Four persons have been reportedly killed by trees that fell on them at the popular Jattu market in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. Several others, including traders and shoppers, sustained various degrees of injuries in the incident. Kpakpando gathered that about four trees fell simultaneously on traders […]
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Gunmen kill three vigilante operatives in South-east.
Gunmen have killed three vigilante operatives in Umuaka, a community in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria’s south-east. The incident happened on Sunday evening, Kpakpando gathered. Residents told Newsmen that the vigilante operatives were conducting a patrol in a bus in the community when the gunmen ambushed them […]
Nnamdi Kanu may regain freedom Under Tinubu’s October 1 Amnesty.
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, may soon regain his freedom as indications emerge that President Ahmed Bola Tinubu is considering his release under amnesty on October 1, a source who pleaded anonymity has said. Kanu’s continued detention has sparked widespread concerns, prompting […]
Keke Drivers beg Soludo to deploy more security operatives at Aroma
Members of the Anambra State Keke Drivers Forum (AKDF) have appealed to the State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo to deploy more operatives of the Ocha Brigade and Anambra Vigilante Group (AVG) to popular Aroma junctions and other parks across the state to enable them sustain their daily operations. The Keke […]
Lagos State leads Nigeria’s cholera outbreak – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that Lagos State is at the center of a significant cholera outbreak in Nigeria. The latest data as seen on the NCDC website stated that as of week 25, Lagos state registered 104 new cases out of the country’s […]
On Foreign News, SAMSUNG WORKERS COMMENCE THREE-DAY STRIKE OVER PAY AND BENEFITS
On Foreign News, Workers at South Korean tech giant Samsung began a three-day general strike over pay and benefits today, warning that the action could impact memory chip production. Samsung Electronics is the world’s largest memory chip maker and accounts for a significant chunk of the global output of high-end […]
2024 Paris Olympics: Super Falcons’ camp bubbles with 12 players
On Sports News Sixteen years after non-participation, Nigeria’s Super Falcons begin preparations for their first appearance at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Head of Communications in a statement today, said the team resumed camping in Spain on Friday with the arrival of 12 out of 18 players […]
Varsities boil again as FG, ASUU meet, workers protest Tuesday
Unions of non-academic staff members of universities have declared that they will be embarking on a nationwide protest starting from Thursday, July 18, 2024, over their withheld four-month salaries. However, a one-day protest would be held at all branches of the non-academic unions under the arms of the Joint Action […]
NSCDC MOVES TO ENHANCE SECURITY IN ANAMBRA ESPECIALLY ON MONDAYS.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State command, has deployed personnel across the state to protect critical national and state assets as part of efforts to prevent a breakdown of law and order. The Anambra State Commandant of NSCDC, Maku Olatunde, stated this in Awka, today while monitoring […]
Army, Hunters Foil Attempted Vandalism By Suspected Boko Haram Members In Yobe
In Yobe State, a joint operation involving the Nigerian Army and local hunters successfully thwarted an attempted vandalism by suspected Boko Haram insurgents near Kasaisa, a community close to Damaturu, the state capital. According to sources, the insurgents were intercepted while attempting to destroy electricity poles belonging to the Transmission […]