Another Nigerian Student Goes Missing In Cyprus
Another Nigerian student, Abdulsamad Abubakar, has been reported missing in Northern Cyprus just 24 hours after the management of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission advised against getting education there. Abdulsamad is a Cyprus Science University student enrolled in the 300-Level International Relations programme. Before his alleged disappearance, he resided off-campus. According to a statement released […]
Atiku, Tinubu Looses More Ground In South East As Obi’s Supporters Street Rallies
Street marches and rallies organised by Peter Obi’s campaign team and supporters are already posing a serious threat for his main rivals who are counting on votes from the South East geopolitical zone of the country, about two weeks before the start of the political fireworks in the 2023 campaigns scheduled to begin on September […]
Ex-NDLEA Employee Sues Chairman, Others Over Alleged Unlawful Dismissal
Williams Olanrewaju, a former employee of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, has filed a lawsuit against the agency and four others in the Abuja Division of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria over an alleged unlawful dismissal. The plaintiff claimed that he was fired from the Special Enforcement Team/Sensitive Investigative Unit of the NDLEA […]
Drunk Doctor: Dispute Trails Death Of 4 Newborn Babies
The death of four babies on Thursday at the Central General Hospital, Delta State, has sparked crisis in the state throwing everybody involved into a mourning mood. Benjamin Ikeji, was in high expectations when his sister’s husband brought his pregnant wife to the Central General Hospital, in Sapele, Delta State. When they got to the […]
FG Grant Nigeria Citizenship To 286 Foreign Nationals
The Federal Government has announced that 286 foreign nationals from 49 different countries will receive citizenship by naturalisation and registration. The grant of Nigerian citizenship was approved by the President, Muhammadu Buhari on February 9, 2022, according to an advertisement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, and made available to […]
US: Indiana Special Judge Takes Up Abortion Ban Challenge After 2 Judges Recuse Themselves
Indiana Special Judge Kelsey Hanlon has agreed to preside over a lawsuit brought by abortion providers challenging the state’s abortion ban after two judges recused themselves from the case. A near-total ban on abortions is set to go into effect in Indiana on Sept. 15. Plaintiffs have asked the court for a preliminary injunction to […]
Kharkiv Offensive: Russia Surprised As Ukraine Takes Several Towns – UK
A Ukrainian advance near the eastern city of Kharkiv – which has recaptured several towns – has taken Russia “by surprise”, UK defence officials say. In a daily update, they said Kyiv’s forces have advanced 50km (31 miles) into previously Russian-held territory. The attack has also left thousands of Moscow’s troops “increasingly isolated” near the […]
King Charles III Officially Announced As Britain’s Monarch At Royal Ceremony
King Charles III was officially announced as Britain’s monarch Saturday, in a pomp-filled ceremony steeped in ancient tradition and political symbolism – and, for the first time, broadcast live. Charles automatically became king when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died on Thursday, but the accession ceremony is a key constitutional and ceremonial step in introducing […]
Ayade Appoints 86 More Aides
As his second term comes to an end in 2023, Governor of Cross River State Prof. Ben Ayade has appointed 86 people to serve on several councils and boards. The appointments takes immediate effect, according to a statement released on Friday by Linus Obogo, the Governor’s deputy chief press secretary. The majority of the new […]
Former Military Chief Stole N4bn, Bought Properties Using Fake Identity – ICPC
A former military chief is charged with stealing N4 billion from the military budget and depositing the funds into the accounts of two company where he is the only signatory and the beneficial owner. This was disclosed on Friday by Bolaji Owasanoye, the chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). […]
