13 things you should know about Nigeria’s new visa policy
President Muhammadu Buhari, Tuesday, officially launched the Nigerian Visa Policy 2020. This is according to a statement by Mrs Grace Njoku, Chief Information Officer in the Ministry of Interior. The President, while performing the presentation at the State House, Abuja, said the initiative would attract innovation, specialised skills and knowledge from abroad to complement local capacity. He emphasised the...
Resist Illegal Tax Collectors, Cross River Agency Boss Charges Traders
The Chairman of the Cross River State Anti-tax Agency, Bishop Emmah Isong, has charged petty traders to resist illegal tax collectors who come to harass them for levies. He gave the charge in Calabar during the second anniversary of the agency which ...
Two Children Swept Away In Anambra Flooding
Two children have reportedly been killed in flood incidents that occurred at different locations at Nkwele Awka in the Awka South Local Government of Anambra State on Friday. The deceased, who were between the ages of four and seven, were said to have lost their lives while carrying out activities around the flood plains. It was gathered that one of the...
INEC Office Attack: It’s Impossible Not To Suspect Opposition – Group
Imo youths on Wednesday said it is impossible to believe opposition elements are not responsible for the attack on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) state headquarters along Port Harcourt Road, Owerri, the state capital. Reacting to Monday morning’s attack on the state headquarters of INEC, they said the opposition stands to benefit the most in the crime wave if...
Ikpeazu Has Shown Excellent Performances In Area Of Road Project — Abia Speaker’s Aide
Mr. Jude Ndukwe, Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Orji has rated the state governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu high in the area of road project. He also said the governor has continued to endear himself to Abians, both home and abroad through amazing performance and provision of critical infrastructure. In an article titled,...
Many Feared Dead In Abuja Tanker Explosion
Many People were feared killed on Friday after a kerosene tanker exploded at the popular Kubwa Market in the nation’s capital, Abuja. According to eyewitnesses, at least five persons were burnt beyond recognition, while many were injured. The eyewitnesses explained that the tanker explosion resulted in a fire that affected a shop near the main market. Operatives from the Nigerians Police, the...
Terrorists Feared Killed In Katsina As Police Retrieves Motorcycles, AK-47
Many terrorists were feared killed in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State on Wednesday when a team of police operatives engaged the hoodlums numbering over 30 in a fierce gun duel. One AK-47 and four operational vehicle used by the terrorists were also recovered from the scene of the attack, Katsina Police Spokesman, SP Gambo Isah said. According to the...
Road Safety Officer Squeezed To De@th By Truck While Trying To Stop Vehicle (Photos)
A yet-to-be-identified Federal Road Safety Officer has been reportedly squeezed to death by a truck while trying to Stop a vehicle. According to an eyewitness, “Yesterday evening in Lagos, somewhere within Orile bus/stop Axis of Lagos state. An FRSC Officer squeezed to d£ath by a trailer while trying to stop an upcoming truck.” “This is sad and avoidable death by...
BREAKING!! Sowore, Bakare Regain Freedom After 126 Days In DSS Detention
Rights Activist and pro-democracy campaigner, Omoyele Sowore has regained freedom more than three months after he was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). Sowore was arrested and charged to court by the Nigerian government for planning a nationawide tagged #RevolutionNow. He was released on Thursday evening after the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered his release for the third...
#EndSARS: Abia Speaker Calls For Calm, Restraint
Following developing security situation in Abia State in particular and the nation in general, Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji, has called for calm and restraint on all sides. The Speaker who made the call in a statement made available to newsmen in Umuahia, Wednesday, "while I understand the grievances of our dear youths,...
