Mayhem in Delta as APC, PDP Thugs Clash
All hell is reportedly let loose in Delta State as three persons have been allegedly killed in a clash between suspected political thugs belonging to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. It was gathered that no fewer than 20 […]
How Osinbajo, Others Survived Helicopter Crash
The Presidency has given further details of how a chopper conveying Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, others crashed in Kabba Kogi State, Central Nigeria. A statement by Laolu Akande, spokesman of Vice President revealed Saturday evening that a total of 12 people were on board the chopper which crashed earlier in the day. According […]
Ethiopians Sweep Top Prizes in Lagos Marathon
Suntayahu Legese and Dinke Meseret, both from Ethiopia have emerged winners of the male and female events of the 2018 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. Legese triumphed ahead of Kenyans Joshua Kupkorir and William Yegon, who placed second and third at the IAAF-sanctioned event. Nigerian Sunday Manasa ended the race in sixth place to emerge […]
Helicopter Crash: PDP Shocked, Calls for Investigation
Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed shock over the crash of the helicopter carrying Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, in Kabba, Kogi state, on Saturday. “The PDP thanks God for the safety of Vice President Osinbajo, members of his entourage and the crew,’’ Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, National Publicity Secretary of PDP said in his statement. […]
Helicopter Carrying Osinbajo Crash Lands In Kogi
A helicopter carrying vice-president Yemi Osinbajo and his entourage crash landed in Kabba, Kogi state. Multiple reports said Osinbajo and all the people on board were safe. The Vice President who is in the town for his next-level engagements with the people, was undaunted by the accident. In a video posted on WhatsApp by Johannes […]
60 Killed in Deadliest Boko Haram Attack on Rann, Borno – Amnesty International
Amnesty International and military sources have confirmed that Boko Haram terrorists have unleashed the hottest hell yet in its campaign of blood on Rann, a border town in Borno State, north-east Nigeria, killing at least 60 people. The mayhem, according to Amnesty International, took place on January 28, 2019. The organization also analysed satellite imagery […]
Death Toll in America’s Bitterest Cold Hits 21
The bitter cold gripping the American east and midwest, blamed for claiming at least two dozen lives so far, is expected to turn into spring-like weather by early next week, according to forecasters. Just days after arctic conditions, temperatures are expected to climb by as much as 80 degrees Fahrenheit in some regions. Experts said […]
Nigerian Man Kills Self After Residence Permit Denial in Italy
A Nigerian man killed himself in Italy after authorities denied him a residence permit, a charity that hosted him has said. Prince Jerry, 25, was a chemistry graduate and was continuing his studies at university having arrived from Libya on a boat two and a half years ago. In mid-January his appeal to stay in […]
Group Hails Arraignment of babachir, Others in Court
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) has lauded the Federal Government’s renewed offensive against corruption which has manifested in the arraignment of Babachir Lawal, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Ayodele Oke,former Director-General of the Nigeria Intelligence. This is coming on the heels of last week’s arraignment of the […]
Elections: Traders, Farmers Demand Politicians’ Commitment
The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTs) has urged politicians vying for different political positions to sign the Nigerian Farmers Manifesto and Nigerian Traders Charter of Demands. The President of the association, Mr Ken Ukaoha, made the call in Abuja on Thursday during a Town Hall meeting with farmers, traders, representatives of political parties and […]
