1 dead, 8 injured as two buses collide at Lagos Third Mainland Bridge
A tragic collision on the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge has resulted in the death of one person and left eight others critically injured. The accident, which occurred near the Ilaje area, involved two Mazda commercial buses with registration numbers LND 624 YE and EKY 804 YH. Reports indicate that the buses were engaged in a […]
Agitation for creation of Anioma State aims to preserve Igbo culture, values – Sen Ned Nwoko
The Senator representing Delta North senatorial district, Prince Ned Nwoko, has said his commitment to the creation of Anioma State, also aims to the preservation of the Igbo culture and values.He said this when the executives of the Greater Igbo Forum Worldwide led by its President Amb. Lois Jonathan paid him a visit in Abuja.Nwoko […]
Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards gets 6 months jail term over indecent images of children
Huw Edwards, the former BBC News presenter, was sentenced on Monday at Westminster Magistrates’ Court after admitting to possessing 41 indecent images of children. The 63-year-old, who is best known for his role on News at Ten, has been handed a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, by Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring. AFP reports […]
Tinubu lands in Maiduguri to assess flood damage
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, to offer his condolences and assess the damage caused by the recent catastrophic floods. The President landed at Maiduguri International Airport and was welcomed by Governor Babagana Zulum and other officials. Following his return to Nigeria from London on Sunday night, President Tinubu is set to […]
Two police officers killed as gunmen bomb police station in Anambra
Suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have launched an attack on a police station in Orumba South Local Government Area, Anambra State, resulting in the death of two police officers. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. on Monday, September 16, 2024. The attackers, armed with explosives, reportedly targeted the Umunze Police Station […]
IWUANYANWU: A COLLOSUS IN POLITICS
By Emeka Nwosu, PhD The sudden demise of the President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Engr. Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu, MFR, OFR, CFR even at an advanced age of 82 has brought into focus beautiful memories of a man who lived his life largely in the service and defence of his people. In his life time, […]
Fuel price : Dangote rubbishes NNPCL’s N898 per litre claim, says “we sold in dollar”
In a shocking twist, Dangote Refinery has set the record straight, revealing that it sold Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in dollars, debunking claims of an N898 per litre price tag. Anthony Chiejina, Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer for Dangote, issued a statement on Sunday, fiercely countering […]
Globacom greets Nigerian Muslims on Eid el Maulud
Leading digital solutions provider, Globacom, has extended warm felicitations to Nigerian Muslims on the occasion of Eid el Maulud, commemorating the birthday of Prophet Mohammed. In a goodwill message, Globacom urged the Muslim Ummah to celebrate with optimism and hope for a better Nigeria, praying for rapid economic recovery and peace in the country. “We […]
NNPC commences lifting of petrol from Dangote Refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has officially begun the loading of petrol from the Dangote Refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. On Sunday, ten trucks arrived at the refinery’s gantries, where they were filled with petrol via a computerized system. The refinery features 86 gantries, allowing for the simultaneous loading of 86 trucks. Notably, 40 of […]
Late Senator Ubah’s family picks Nov 22 for burial/funeral ceremony
The family of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah has released details of the funeral ceremony of the late Anambra South Senator who passed away in July this year in London. The Statement released by the family and signed personally by his 1st Son Master Ifeanyi Ubah Jnr reads, “With profound sadness and deep loss, the […]
