Following the outbreak of cholera in Lagos and some states, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for extensive measures to protect school children. The UN organisation also called for concerted efforts to prevent disruption in the academic calendar over the spread of the disease. The Chief of UNICEF […]
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UAE To Lift Visa Ban On Nigerians Soon – Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has revealed plans by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government to lift the visa ban imposed on Nigerian travelers soon. Keyamo, during a 44-minute interview with the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu, Otega Ogra, on the State House YouTube, noted that a […]
Tinubu mourns Oluremi Atanda
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the demise of the former Chairman of the Old Oyo State Civil Service Commission, Chief Oluremi Atanda. In a statement today by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President also extended his heartfelt condolences to the Atanda family over the passing of their patriarch. The statement […]
Gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Anambra
Gunmen have kidnapped an Anambra State-based priest of the Catholic Church, Reverend Father Christian Ike. Ike was said to have been taken away by the gunmen on Sunday, along Amagu junction, Ndiokpaleke in Ajali community in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The reason for the incident has […]
CAN President Calls For Unity and Peace During Eid-el-Kabir Celebration
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has called for unity and peace among Nigerians as Muslims celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival. In his message, Okoh emphasized the need for Nigerians to embrace the values of sacrifice, obedience, and faith, which the festival symbolizes. He urged […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Police promise 24-hour patrol of Lagos-Ibadan expressway, others
The Lagos State Police Command has assured residents and visitors of adequate security during the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations and beyond. The Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Fayoade, has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Commanders, and Intelligence Officers to review their deployment of personnel and resources. This is […]
Stranded Nigeria Scholars Seek Tinubu’s Intervention Over TETFund Sponsorship
Nigerian scholars currently on the sponsorship of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) abroad have accused the agency of omitting them in the disbursement of funds. The scholars, who are currently stranded due to the rising foreign exchange rate, claim that 45 percent of them were not captured for payment […]
Senator Dr Tony Nwoye appreciates fathers on Sunday
Senator Dr Tony Nwoye, representing Anambra North Senatorial District, has expressed gratitude and appreciation to fathers on Fathering Sunday. He highlighted the critical role fathers play in the family, stating that they are the first line examples for what becomes obtainable in society. In a statement on his Facebook page […]
Radio and Television Repairers in Anambra Protest Eviction Threat.
Over 250 radio and television repairers in Anambra State have protested against their alleged forceful eviction from Onitsha market by the state government, claiming that the Electronic Spare Part Traders Association (ESPTA) is behind the eviction, which is meant to make way for modern shops at Harbour Industrial Layout. According […]
Police Arrest Two For Armed Robbery/Rape In Anambra, Recover Three Locally Made Guns, Six Live Cartridges, Motorcycle
Police Arrest Two For Armed Robbery/Rape In Anambra, Recover Three Locally Made Guns, Six Live Cartridges, Motorcycle Police Operatives attached to Abagana Division, in the early hours of Saturday,15/6/2024,arrested two serial offenders wanted for alleged rape and armed robbery. Police report said two locally made double barrel guns, one locally […]