Man Sentenced To Death For Killing His Girlfriend, Harvesting Eyeballs For ₦‎10m

A man in Adamawa State has been sentenced to death for killing his girlfriend and harvesting parts of her body for a N10 million prize allegedly offered by a buyer. The Adamawa State High Court sentenced Abubakar Mohammed to death by hanging for killing Christiana Augustine, removing her eyeballs, cutting her breast and removing herContinue reading “Man Sentenced To Death For Killing His Girlfriend, Harvesting Eyeballs For ₦‎10m”

Money, greatest threat to 2023 elections — Kachikwu

Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dumebi Kachikwu, has described money as the greatest challenge to the 2023 general elections. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, Kachikwu explained that before elections, politicians take advantage of poverty-stricken Nigerians with money in order to buy their votes. He further stated that election time is seen as aContinue reading “Money, greatest threat to 2023 elections — Kachikwu”

Atiku takes presidential campaign to America

Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Abubakar Atiku has departed Nigeria to the United States of America to intensify his political campaigns ahead of the 2023 elections. Atiku is proceeding on a weeklong political campaign in the US, where he would be meeting Nigerians and business community during the visit. While in theContinue reading “Atiku takes presidential campaign to America”

Warri refinery will deliver fuel production first quarter of 2023 – FG

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Warri refinery rehabilitation works, when completed, will deliver fuel production before the first half of 2023. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President Mr. Femi Adesina, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. According to him, President Muhammadu Buhari expressed delight asContinue reading “Warri refinery will deliver fuel production first quarter of 2023 – FG”

Chinese Yuan Strengthens to 7.1570 Against Dollar

The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the Yuan, strengthened 68 pips to 7.1570 against the dollar on Thursday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China’s spot foreign exchange market, the Yuan is allowed to rise or fall by two per cent from the central parity rate each tradingContinue reading “Chinese Yuan Strengthens to 7.1570 Against Dollar”

Some INEC officials tried to enrol fake voters 40 times — Yakubu

For engaging in multiple registrations of voters during the last voters’ listing exercise, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has commenced the in-house sanctioning of 23 officials. The records of the commission showed that some of the 23 officials attempted to register some fake voters 40 times, INEC National Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed yesterdayContinue reading “Some INEC officials tried to enrol fake voters 40 times — Yakubu”

2023: Tinubu, Atiku’s spokesmen fight dirty

By Clifford Ndujihe, Political Editor, LAGOS THE presidential campaign teams of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, were at each other’s jugular, yesterday, as Messrs Festus Keyamo and Dele Momodu fought dirty. Keyamo is the chief spokesperson of the Tinubu/Shettima APC Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, while Momodu isContinue reading “2023: Tinubu, Atiku’s spokesmen fight dirty”

PSN raises alarm over mass exodus of pharmacists

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN, yesterday raised alarm over the exodus of 5,208 registered pharmacists from Nigeria. It also condemned the stagnation of pharmacists in the civil service, regretting that most pharmacists in the public sector were not allowed to attain level 17, which is the peak of their career. PSN President, Prof CyrilContinue reading “PSN raises alarm over mass exodus of pharmacists”

Court sentences 3 to 14 yrs imprisonment for kidnapping woman, 83, in Rivers

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has convicted and sentenced three persons to 14 years imprisonment without the option of a fine for kidnapping an 83-year-old woman, Theresa Nwosu. The convicts, Kelechi Nnaji, Bright Anele, Onyebuchi Nweke were arrested and arraigned on three counts of kidnapping, conspiracy and possession of illegal firearmsContinue reading “Court sentences 3 to 14 yrs imprisonment for kidnapping woman, 83, in Rivers”

Terror alert: FG, US disagree on citizens’ evacuation

The United States government has authorised the evacuation of its employees and their families from Nigeria over potential terrorist attacks. The US State Department announced the approval of the evacuation in its updated Nigeria travel advisory on Tuesday evening. But the federal government in a swift response to this yesterday, said it would not beContinue reading “Terror alert: FG, US disagree on citizens’ evacuation”

Court orders Nigeria to return IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to Kenya

A federal high court in Umuahia, Abia state, has ordered the Nigeria government to return Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to Kenya from where he was extradited in June 2021. The court also ordered the government to pay Kanu the sum of N500 million as damages for his illegalContinue reading “Court orders Nigeria to return IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to Kenya”

Liverpool secure last 16 berth with resounding 3-0 win

Despite their underwhelming domestic campaign run, Liverpool put three unreplied goals past Ajax to secure a place in the knockout stage of the Champions League. Needing a draw to reach the last 16, the Reds were fortunate not to be behind before Mohamed Salah clipped in with their only shot on target of the firstContinue reading “Liverpool secure last 16 berth with resounding 3-0 win”

Bayern compound Barca misery with 3-0 victory

With their fate already decided, Bayern Munich inflicted more damage to Barcelona on Wednesday, trashing the Blaugrana giants 3-0 at the Camp Nou. The win extends Bayern’s unbeaten run in the Champions League group stage to 33 matches. Goals from from Sadio Mane, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Benjamin Pavard ensured the Bavarian giants secure topContinue reading “Bayern compound Barca misery with 3-0 victory”

US imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials over crackdown on protests

The United States on Wednesday imposed a slew of new sanctions against Iranian officials involved in the ongoing crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran – the latest US response to Tehran’s efforts to quash outrage after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. “It has been 40 days since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custodyContinue reading “US imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials over crackdown on protests”

Israeli President says he is ‘extremely pleased’ with Kanye West fallout after antisemitic remarks

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday said he is “extremely pleased” with the “overwhelming reaction” to recent antisemitic comments from rapper and fashion designer Ye, also known as Kanye West. “We’re all concerned by antisemitism all over the world. It’s antisemitism, it’s racist, it’s racism, xenophobia – these are the challenges of the era, butContinue reading “Israeli President says he is ‘extremely pleased’ with Kanye West fallout after antisemitic remarks”

North Korean defector’s decomposing remains found by Seoul police

Seoul, South Korean authorities have launched an investigation after the decomposing remains of a North Korean defector were found in the capital Seoul last Wednesday. The defector was a woman in her 40s who escaped to South Korea in 2002, according to police and South Korea’s Unification Ministry. The woman had missed multiple rent paymentsContinue reading “North Korean defector’s decomposing remains found by Seoul police”

Iran allows detained New Zealand social media

Two New Zealanders detained in Iran for the last few months have been allowed to leave the country, New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said on Wednesday. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had earlier on Tuesday said in a video broadcast live on Facebook that the New Zealand government had for theContinue reading “Iran allows detained New Zealand social media”

Naira redesign: EFCC hails CBN, moves to clampdown on currency hoarders

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has applauded the move by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to redesign and reissue higher denominations of the Nigerian Currency, the Naira. Speaking at a press briefing today, October 26, 2022, the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele announced that the apex bank had obtained the approval of President MuhammaduContinue reading “Naira redesign: EFCC hails CBN, moves to clampdown on currency hoarders”

2023: INEC debunks move to sack Mahmood

The Independent National Electoral Commission , INEC, has debunked allegations of moves to unseat its National Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu. Speaking on Channels Television, Politics Today, INEC National Commissioner for information and Voters education, Festus Okoye who disclosed that the commission is under pressure to deliver a free, fair and credible elections insisted that theContinue reading “2023: INEC debunks move to sack Mahmood”

Private school proprietors in Edo want review of new scheme, policies

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – PRIVATE school owners in Edo state have asked for a review of new policies introduced by the Edo state government as they said some of them were not achievable while the deadline given them to meet others need to be extended. The Commissioner for Education, Dr. Joan Oviawe recentlyContinue reading “Private school proprietors in Edo want review of new scheme, policies”

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