The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Linus Obogo, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Calabar. The decision to dissolve the Board followed confirmed reports of employment racketeering and alleged abuse of office during the Commission’s recent recruitment exercise. According to the statement, the governor expressed deep concern over the unethical […]
At least 145 people have been kidnapped in Kebbi, Niger, and Zamfara states in the past four days. In the run-up to the 2023 general elections, abductions were rampant. According to reports, between January and March 2023 alone, 792 people were abducted across Nigeria. Many of these incidents were tied to banditry and criminal gangs, […]
The incident occurred aboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight traveling from Asaba, Delta State, to Lagos, causing a brief but intense disturbance onboard. A viral video, which circulated on social media, showed the two men exchanging blows inside the aircraft, sparking widespread attention and controversy. Following the incident, Mr. Jollof took to Instagram to issue […]
Phyna, who won the reality show in 2022, shared a heartfelt message on social media, offering both encouragement and advice to Imisi, who is facing intense family tension despite her N150 million Big Brother prize. In a post on X, Phyna wrote, “To Imisi and to anyone going through the same fire… I’m praying for […]
Joshua, 36, the former two-time unified heavyweight champion from the UK, will meet Paul at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The highly anticipated fight will consist of eight three-minute rounds. This bout comes as a replacement for Paul’s original opponent. The 28-year-old Paul had been scheduled to face lightweight star Gervonta Davis in an exhibition […]
The session will be led by Rep. Chris Smith, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, who has long pushed for action on the issue. Smith previously introduced a resolution identifying the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore as groups of concern, recommending visa bans and […]
In a statement posted on X, the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection condemned the incident, describing it as “unacceptable behavior” that jeopardized the safety of both passengers and crew. “There is zero tolerance for unruly behavior aboard an aircraft. Both individuals will face the full consequences of the law,” the NCAA spokesperson […]
The defection came ahead of the planned defection of Agbu Kefas, governor of Taraba, to the APC. In a viral video, the lawmakers were seen swapping their caps for those emblazoned with the insignia of President Bola Tinubu. The legislators were also handed brooms, the symbol of the APC. Recall that in a chat with journalists, the […]
The 34-year-old fell ill while undergoing pre-season fitness testing at São Paulo’s training centre last Tuesday, prompting immediate medical attention. According to a statement released on Monday, São Paulo confirmed that Oscar had been released from the renowned Einstein Israelita Hospital on Sunday. The club reassured fans, stating that the player was “stable and clinically […]
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Abubakar Kotarkoshi, the armed attackers, wielding sophisticated weapons, invaded the school at about 4:00 am and opened fire as they forced their way in. The terrorists reportedly abducted 25 students and killed a staff member, identified as Hassan Makuku, while another, Ali Shehu, sustained […]