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2024-05-03 13:00
During her birthday celebration in Asaba, the Delta State capital, Mrs. Esther Okorie demonstrated her generosity by empowering 20 widows with cash gifts and tools, aiming to alleviate their… Read More
2024-05-03 12:47
Amidst the ongoing fuel scarcity in Nigeria, more than 9,000 oil marketers are facing the threat of losing their operating licences. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeri… Read More
2024-05-03 12:36
The Imo State Labour Party, under the leadership of State Chairman Bar Callistus Ihejiagwa, has refuted rumors circulating that the party has closed its doors to former Governor Rt. Hon Emek… Read More
2024-05-03 12:29
Landmark Africa, the parent company of Landmark Resort Beach, has announced the commencement of the refund process for customers affected by the recent demolition of portions of its properti… Read More
2024-05-03 12:25
Basirat Damilola Marshall, daughter of Fuji music icon, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, also known as KWAM1, has been appointed by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as his Seni… Read More
2024-05-03 12:19
In a statement released on Friday by Abimbola Essien-Nelson, Shell Nigeria’s Media Relations Manager, it was revealed that SNG will be responsible for building and operating the gas di… Read More
2024-05-03 12:12
Nigerian boxer Rasheed Idowu expressed his joy after finally receiving his Universal Boxing Organisation (UBO) African light-heavyweight belt on Wednesday. The belt came following a contenti… Read More
2024-05-03 11:18
On May 4th, the country home of Prince Charles Amadi (Charlvon) in Eziama, Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, will host a special celebration as he honors his wife, Ezinne Yvonne Gu… Read More
2024-05-03 11:11
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, disappointed workers on May Day as he did not address their demands for a salary increase during the celebrations. In an address presented by the L… Read More
2024-05-03 11:00
The distribution of commissioner positions among local government areas (LGAs) in Imo State has sparked discontent within the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor U… Read More
2024-05-03 10:41
Renowned skit maker and singer Lawal Michael Nasiru Bolaji, also known as Nasboi, has confidently asserted his musical prowess, stating that he surpasses numerous Nigerian musicians. In a re… Read More
2024-05-03 10:24
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has reassured residents across the 27 Local Government Areas of the state that they will soon experience consistent and uninterrupted electricity supply… Read More
2024-05-03 10:20
Omowunmi, the wife of the late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad, has dismissed rumors circulating in certain media outlets suggesting that she secretly arranged DNA tests f… Read More
2024-05-03 10:01
The Anambra State Government, operating through the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, has intervened in a case of domestic abuse in Ezinifite, Aguata local government area. Following a t… Read More
2024-05-02 23:02
Imo State has taken a significant step towards enhancing the safety and security of its educational institutions with the launch of the School Protection Squad (SPS). Led by Commission… Read More
2024-05-02 14:05
Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has cautioned Nigerians to stay away from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to avoid the stress of legal proceedin… Read More
2024-05-02 13:56
Two students from Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Makoda, tragically drowned in Thomas Dam in Kano State on Wednesday while attempting to cross the dam in a boat. Saminu Abdullahi, the Pub… Read More
2024-05-02 13:50
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command has apprehended two female suspected child traffickers, Kulu Dogonyaro and Elizabeth Ojah. In a statement by FCT Police Public Relations Of… Read More
2024-05-02 13:24
A 27-year-old man, Medoye Abayomi, was arraigned by the Police in Lagos on Thursday at a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court for alleged housebreaking and theft. The defendant, whose addr… Read More
2024-05-02 12:45
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abuja chapter, has initiated an indefinite strike to address issues concerning the union. The decision to embark on the strike was announced… Read More
2024-05-02 12:34
David Umahi, the Minister of Works, has refuted claims linking the ongoing rehabilitation of the Eleme section of the East-West Road in Rivers State to the recent fatal accident that claimed… Read More
2024-05-02 12:19
The Federal Government has announced its decision to cease granting licenses to gas companies lacking the capacity to construct pipelines for gas distribution. This decision aims to discoura… Read More
2024-05-02 12:05
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, shared a surprising incident where a 17-year-old successfully hacked into his personal computer and bank a… Read More
2024-05-02 11:57
Negotiations for a new minimum wage have hit a deadlock as the Federal Government and organised labour struggle to reach a consensus. During this year’s International Workers’ Da… Read More
2024-05-02 11:35
Members of the Abia State chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) have appealed to the national leadership of the organization to promote peace among actors. Following their monthly mee… Read More
2024-05-02 11:09
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cautioned Nigerians against accepting printed UTME result slips, clarifying that results are currently unavailable in paper format. In… Read More
2024-05-02 10:51
Nigerian entrepreneur, Cubana Chief Priest, has appeared at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos State for the ongoing trial related to alleged naira abuse. The Economic and Financial Crim… Read More
2024-05-02 10:41
Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford, is set to stay at the club despite ongoing attempts to sell him this summer, as reported by the UK Sun. It was previously suggested that Mancheste… Read More
2024-05-02 10:21
Bancroft’s School, already grieving from the loss of a former student less than a year ago, is now mourning the tragic death of another student, Daniel Anjorin, in a sword attack in Lo… Read More
2024-05-02 10:14
Commercial banks in Nigeria closed 2.021 million bank accounts in the first quarter of 2024 to comply with regulatory orders on linking bank accounts to the National Identity Number (NIN), a… Read More
2024-05-02 10:07
A student from Veritas University in Abuja, identified as Mr. Joshua Daniel, has tragically passed away. Mr. Daniel, a 100 Level student in the Department of Computer Sciences, reportedly co… Read More
2024-05-02 10:00
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State reiterated his commitment to prioritizing Imo workers during this year’s Workers’ Day celebration in Owerri, the state capital. He criticized… Read More
2024-05-01 12:20
Nine individuals, including a pregnant woman, sustained injuries in a gas cylinder explosion that occurred on Tuesday at Alaba Lane, Alayabiagba Community of Ajegunle-Apapa, Lagos. According… Read More
2024-05-01 10:52
The family of John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, has urged the public to trust information provided by the Central Planning Committee (CPC) regarding his burial. In a statem… Read More
2024-05-01 10:43
Tragedy struck along the Enugu-Opi-Nsukka road as 16 passengers lost their lives in a commercial bus accident on Tuesday evening. The bus, carrying 18 passengers, crashed into the fence of M… Read More
2024-05-01 10:32
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerian workers to focus on improving national development and productivity as they celebrate May Day. Mrs. Tinubu conveyed this message on We… Read More
2024-05-01 10:24
The Nasarawa State Police Command has apprehended four suspects who were posing as EFCC operatives. These individuals allegedly robbed students of the Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa and abduct… Read More
2024-05-01 09:57
Alex Onyia, the Chief Executive Officer of Educare, an education technology platform, shared the remarkable achievement of his platform in the just-concluded 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculat… Read More
2024-05-01 09:46
A woman was tragically stabbed and hacked to death by a man and his son in Okpagha community, Uhunmwode Local Government Area of Edo State. The victim, a mother of four, was identified as Mr… Read More
2024-04-30 15:59
The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended three suspected armed robbers accused of robbing and assaulting Divisional Police Officer (DPO), CSP Tokunbo Abaniwonda, with a machete. SP Ben… Read More
2024-04-30 15:42
In a ceremony held at the New State Executive Council Chambers, Imo State Government House, Owerri, Senator Hope Uzodimma, the Governor of Imo State, swore in newly appointed commissioners a… Read More
2024-04-30 14:45
A Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, on Tuesday remanded a 45-year-old cleric, Mr Sunday Adewoye, who allegedly raped a 22-year-old lady. Adewoye, whose address was not pro… Read More
2024-04-30 14:33
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has appointed himself as the Commissioner for Lands, Survey, and Physical Planning. The announcement was made public by Modestus Nwamkpa, a former… Read More
2024-04-30 14:27
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Maiduguri Zonal Command, on Tuesday secured the conviction and sentencing of one Isiyaku Ibrahim before Justice Umaru Fadawu of the Borno… Read More
2024-04-30 14:13
The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has stated that efforts are underway to extradite the fleeing Binance chief, Nadeem Anjarwalla, to Nigeria to face tax evasion charg… Read More
2024-04-30 13:41
The Nigerian Senate has refuted claims of any backdoor arrangement to reinstate the suspended Bauchi Central senator, Abdul Ningi. Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu (APC, Ekiti South), cla… Read More
2024-04-30 13:34
The Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has taken steps to address the widespread petrol shortage in the country by initiating a process of petrol exchange. Clement Isong… Read More
2024-04-30 13:25
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, on May 15 in a Federal Capital Territory h… Read More
2024-04-30 13:19
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has warned Nigerians to expect widespread power outages if the planned tariff increase is not implemented. Adelabu issued the warning on Monday, stati… Read More
2024-04-30 12:50
Iran’s Defence Minister, Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani, has expressed Tehran’s readiness to enhance friendly relations with African states, particularly Zimbabwe, which he descr… Read More
2024-04-30 12:42
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has issued a threat to disrupt the supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, due to the non-payment of N2… Read More
2024-04-30 12:05
In Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State, a 24-year-old salesgirl named Sheba Simon was stabbed by unidentified hoodlums. The incident occurred on Sunday, April 28, 2024, around 9:30 pm near D… Read More
2024-04-30 11:43
Finidi George, the new head coach of the Super Eagles, is considering appointing a foreign assistant coach. Reports from SCORENigeria suggest that Finidi has been given the freedom by the Ni… Read More
2024-04-30 11:29
Israel Afeare, popularly known as Israel DMW, who works closely with Davido, has weighed in on the recent social media spat between Davido and Wizkid. In response to the heated exchange betw… Read More
2024-04-30 10:12
A 34-year-old woman, Njoku Chioma, appeared before a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Monday, accused of assaulting her husband with a broken plate. Residing at No. 16, Ay… Read More
2024-04-30 10:01
The Kaduna State Police Command has apprehended a man suspected of kidnapping a 10-year-old girl and concealing her inside a refrigerator. Confirming the arrest to reporters on Tuesday in Ka… Read More
2024-04-30 09:43
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC Ltd, has reassured Nigerians that the current fuel scarcity and queues will be cleared by Wednesday, May 1. Olufemi Soneye, the Chief Communicat… Read More
2024-04-30 09:15
In a proactive move to combat the proliferation of illicit firearms, the Imo State Police Command has apprehended a suspect for unlawful possession of a locally made pistol. During an intell… Read More
2024-04-29 16:00
Cosmos Ndukwe, a former presidential aspirant in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has resigned from the party. In a letter addressed to the Chairman of the PDP Item C Ward in Bende Local… Read More
2024-04-29 15:33
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced the release of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. Over 1.94 million candidates registered a… Read More
2024-04-29 15:20
Popular comedian and skit maker, Mr Macaroni, has criticized singer Wizkid for shading veteran producer and music executive, Don Jazzy. According to DAILY POST, Wizkid made a jab at Don Jazz… Read More
2024-04-29 15:07
Two Ukrainian men, who were members of the armed forces and had been in Germany for medical rehabilitation after sustaining injuries during the war, were stabbed to death in the southern Ger… Read More
2024-04-29 13:22
Former Deputy Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Hon. Okey Onyekanma is leading another mass exodus from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Alongside him, a cadr… Read More
2024-04-29 12:43
Nigerian music sensation, David Adeleke, famously known as Davido, has claimed that the Nigerian music industry has been anything but peaceful since he made his mark. Davido expressed his fo… Read More
2024-04-29 12:19
Nigerian music sensation Ayodeji Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has found himself embroiled in a spat with music mogul Don Jazzy following a jab thrown at him by Mavin Records signee, Ladi… Read More
2024-04-29 10:49
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has announced plans to commence the disbursement of gratuities to retired workers across the state, beginning this week. The decision, disclosed by the Go… Read More
2024-04-29 10:47
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has greenlit the selection of 16 Special Advisers as part of his ongoing efforts to advance the objectives of his Shared Prosperity 3R Government agenda du… Read More
2024-04-29 10:44
Ikukuoma Football Club, the reigning Imo State FA Cup Champion hailing from Umuochaku Ezeagbogu in Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA, has received a prestigious invitation to participate in the 39th edi… Read More
2024-04-29 10:24
African leaders are converging In Kenya’s capital, Nairobi for the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA21) summit, a crucial two-day event aimed at tackling de… Read More
2024-04-29 10:23
Uche Nwosu, a former Chief of Staff to ex-governor Rochas Okorocha, is calling on former Imo State Governor Emeka Ihedioha and other PDP defectors to join the All Progressives Congress (APC)… Read More
2024-04-29 10:22
In Kenya’s north-eastern region of Madogo, a tragic incident occurred as a boat carrying an unspecified number of passengers capsized amidst floods. The passengers were en route from K… Read More
2024-04-29 10:21
Former Imo State Governor, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), paid a visit to Governor Alex Otti of Abia State. Ihedioha was observed at Gov… Read More
2024-04-29 10:14
Following the release of a report implicating the Burkinabè army in civilian killings, Burkina Faso’s media regulator has expanded its suspension of international media outlets… Read More
2024-04-29 09:58
Kenya’s Mai Mahiu area, located north of the capital Nairobi, has been struck by tragedy as a dam burst its banks, resulting in numerous fatalities, according to the Kenya Red Cross. L… Read More
2024-04-29 08:48
Following the recent attack in Enugu Community, the Mr. Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, has called on the government to take proactive measures to secure li… Read More
2024-04-29 08:46
A non-profit organization, Intersociety has accused South East governors of proceeding with the establishment of Fulani herdsmen settlements across the region, despite their denials.&n&hell…Read More
2024-04-29 08:25
Another attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen has been reported in Nimbo community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State. Many lives were claimed by the attack which occurred late… Read More
2024-04-29 07:47
Imo State Police Command said it has recovered and returned goods worth over eight hundred thousand Naira to the owner. According to the police, a suspected shop bugler abandoned the i… Read More
2024-04-26 10:35
Nollywood star Uche Ogbodo has urged her colleagues to marry themselves instead of waiting for partners from other industries. She explained that colleagues would understand themselves bette… Read More
2024-04-26 10:17
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the Eze family over the passing of Sen. Ayogu Eze. Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said this in… Read More
2024-04-26 10:15
The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) is working on establishing a unified retail end forex market operations to tackle volatility and boost regulatory compliance… Read More
2024-04-26 10:13
Big Brother Naija reality star Iheme Faith Uloma, aka Ifuennada, has revealed that she lost a relationship because of her stance against premarital sex. On her Instagram page, she shared a v… Read More
2024-04-26 09:40
A lecturer of University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN, has been caught pants down inside his office with a female student. The man whose name is yet to be ascertained by the Press is said to be a… Read More
2024-04-26 09:36
The former Senator who represented Enugu North Senatorial district in the National Assembly, Senator Ayogu Eze is dead. A reliable source told Vanguard that Eze who was in the National Assem… Read More
2024-04-26 09:11
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has described Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo as its “pillar of support”. Its Executive Chairman, Malam Jalal Arabi, stated this when… Read More
2024-04-25 14:10
Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed his top three favourite artists. Appearing on an American podcast, Business Untitled, Davido was asked to name his favo… Read More
2024-04-25 12:01
Nollywood actor, Williams Uchemba says he stopped going to public gym because of his desire to “make heaven.” He stated that he set up a gym at his home because he was being dist… Read More
2024-04-25 11:53
WaterAid says that Nigeria will lose 0.94 per cent of its GDP each year and 3.8 per cent of its health budgets to infections caused by the lack of handwashing facilities, clean water and dec… Read More
2024-04-25 11:40
The offficers involved in the killing of a student, Damilola iyanda, at a club in Ogbomoso has been arressted by the oyo state police command. The State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO… Read More
2024-04-24 21:58
Liverpool’s dream of winning the premier league may have been over, while Everton moved closer to Premier League survival after 2:0 win at Goodison Park. Jarrad Branthwaite’s fir… Read More
2024-04-24 21:55
Manchester United kept their European dreams alive by fighting back to beat stuborn Sheffield United at Old Trafford. Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Hojlund struck in the final nine minutes to e… Read More
2024-04-24 13:25
The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN)on Tuesday urged Gov. Chukwuma Soludo to intervene in the ongoing crisis between legislators and staff of the state Assembly over poor w… Read More
2024-04-24 12:13
Irate youths in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State have set houses and shops ablaze, over alleged killing of a youth of the area, identified as Friday Njoku by vigilante group m… Read More
2024-04-24 12:11
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday stepped up its bid to prosecute the duo of the ex-governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello and a former Minister of Aviation, Hadi S… Read More
2024-04-24 12:10
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen. Hassan Dada, has said that most members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) are escapees from… Read More
2024-04-24 12:02
The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, OPHK, and the Nigerien Air Force on Tuesday eliminated scores of terrorists and destroyed their hideouts in Damasak and Mobbar local government area… Read More
2024-04-24 12:01
The Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, says no fewer than 1.94 million candidates sat for the 2024 examinations in the country. Oloyede said this o… Read More
2024-04-23 16:16
By Ikenna Orioha The Students of Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri have been charged to study hard to enable them graduate successfully, in character and learning. This charge was given by t… Read More
2024-04-23 15:07
Goalkeeper Osayi Kingdom is optimistic that Doma United will come good after the club’s recent struggles in the Nigeria Premier Football League. The Savannah Tigers have recorded only… Read More
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