grants from Ethiopia have been found near the site of a mass grave in northern Malawi that contained the remains of 25 Ethiopian nationals, according to police in the southern African country. Malawi police spokesman Peter Kalaya said the Ethiopians were suspected victims of human trafficking. The four bodies were discovered a day after theContinue reading “Malawi police find more bodies near mass grave that contained 25 Ethiopians”
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Islamic Police, Hisbah Impounds 5800 Bottles Of Beer In Kano State
Islamic Police, Hisbah Impounds 5800 Bottles Of Beer In Kano State This was contained in the statement made on Monday by Commander-General of the Hisbah Board, Harun Ibn-Sina, in Kano while inspecting the impounded vehicles at the Hisbah office. Operatives of Sharia police, Hisbah, Kano State Commission and the Sharia Board have impounded three vehiclesContinue reading “Islamic Police, Hisbah Impounds 5800 Bottles Of Beer In Kano State”
11 children die in school fire in central Uganda – Police
The police said 11 children died on Tuesday in a school fire outbreak in the central Ugandan district of Mukono. This is contained in a statement issued in Kampala. The police said the tragic incident occurred at Salama School of the Blind at about 1 a.m. local time. “The cause of the fire is currentlyContinue reading “11 children die in school fire in central Uganda – Police”
Tanker Falls, Spills Content On Lagos-Ibadan Highway
A Diesel-laden tanker suspected to be owned by Conoil PLC has crashed along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, spilling its content.DAILY POST learnt that the tanker overturned on the highway, affecting traffic. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said the incident occurred on Monday afternoon around the Kara bridge, on the outward section of the expressway. TheContinue reading “Tanker Falls, Spills Content On Lagos-Ibadan Highway”
Whatsapp Goes Down For Users Across The World
Messaging platform WhatsApp has gone down for users across the UK and around the world. Many have taken to social media to complain that they are unable to send or receive messages on the popular Meta-owned platform
Visa: Nigerians should stop going to Dubai — NIPSS DG
By Marie-Therese Nanlong The Director General of the National Institute of Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Professor Ayo Omotayo has expressed displeasure over the visa ban by the United Arab Emirates UAE on Nigerians seeking to visit Dubai, saying Nigerians should shun Dubai and ban themselves from going there for whatever reason. This is as the FederalContinue reading “Visa: Nigerians should stop going to Dubai — NIPSS DG”
Again, three killed in Benue by armed herdsmen
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Three persons have been reportedly killed in a freshly armed herdsmen attack in Tse Ikem community Ukemberagya, in Ukemberagya/Tswarev Council Ward of Logo Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state. It was gathered from a community leader in the area, Chief Joseph Anawa that the armed herders stormed the community atContinue reading “Again, three killed in Benue by armed herdsmen”
varsity condemns lecturer for assaulting lady, says his actions shameful
The Federal University, Lafia, in Nasarawa State, has dissociated itself from Dr. Fred Ayokai, a lecturer at the university, who was captured in a viral video assaulting a lady, identified as Blessing Mathias. In a statement made available to newsmen on Monday by the Head of the Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Abubakar Ibrahim,Continue reading “varsity condemns lecturer for assaulting lady, says his actions shameful”
Politics’s not profession, be masters of your industry, JCI leader warns youths
The group chairman of Ojulowo Omoluabi Empire Holdings and Senator of the Junior Chambers International, (JCI) Victor Eniola-Mark, has warned youths in the country to be competent in their trade and masters of their respective industries. Eniola-Mark made this assertion during a presentation ceremony of his certificate as a Senator of the JCI in Nigeria. Continue reading “Politics’s not profession, be masters of your industry, JCI leader warns youths”
Bella Shmurda set to release new single ‘Hypertension’ ahead of album
By Ada Osadebe Nigerian singer, Akinbiyi Abiola Ahmed also known as Bella Shmurda has teased a new single ahead of the upcoming release of his debut album. Nigerian singer, Akinbiyi Abiola Ahmed also known as Bella Shmurda has teased a new single ahead of the upcoming release of his debut album. The Street-pop sensation tookContinue reading “Bella Shmurda set to release new single ‘Hypertension’ ahead of album”
Floods: Bayelsa residents hold Sunday church services in bars, open spaces
By Emem Idio, Yenagoa SOME residents of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital on Sunday defied their heavy flooded environment to hold their Sunday worship services in drinking parlours and other open flood-free spaces. The flood which has ravaged most parts of the state has prevented most residents from accessing their places of worship, a situation thatContinue reading “Floods: Bayelsa residents hold Sunday church services in bars, open spaces”
AfricaEthiopian army claims capture of three towns from Tigray forces
Ethiopia’s national army has captured three towns in the northern region of Tigray, where it has been battling regional forces on and off for two years, the government said on Tuesday. The conflict pitting the Ethiopian military and their allies, who include Eritrean troops, against the Tigray forces has killed thousands, displaced millions and left hundreds of thousands on the brink ofContinue reading “AfricaEthiopian army claims capture of three towns from Tigray forces”
Terrorists: Police to review US security advisory; commences operation ‘Darkin Gaggawa’exercise in FCT
By: Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja avail state commands and strategic commanders, with required support, logistics, and deployments necessary for providing safety to all and sundry in Nigeria, while the NPF will continually work with other security agencies to make every part of Nigeria safe, especially the FCT. A statement by the Force PRO making thisContinue reading “Terrorists: Police to review US security advisory; commences operation ‘Darkin Gaggawa’exercise in FCT”
23,000 flee as violence hits DR Congo, says UN
By Biodun Busari About 23,000 people have deserted the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) over the resurgence clash between the country’s army and rebel militia in the northeast of the country. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) disclosed this on Monday. The UN agency said 2,500 people arrived inContinue reading “23,000 flee as violence hits DR Congo, says UN”
Don’t Marry An Illiterate – Sandra Iheuwa Advises Single People – Celebrities
Popular socialite and fourth baby mama of Ubi Franklin, Sandra Iheuwa has advised single people against marrying illiterates, IGBERETV reports. She stated this in a post shared on her Instastories. The businesswoman whose marriage to businessman Steve Thompson crashed in 2021, a few months after it was contracted, said an educated person will find itContinue reading “Don’t Marry An Illiterate – Sandra Iheuwa Advises Single People – Celebrities”
FG Steps Up Oil Theft Probe, Begins Prosecution
The Federal Government has stepped up its probe into the massive crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, as all those found guilty are going to face prosecution, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has said. It said the oil company was also working with security agencies and the private firm contracted to carry outContinue reading “FG Steps Up Oil Theft Probe, Begins Prosecution”
I Won’t Govern From Dubai, Tinubu Mocks Atiku
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress Bola Tinubu, on Sunday afternoon in Kano, declared that he would devote 100 per cent of his time and energy to serving Nigerians if elected.This was as the former Lagos State governor mocked the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, pledging that he would notContinue reading “I Won’t Govern From Dubai, Tinubu Mocks Atiku”
Banditry: Self-defence approach by communities yielding results – Northwest residents
Residents of some states in the Northwest say governments’ approach of encouraging people to defend themselves in the fight against bandits, is yielding the desired result. In their responses to a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) survey, they said this bold approach, which entailed enormous sacrifice by residents, had forced bandits to soft-pedal in theirContinue reading “Banditry: Self-defence approach by communities yielding results – Northwest residents”
Peter Obi seeks urgent declaration of flood disaster emergency
By Dennis Agbo The Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi has said that the country ought to have declared flood disaster emergency in some areas of the country. Obi who paused his National Presidential Campaign to enable him empathize with the victims of the flood disaster in some states of the federation has visited Benue,Continue reading “Peter Obi seeks urgent declaration of flood disaster emergency”
3 die, 2 injured in Lagos-Abeokuta expressway accident
Ogun Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said three persons have died and two others injured in a road accident on Sunday, along Lagos-Abeokuta expressway. The Sector Commander, Mr Ahmed Umar, told newsmen in Abeokuta that the accident involved a Volvo mini truck and a Nissan car, after Obada police station alongContinue reading “3 die, 2 injured in Lagos-Abeokuta expressway accident”
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