…that members of the community reportedly attempted to stop further operations pending remediation of the affected environment and compensation for the spill, leading to a heated argument. The situation reportedly escalated when the men dressed in military uniform arrived at the scene with several gunboats and attempted…
A Berom militia member suspected in the shooting of a Fulani man, identified as Alhaji Aminu, who died from gunshot injuries sustained during an attack at Dumak Kobpar in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State, has been arrested by troops.Security analyst, Zagazola Makama, in a post on X on Wednesday, stated…
A lawyer and public interest analyst, Christopher Chidera, has described the conviction of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, leader, Nnamdi Kanu, as a trap for the Court of Appeal.Chidera's claim is coming amid the controversy over the failure of the appellate court to list for hearing, the appeal filed by Kanu to cha…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Agricultural Graduates Association of Nigeria, AGAN, Husseini Ilyasu, has urged the Federal Government to subsidise agricultural inputs and support farmers to reduce production costs and strengthen Nigeria’s food security.Ilyasu said high costs of fertiliser, improved seeds and other …
…gaseous substance shortly after morning assembly.Governor Dapo Abiodun had ordered the immediate closure of the school while investigations continued, with subsequent outbreaks recorded in May and June affecting Anglican Girls Grammar School.Fresh gas emissions hit Ogun school, send hundreds of students to hospital
…She said federal assistance would complement the state government’s efforts, provide immediate relief to affected residents and traders, restore livelihoods and help prevent similar incidents. Consequently, the House urged the National Emergency Management Agency to assess the extent of the disaster and provide relief…
Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu dismissed a viral video claiming the body of missing 44 Clothing CEO Evelyn Onyema was found in a Lagos riverGwamnishu had earlier raised alarm over Evelyn's whereabouts, stating she was last seen with her boyfriend Dertrick in the Bonny camp area of LagosHarrison confirmed that…
The EU plans to help employers recruit foreign workers by simplifying qualification recognition and reducing administrative delaysThe proposals also include digital social security documents and stronger enforcement of labour laws to protect workersThe measures still require approval before implementation and will not …
…prior to his release, which was paid through Point-of-Sale (POS) accounts. "Operatives immediately swung into action, leading to the arrest of two POS operators who received and cashed the funds: 1. Abubakar Muntari, 'm' 2. Aminu Idris, 'm'. "While the investigation was ongoing, a second report was received on October…
Activist Harrison Gwamnishu has dismissed a viral report claiming the body of missing fashion entrepreneur Evelyn Onyema has been found floating in a river in Lagos. Recall that earlier today, Harrison raised alarm over the whereabouts of Evelyn who he said has been missing for two days now. He mentioned that Evelyn wa…
…Nigeria, following the confirmation of a case in Abuja. The House also called for the immediate release of outstanding appropriated funds to relevant health agencies to boost the country’s preparedness and response capacity. The resolutions followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by the…
The US Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria released a statement after the Nigerian government reported a Bundibugyo virus disease case on October 20Nigerian health officials began contact tracing after the infected individual was confirmed to have travelled from Uganda by airThe US Embassy listed specific steps Americans …
…land. ‎ ‎Owhe disclosed that during the commissioning of the road, his father and immediate past king of Umeh Kingdom, HRM Ambrose Odiri Owhe, adopted Uduaghan as a son of the community and conferred on him the traditional title of Ovie-Elo of Umeh Kingdom. ‎ ‎He said Uduaghan’s contributions to Umeh went bey…
A 64-year-old man in Virginia, United States, has been charged after allegedly restraining his wife with tape and leaving her tied to a chair in the basement so he could watch a football game upstairs. The suspect, identified as Terry Ward, was arrested after police responded to a reported domestic disturbance at his h…
A 76-year-old Georgia woman has been accused of mudering her ex-husband and his younger girlfriend because she wasn't happy with their relationship. Grace Edge was arrested and charged with the murders of her former spouse, Wallace Truman Edge, 75, and his girlfriend Pamela Cook, 40, after she allegedly targeted them a…
…area to support ongoing search efforts and publicly called on Evelyn's boyfriend to immediately report himself to the nearest police station. See his post below... View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial)
A female driver from California reportedly caused a fatal car crash in Utah while watching x- rated video on her phone. Christine Chao, 44, was charged on Tuesday, October 20, with automobile homicide for the crash on June 12, according to TMZ. At the time, construction on I-15 had slowed traffic to a near halt, when C…
…. Deploys tracking technology to monitor medical supplies, assures Nigerians of safety checks By Chioma Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said all donated medicines and vaccines under the Nigeria-United States government agreement that are not manufactured in the US w…
A 64-year-old Richmond man is facing serious legal consequences after he reportedly bound his wife to a chair with tape and left her in their basement so he could watch a football game upstairs without interruption. The suspect, identified as Terry Ward, was taken into custody following a late-night domestic disturbanc…
A team from the Rivers State Government has visited Aleto community in Eleme Local Government Area, where a gas pipeline blast recently left residents nursing injuries and property losses.Officials from the Ministries of Energy and Natural Resources, and Environment toured the affected area to see the extent of the des…
The naira gained 11 kobo against the US dollar at the official market, closing at N1,333.65/$1 on TuesdayThe local currency also strengthened against the euro but weakened against the pound sterling during the sessionInterbank FX turnover rose by 48.18% to $60.72 million as the number of currency deals increased to 70P…
…purposefully choosing joy every day." Friends, fellow musicians and fans flooded social media following the news, honouring his legacy across Macon and beyond.Hollywood icon James Handy dies at 81Legt.ng earlier reported that renowned actor James Handy was announced dead after a frightening incident in his home.Handy w…
A lady has taken to social media to share how her friend gifted her on her wedding, the same gift that she had given the friend on her own wedding. According to the lady, when her university close friend got married three years ago, she had to save up money for months to buy a high-end dual-door LG refrigerator that co…
…as stakeholders list challenges, proffer solutionsBy Cynthia AloNigeria has an estimated 11 million tonnes of perishable produce requiring cold storage, but less than 20,000 tonnes of long-term capacity, stakeholders have said.They blamed short-term financing for blocking investment needed to cut post-harvest losses.S…
…isolate suspected cases, observe strict infection prevention and control protocols and immediately notify the state surveillance team through the Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers in their respective local government areas. She provided the contact number of the State Epidemiologist as 08084250881 and the…