A tragic incident has emerged from the Nnewi Catholic Diocese in Anambra State, where Rev. Fr. Tobias Chukwujekwu Okonkwo was brutally killed by unidentified gunmen. The unfortunate event took place on Thursday, December 26, 2024, during the evening hours, specifically between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM, along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway
West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS has come to Nigeria’s defence after claims by Niger that it was plotting to destabilise its neighbour.Niger’s military leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani accused Nigeria of providing homes for two French nationals it expelled, allegedly for anti-government activities, during a televised Christmas Day broadcast on Wednesday.Tchiani
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has assured that his administration would continue to formulate policies and implement programmes that would bring succour and relief to the people to survive the hard times.Governor Abiodun gave the assurance at a Christmas Service, held at St. James’ Anglican Church, Iperu-Remo, Ikenne Local
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Mrs. Joy Enwa, the Accountant–General of Delta State, as part of their ongoing investigation into the alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion state funds under the administration of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.The EFCC is probing claims that Okowa misappropriated the
Tragedy has struck the family of Umar Namadi, the Governor of Jigawa State, with the sudden death of his eldest son, Abdulwahab Umar Namadi, in a terrible car accident. This heartbreaking event happened just a day after the governor lost his beloved mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi. According to witnesses and
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it will launch a thorough investigation into airstrikes on two villages in Sokoto on Wednesday.According to residents, the incident, which occurred around 7am at Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa communities in Silame Local Government Area (LGA), claimed the lives of 10 civilians and left many
The Federal Government of Nigeria has rejected allegations made in a viral video by the military leader of Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, claiming non-existent collusion between Nigeria and France to destabilize his country.These claims, according to a statement by Mohammed Idris Minister of Information and National Orientation, Thursday,exist solely
A former spokesman and former Director-General of Peter Obi Presidential Campaign Organisation, Dr Doyin Okupe, says the South, and not the North, should produce the president in 2027.Okupe said though Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the PDP presidential candidate in 2023, was eminently qualified to contest in 2027, he did not think
The Sokoto State government has donated N20 million to support the families affected by a tragic accidental bombing in civilian areas of Sokoto State. This incident occurred during military airstrikes aimed at a group of terrorists on Christmas Day. Prominent politicians, including State Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, visited Silame local
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Okpebholo Has Established New Standards In one Month — Oshiomhole
Former Governor of Edo State, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has Immensely rated Governor Monday Okpebholo highly for his remarkable first month in office, declaring that he has set a groundbreaking precedent in the state’s governance. Oshiomhole made this clear during a press interaction at his residence in Iyamho, Estako West local