October 29, 2024
Alex Ikwechegh: Politicians lack respect for Nigerians – Mr Macaroni
Famous social activist and skit maker, Debo Adebayo, better known as Mr Macaroni, has said Nigerian politicians lack regard for Nigerians. According to him, this is because they have never been accountable to the people. The statement comes after a member of the House of Representatives from Abia State, Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh threatened to make […]
FULL LIST: Firms that left Nigeria from 2020 to 2024 over economic challenges
In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed an increasing trend of multinational and local companies shutting down or relocating their operations due to economic challenges, currency volatility and rising operational costs. The latest company to announce its departure from Nigeria is South African grocery retailer Pick n Pay, which confirmed on Monday that it will exit […]
Kidnappers of Edo Rev. Father demand N200m ransom
The abductors of the rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi in Ivhianokpodi, Aghenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode, are reportedly demanding N200 million ransom for his release. The cleric was kidnapped on Sunday by gunmen during the evening mass. The Director […]
Police arrest IMSU student for kidnapping, death prank in Imo
The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 17-year-old lady addressed as Jesse Chidiebere, a student of Imo State University, IMSU, who faked her kidnapping and death. A press statement by the public relations officer of the command, ASP Henry Okoye, informed that her arrest was effected by the Orji Police Divisional Headquarters on October […]
Ogun govt shuts Obada Grammar School, suspends principal over student’s death
The Ogun State Government has shut down Obada Grammar Institution in Obada, Idi-emi, following the death of Monday Ariyo, an SS2 student of the school. DAILY POST reported that Ariyo died last Friday at the Federal Medical Center, Abeokuta, after a teacher allegedly flogged him 24 strokes of the cane and asked him to perform […]
‘We are not on same level’ – Kcee responds to Flavour
Nigerian singer, Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo, better known as Kcee, has responded to his colleague, Flavour’s allegations that he’s copying him. It was reports that Flavour recently shaded someone online for allegedly copying his musical style. While Flavour did not mention anyone, Kcee caught the shade and responded accordingly. He claimed that Flavour was not on […]
My state abandoned me during illness – Actress Ngozi Nwosu
Veteran Nigerian actress, Ngozi Nwosu, has narrated how her state abandoned her during illness. Speaking in an interview with Nollywood on Radio, the Abia State born explained that she can never render any free services to her people because of their lack of support. “I have personally decided that there is nothing my Abia State […]
Population Commissioner troubled by low response to birth registration in Abia
The Federal Commissioner representing Abia State in the National Population Commission, NPC, Emma Eke, has advised parents in Abia State to utilise the opportunity of the ongoing free birth registration of their children to enjoy the benefits. Eke, who spoke in Umuahia over the weekend, expressed worry that the response by parents to the ongoing […]
Ganduje inaugurates 305-member council for Ondo election
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Monday, inaugurated a 305-member National Campaign Council for the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State. The council is headed by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-OLu, with Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, as Deputy Chairman 1 and Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, […]
Mishaps: NIWA To Ban Wooden Boats On Inland Waterways
In a bid to curb the incessant incidents of boat accidents nationally, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), said it will phase out and ban the operations of wooden boats on Nigerian waterways. LEADERSHIP reports that wooden boats have been responsible for major mishaps on the inland Waterways especially in the northern part of the […]