Police Arrest 42 In Ghana For Protesting Economic Hardship
Ghanaian police said they had arrested 42 demonstrators in the capital, Accra, after clashes erupted during protests against economic hardship and the government’s handling of illegal mining, known locally as “galamsey”. The protests, organised by the group Democracy Hub, began on Friday and were set to continue until Monday. The demonstrators, mostly young people, marched through the city chanting patriotic songs...
Abia Govt Tasks Residents On Environmental Sanitation
Abia State has announced plans to join the global community to commemorate World Clean-Up Day, observed internationally on September 20. A statement by the General Manager/ Chief Executive Abia State Protection Agency, Ogbonnia Okereke, on Friday stated that the landmark occasion is a testament to the progressive strides made under the visionary leadership of the Governor, Abia State, Alex Otti,...
First Lady Donates N500m To Borno Flood Victims
The First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has donated N500 million to the victims of the recent flood in Maiduguri, Borno State. She made the donation after visiting Maiduguri to commiserate with Borno State government over the flood that affected over two million residents. The First Lady was represented in Maiduguri by the wife of the vice president, Nana Kashim Shettima. The entourage...
Yahaya Bello Finally Honours EFCC’s Invitation
Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has finally bowed to pressure and has turned himself in to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. A statement by the Director, Yahaya Bello Media Office, Ohiare Michael on Wednesday, said Bello has honoured the invitation of the EFCC “after due consultations with his family, legal team and political allies.” https://youtube.com/live/tEcuJA2l-hI The statement said, “The...
Death Toll From Kaduna Maulud Accident Hits 40
The death toll in a road accident that occurred in Saminaka, in the Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State has risen to 40. The accident, which occurred around 1 pm on Sunday, involved mostly children, who were travelling to celebrate Eld El Maulud, a Muslim festival to mark the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The bus they were travelling in lost...
Flooding: Fake Victims Taking Over IDP Camps, Gov. Zulum Laments
Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum has decried the infiltration of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps by those not directly affected by the recent flooding in Maiduguri and Jere. Zulum stated this when he officially launched the distribution of relief materials to those affected by the recent flooding in Maiduguri on Monday at Bakassi Camp along Damboa Road in Maiduguri. The flood,...
UPDATE: Search Intensifies For Missing Of 5-Year-Old Jaden In Aba
A distressing search operation is underway in Aba, Abia State, following the alleged kidnapping of a 5-year-old girl named Jaden, ABN TV reports. The incident occurred on Thursday morning, 12th of September 2024, while Jaden was playing with other children at her residence in Starline, off Opobo junction, Ogborhill. According to a family source, Jaden's disappearance was discovered when she failed...
Tinubu In Maiduguri, Assures Flood Victims Of Government Support
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Monday to sympathize with the government and people of the state over the recent flood disaster. He arrived at 3:40pm and headed to one of the emergency camps to commiserate with the victims of the flood. At the Camp, President Tinubu assured the displaced persons that his government will support...
Court Places Restriction On Event To Mark Mohbad’s Death Anniversary
A High Court in Ogun State has imposed an interim injunction prohibiting a planned event in memory of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad. The legal team of the deceased family disclosed this in a statement signed by its representative, Monisola on Sunday. Odumosu noted that the court’s decision, handed down by Justice O. Osunfisan, on Thursday, was in response...
Lagos Govt Seals Cubana Chiefpriest’s Restaurant Over Pollution
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed Donald’s Fast Food, a restaurant owned by Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chiefpriest. Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who announced the closure on Sunday via his X social media handle, said the move was due to persistent noise pollution and environmental violations. The fast food...
