As the 2020 National Sports Festival in Edo commences in less than a week, the local organizing commitee says the Federal Government is yet to release funds for hosting the tournament. A Project Manager in the Media and Communications Sub- Committee of the festival’s Local Organizing Committee, Musa Ebomhiana made […]
Day: March 28, 2021
CONUA backs out of Ambrose Ali University Strike ,describes action as insensitive
The Congress of Universities Academics ( C ONUA) , Ambrose Ali University,Ekpoma chapter says it will not be part of any strike action that does not consider the plight of students whose parents have managed to pay their school fees., describing the Industrial action as insensitive. In a statement issued […]
NDLEA nabs 70- year- old man who supplies illicit drugs to Boko Haram, Bandits
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA has arrested a 70- year old Nigerian who allegedly supplied illicit subsance to Boko Haram terrorists and bandits. The Agency’s Director, Media and Advocacy,Mr Femi Babafemi disclosed this in a statement on Saturday ,in Abuja. He said the suspect who hailed from Dallawa […]
Wike hosts Burna Boy, gifts all performing artistes N10million each
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Saturday evening hosted the GrammyAward winning Afrobeat artiste,Burna Boy. Wike who described the artiste as the pride of Rivers State said he would do whatever he could to promote the singer. The governor lauded Burna Boy for the honour done by him to the […]
Girl crushed to death in accident on Abeokuta- Ibadan road
A young girl was crushed to death in an accident involving a truck and a commercial motorcycle around Somorin Junction,Obanikoro on the Abeokuta- Ibadan road. The Spokesman of the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (,TRACE), Ogun state Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi who confirmed the incident to newsmen on Sunday. Akinbiyi said […]
Christians mark Palm Sunday
Christians around the world are celebrating Palm Sunday commemorating the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. The Features in Churches on Palm Sunday include street procession, decoration of churches with Palm branches, sermons reflecting the day and solemn prayers.with chants of” Hosanna in the highest”. Palm Sunday begins the […]
Woman among kidnap syndicate arrested in Adamawa
The Adamawa Sate Police Command has arrested three members of a Kidnap Syndicate including a woman for extortion and threat to life DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, in a statement on Saturday in Yola the state capital, said the suspects, Zainab Ahondu 50, from Jalingo, Taraba State,Suleiman Adamu 34, a resident […]
FG dispels report of fake vaccines in circulation
The Federal Ministry of Health says there are no fake vaccines available for sale or being administered by any unauthorized institution . The Ministry’s disclosure was in reaction to a letter it received from the Presidential Task Force PTF on Covid-19 stating the arrest of about 3,000 doses of fake […]
INEC declares PDP winner of Abia North/ South Federal Constituency byelection
The Independent National Electoral Commission( INEC) has released the results of Saturday’s byelection for Aba North/ South Federal Constituency declaring PDP candidate, Chimaobi Ebisike as winner. According to INEC’s Returning Officer, PDP’s Ebisike polled 10322 votes to beat his closest challenger, Mascot Uzor- Kalu of APC.who scored 3674 votes. Akaraka […]
Glitz, Glamour as Abuja businesswoman Onyiye Obi celebrates birthday
A Medical Doctor turned businesswoman, Onyiye Obi added another year which she celebrated with friends and family on Saturday evening. The venue was the Indigo restaurant, Maitama.Abuja. Speaking at the occasion, her friend and classmate and wife of the Honourable Minister of Transportation,,Dame Judith Amaechi described the celebrant as a […]