President Bola Tinubu has directed a significant reduction in Nigeria’s delegation to the upcoming 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York. The move, announced by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, is part of efforts to cut costs and ensure that only officials with essential duties attend the event. […]
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Rivers explosion: Police plan suspect’s trial after three surgeries
The Rivers State Police Command has identified the prime suspect behind the June 25 dynamite explosion near Hotel Presidential in Port Harcourt. The suspect, 49-year-old Preye Josiah from Bayelsa State, is also wanted for a series of bank robberies and is a suspected member of the Vikings cult group. According […]
NDLEA Intercepts 800 Grams of Synthetic Loud at Lagos Airport
A Vietnam-bound businessman, Paul Okwy Mbadugha, has been arrested at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after testing positive for ingesting cocaine. A report from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) stated that the 54-year-old suspect excreted 88 wraps of the drug, weighing 1.71 kilograms, after four days under observation. […]
Wigwe University in Isiokpo Rivers State Offers Scholarships to 100 Students as the Institution Commences Operations in September 2024
Wigwe University, set to open in September 2024, is launching 100 scholarships for outstanding students. These scholarships, honoring the vision of the late Dr. Herbert Wigwe, aim to support students with exceptional academic achievements and leadership skills. Professor Marwan AI-Akaidi, the Acting Vice Chancellor, emphasized that this initiative shows the […]
Katsina CSO Demands Prosecution of Nationals Involved in Protest
A Katsina Civil Society Group, Katsina Concerned Citizens For Good Governance (KCCGG), has raised alarms over recent incidents involving foreign nationals that they say threaten Nigeria’s sovereignty. The group highlighted incidents where foreign nationals were arrested for actions potentially harmful to the country, including raising foreign flags, such as the […]
Mediation Continues Over Gaza War Cease fire Deal.
On the Foreign Scene Mediators of the Gaza War cease-fire talks have announced that after two days of negotiations, they plan to reconvene this week in Cairo to finalize a deal to end the conflict. The United States, Egypt, and Qatar described the talks as constructive, with both Israel and […]
Olympic Winner Opens Up On Cyber bullying Experienced During The Tournament
Sports News Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won the 66kg Olympic final in Paris by unanimous decision against China’s Yang Liu, despite facing a major controversy over her eligibility. The International Boxing Association had previously disqualified Khelif from competing in the women’s category at last year’s world championships. However, the International […]
Anambra Commissioner Who Was Kidnapped With Wife Regains Freedom
Report has it that the Anambra State Commissioner for Youth Development, Patrick Mba, and his wife have been released after spending a day in captivity. A top government official confirmed their release on Saturday, stating that the commissioner and his wife are now safe. The couple was kidnapped on Friday […]
FG Begs Aviation Unions To Shelve Planned Strike
FG Begs Aviation Unions To Shelve Planned Strike The Federal Government has appealed to aviation unions to shelve their plans for a strike over the deduction of 50 per cent of the internal revenue of aviation agencies. In a memo dated August 14, the unions comprising the National Union of […]
IGP directs immediate rescue of kidnapped medical Students as Peter Obi calls for total war against insecurity
IGP directs immediate rescue of kidnapped medical Students as Peter Obi calls for total war against insecurity As the Catholic Community in Nigeria bemoan the kidnapping of their adherents (Medical Students) travelling to Enugu for their convention, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the rescue of the […]