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A dusk-to-dawn curfew has been imposed on Naka town, Gwer-West Headquarters, following an unprecedented rival cult clash that has resulted in the deaths of 2 members. While justifying his action before announcing the imposition of the curfew on Thursday, May 16, 2024, the chairman of the LGA, Henry Agba, said he was left with no […]
Aggrieved doctors under the aegis of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), have withdrawn their services from all government and private hospitals in Akwa Ibom State in protest over the kidnap of their colleague. against the continued incarceration of their member, Dr. John Esu. Gunmen had on April 30, 2024, abducted Esu, a senior member of the […]
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday played host to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal. During their brief interactive session at the Presidential Villa, Tinubu said an alignment of purpose and structure in West Africa would effectively address the challenges confronting the region. According to Tinubu, West Africa must work together to defeat the hydra-headed problems […]
England manager Gareth Southgate has hailed Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham, insisting that the 20-year-old reminds him of Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard. According to Southgate, Bellingham, who has been brilliant for Real Madrid this season, influences his teammates. Speaking to French outlet L’Equipe, Southgate reckoned that Bellingham is currently playing in a world of his […]
The Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara expressed sadness on Thursday over attacks on his supporters by troublemakers allegedly backed by the state’s outgoing Local Government Council chairmen. Fubara stated this while declaring the commencement of construction of the N80.3 billion, 33.5-kilometre Elele-Egbeda-Omoku Road dual carriageway and bridge project in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers. […]
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two members of a notorious kidnapping in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State. The Army in a statement on Thursday, May 16, 2024, said two locally made pistols, 60 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one round of 7.62mm NATO ammunition and two cartridges were recovered from the suspects. In […]
Actor Ben Affleck has left the Los Angeles home he’s been staying at without his wife, Jennifer Lopez. He was photographed on Thursday morning, May 16, in the Brentwood neighbourhood of Los Angeles, leaving the house he’s been seen coming from and going to, and also spending the night in as well. He appeared to be […]
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has told the executive chairmen of the local government areas in the state that they have a few days to vacate their offices. Reacting to the LG Chairmen’s claim that the Martins Amaewhule-led House of Assembly extended their tenure to six months in an amended law, Fubara told them to […]
The Abia State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a motorcyclist who disappeared with three children while conveying them home from school. The incident, which happened at Amaoba Ime Oboro community in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State on Friday, May 10, 2024 The children are Gideon Osinachi, 8, Divine Osinachi, 6, and 4-year-old Israel […]
A stint operation carried out by detectives from Force Headquarters, Abuja, and Operatives of Delta State Police Command has led to the arrest of a Camerounian and two Nigerians over kidnapping. The three-man gang was known for kidnapping unsuspecting residents in Orerokpe, Sapele and Warri axes of Delta State. One suspect is Kaduna-based, while the […]