Flood destroys 995 Rice Farms in Jigawa
A devastating flood has destroyed about 995 rice farms in Babura local government area of Jigawa State. The incident has affected several villages. The local government chairman, Suleiman Daudu Babura, confirmed the incident in a statement, highlighting the severity of the damage. A resident of one of the affected communities, Abdurahman Maikano, expressed […]
Photo News: Tinubu Returns to Nigeria After Japan, Brazil Trips
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after official trips to Japan and Brazil. The President’s visit to Japan focused on strengthening economic cooperation, trade partnerships, and investment opportunities between both countries. In Brazil, he participated in high-level engagements aimed at deepening diplomatic and economic ties, with emphasis on energy, infrastructure, and agriculture. […]
128 Kidnapped Victims Rescued, Handed Over to Zamfara Government
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has handed over 128 kidnap victims rescued from bandits’ camps in Zamfara State to the state government. Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, the National Coordinator of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre, disclosed this while presenting the victims to the NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, in Abuja on Tuesday. According […]
Chelsea Eye £43m Signing of Barcelona Midfielder Fermin Lopez
Chelsea is reportedly considering a £43 million bid for Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez, according to The Athletic. This move is part of the Blues’ efforts to strengthen their midfield ahead of the transfer deadline. They have established contact with Lopez’s agents, although there is no concrete offer yet. The 22-year-old is a […]
Video: Chaos Erupts at Niger Delta University as Lecturer, Student Exchange Blows During Exam
A video circulating online shows a female student and a lecturer at Niger Delta University in Bayelsa State involved in a physical altercation. The clash reportedly occurred after the lecturer asked the student to leave the examination hall for allegedly cheating. The student’s refusal to comply escalated the situation into a fight. Sources say […]
Backlogs Of Salaries: AAU Management Sets Record Straight, Says Administration Committed To Gradual Liquidation
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The management of Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma has responded point blank to a recent publication by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), AAU Chapter, alleging that the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sunday Olowo Samuel, claimed to have cleared all staff arrears. According to Otunba Mike Aladenika, Principal Assistant Registrar and Head of […]
We Have No Hands In Twin Babies Death, Edo Hospital Tells Parents
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Management of the Med-Vical Medical Centre in Benin City, the Edo State capital has written off the allegations of medical negligence and incompetence in the handling of the very ill extreme pre-term twin babies referred from another facility to them. Med-Vical Medical Centre is specialized in paediatric and neonatal intensive care […]
Nigerian Monarch Sentenced For Fraud In US
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Oba Joseph Oloyede of Ipetumodu, Osun State, has been jailed in the United States for fraud. Christopher Boyko, the trial judge, sentenced the monarch on Tuesday for $4.2 million fraud. Oba Oloyede and a Nigerian pastor, Edward Oluwasanmi, were arrested in April 2024 for committing COVID 19 fraud totalling $4.2 million. […]
Ugep All Stars Clinch Victory In Prince Otu Veteran Super League
CROSS STATE, CALABAR – Ugep All Stars defeated Talent Football Club of Calabar by two goals to nil in the maiden edition of the Prince Otu Veteran Super League at U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar. The match, which attracted fans and dignitaries, saw Ibiang Etta and Iwara Mike Edet score the decisive goals, giving Ugep All […]
Okpebholo Salutes Edo People as State Marks 34th Anniversary
As Edo State clocks 34 years of existence, Governor Monday Okpebholo has extended warm felicitations to indigenes of the state within Nigeria and across the globe. In a goodwill message released by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the Governor reflected on the creation of Edo on August 27, 1991, praising the resilience and uncommon […]