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Boko Haram/ISWAP launch fresh attacks on Borno villages

Posted by admin Boko Haram, Borno, Headlines, State News Sunday, February 27th, 2022

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri Three communities in the southern part of Borno came under heavy attacks by ISWAP weekend, leading to the death of three persons and about a dozen injured. The attackers invaded Mandaragirau, Sabon-Gari and Ghuma in Biu Local Government, on Saturday night, two vigilante members told The Sun Nigerians can now work and […]

Gunmen on rampage in Niger communities, kill eight, injure two

Posted by admin Headlines, Niger, State News Sunday, February 27th, 2022

From John Adams, Minna Gunmen numbering well over 100 on Saturday invaded some communities in Lavun local government area of Niger state, killing eight people and injured several others. The attack which last all through to Sunday morning, saw the gunmen overran about eight communities, leaving over 5,000 Displaced. Nigerians can now work and earn dollars […]

FG expresses concern over Ukrainian border guards hindering exit of Nigerian nationals

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, February 27th, 2022

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Federal Government, has expressed concern over reports of Ukrainian border guards hindering the exit of Nigerian nationals fleeing Ukraine as a result of the Russia-Ukraine crisis. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, disclosed on his Twitter handle, @GeoffreyOnyeama, that he spoke on the phone with the Minister of Foreign Affairs […]

Hongqi L5, Chinese car that costs twice the price of Rolls-Royce Phantom

Posted by admin Headlines Sunday, February 27th, 2022

Hongqi L5, Chinese car that costs twice the price of Rolls-Royce Phantom By Theodore Opara Would you ever imagine that a Chinese vehicle would ever rival a Rolls-Royce or post a higher price tag? I know you don’t. But the reality on ground is that Hongqi L5 has proved us wrong. The 780,000 dollar ultra-luxury […]

INEC announces new dates for Presidential, governorship elections: Statement

Posted by admin Headlines, INEC Politics Sunday, February 27th, 2022

Nigeria’s presidential and National Assembly elections will now take place on 25 February 2023, instead of 18 February as initially announced. INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu announced the new date Saturday a day after President Muhammadu Buhari signed the amended Electoral. The act says that Presidential election notice shall be given 360 days ahead. By […]

Reps to evacuate 4,000 Nigerian students in Ukraine tomorrow

Posted by admin Headlines, Top Stories Thursday, February 24th, 2022

By Victoria Ojeme Nigeria’s House of Representatives is offering to “shoulder immediate evacuations of Nigerian citizens and students from Ukraine” after the foreign ministry urged nationals in the country to be responsible for their safety.” A message from the official Twitter handle of the parliament said “@HouseNGR offer to shoulder immediate evacuation of Nigerians, students […]

IPOB blasts S-East govs for weekly closure of markets, banks on Mondays

Posted by admin Biafra, Governors, Headlines, South-East Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022

By Chimaobi Nwaiwu, Chinonso Alozie & Steve Oko • As family, legal team raise alarm over Nnamdi Kanu’s safety NNEWI—THE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday, accused South East governors of benefiting from continued closure of markets and banks in the southeast on the pretext of observing fake sit-at-home allegedly ordered and being implemented by […]

Okoronkwo scores late goal, Nnadozie saves penalty as Falcons edge CIV, seal 2022 WAFCON ticket

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022

Okoronkwo Scores Late Goal, Nnadozie Saves Penalty As Falcons Edge CIV, Seal 2022 WAFCON Ticket The Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the 2022 African Women’s Cup of Nations after edging Côte d’Ivoire 1-0 in Abidjan in the second leg of the play-off round. Esther Okoronkwo got the only goal of the game after […]

Abba Kyari drags FG to court, seeks bail on health grounds

Posted by admin Headlines, Nigerian Police Monday, February 21st, 2022

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Abuja The suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, Abba Kyari, who is currently in the custody of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, over his alleged involvement in drug trafficking, on Monday, took the Federal Government to court. Kyari, in his suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/182/22, is praying the court to compel the […]

Osun APC primary: Why Oyetola defeated Aregbesola’s candidate Adeoti – Tinubu

Posted by admin Governors, Headlines, Osun, State News Monday, February 21st, 2022

Tinubu congratulates Oyetola Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given reason why Governor Adegboyega Oyetola defeated Moshood Adeoti in last Saturday’s APC governorship primary in Osun. Adeoti was the candidate of Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola at the primary election. Tinubu, in a statement on Monday by his media aide commended Oyetola for the victory. According […]