he Kogi state government evacuated its indigenes studying at the University of Jos and other institutions in the state, following the recent killings and violence in Jos and environs. Muhammed Onogwu, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Yahaya Bello disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. According to Mr Onogwu, the students were evacuated from Plateau … Continue reading Jos killing: Kogi Govt evacuates students from UNIJOS.
We won’t enforce Sit-At-Home again ~ IPOB.
THE leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra has warned the people of the South-East to be vigilant on Monday (today), claiming security agents may unleash mayhem on innocent citizens and blame it on members of the Eastern Security Network. This is as the secessionist group reiterated that it had no plan to enforce its … Continue reading We won’t enforce Sit-At-Home again ~ IPOB.
Police to arraign Okolie for using account to fund ESN.
Okolie Recall that the police had arrested and detained the 22-year-old Gloria since June for spying for IPOB/ESN. Her family had alleged that she was used as a maid and sex slave by the officers while in custody. A rights activist and Director General, Behind Bars Initiative, Harrison Gwamnishu, had posted Gloria’s detention on Facebook. … Continue reading Police to arraign Okolie for using account to fund ESN.
Bread price hike looms as Baker’s decry flour cost.
Bakers in the country have lamented the increasing rates of flour, saying they may double the price of loaves. The President of the Bakers Association of Nigeria, Daud Suleiman, said there was no basis for the continuous increase in the price of flour. Suleiman who spoke to our correspondent on the side-lines of a stakeholders’ … Continue reading Bread price hike looms as Baker’s decry flour cost.
Priests should not support political leaders, Bishop says.
t The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, on Sunday, warned clerics to avoid every form of political endorsement using the ecclesiastical positions given to them. The body noted that it was not the practice of the church to identify unelected leaders through some form of prophetic visions, dreams or revelations as well as pronounce a … Continue reading Priests should not support political leaders, Bishop says.
ABU students pays N90, 000 as hostel fee ~ Spokesman.
Mr. Umar, spokesman for Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, says students of the institution pay N90 per bed-space in the hostels, a fee that has remained fixed since 40 years ago. Mr Umar said in spite of the ridiculously low amount being charged, the institution was able to provide hostel to 35 per cent of its … Continue reading ABU students pays N90, 000 as hostel fee ~ Spokesman.
IPOB should learn from Ojukwu ~ priest
The Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese,Calistus Onaays the sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra (Biafra) was hurting the economy of the South-East, urging cessation of the stampede. Mr Onaga said the order was tasking the Igbos in a way that even former secessionist leader, Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu, did not do, though he used … Continue reading IPOB should learn from Ojukwu ~ priest
Rising food prices, poor sales threaten our livelihood, feeding now hard ~ Traders
g retailer in one of the shops at Ojuwoye market in Mushin, Lagos State, identified as Iya Awero sat patiently inside her fully stocked shop waiting for customers. As of 2pm on Tuesday, she had yet to make sales. The continued increase in prices of foodstuffs has reduced buyers’ visits. When one of our correspondents … Continue reading Rising food prices, poor sales threaten our livelihood, feeding now hard ~ Traders
NDLEA arrests suspected drug dealer in church.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a major drug dealer wanted for attempting to export 69.65 kilograms of cocaine, heroin and cannabis to the United Kingdom. Its Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said … Continue reading NDLEA arrests suspected drug dealer in church.
NANS gives Sanwo Olu three day ultimatum.
The National Association of Nigerian Students has asked Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to probe the death of a student activist at the Lagos State University, Nurudeen Alowonle, popularly called Omomeewa. The student body, which also made four other demands, gave the governor a three-day ultimatum to meet the requests. If the governor and state governor fail … Continue reading NANS gives Sanwo Olu three day ultimatum.
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