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NAF wings first female fighter pilots

Posted by admin Air Force, Armed Forces, Headlines, Women Politics Thursday, October 17th, 2019

Olaleye Aluko, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force on Tuesday inducted 13 new fighter pilots including two women, Kafayat Sanni and Tolulope Arotile. They were trained in the United States and South Africa. The new pilots were inducted at the NAF Headquarters, Abuja, on Tuesday in a ceremony attended by the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs […]

Picture: Wife sends warning message to husband’s mistress with a snake charm in Delta

Posted by admin Delta, Headlines, Sex and Relationship, State News Thursday, October 17th, 2019

There was serious drama today along Efeizomor Street, Boji-Boji Owa, Delta after a woman placed a snake charm in front of the shop of a lady who’s allegedly sleeping with her husband. According to reports, the guy who’s based abroad abandoned his wife with three children for the young lady. His unhappy wife reportedly prepared […]

Queen Elizabeth appoints Nigerian-born Ugbana Oyet as House of Common Sergeant at Arms

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Thursday, October 17th, 2019

Queen Elizabeth II has appointed Nigerian-born Ugbana Oyet, 43, as the UK House of Common Sergeant at Arms. The appointment was announced by the Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow on Tuesday. According to the announcement shared on the website of the House of Commons, Oyet is a chartered engineer and he was […]

I owe no apology for appointing my ‘qualified’ daughter – Gov. Okowa (Just like Trump)

Posted by admin Delta, Governors, Headlines, State News Saturday, October 12th, 2019

I owe no apology for appointing my ‘qualified’ daughter – Okowa Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has said that he owed nobody any explanation or apology for appointing his daughter as an aide. Speaking on Tuesday in Asaba, Okowa denied appointing two of his daughters but clarified that he appointed only one who was ’eminently […]

How I became billonaire at 25 – Umahi

Posted by admin Ebonyi, Governors, Headlines, State News Friday, October 11th, 2019

By Chukwuemeka Opara Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has said that he became a billionaire at 25 years of age due to hard work and commitment to duty. Umahi, who made the declaration while interacting with leaders of Abakpa main market in Abakaliki, debunked social media reports that he owns shops at the market and […]

Anger over closure of Akanu Ibiam Int’l Airport, Enugu

Posted by admin Aviation, Enugu, Headlines, State News Friday, October 11th, 2019

The Deputy Minority leader of the House of Representatives, Toby Okechukwu has accused the Ministry of Aviation of abandoning the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, six weeks after its closure. Okechukwu made this known while moving a motion of urgent public importance on the closure of the Airport. The motion moved by Toby Okechukwu and […]

Ethiopian Prime Minister wins Nobel Peace Prize

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Friday, October 11th, 2019

The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed “for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, and in particular for his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighboring Eritrea.” -CNNwp_posts

Day against Death Penalty: NGO makes case for children

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Friday, October 11th, 2019

By Sandra Umeh As the World marks Day Against the Death Penalty, Human Rights Law Service (HURILAWS) and Legal Defence and Assistance Project (LEDAP) on Thursday drew attention to the negative impact of the death penalty on children. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Oct.10, is slated as World Day Against the Death […]

Lady escapes lynching over manhood snatching in BRT bus

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, State News Friday, October 11th, 2019

By Uchediunor Augusta A yet-to-be-identified young lady on Thursday escaped lynching by an irate mob over alleged snatching of manhood of three men in a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus at Onipanu Bus Stop in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent, who monitored the incident, reports that the young lady escaped death as […]

Ex-Eagles midfielder Isaac Promise slumps, dies at 31

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Friday, October 4th, 2019

Sodiq Oyeleke Former Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles’ captain, Isaac Promise, has passed away at the age of 31. US club side Austin Bold FC announced the passing away of the player in a statement by its chairman, Bobby Epstein, on Thursday. The club said the Kaduna-born attacker died late Wednesday after collapsing at his […]