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PANDMONIUM IN ANAMBRA AS SECURITY GUARDS SHOOT STUDENT TO DEATH
< 1 mn read Chaos erupted at Senator Stella Oduah’s Estate in Akili-Ozizor, Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, following the shooting and killing of Noel Chinedu Okechukwu, a final-year Fine and Applied Arts student at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam. According to a petition filed by the deceased’s father, Rex Peters Okechukwu, and sent to the […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU DELEGATES SHETTIMA TO LEAD NIGERIAN DELEGATION AT UNGA 79
< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu has appointed his deputy, Senator Kashim Shettima, to lead Nigeria’s delegation at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, USA. In a statement from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, it was revealed that President Tinubu, who returned to Nigeria last Sunday after trips […]
SUPER EAGLES MAINTAIN 39TH SPOT IN FIFA RANKINGS
< 1 mn read The Super Eagles of Nigeria have retained their 39th position in the latest FIFA world rankings. This follows their performance in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where they defeated Benin Republic 3-0 and drew with Rwanda in Kigali. In Africa, Nigeria is ranked sixth, behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, and Tunisia. Ghana, […]
AY AND BASKETMOUTH RECONCILE AFTER 18 YEARS
< 1 mn read Nigerian comedians AY and Basketmouth have reconciled after an 18-year feud. On Wednesday, the comedians posted a collaborative skit on Instagram to promote their upcoming movies. In the video, Basketmouth is shown seeking advice from AY after a conversation with veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD). This marks their first collaboration since their falling out in […]
GANDUJE DENIES PLOTTING AGAINST EMIR SANUSI
< 1 mn read Chief Oliver Okpala, Senior Special Assistant on Public Enlightenment to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has dismissed rumors that Ganduje is involved in a new attempt to dethrone Emir Muhammadu Sanusi of Kano. An online report titled “Ganduje leads a fresh plot to dethrone Emir Muhammadu Sanusi” alleged […]
LAGOS STATE SEALS OFF IDERA MARKET FOR ENVIRONMENTAL VIOLATIONS
< 1 mn read The Lagos State Government, through the State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), commonly known as KAI, has sealed off Idera Market in Oshodi for violating environmental laws. Major Olaniyi Cole (retd), Corps Marshal of KAI, confirmed the closure on Thursday, stating it is part of a broader initiative to enforce environmental cleanliness in registered markets across […]
BURIAL DATE SET FOR OHANAEZE NDIGBO PRESIDENT GENERAL CHIEF EMMANUEL IWUANYANWU
< 1 mn read The burial of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has been scheduled for November 1, 2024. Senator Ben Obi, Chairman of the burial committee, announced this at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. He detailed the series of events leading up to the burial: Lagos Day of Tributes: October 16, 2024, […]
PZ CUSSONS PLC TO SELL AFRICAN SUBSIDIARIES DUE TO NAIRA DEPRECIATION
< 1 mn read PZ Cussons Plc, the parent company of PZ Cussons Nigeria, has announced plans to sell its African subsidiaries, citing the significant depreciation of the Naira as the primary factor. In its ‘Results for the year ended 31 May 2024,’ Jonathan Myers, Chief Executive Officer of PZ Cussons, highlighted the unprecedented inflation and economic challenges faced […]
INEC CALLS FOR SUSPENSION OF CAMPAIGNS AHEAD OF EDO GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION
< 1 mn read The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has instructed political parties to cease all campaign activities ahead of the governorship election in Edo State scheduled for Saturday. In a statement signed by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner & Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, INEC emphasized that all campaign activities must end by midnight today, […]
KATSINA POLICE AWARDS N500,000 TO FAMILIES OF FALLEN OFFICERS
< 1 mn read The Katsina State Police Command has awarded N500,000 each to the families of seven police officers who were tragically killed while combating bandits in the state. ASP Sadiq Abubakar, Spokesperson of the Command, announced that this financial support was provided by the Katsina State Government as a token of honor and appreciation for the sacrifices […]
BAUCHI STATE GOVERNOR ACCUSES APC OF CAUSING PDP CRISIS
< 1 mn read Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of instigating crises within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He made these accusations during a courtesy visit from the PDP’s Board of Trustees, led by Senator Adolphus Wabara, at the Government House in Bauchi on Thursday. Mohammed, who also serves as Chairman […]
HOW TO CHECK YOUR NECO 2024 RESULTS
< 1 mn read The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2024 results, and candidates can now access their results online. Here’s a straightforward guide to help you check your NECO 2024 results: Visit the NECO Portal: Go to the official NECO results portal at https://www.neco.gov.ng. This is the authorized platform for accessing your results. Navigate to ‘NECO […]
NECO RELEASES 2024 SSCE RESULTS
< 1 mn read The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the results for the 2024 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) internal. Professor Dantani Wushishi, NECO’s Registrar/Chief Executive, disclosed on September 19 that 1,376,423 students registered for the exam, with 1,367,736 participating. Of those who sat for the exam, 828,284 candidates (60.55%) achieved at least five credits, including Mathematics […]
NIGERIAN SKIT MAKER BRODA SHAGGI ESCAPES DEATH
< 1 mn read Nigerian skit maker Samuel Perry, known as Broda Shaggi, celebrated his 31st birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post, expressing gratitude for narrowly escaping death. Shaggi, who typically avoids birthday celebrations and phone calls, acknowledged the special nature of this year’s birthday as a chance to appreciate life. He mentioned having a recent photoshoot and invited […]
NAFDAC DESTROYS N43 BILLION WORTH OF COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS IN IBADAN
< 1 mn read The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has conducted a major operation in Ibadan, Oyo State, destroying counterfeit drugs and substandard medical devices valued at N43 billion. The destruction took place at the Moniya dump site in Akinyele Local Government area on Thursday, with security agencies and representatives from the Oyo […]
DR. ASUE IGHODALO OFFICIALLY CLOSES CAMPAIGN FOR EDO GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION
< 1 mn read Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the upcoming Edo governorship election, has officially ended his campaign activities in compliance with electoral regulations. According to a statement from the Team Asue Media Organisation (TAMO), signed by Erhabor Emokpae, all campaign efforts ceased as of September 19. The statement emphasized that any further […]
PDP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETS NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CAUCUS TO RESOLVE INTERNAL CRISIS
< 1 mn read The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Senator Adolphus Wabara, is currently holding a meeting with the party’s National Assembly caucus at the PDP Legacy House in Abuja. The meeting, convened at the BoT’s initiative, aims to address and find a resolution to the ongoing internal conflicts within the […]
COURT ORDERS EFCC TO MAINTAIN STATUS QUO IN EKITI STATE FUNDS PROBE
< 1 mn read Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to “maintain the status quo” regarding its investigation into the alleged embezzlement of Ekiti State funds. This order pertains to funds allocated for the Ekiti Airport project, among other expenditures, under the supervision of former Director […]
BANGLADESHI STUDENT LEADER BEATEN TO DEATH IN REPRISAL ATTACK
< 1 mn read A Bangladeshi student leader, Shamim Ahmed, was brutally beaten to death at Jahangirnagar University in Dhaka. Ahmed, a prominent member of the student wing of the Awami League party, was targeted in revenge for his role in attacking protesters during the recent uprising against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Ahmed was assaulted by unknown assailants […]
RED FLAGS TO SPOT FAKE SMARTPHONES IN NIGERIA
< 1 mn read If you’ve ever shopped for a smartphone in tech hubs like Ikeja Computer Village in Lagos, Nigeria, you might be aware of the risk of purchasing a fake phone. Here’s how to avoid getting duped: Branding and Logos Examine the phone’s branding and logos closely. Authentic phones will have high-quality prints and documentation that adhere […]