By Ken Chiwendu No fewer than 17 people have been confirmed dead in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, following a stampede. The incident happened during the distribution of Christmas rice by Obijackson Foundation,Amarata Ohalegbu village,on Saturday. Sources told current matters that the event is an annual tradition […]
Year: 2024
Applause & Encomium Greet Emergence of 45th Miss Nigeria Queen From Fugar, Edo State.
By Goodluck Ikiebe Applause and Encomium have greeted the emergence of Fugar, Edo State born, Doris Ogah, as the 45th Miss Nigeria Queen. Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, in his message, extends his warmest congratulations to the newly-crowned 45th Miss Nigeria, Doris Esiokhayamhe Ogah on her outstanding achievement. “As […]
Tragic Stampede in Maitama: FCT Police Command Calls For Strict Adeherence To Event Notification.
By Goodluck Ikiebe The FCT Police Command has expressed its profound sorrow over the tragic incident that occurred at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday, December 21, 2024, during the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals. The spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh told newsmen that the unfortunate […]
Port-Harcourt Refinery Fully Operational – NNPCL.
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd NNPCL says the Port Harcourt Refinery is fully operational not shut down as reported by some section of the media. The company’s Chief Corporate Communications officer, Olufemi Soneye clarified on Saturday that such reports are false stating that preparation for today’s loading is currently […]
Customs Spokesman, Abdullahi Maiwada, Elevated To Assistant Comptroller As Group Applauds Board.
By Goodluck Ikiebe The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has elevated its National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, to the prestigious rank of Assistant Comptroller of Customs. This promotion comes as part of a historic exercise that saw over 4,000 senior officers ascend the ranks, reinforcing the Service’s commitment to recognising […]
NIGERIA’S HEALTHCARE POTENTIAL: PVAC INITIATIVE TAKES CENTER STAGE.
By Daniel Peters In its avowed determination to revolutionize the country’s healthcare sector, the Federal Government has taken bold steps towards ensuring local production of critical medical goods. The initiative, spearheaded by the Coordinating Minister of Health, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, seeks to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare sector through local production […]
EDUN UNVEILS NIGERIA’S PLAN FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH & POVERTY REDUCTION.
By Daniel Peters In a significant move to drive Nigeria’s economic growth and ensure poverty reduction, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has unveiled a comprehensive economic plan for sustainable growth development. The plan includes a ₦50 trillion budget for 2025, with a […]
Hajia Rafat Salami of VON Gone Too Soon.
By Goodluck Ikiebe Hajia Rafatu Salami, a Broadcast journalist with the Voice of Nigeria, VON, is dead. The vibrant broadcaster, unionist and activist died on Thursday night after a brief illness. Her remains had been laid to rest according to Islamic rites immediately after the Jumat service by 2pm today. […]
GOV FUBARA KICKSTARTS N30.4BN ROAD PROJECT TRAVERSING NINE KALABARI COMMUNITIES
•As Ajumogobia Flags-Off 19.7km Buguma-Abalama-Tema-Degema-Abonnema Road With 7 Bridges. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that he is propelled by strong conviction and genuine love for Rivers people to develop all sections of the State equally, which is why N30.4billion has been voted again to execute the Buguma-Abalama-Tema-Degema-Abonnema […]
Police in Anambra Declare Woman Wanted For Withdrawing N2M From Blind Woman’s Account.
By John Obi The Anambra State Police Command has declared a lady wanted for withdrawing the sum of N2m from a blind woman’s account under the pretext of helping her to use the ATM. According to a statement credited to Mr Tochukwu Ikenga, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, the incident […]