Nigeria’s female basketball team D’Tigress have been placed eighth in the world in the latest FIBA rankings. In the list released on Thursday by the world basketball governing body, the six-time AfroBasket champions jumped four spots to become one of the top 10 teams globally. With its eight position in […]
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Tinubu departs for China, to make brief stop at UAE.
President Bola Tinubu will have a brief layover in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as he begins his official trip to Beijing, People’s Republic of China, on Thursday, according to the Presidency. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in China, the President […]
Anambra: Man arrested for defiling 7-year-old neighbour’s daughter
A 30 years old man identified as Chinonso Ezekiel Nwaebonyi has been arrested for defiling his neighbour’s 7 years old daughter. The incident happened in Awka, capital of Anambra State. Mother of the victim reported the matter to the ministry of women’s affairs when she found out, while bathing her […]
Nigerians Paid ₦1.04bn As Ransom To Kidnappers In One Year — Report
Nigerians paid ₦1.04bn as ransom to kidnappers in one year, a new report by SBM Intelligence has shown. The security intel gathering firm between July 2023 and June 2024, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has the highest ransom demands, followed closely by Lagos and Kaduna. The firm said its research […]
Afam Osigwe sworn in as 32nd NBA President
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afam Osigwe, has taken his oath of office and has been inaugurated as the 32nd President of the Nigerian Bar Association. Osigwe will lead the association alongside other newly sworn-in national officers of the bar for the next two years. He takes over from the immediate […]
Army Arrests Criminal In Anambra.
The Nigerian Army has made a significant breakthrough in addressing insecurity in Anambra State with the arrest of Sunday Ofordimze Asika, Aboy Ekwensu, popularly called ‘Ekwensu Anambra’ According to a statement released on Wednesday via the Nigerian Army’s official social media handle, Asika is believed to be a member of […]
Court Strikes Out Suit Against #EndBadGovernance Protesters, Others
A Federal High Court Sitting in Abuja has struck out a suit instituted against the #Endbadgovernance protesters, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Department Of State Services (DSS), and the Chiefs of Army and Defence Staff. The suit filed by 17 Nigerians […]
FG Okays 50% Electricity Subsidy For Public Hospitals.
The Federal Government has approved a 50% electricity subsidy for public hospitals across the country. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, announced this on Thursday at the National Neo-Psychiatric Hospital in Barnawa, Kaduna State. The minister commissioned the Electronic Health Records and Alternative Power Supply at […]
Planned Strike: FG, ASUU To Reconvene On September 6
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are set to reconvene on September 6 to continue discussions aimed at averting a nationwide strike by university lecturers. The decision follows a meeting held on Wednesday, which was called by the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman. During the […]
Nigerian pilot faces five-year jail for falsifying statements in US
A 36-year-old Nigerian pilot, Olukayode Ojo, is facing up to five years in prison in Texas after being found guilty of making false statements to obtain a certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration. U.S. District Judge Jodi Dishman ordered Ojo’s detention until his sentencing, following a guilty verdict delivered on […]