I’m not in support of violence in South East -Kanu
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has distanced himself from the violence in the southeastern part of the country. He vowed that those behind the violence, in the name of being IPOB members, would not…
WHO, others seek more funding to tackle tuberculosis in Nigeria
The World Health Organisation, KNCV Nigeria, and other experts on Tuesday called on governments at all levels to increase investments in tuberculosis to achieve Nigeria’s goal of eradicating the disease by 2030. They made the call at a press conference…
Ban importation of local fabrics, Reps urge FG
The House of Representatives on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to ban the importation of adire/kampala and other local fabrics to protect the local market and earn foreign exchange for the country. The resolution of the House followed the adoption…
King Charles III makes first public appearance after rumoured death
In what was his first public appearance since reports of his death started spreading online, United Kingdom’s King Charles III hosted Korean War veterans at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. The royal family said this in a post on social media….
Edo assembly directs CJ to probe allegations against Shaibu
The Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution directing the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, to set up a seven-man committee to investigate the allegations of gross misconduct levelled against the deputy governor, Philip…
Popular Nollywood producer, Andy Best is dead
Nollywood producer, Ikechukwu Nnadi, popularly known as Andy Best, is reportedly dead. Nnadi, who was said to be battling with a prolonged ailment, was confirmed dead at a private clinic in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Tuesday. Confirming the…
Killing of soldiers: Army tracks militant leader to Bayelsa, seizes Delta community chair
SOLDIERS have traced the militant leader allegedly behind last Thursday’s killing of 16 soldiers at Okuama Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, to the riverine Igbomoturu community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, where they killed some…
NANS leaders visit Defence Minister, express concern over insecurity in schools
The national leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, led by the Universal President, Comrade Lucky Emonefe, has urged the federal government to step up efforts at improving security in and around schools nationwide. The association made the…
Tennis star, Sabalenka’s boyfriend dies in ‘apparent suicide’
The death of former NHL ice hockey player Konstantin Koltsov, the boyfriend of tennis star Aryna Sabalenka is being treated as an “apparent suicide”, Miami-Dade Police said on Tuesday. Police spokesman Argemis Colome said in an email that on Monday…
Zenith Bank appoints Adaora Umeoji as first female CEO
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the foremost banker, Dr. Adaora Umeoji as its new Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. This appointment was disclosed on Tuesday, in a statement signed by the company secretary, Michael Otu, which was filed…