By Alex Enebeli Enugu, May 8, 2021 American actress Tawny Kitaen who appeared in “Bachelor Party” and provocative 1980s rock videos, has died in California. Kitaen — whose real first name was Julie — died on Friday at home in Newport Beach, according to a release from the Orange County …
Read More »Minister assures on Diaspora voting at NiDCOM Lecture
By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, May 8,2021 Amb. Zubair Dada, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, has assured that Nigerians in the Diaspora would soon be able to vote from their countries of residence. He gave the assurance at a webinar organised by Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) on Saturday. The …
Read More »Guild of Editors denounces ‘obnoxious’ NBC fines as punitive
The Nigerian Guild of Editors rejects the N5m ( five million Naira) each fine imposed on Channels Television and Inspiration FM by the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, for alleged infractions. A statement by Mustapha Isah and Mary Atolagbe, President and General Secretary respectively, said that these fines are punitive, arbitrary and …
Read More »Gunmen attack police stations in Rivers kill 7 officers
By Desmond Ejibas Port Harcourt, May 8, 2021 Gunmen attacked two police stations and checkpoints in Port Harcourt on Friday and killed seven police officers in the process. In a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Saturday, police spokesman in Rivers, SP Nnamdi Omoni, described the attacks as unprovoked and …
Read More »Abuja-based lawyer, Dr. Daniel Bwala, loses mother
Popular Abuja-based lawyer and All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain, Dr. Daniel Bwala has lost his mother, Mrs. Zainab Bwala, Saturday, May 8, 2021. Mrs. Bwala died peacefully in the early hours of Saturday after having her breakfast. A source close to the family revealed that the much loved community leader …
Read More »NACA seeks more participation of governments in HIV/AIDS response
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) on Friday called on the three tiers of government to participate more and take ownership of HIV/AIDS response in the country. The Director-General of NACA, Dr Gambo Aliyu made the call at the ongoing 4-Day HIV Media Advocacy and Social Behaviour …
Read More »New FRSC Commander for Akwa Ibom takes over; Seeks cooperation; Warns against drunk driving
Mr Matthew Olonisaye, has assumed duty as the 20th Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Akwa Ibom Command and appealed for the cooperation of the media to promote its activities. Olonisaye made the appeal in his office in Uyo last Wednesday, while taking over from the outgoing …
Read More »Neymar extends PSG deal until 2025
Paris, May 8, 2021 Brazil forward Neymar has committed his future to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) by extending his contract until 2025. Neymar joined the Ligue 1 champions from FC Barcelona on a five-year deal at a world record cost of 222 million euros (270 million dollars) in August 2017. He …
Read More »Afe Babalola says his summit is to unite, not to divide Nigerians
By Ariwodola Idowu Ado Ekiti, May 8, 2021 Legal icon, Aare Afe Babalola, on Friday said the peace conference he is planning will find ways out of the current national challenges and not to divide the country. The nonegarian said this in a goodwill message at the foundation-laying ceremony of …
Read More »APC will take over Rivers Govt House in 2023- State Chairman
By Precious Akutamadu Port Harcourt, May, 7, 2021 Mr Isaac Ogbobula, the Rivers Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) says he’s confident that the party will take over the state in the 2023 governorship election. Ogbobula made this known during a media chat with members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of …
Read More »Nigerians detained by Ghanaian immigration evacuated
Some Nigerians detained by Ghanaian authorities at the border town of Aflao have been freed from custody and repatriated to the country. The ordeal of the Nigerians, numbering about 500, was brought to worldwide attention via a video that went viral on the internet. A source told GPNews that the …
Read More »CPJ calls for immediate release of French journalist, Olivier Dubois, kidnapped in Mali
New York, May 7, 2021 The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Friday expressed great concern for the safety of French journalist Olivier Dubois, and called on any party holding him in custody to release him immediately and without harm. “French journalist Olivier Dubois must be released immediately and unharmed, and …
Read More »Prominent Nigerians to face trail for terrorism financing – FG
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, May 7, 2021 The Federal Government says some prominent businessmen and organisations will soon be prosecuted for alleged offences relating to terrorism financing in the country. Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, revealed this when he fielded questions from State House correspondents in Abuja …
Read More »Heirs Oil & Gas announces former senior Shell executive, Igiehon, as CEO; Makes other Board appointments
LAGOS, Nigeria, May 7, 2021 Heirs Oil & Gas (HHOG) (www.HeirsOilandGas.com), the leading African integrated energy company, has announced the appointment of Osayande Igiehon as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 4, 2021, together with a distinguished non-executive board, bringing together leading industry figures, with considerable global and regional experience. Heirs …
Read More »Scam alert: We’re not offering N1m reward to Yahoo Yahoo informants says EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alerted the general public of a scam notice claiming that the anti-graft agency is offering a reward of N1 million (one million Naira) to anyone that reports any Yahoo Yahoo Boy (internet fraudster) to it. The statement to this effect, by Wilson …
Read More »Waiving COVID vaccine patent rights? It’s complicated – Harvard Law Professors, Fisher, Okediji
Harvard Law Professors Terry Fisher and Ruth Okediji propose changes to bolster global south’s ability to produce pharmaceuticals By Jeff Neal/HLS News Staff, May 4, 2021 Since vaccines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 were first approved only months ago, more than 40% of people living in the United States …
Read More »Port Harcourt Refinery Rehab: We can’t afford to fail – NNPC … Says Project to generate 3,000 jobs as construction work kicks off
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has kicked off construction work in the Port Harcourt Refinery rehabilitation project with a firm commitment not to fail Nigerians. A statement by the Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division of the NNPC, Dr. Kennie Obateru, quoted the NNPC Chief Operating Officer, Refineries …
Read More »EFCC arrests eight suspected internet fraudsters; To collaborate with Army in tackling terrorists financing
The Maiduguri Zonal Head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Onwukwe C. Obiora, has stressed the need for the Nigerian Army and the Commission to collaborate in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing in the North East. He stated this Thursday, May 6, 2021, during a …
Read More »Adeboye family releases program for Pastor Dare Adeboye
The family of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has released a program for Pastor Dare Adeboye, who went to be with the Lord on Wednesday in Eket, Akwa Ibom State where he was based. Late Pastor Dare Adeboye was the …
Read More »Manchester United cruise into Europa League final; Arsenal sunk by Villarreal
Berlin, May 7, 2021 Manchester United on Thursday had little difficulty in completing the job started with their semi-final first leg thrashing of Roma, progressing to the Europa League final on an 8-5 aggregate. After a 6-2 win last week, a 3-2 defeat in Italy still secured easy progress for …
Read More »Buhari suspends MD of NPA, Hadiza Usman; Approves Panel of Inquiry
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, May 7, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the recommendation of the Ministry of Transportation under Chief Rotimi Amaechi for the setting up of an Administrative Panel of Inquiry to investigate the Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). According to a statement by the President’s …
Read More »RCCG’s Holy Ghost Service for May 2021 holds; Theme: Overflowing Blessings
The Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) for May, 2021 holds today, Friday, May 7 both online and onsite. The theme of the program is Overflowing Blessings and ministering will be the General Overseer of the RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye and other Anointed Ministers …
Read More »Nigeria, Guinea Bissau to take bilateral ties to higher levels
President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday, said Nigeria was ready to raise the existing cordial relations with the Republic of Guinea Bissau higher to align them with the strategic and economic priorities of the two nations. President Buhari, in a statement by Garba Shehu, his Senior Special Assistant (Media & Publicity), described the relationship …
Read More »New police CP promises to improve police presence in Imo
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, May 6, 2021 The new Commissioner of Police in Imo, Mr Abutu Yaro, has promised to bring back Police presence and ensure peaceful atmosphere in the state. Yaro disclosed this during his maiden briefing with journalists in Owerri on Wednesday. He said that Imo would bounce …
Read More »Mbaka: Bishop Onaga declares prayers over desecration of holy altar
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, May 6, 2021 The Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Bishop Callistus Onaga, has declared one week of prayer over the “heinous act” of invasion of the diocesan central place of worship in Enugu by supporters of Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka of Adoration Ministries, Emene Enugu. Onaga …
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