A federal high court in Abuja has granted an application by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to further detain Abba Kyari, the suspended deputy commissioner of police (DCP) and six others for 14 days. The NDLEA told the court that the suspects are currently the subject of a […]
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Refutes Disclaimer asking Nigerians to put off Travelling to Eastern Europe
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent out a disclaimer against a fake press release which was purported to be from the ministry. In a release signed by spokesperson of the ministry, Mrs Francisca Omayuli yesterday, the ministry asked the public to disregard the press release which was released on […]
Hon. Chris Azubogu Raises Motion to Restore Security in Anambra State and Environs
The motion by the member representing Nnewi North/South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, Hon Chris Emeka Azubogu on the floor of the National Assembly has evoked national conversation regarding insecurity , especially in relations to Anambra South and borders towns surrounding Imo state. In his motion titled, “Urgent Need To Restore […]
Parts of Eke Oyibo Market Amawbia, Awka South, Razed by Fire
…Goods Worth Millions Of Naira Destroyed Goods Worth Millions Of naira were destroyed when parts of the popular Eke Oyibo Market, Amawbia in Awka South Council Area, were gutted by fire at the early hours of Friday, 18th February, 2022. Sources said that the inferno which started between 4.30 and […]
Renowned Philanthropist Uko, Laid to Rest in Umuawulu, Awka South
It was a moment of grief and sorrow as the entire Obi family, friends and well wishers at home and in the diaspora buried a promising young man, international business mogul based in Ireland. A philanthropist and a devout Christan; Late Mr. Jerry Ifeanyichukwu Obi (Uko) was buried in his […]
Anambra Police Command Reacts to Fatal Accident at Police Check-point, Ihiala
The Anambra State Police Command has reacted to the fatal accident which occurred at the Ihiala axis of the Onitsha-Owerri Road, Ihiala local government area of the state, on Friday, 18th February, 2022. Two lives were lost while 9 other persons sustained various degrees of injury in the road crash […]
Anambra Police Commissioner Seeks Traditional Rulers Support Assist Police in Combating Insecurity
Anambra State Police Commissioner, CP Echeng Echeng, says traditional rulers have vital roles to.play in the fight against crimes and criminality. The Police Commissioner said one of the ways of doing this is for the traditional rulers to use their positions to open channels of communication to their subjects in […]
Nigeria Sprint Star, Okagbare Banned for 10 Years for Doping
Nigeria’s Olympic sprinter and 2008 long jump silver medallist, Blessing Okagbare has been banned for 10 years for doping.The disciplinary tribunal of the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced this in a statement on Friday.According to the AIU, Okagbare got a five-year ban for the presence and use of multiple prohibited […]
Nigeria Records 39 new Cases of Covid 19
Nigeria yesterday recorded 39 new cases of Covid 19. According to the Nigeria center for Disease Control, the new cases were reported from 3 states and the federal capital territory. A breakdown of the cases show:Lagos recorded 25 cases,Rivers-6Delta-4FCT-4 Till date254,221 cases have been confirmed,230,549 discharged and3,142 deaths recorded.
Lagos Shuts Down School Over Flogging of 2-Year Old
Just days after the Delta State Government shut down a primary school in Asaba owing to the death of a 19-month-old pupil, Obinna Udeze, who died after being flogged by his teacher, the Lagos state government has sealed “Unic Vilos Montessori School,” Maza Maza, over the flogging of a two-year-old […]