Lagos Model Schools students to pay ‘experimental fee’ of N35,000 in each of 2 terms

Boarding house students of Lagos State Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools will pay N35,000 in each of the next two terms. Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, Commissioner for Education, made the clarification in a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday by Mr Ganiu Lawal, an assistant director in the ministry. Adefisayo said the “experimental fee regime’’ wasContinue reading “Lagos Model Schools students to pay ‘experimental fee’ of N35,000 in each of 2 terms”

Armed gang invade Lagos streets, injure many, loot shops

By Evelyn Usman Mushin area of Lagos State was yesterday, thrown into commotion as some armed gang invaded some streets, inflicting injuries on residents and destroying property worth millions of naira. It was gathered one person died in the mayhem that forced churches within the affected communities to close for fear of being attacked. InformationContinue reading “Armed gang invade Lagos streets, injure many, loot shops”

Gunmen kill three policemen, injure two in Anambra

By Tony Okafor Three policemen on duty in Onitsha Anambra State were on Sunday killed by gunmen. The incident, it was gathered, happened around 9 am on the Ukaegbu /Ezeiweka road in Onitsha. Two other cops were injured during the shooting incident at a security post mounted by the police operatives. The operation vehicle ofContinue reading “Gunmen kill three policemen, injure two in Anambra”

How unregulated sales, use of locally made insecticides put Lagos residents at risk of cancer, kidney damage

By Angela Onwuzoo Experts are warning that except urgent steps are taken by the government through the relevant regulatory agencies, the unrestricted sale and indiscriminate use of locally made insecticides in Lagos State may lead to widespread cases of cancer, kidney infection, and other ailments among residents. The experts also warned that unknown to manyContinue reading “How unregulated sales, use of locally made insecticides put Lagos residents at risk of cancer, kidney damage”

2023: Igbo president gathers momentum as CAN group backs bid

By Sam Eyoboka THE Christian Social Movement of Nigeria (CSMN) has written a letter to the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), Dr. Mike Okonkwo, asking him to modify his position on Igbo presidency in 2023, just as it is throwing its weight behind a presidential hopeful from the South-East. Following the interviewContinue reading “2023: Igbo president gathers momentum as CAN group backs bid”

Bandits Kill Miyetti Allah Chairman In Kaduna After He Failed To Pay N20m Ransom

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed the Chairman of Lere Local Government branch of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) Kaduna State, Alhaji Abubakar Abdullahi Damba. The Fulani community leader popularly known as Dambardi, was killed in the early hours of Friday, September 17, in his village, Lere. The State Chairman ofContinue reading “Bandits Kill Miyetti Allah Chairman In Kaduna After He Failed To Pay N20m Ransom”

Three die after woman allegedly poison four stepchildren in Yobe

By Dogara Bitrus The Yobe State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old woman, Khadija Yakubu, for allegedly poisoning and killing three of her stepchildren in Malaria Huta community, Potiskum Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer of the state, ASP Dungus Abdulkareem, in a statement on Friday said the suspect poisonedContinue reading “Three die after woman allegedly poison four stepchildren in Yobe”

Southeast Lost $1.5Bn Venture Capital Inflo Because of IPOB Sit-at-Home – John Agbai

Young people in Lagos are busy raising money for their start-up business, pitching to investors both local and global why they should trust them with their funds, showing reasons why their idea will solve a problem in our society. Just this year alone, startups based in Lagos have raised $1.5 billion from investors and ventureContinue reading “Southeast Lost $1.5Bn Venture Capital Inflo Because of IPOB Sit-at-Home – John Agbai”

Court awards N20bn damages against DSS for raiding Igboho’s house

house By Sodiq Oyeleke Justice Ladiran Akintola of Oyo State High Court has declared the raid conducted by the Department of State Service on the residence of Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, in Ibadan as illegal. The court also ordered DSS to pay N20 billion to Igboho as exemplary andContinue reading “Court awards N20bn damages against DSS for raiding Igboho’s house”

Residents In Shock After Finding Man Alive 3 Years After His Funeral

By Adekunle Dada  A Malawian man, Fatsani Kalimba, who was suspected to have died three years ago after committing suicide has been found alive in Ndalama Village in Traditional Authority Mkukula in Dowa area of the country. According to Face of Malawi, the group Village Headman Ndalama, who confirmed the incident said Kalimba allegedly died inContinue reading “Residents In Shock After Finding Man Alive 3 Years After His Funeral”

15-Year-Old Student Takes to the Streets in Uniform with a Placard to Seek Help in Paying her School Fees.

Mellan Njeri, a form two student at Kihumbu-ini Secondary School in Murang’a county, Kenya has taken to the streets to beg for help with school fees. To get the attention of would-be well-wishers, Njeri traversed Nairobi’s Central Business District carrying a placard with the words “please help me with school fees.” Hasn’t raised much TheContinue reading “15-Year-Old Student Takes to the Streets in Uniform with a Placard to Seek Help in Paying her School Fees.”

Gunmen invade farmhouse, kidnap businessman, shoot passerby

Gunmen have kidnapped a livestock farmer, Jide Lawal, at his farmhouse around Agohun community, Emoren-Imota, a boundary area between Lagos and Ogun states. PUNCH Metro gathered that Lawal went to monitor his farm on Wednesday when the armed men waylaid him at the front gate. The businessman was said to be waiting for his guard toContinue reading “Gunmen invade farmhouse, kidnap businessman, shoot passerby”

Cult threat: Missing student, sister planned disappearance, says Caleb varsity

By Grace Edema Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State, has said its internal investigation and information obtained from chats between a missing student, Oluwanifemi Olajide, and his sister, Stella, showed that the student’s disappearance was planned. PUNCH Metro on Wednesday reported that the student’s father, Oni Olajide, lamented that his son went missing while in the school.Continue reading “Cult threat: Missing student, sister planned disappearance, says Caleb varsity”

Yoruba Nation agitators, others at UN Assembly on Tuesday

By Sodiq Oyeleke Nigerians agitating for Yoruba Nation and Indigenous People of Biafra among others have resumed their protest at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Wednesday. Members of self-determination groups were seen displaying placards with different inscriptions as they marched to the UN headquarters.

SIT-AT-HOME: IPOB loosing popularity in South East – UK Trained Doctor, Dom Nik.

Nigeria is structured on multiple layers of injustices. Calm down. One day it will surely get to your turn. Let me confess, I have never listened to Nnamdi Kanu. However, I have read some of what they said were his ulterances. I do not take seriously posts made by his supporters, neither do I takeContinue reading “SIT-AT-HOME: IPOB loosing popularity in South East – UK Trained Doctor, Dom Nik.”

Bride Shocks Guests, Arrives Her Wedding in A White Casket

A Nigerian bride has brazenly etched her name into the social media hall of fame after she arrived at her wedding in a white coffin. Although the guests heralded her with a rapturous clap, a thread of shock and fright tied the general reception they accorded her. There’s no doubt that the action of this woman willContinue reading “Bride Shocks Guests, Arrives Her Wedding in A White Casket”

Umahi, Obi lament, violence in Anambra, Enugu

By Edward Nnachi, Tony Okafor, Raphael Ede and Chidiebube Okeoma Anambra, Enugu THE Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, and the vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 general election, Mr Peter Obi, have lamented the eruption of violence in some parts of the South-East zone occasioned by the sit-at-home declared andContinue reading “Umahi, Obi lament, violence in Anambra, Enugu”

“Be Patient with God, every Hustler has a pay day”… chief Imo

Be Patient With God, Every Hustler Has A Pay Day — Comic Actor, Chief Imo Says As He Reminisces His Humble Beginning “If you’re seeing this I sincerely want you to be patient with God. This poster was made 15 years ago. I Saw this today and had several memories of when i launched myContinue reading ““Be Patient with God, every Hustler has a pay day”… chief Imo”

Prof. Banji Akintoye Declear Miyetti Allah Terrorist Group.

Yoruba Nation agitators and other self-determination activists have asked United Nations to declare Miyetti Allah a terrorist organisation. They made this known in a statement by the Chairman of Nigerian Indigenous Nationalities Alliance for Self-Determination, Prof. Banji Akintoye. The statement was issued ahead of the group’s million-man freedom march sheduled to hold at the UnitedContinue reading “Prof. Banji Akintoye Declear Miyetti Allah Terrorist Group.”

JUST IN!!! Gov. Ugwuanyi Signs Anti-open Grazing Bill Into Law

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has signed the anti-open grazing bill into law, at the Government House, Enugu. The bill which is for a law to prohibit open grazing, regulate cattle ranching, and for connected purposes was recently passed by the Enugu State House of Assembly. Recall that the Leader of the House, Rt.Continue reading “JUST IN!!! Gov. Ugwuanyi Signs Anti-open Grazing Bill Into Law”

HushPuppy: PRESIDENT BUHARI WILL DECIDE ABBA KYARI’S FATE- MINISTER Hushpuppi: President Buhari Will Decide Abba Kyari’s Fate – Minister | #IgbereTV The Minister of Police Affair, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari will take the final decision on suspended former Head of the Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari, a Deputy Commissioner ofContinue reading

BbNaija: Nini slams saga for avoiding her in the house

BBNaija Housemate, Nini, seemed frustrated about the recent attitude of fellow Housemate and love interest, Saga. We recall that Big Brother gave out an assignment to Saga during his diary session. Saga is expected to avoid his love interest, Nini, in the House until his next diary session. Big Brother made it clear that Saga needsContinue reading “BbNaija: Nini slams saga for avoiding her in the house”

Actress Doris Ogala Exposes Prince Kpokpogri, Reveals How He Met Tonto Dikeh.

By Gist Lovers  Following crash of their relationship, popular Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala, has exposed Delta State politician Prince Kpokpogri who is the ex-boyfriend of Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh. Tonto dikeh was all over the news days back after her ex-boyfriend allegedly released their voice note conversation online. Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala has come to Tonto’s defense,Continue reading “Actress Doris Ogala Exposes Prince Kpokpogri, Reveals How He Met Tonto Dikeh.”

Gun men kill Catholic Priest, set vehicle ablaze as IPOB dissociates group from violence.

By Lawrence Njoku (Enugu), Charles Ogugbuaja, Collins Osuji (Owerri), Gordi Udeajah (Umuahia), Uzoma Nzeagwu (Awka) and Ernest Nzor (Abuja) As the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) struggled to dissociate itself from the fallout of Monday’s sit-at-home protest in the Southeast, the exercise, which was repeated, yesterday, turned bloody. Yesterday’s sit-at-home was called by IPOB in commemorationContinue reading “Gun men kill Catholic Priest, set vehicle ablaze as IPOB dissociates group from violence.”

Who bears Nigeria’s education brunt?

By Matthew Agboma Ozah Ever since President Muhammadu Buhari pledged to adequately fund education in a London conference a few weeks ago, this supposedly ray of hope has evoked different shades of opinion surrounding education. However, it is important to commend Vice President, Yemi Osibanjo, for his blunt comments on challenges facing the education sector andContinue reading “Who bears Nigeria’s education brunt?”

Community: Landlords vacate houses due to flood

No fewer than 60 landlords and some tenants on Prime View City Estate, Arigbede, in the Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State, and its immediate environs have been sacked by flood. It was gathered that the flood, which had continued to surge for over a week, was as a result of the steady releaseContinue reading “Community: Landlords vacate houses due to flood”

Bandits kill soldier, kidnap don’s wife, children in Zaria

Armed bandits, Monday night, stormed the Zaria home of a lecturer and killed one of the soldiers trying to rescue his wife, children and other natives from kidnappers. Also, the home of Kaduna State University (KASU) employee, Dr. Ahmed Buba, was attacked by bandits at Milgoma, near Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Shika Zaria,Continue reading “Bandits kill soldier, kidnap don’s wife, children in Zaria”

Nigeria deports Beninese woman impregnated thrice by son

Indications emerged yesterday that the Beninese woman, who allegedly had three children for her son and  has been sexually involved with another son of hers,  has been deported. The woman, Fati Sime was deported along with her first son, Adamu with whom she  allegedly had three children.  However, the second son, who reportedly caught his brother in aContinue reading “Nigeria deports Beninese woman impregnated thrice by son”

114 fleeing Kogi inmates rearrested

By Ibrahim Obansa, Lokoja No fewer than 114 inmates, who escaped from the Kabba Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kogi State have been rearrested. Spokesman for the Nigerian Correctional Service, Francis Enobore, in a statement yesterday, said those rearrested were from the 240 escapees. He said the inmates were rearrested following the attack on the Medium Security Custodial Centre,Continue reading “114 fleeing Kogi inmates rearrested”

Flood kills five, destroys properties in Abuja estate.

By Odita Sunday, Abuja and Mohammed Yakubu, The once boisterous Trademore Estate, Lugbe,  Abuja, was a shadow of itself, as residents gathered to mourn their losses, following a fierce flood disaster that ravaged the Estate on Sunday night. The estate, located along Airport road in the FCT, was enmeshed in flood after a heavy rain inContinue reading “Flood kills five, destroys properties in Abuja estate.”

Full list: UAE names six Nigerians, 47 others as ‘terrorism sponsors’

Six Nigerians have been designated as terrorism sponsors by the United Arab Emirates. The state-owned news agency, WAM, made this known in a report. The country said the listed individuals and entities, including their affiliates, are being monitored. The Nigerians named are Abdurrahaman Ado Musa, Salihu Yusuf Adamu, Bashir Ali Yusuf, Muhammed Ibrahim Isa, Ibrahim AliContinue reading “Full list: UAE names six Nigerians, 47 others as ‘terrorism sponsors’”

IPOB: Uzodinma meets Air Force boss, vows to ‘flush out bad eggs’Sodiq Oyeleke

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has expressed optimism in “flushing out unrepentant bad eggs” from the state. He said this in a Facebook post after meeting Air Vice-Marshal Frank Okpara. The PUNCH reports that there had been agitations for an Indigenous People of Biafra across South-East, including Imo State. Since the return of IPOB leader NnamdiContinue reading “IPOB: Uzodinma meets Air Force boss, vows to ‘flush out bad eggs’Sodiq Oyeleke”

Take the High Road…You’ll never be sorry❣️

Everyday we have a choiceto judge and condemn or to see each other’s light Take the high road and glean insight We might not like what’s been saidor done andwe don’t have to  Take the high road and glean insight Sometimes it’s betterto bite your tonguewhen you wanna say “I told you so” Take theContinue reading “Take the High Road…You’ll never be sorry❣️”

N.Korea fired possible ballistic missile amid deadlocked nuclear talks

Global World News By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea fired an unidentified projectile from its east coast, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Wednesday, days after testing a long-range cruise missile. Japan’s Coast Guard also said an object that could be a ballistic missile was fired from North Korea. Both theContinue reading “N.Korea fired possible ballistic missile amid deadlocked nuclear talks”

The tragic story of the first Black African medalist who was executed by firing squad.

His involvement in politics and later military activities have made many people forget that Emmanuel Ifeajuna was the first ever black African to win a gold medal. Born in Nigeria in 1935, Ifeajuna was a high jumper, a skill he learnt while still in school. He participated in national competitions including the 1954 Nigerian AthleticsContinue reading “The tragic story of the first Black African medalist who was executed by firing squad.”

BREAKING!!! IPOB Vows to Rebuild School, Says ‘Sit-at-Home Enforcers Not Our Members’

The Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) has vowed to replace the properties destroyed at Comprehensive Secondary School, Nkume in Njaba council area of Imo State on Monday by gunmen. This is even as the group has disowned the “IPOB Volunteers” alleged to have perpetrated the act. A statement by the media and publicity secretary of theContinue reading “BREAKING!!! IPOB Vows to Rebuild School, Says ‘Sit-at-Home Enforcers Not Our Members’”

Dax: I KNOW WHAT I SEE…

The Canadian Born, Us Rapper posted this on his Facebook page on Monday “[IMPORTANT] Dax ft. ___________ drops THIS WEEK…This photo is a representation of the song. It speaks… EYEZ don’t equal vision, VISION doesn’t equal clarity, CLARITY doesn’t equal TRUTH, and sometimes OUR OWN TRUTH may not even be the reality. Not to mentionContinue reading “Dax: I KNOW WHAT I SEE…”

JUST IN!!! SEN. CHIEF WHIP, ORJI KALU ISOLATES AFTER US TRIP.

In compliance with COVID-19 protocols, former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu, who returned from the United States of America (USA) to Nigeria on Monday has gone into isolation, Igbere TV reports. Kalu, who was in the USA for a few weeks, had fruitful meetings with friends andContinue reading “JUST IN!!! SEN. CHIEF WHIP, ORJI KALU ISOLATES AFTER US TRIP.”

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