The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to return goods seized from traders at Ogbo Ogwu Drug Market in Onitsha, Anambra State. In a statement issued by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful, the group …
Read More »Pope Francis showed ‘good response’ to treatment for first time since his hospitalization – Vatican
For the first time since his hospitalisation around three weeks ago, Pope Francis is showing a good response to treatment, a Vatican source has revealed, according to CNN. This follows a statement from the Vatican press office on Saturday that described “a good response to therapy” and a “gradual, slight …
Read More »Nigeria, South Africa strengthen economic partnership, address trade barriers
Nigeria and South Africa have fully operationalised the Joint Ministerial Advisory Council on Industry, Trade and Investment to enhance economic cooperation between the two leading African economies. President Cyril Ramaphosa disclosed the decision on Tuesday in Cape Town, South Africa, at the Nigeria-South Africa Business Roundtable. Special Adviser on Information …
Read More »Pastor Bolaji Idowu breaks silence over alleged N1.5bn fraud
The Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Center, Pastor Bolaji Idowu, has responded to the recent fraud and money laundering allegations against him, firmly maintaining his innocence. He addressed the accusations during the “Next Level Prayers” session on Wednesday following reports that he was arrested and is under investigation by …
Read More »CHAN qualifiers: Eguavoen invites 30 home-based players for Ghana clash
Kano Pillars midfielder Rabiu Ali and 29 other home-based players have been invited to the Super Eagles B camp by interim coach Austin Eguavoen ahead of this month’s 2024 CHAN qualifiers double-header against Ghana. It marks the third phase of camping for the home-based players after the Nigeria Football Federation …
Read More »Over 50,000 living with HIV/AIDs in Kogi -Official
The Acting Executive Secretary, Kogi State Agency for the Control of Aids, Ibrahim Anate, has declared that no fewer than 50,000 people are currently living with HIV/AIDs in the state. Anate disclosed this in an interactive session with journalists during a road Walk in commemoration of the 2024 World AIDS …
Read More »Woman Shocked as father wears customized USA hat for easy identification at the airport (VIDEO)
A woman has shared a clever and humorous method her father employed to facilitate easy identification at the airport, which involved wearing a customized USA hat. In a video shared online, the woman @veevian35 mentioned that she doesn’t experience any struggle finding her dad at the airport. She could effortlessly spot him …
Read More »After Sacking 17 directors, CBN to retire 1,000 officials
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to retire about 1,000 workers before the end of the year. It was gathered that the retirement would gulp over N50 billion in payoff to the affected CBN officials. The CBN, in a circular released three weeks ago, a copy sighted on …
Read More »Kwara bans donation of branded materials to public schools
Kwara State Government has warned people who intend to donate educational materials to public schools in the state. A statement released on Wednesday said that the state government has again frowned at a culture of people branding materials to be donated to public school children with subtle or obvious political …
Read More »EFCC arrests 15 for Internet fraud in Benue
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has apprehended 15 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in Makurdi, Benue State. According to a statement on Tuesday via X, the arrests were made by operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate at Abu King Shuluwe Street, Akpehe, following actionable intelligence on their …
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