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Abia CP, Onwuemelie Eulogises Late CSP Njoku As He Goes Home Amidst Tears (Photos, Video)
The Abia State Commissioner of Police, CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie has eulogized a late officer in the command, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Njoku Polycarp who passed away Nov. 16, 2023 at the age of 57. He was laid to rest in his country home Ochii Ogwa, Mbaitoli local government area of Imo State on Friday, Feb. 16. Mourners were seen weeping...
Gov. Otti Denies Suing Tinubu As ICC Over Refusal To Establish Seaport, Airport In Abia
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has denied suing President Bola Tinubu at the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the President's refusal to grant his request to establish a seaport as well as an international airport in the state. This is in response to a social media report, which the chief press secretary to the Governor, Kazie Uko in a...
Ohafia Leaders Write Sen. Kalu, Say Unrest Not Targeted At Him [VIDEO]
Leaders of Ohafia Local Government Area have commended the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for visiting the council area during his ward-to-ward tour. The leaders in a statement signed by Prince Emma Nwosu on Saturday afternoon said Kalu's visit was a clear demonstration of his love for the people of Ohafia clan. According to the statement, the...
The Designer Of Nigeria’s Flag Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi Dies At 87
Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi (OFR), who designed Nigeria’s flag, is dead. Akinkunmi died in the early hours of Tuesday after a brief illness. One of his children announced his death on Facebook. He wrote: “Life is indeed transient; I can say boldly that you live a life with a landmark. Continue to rest, my father! Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi (O.F.R.): Great Man has...
2026 WCQ: Fans Urges Nwabali At Uyo Airport To Maintain Calm
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, received an unexpected reception from fans in Uyo, who urged him to “calm down” as the Nigerian team arrived ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic on Tuesday. The Chippa United shot-stopper has faced mounting criticism in recent weeks following a string of unconvincing performances for the national team. During last month’s...
Suspended EFCC Chairman: Five Issues Hanging Around His Stay In Office
President Bola Tinubu has suspended Abdulrasheed Bawa, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The suspension was announced in a statement on Wednesday by Willie Bassey, Director, Information in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the indefinite suspension from office of Mr. AbdulRasheed Bawa, CON, as the...
President Buhari Chairs Council Of State Meeting, Gowon, Abdulsalami, Jonathan Present (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently chairing a meeting of Council of State at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, ABN TV reports. The meeting which started at 10:12am after the rendition of the national anthem is being attended by former heads of state and presidents, including Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd), Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd) and Goodluck Jonathan. Former...
Ogun Suspends Principal, Closes School Over Student’s Death
Obada Grammar School in Obada, Idi-Emi, has been closed by the Ogun State Government due to the death of Monday Arijo, an SS2 student. This followed the arrest and suspension of the teacher allegedly responsible for the death of the student on Friday last week as a result of corporal punishment. The principal of the school, Mrs. Tamrat Onaolapo, who was...
DSS Orders NNPC, Oil Marketers To Make Petrol Available To Nigerians In 48 Hours
The Department of State Services (DSS) has given the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and oil marketers a 48-hour ultimatum to make Premium Motor Spirit, known as petrol, available for Nigerians. This was disclosed on Thursday by Peter Afunanya, the Spokesman for DSS, while briefing journalists at its office in Abuja after a closed-door meeting with stakeholders in the...
US Security Alert: Nigerians Have Nothing To Fear — Lai Mohammed
The federal government has assured Nigerians of safety and security for everyone in the country. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, gave the assurance in Abuja during a ministerial session at the ongoing UNESCO Global Media and Information Literacy Week. The government’s assurance is sequel to a security alert issued Sunday by the Embassy of the United States...
