Reports have it that five persons among the 112 detained defenceless residents of Obigbo (Oyigbo), Rivers State, held at the Nigerian Army’s Alpha Military Commando Base in Suleja, Niger State, have died. They were among a total of 550 persons abducted from Obigbo in the wake of the October 2020 […]
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We can’t sanction spray of Naira notes, we aren’t a law enforcement agency — CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that it cannot enforce laws against violators of its currency or financial rules. Acting Director of CBN’s Corporate Communications, Osita Nwanisobi, who represented CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, at an interactive session with the organised labour in Calabar, Cross River state, warned against […]
We killed six IPOB members, injured others in Anambra gun duel ― Navy
The Nigeria Naval Outpost, Onitsha, Anambra State, has debunked the rumour that two of its personnel were killed during a gun duel with suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the state. Some publications had reported that two Naval personnel were killed at Awkuzu during a […]
Police Arrest Herdsman With AK-47 Rifle After Kidnap Operations
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a herdsman, who identified himself simply as Mohammed, in the Imeko Afon Local Government Area of the state, lurking in the forest with an AK-47 rifle. The police said on Wednesday that Mohammed was arrested on Tuesday, following an intelligence report that “young […]
Over 2,000 corps members ready for Anambra poll –NYSC Coordinator
Anambra State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mrs Yetunde Baderinwa, has said that she has over 2,000 corps members who were ready to help the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conduct the November 6 governorship poll in the state. Baderinwa, who spoke at the implementation meeting of […]
NBC denies preventing broadcast stations from reporting terrorist attacks
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has denied stopping television and radio stations in the country from giving details of terrorist attacks in Nigeria. The regulator had, in a letter dated July 7, 2021, directed broadcast stations to stop giving details on the activities of terrorists and kidnappers during their daily […]
Messi Joins PSG On Two Year Contract
The six-time Ballon d’Or winner arrived in Paris on Tuesday afternoon to seal his move to the French club on a two-year deal – with an option for a third – worth £25m per year after tax, plus bonuses…
Beyonce Speaks On Mental and Physical Health
She said she has personally struggled with insomnia from touring for more than half of her life with years of wear and tear on her muscles from dancing in heels. She also talked about the stress on her hair and skin, from sprays and dyes to the heat of a curling iron and wearing heavy makeup while sweating on stage…
‘Wash And Wear’ Video In Tokyo an Embarrassment – Sports Minister
He also said that the ministry’s responsibility and that of the 38 National Sporting Federations, NSFs of kitting are well spelt out as the production of general wears for Team Nigeria is always the responsibility of the ministry of youth and sports development. Procurement for the competition wear is the responsibility of the respective federations because of the fact that each sport requires specialized outfits…
Nigeria Accounts For Eleven Percent of Unregistered Children in West Africa – UNICEF
UNICEF Nigeria Country Representative, Peter Hawkins, in the statement, said birth registration was a one-off event that gives every child a unique identity which would give them better access to vital services like health, education, and social protection…