three-day federal leaders’ retreat of their entire body with the theme:’Gideon’s Army’, held in the Global Skills …
