Written by A Nigerian male migrant identified as Lucius Njoku who used his female friend’s identity to work at an NHS accident and emergency department in the UK has been handed a suspended prison sentence. Njoku, 33, fraudulently used the name of agency nurse Joyce George to work several shifts over two months as a healthcare assistant … Continue reading “Nigerian man jailed in UK for impersonating female nurse to work in hospital”
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE government of Edo State has promised to work on rural roads to boost the access to agricultural products as it proceeds to establish the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing rural connectivity and improving access to agricultural markets across the state. … Continue reading “Edo Govt targets rural roads infrastructure to boost agricultural products marketing”
…hails Foundation on Alia’s excellence award By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Benjamin Omale has reaffirmed the party’s loyalty to both Governor Hyacinth Alia and President Bola Tinubu ahead of their re-election bids in 2027 noting that the APC in the state would stand firmly behind them. … Continue reading “2027: Benue APC reaffirms loyalty, dedication to Alia, Tinubu’s re-election”
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo community in Lagos State on Monday expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s re-election prospects ahead of the 2027 general elections. Chief Sunday Udeh, the President General of the socio-cultural group, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He spoke during a reconciliation parley convened by … Continue reading “Ohanaeze Lagos backs Tinubu’s 2027 bid”
US President Donald Trump warned Hamas Monday it would be “eradicated” if it breaches the Gaza deal with Israel, but said he would give the Palestinian militant group a chance to honor the truce. Vice President JD Vance headed to Israel shortly after Trump’s comments, joining two top US envoys after weekend violence threatened to … Continue reading “Trump says Hamas will be ‘eradicated’ if group breaches Gaza deal”
…766 children in Yelewata IDP camp immunised By Peter Duru, Makurdi Over 46, 842 children between the ages of nine months and 14 years have been vaccinated against Measles-Rubella in Makurdi Local Government Area, LGA, within two days of the ongoing 10 days Integrated Immunization Campaign which commence on October 18. The Makurdi Local Government … Continue reading “Over 40,000 children in Makurdi vaccinated against Measles-Rubella in two days”
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, endured a heavy 4-1 defeat against Canada in their opening match of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Sunday. Canada wasted no time taking the lead, as Gabriella Istocki scored in the 2nd minute. However, Nigeria responded in the 30th minute through Queen Joseph, who equalized before … Continue reading “U-17 WWC: Canada thrash Nigeria’s Flamingos 4-1 in opening game”
Former Real Madrid and Everton winger Royston Drenthe has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke. The 38-year-old ex-Netherlands international was admitted to hospital on Friday. The news was confirmed by FC de Rebellen, an agency representing former footballers including Drenthe. A statement from the agency read: “Last Friday, Royston Drenthe suffered a stroke. Drenthe is … Continue reading “Ex-Real Madrid winger Drenthe suffers stroke at 38”
..Anyanwu’s forgery claims won’t stop PDP convention —Deputy Legal Adviser By Luminous Jannamike The crisis rocking Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has taken a dramatic dimension as the party’s National Secretary, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu, has petitioned the Department of State Services, DSS, Inspector General of Police, and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over an alleged … Continue reading “Convention: PDP crisis deepens as Anyanwu alleges forgery, petitions DSS”
The Ohaneze Ndigbo says the sociocultural organisation will only support candidates in the 2027 general elections who have distinguished themselves and impacted positively on the lives of the people. Chief Chukwuemeka Egwuonwu, President, Cross River chapter of the Igbo sociocultural organisation, said this at a reception organised in his honour in Calabar on Sunday. Egwuonwu, … Continue reading “2027: C’River Ohaneze will support candidates based on antecedents – Egwuonwu”