On Foreign News Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a surprise three-day ceasefire from May 8 to May 10 to coincide with Moscow’s Victory Day celebrations.The Kremlin announced on Monday that all combat operations would be suspended during this period and urged Ukraine to follow suit.Russia warned it would respond […]
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Late gospel musician Osinachi’s husband sentenced to death by hanging
A High Court in Abuja has sentenced Peter Nwachukwu, husband of late gospel singer Osinachi, to death by hanging.Justice Nwosu-Iheme of the FCT High Court, Wuse Zone 2, delivered the judgment on Monday, finding Nwachukwu guilty of culpable homicide.The court ruled that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.Nwachukwu […]
Federal Government Orders WAEC, NECO to Fully Adopt CBT by 2026
The Federal Government has directed WAEC and NECO to fully adopt Computer-Based Testing for all examinations by 2026.Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this while monitoring ongoing examinations in Bwari alongside JAMB officials.He stated that both bodies would begin administering objective papers through CBT from November this year, with […]
Vice-President Shettima Receives Delta Governor Oborevwori, Others into APC
Vice-President Kashim Shettima arrived in Asaba, Delta State, on Monday to officially receive Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other leaders of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Shettima was welcomed at the Asaba International Airport by APC governors and top party officials, including APC […]
Soludo’s Anti-Drug Abuse Policy: Information Ministry Partners Cattle Market
Soludo’s Anti-Drug Abuse Policy: Information Ministry Partners Cattle Market By Rose Oranye The Anambra State Ministry of Information, in partnership with the Amansea Cattle Market, recently organised a sensitisation campaign against drug abuse and addiction at the Amansea Cattle Market. The event, themed ‘Operation Stop Drug Abuse and Addiction’, drew […]
Soludo Receives Torch Of Unity For National Sports Festival, Reaffirms Commitment To Sports Development
Soludo Receives Torch Of Unity For National Sports Festival, Reaffirms Commitment To Sports Development Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Government House, Awka, received the Torch of Unity Movement for the 22nd National Sports Festival tagged ‘Gateway Games’, reaffirming the state’s commitment […]
On Foreign News, United Kingdom Equality Watchdog Bars Transgender Women from Women’s Toilets.
On Foreign News, Britain’s Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), says transgender women should not use women’s toilets, following a landmark Supreme Court ruling. The court had ruled that under the Equality Act 2010, a woman is legally defined by her biological sex at birth. In response, the EHRC issued […]
Over 50 Benue communities displaced by armed herdsmen – SEMA
Over 50 communities across five local government areas in Benue State have been sacked by armed herdsmen, according to the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). The report, released amidst renewed attacks in Ukum, Logo, Otukpo, and Gwer East LGAs, shows widespread displacement. Gwer West is the worst hit, alongside communities […]
Heritage Bank: NDIC begins N46.6bn payout to top depositors
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has commenced the payment of ₦46.6 billion in liquidation dividends to depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank. NDIC Acting Spokesperson, Hawwau Gambo, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday. She explained that the funds were raised through asset sales and debt recoveries. The first […]
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Seizes ₦1bn Worth of Drugs in Lagos Hotel
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has uncovered ₦1.4 billion worth of illicit drugs during a raid on a hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. Operatives stormed The Hook Hotel between April 25 and 26, arresting three suspects and recovering 589 bags of Canadian Loud cannabis weighing 417.3kg. Vehicles and […]