The Rivers High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has convicted and sentenced Damian Okoligwe,a 400-level Petrochemical Engineering Student of the University of Port Harcourt for the murder of his girlfriend,Justina Otuene,a 300-level Biochemistry student at the same University. Okoligwe was arrested in 2023 after neighbours raised alarm of his attempt […]
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Nigeria Champions African-Arab Trade To Boost Agribusiness
By Barth Ikiebe Nigeria has called for deeper trade collaboration between African and Arab Nations, stressing the importance of value-added Agribusiness and industrial partnerships for regional growth. Speaking in Abuja at the Agribusiness Matchmaking Forum ahead of the AATB Board of Governors Meeting, the Finance and Coordinating Minister of Economy, […]
AU Suspends Guinea – Bissau ,As UN Secretary General Condemns Coup,Urges Immediate Restoration of Constitutional order.
The African Union (AU) has announced the suspension of Guinea-Bissau following the recent coup d’etat in the country. The suspension according to AFP on Friday was disclosed by the AU Commission Chairman, Mahammadu Ali Youssouf He said the AU decided “to suspend Guinea-Bissau from its bodies with immediate effect”, The […]
Kaduna State:Abducted Anglican Priest,Rev Edwin Achi Dies In Captivity
The abducted priest in charge of Ebenezer Anglican Church, Ungwan Maijero in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Reverend Edwin Achi, has died in captivity. The priest and his wife were abducted by bandits from their residence in Nissi Village, near the Kaduna Refinery on October 28, 2025 and […]
Death Toll in Hong Kong Highrise Buildings Fire Rises To 55.
At least 55 persons have lost their lives in a fire that raced through seven high – rise buildings in a Hong Kong apartment complex The fires which reportedly began on Wednesday afternoon local time are “basically under control” Hong Kong leader, John Lee said in a news conference on […]
Nigeria Customs Service Board Approves Leadership Appointments To Strengthen Trade Facilitation, Revenue Efficiency
By Daniel Peters The Nigeria Customs Service Board at its 64th meeting, has approved key leadership appointments and promotions to strengthen operational efficiency and reinforce the Service’s role in Nigeria’s economic transformation. The Board under the Chairmanship of the Finance and Coordinating Minister of Economy, Mr Wale Edun, on Tuesday […]
Guinea-Bissau Military Officers Takeover Government; Shut Borders
By Barth Ikiebe with Agency Reports Military officers in Guinea-Bissau say they have taken “total control” of the country, suspending the electoral process and closing all borders just three days after the nation’s presidential and legislative elections. Earlier gunfire was heard near the presidential palace as uniformed men seized control […]
Tinubu Declares Emergency on Security; Orders Recruitment of Personnel
By Barth Ikiebe President Bola Tinubu has declared security emergency and ordered Army, Police to recruit more personnel. The President gave the directive in a statement in Abuja. Tinubu’s statement reads, “In view of the emerging security situation, I have decided to declare a nationwide security emergency and order additional […]
Southern Govs, Monarchs Support Tinubu; Unveil Unified Security Strategy
By Barth Ikiebe Southern Governors and members of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council have unveiled a unified security strategy for the region. In a joint statement at the end of their meeting in Ogun State on Wednesday, the leaders passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu, acknowledging […]
At least Two People Killed in Bandits Attempt To Kidnap School Children in Kabba ,Kogi State
Two people have been killed when suspected bandits attackKiri High School in Aiyetoro Kiri, located in Kabba Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The suspected bandits attempted to kidnap school children before they were repelled by hunters and Vigilantes who were on ground. It was gathered that the incident […]