US forces on Saturday rescued an American citizen taken hostage by armed men earlier this week in Niger and held in northern Nigeria, the Pentagon said. “U.S. forces conducted a hostage rescue operation during the early hours of 31 October in Northern Nigeria to recover an American citizen held hostage by a group of armed men. …

By Onozure Dania, Lagos A Couple who were tortured and lost two pregnancies, yesterday narrated their ordeal with the SARS, to the Lagos State Judicial Panel on Restitution for Victims of Special Anti-Robbery Squad SARS Related Abuses and other Matters. The couple Mr Okuchukwu Obiechina and Mrs Ndubisi Obiechina told the nine-panel that they were …

By Nnamdi Ojiego Senator Annie Okonkwo has denied joining Anambra State governorship race. It was reported that the Senator who represented Anambra Central in the Senate would participate in the Anambra governorship race. But Okonkwo in a statement expressed dissatisfaction over the misleading reports. He said:“My attention has been drawn to some reports in the media …

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River. By Emma Una THE directives by the governor of Cross River State,  Senator Ben Ayade that  local governments and civil service commission should  employ twenty thousand youths into  the state work force  would ease restiveness and boost the state’s economy. Mr Paddy Ally, the state Chairman of Inter-Party Advisory Council,  …

…Threatens court action until he agrees to contest By Ibrahim HassanWuyo The Nassiriya Organization in 21 states of the federation has vowed to leave no stone unturned in its resolve to drag the Governor of Kaduna state, Malam Nasiru Ahmad El- Rufa’i into the 2023 presidential race. Speaking to journalists in Kaduna, the National Leader of …

Whether you want to look good or feel good, Courtney Yeager has the solution for you. After recognizing how underrated and under studied the lymphatic system was in the U.S., Courtney set out to create a massage technique that releases toxins while ridding the body of excess water retention. Thus, The Tox was born. Courtney’s technique is a unique blend …

Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba …Says ‘I’ve forgiven them but…’ By Dirisu Yakubu, Abuja Penultimate Saturday, the Calabar residence of Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba was vandalized by rampaging youths, following the nationwide protests against police brutality hijacked by hoodlums across many cities. For a truth, Ndoma-Egba wasn’t the only high profile Nigerian to have lost valuable properties to legion …

Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Olufemi Fowora has announced plans for an NGO in the memory of his late father, Otunba (Amb.) Emmanuel Olufemi Fowora. According to Mr Fowora, the Foundation will provide N500 million towards combating the scourge of mental illness in Nigerian communities. Recounting his battle with mental illness, Fowora said, “People erroneously assume that …

The Jigawa state government has distributed 7,000 packages of COVID-19 palliatives to no fewer than 1,500 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Mr Muhammad Usman, Chairman of the state Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities (JONAPWD), disclosed this to newsmen in Dutse on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the items were part …

By Festus Ahon ASABA-DELTA State Government Saturday announced a further relaxation of the curfew imposed in the State after the hijack of the peaceful #ENDSARS protests. The State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu in a statement said the curfew would now be from 8:00 pm till 6:00 am with effect from Saturday October 31. Expressing …

A United State based organization, African FoodBank and Disaster Relief has appointed the Director General of CYMS, Obinna Nwaka as its Nigerian Youth Representative. In the appointment letter signed by Sir Andrew Okokhere, the Chief Executive Officer of the organization following the ratification of Mr Obinna Nwaka’s position as the Nigerian Youth Rep by the Advisory …

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Lawal Ismaila popularly known as Cash Wale, has opened up on his passion and drive towards making good sounds. Cashwale who is signed to Cashgang Ent and managed by Flyest Entertainment and Sports Management is a Civil Engineering graduate at the University of Lagos The artiste said that music is as …

Sen. Nicholas Tofowomo, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, has promised to rebuild the Police Area Command and the Divisional Police Headquarters buildings in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State. The buildings, alongside Okitipupa LGA Secretariat, Okitipupa Oil Palm Company and others were burnt on Oct. 22, 2020, by hoodlums who hijacked the #EndSARS protests …

The Defence Headquarters has denied media reports that four persons were killed by soldiers and their bodies dumped in a pond in Jos during clampdown on looters of private properties in the state. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, in a statement on Saturday, described such reports as malicious and mischievous. Enenche explained …

Gboyega Oyetola By Shina Abubakar Following the agreement between government and labour unions in Osun, the State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has approved the new minimum wage for workers in the state effective from November 1 this year. The Governor also lifted ban on annual salary increment effected 8 years ago and lifted embargo on promotion …

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq has received global accolades for her Humanitarian role during the Covid-19 crisis in the country earlier in the year. The Minister was presented with  the EuroKnowledge Leadership and Humanitarian Award for her significant contributions to the nation’s humanitarian needs during the peak of …

By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has dismissed reports that it has shut down its COVID-19 Isolation Centre in Idu, saying the centre is still in operation. Acting Secretary, Health and Human Services Secretariat HHSS in the FCT, Dr Mohammed Kawu disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. He said contrary …

African media giant, MultiChoice Group disclosed on Thursday that French pay-television giant Groupe Canal+ has continued buying up its shares, so much so that its stake has doubled to 12% in the past month. MultiChoice disclosed on 5 October that Canal+, which is owned by French media conglomerate Vivendi, had acquired 6.5% of its equity. …

Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says the Federal Government will do everything possible to discourage “physicians’ brain drain” from the country. Ehanire said this on Friday in Abuja after inspecting work on the new cancer centre at the National Hospital, Abuja. “I have heard the challenge of doctors …

The winner of Big Brother Season 5, Agbeleshe Olamilekan popularly known as “Laycon” paid a courtesy visit to the Billionaire Philanthropist and Antarctica explorer Prince Ned Nwoko in Abuja. The former shared his experience in the Big Brother House, the lessons and how he intends to use his newly acquired fame to positively impact society. …