Gunmen have reportedly shot three students of the Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic in Lafia, Nasarawa State, and abducted one female student. The incident occurred around 8:00pm on Monday, September 25, 2023. The students, who sustained gunshot injuries, were said to be receiving treatment in a hospital. The abducted student, simply identified as Ajoke, is an...
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Customs seize N1.6bn explosive materials, hard drugs, arrest nine
The Federal Operations Unit, Zone C of the Nigeria Customs Service, has intercepted raw materials for the production of explosive devices, cannabis sativa, and other contrabands with a duty-paid value of N1.6bn between July and September. The acting Customs Area Controller in charge of the zone, Kayode Kolade, said this while addressing journalists at the...
Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter, Zoleka, dies of cancer at 43
South African anti-apartheid struggle hero, Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter, Zoleka Mandela, has died of cancer aged 43, her family said on Tuesday. Known for having detailed her long battle against the disease, the author was admitted into hospital on Monday as part of her ongoing treatment, a family spokesman said. “Zoleka passed away… surrounded by friends...
Enugu gov’t seals illegal mining sites at Nsude, Akwuke
Illegal Mining; Environmental Disaster Inevitable – Enugu Commissioner …residents, communities kick, call for prosecution The Enugu State Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Prof. Sam Ugwu, has lamented the extensive damage illegal coal miners had done to the environment in the state. https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/ads?client=ca-pub-2195548330243187&output=html&h=345&slotname=2702614649&adk=923080295&adf=3902899062&pi=t.ma~as.2702614649&w=414&lmt=1695724309&rafmt=1&format=414×345&url=https%3A%2F%2Fdomenews.net%2Fenugu-govt-seals-illegal-mining-sites-at-nsude-akwuke%2F&fwr=1&fwrattr=true&rpe=1&resp_fmts=3&sfro=1&wgl=1&dt=1695726846476&bpp=5&bdt=3220&idt=1115&shv=r20230921&mjsv=m202309200101&ptt=9&saldr=aa&abxe=1&cookie=ID%3D1bbe9196b09fa4d0-2222317057e0009a%3AT%3D1694513558%3ART%3D1695383268%3AS%3DALNI_MZoDhP9sD7JhaogFuMw6UqOM3DuFg&gpic=UID%3D00000ca0fce82712%3AT%3D1694513558%3ART%3D1695383268%3AS%3DALNI_MYZ5V9l3bjctin0rtWC8jbLmBMP0A&prev_fmts=0x0%2C414x345%2C414x345%2C414x345&nras=1&correlator=2443544500469&frm=20&pv=1&ga_vid=1472266569.1695726847&ga_sid=1695726847&ga_hid=1239555243&ga_fc=0&u_tz=60&u_his=1&u_h=736&u_w=414&u_ah=736&u_aw=414&u_cd=32&u_sd=3&adx=0&ady=2132&biw=414&bih=616&scr_x=0&scr_y=0&eid=44759926%2C44759842%2C44759875%2C31076838%2C31077328%2C31078087&oid=2&pvsid=2670804802968939&tmod=2024172714&nvt=1&fc=1920&brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C414%2C0%2C414%2C736%2C414%2C616&vis=1&rsz=%7C%7CoeEbr%7C&abl=CS&pfx=0&fu=128&bc=31&ifi=5&uci=a!5&btvi=2&fsb=1&xpc=cCH3iWhSTz&p=https%3A//domenews.net&dtd=1120 The Commissioner, who is the Chairman of the Committee on Review of...
BREAKING NEWS; PDP Governor In Dilemma
The people of Ogbotobo Federated Community of Egboma clan, an oil-rich community in Bayelsa State, has given the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Douye Diri, an option to design a development plan for the community if he wants their votes in the forthcoming November 11th Governorship Election. The list of conditions given...
Education commissioner suspends 4 school principals for non-compliance with governor’s directives
The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has suspended four schools’ Principals for non compliance to the Solution Free Education policy of Anambra State Government. The Principals of Washington Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, Nkem Nkechi; Kenneth Dike Secondary School, Awka, Onwurah Catherine; New Era Secondary School Onitsha, Dr. Cordelia Okonkwo; and Amaka Ubaka of...
Nollywood Actor Famous In ‘Super Story’ Series, Yemi Adeyemi Suara Is Dead
Nigerian popular actor, Yemi Adeyemi, popularly known as “Suara” is confirmed dead. Yemi was known for his role in one of Wale Adenuga’s production series, Super Story. He was paired as Suara with veteran actress Sola Sobowale who played the role of Toyin Tomato in the Super Story series. His death was announced by a...
SEALING OF ENUGU RESTAURANT: OWNER REPLIES BLACKMAIL CLAIMS, PROVIDE FRESH EVIDENCE.
Mr. Ikechukwu Okeke, owner of Breathe Restaurant, has refuted claims by the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority, providing documents and receipts issued by the said Commission. In a report by an online platform, the capital territory authority debunked Mr. Okeke’s claims, describing it as cheap blackmail. ALSO READ: How ECTDA Boss is Sabotaging Gov. Peter...
Delta Assembly moves to end open sex trade, illicit drugs
WORRIED by the rising incidences of unwholesome acts among youths, Delta State House of Assembly has called for the enforcement of relevant laws for the arrest and prosecution of those involved in open sex trade and use of illicit drugs in the state. The House, in a resolution it adopted at its plenary presided by...
NNPP blames Kwankwaso as tribunal sacks Kano gov
The three-man panel, led by Justice Oluyemi Akintan-Osadebay, further withdrew the Certificate of Return the Independent National Electoral Commission presented to Yusuf. . Stating reasons why the Kano governor was sacked, the panel said the margin of votes scored by NNPP was invalid and not in compliance with the 2022 electoral act. The judges deducted...