Ghanaian police have reportedly arrested some members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Accra. The police, it was learnt stormed the venue of IPOB’s monthly meeting around Mallam Junction in Accra on Sunday, arresting an undisclosed number of members of the group. In a video obtained by SaharaReporters, the arrested members were seen … Continue reading Police arrest IPOB members in Ghana.
New born baby dies at dumpsite
According to investigations, residents of the area woke up Saturday morning to the shocking discovery after the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. Sources said the first set of residents to see the baby noticed that it was wrapped in an Ankara and was crying. As more people gathered to catch a glimpse of the baby, the … Continue reading New born baby dies at dumpsite
Ezekwesili joins Yale University as senior fellow
g Menu Oby Ezekwesili joins Yale University as senior fellow Oby EzekwesiliNigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, and five other global figures have joined the Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs as senior fellows, Peter Salovey, said this in a statement on Sunday. Mr Salovey, who is the President of Yale University, United States … Continue reading Ezekwesili joins Yale University as senior fellow
Nigeria account for half of missing people in Africa
Nigeria has the largest caseload of missing persons in Africa, says The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The global humanitarian body says Nigeria’s 24,000 missing people represents about half of the continent’s caseload. Aliyu Dawobe, ICRC’s spokesman, said in a statement on Sunday, in Abuja, that more than 44,000 people across Africa have … Continue reading Nigeria account for half of missing people in Africa
Producer to increase pure water price in Nasarawa state
The Nasarawa chapter of the Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP) has said a sachet of water will soon be sold for N20 due to the cost of production. The Nasarawa chairman of ATWAP, Usman Diggi, disclosed this at the end of a two-day workshop organised for their members in the area. He said that … Continue reading Producer to increase pure water price in Nasarawa state
Custom intercepts arm concealed in an imported car.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tincan Area Command, has intercepted a pistol with its magazine hidden inside an imported Toyota Camry car. The Area Controller, Comptroller Musa Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement in Lagos on Sunday. The statement was signed by Uche Ejesieme, the Public Relations Officer of the command. According to him, their … Continue reading Custom intercepts arm concealed in an imported car.
Developer took N53billion from federal mortgage bank without providing houses.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says an unscrupulous real estate developer collected N53 billion public funds without providing houses for subscribers. Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, ICPC chairman, however, said the commission has recovered the money for the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria. He disclosed this during a meeting with the House … Continue reading Developer took N53billion from federal mortgage bank without providing houses.
Bandits in military uniform, kill 1 and injured 1 in Kwara State.
Gun-wielding bandits in military uniform on Saturday invaded a hotel in Alapa community, Asa Local Government Area of Kwara, where they killed one person and abducted another in the process. Police spokesman in Kwara,Okasanmi Ajayi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Mr Ajayi said the police command received a distress call at about 8:00 … Continue reading Bandits in military uniform, kill 1 and injured 1 in Kwara State.
Pro Osibanjo group visits him ahead of election.
A group within the All Progressives Congress, the Progressive Consolidation Group, has launched an advocacy to canvass support for Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to contest the 2023 presidential election. The National Chairman of the PCG, Aliyu Kurfi, stated this while addressing journalists in Abuja on Sunday. He was flanked by the group’s National Secretary, Dr. … Continue reading Pro Osibanjo group visits him ahead of election.
FG begins cash transfer to households in Kogi State.
FG begins cash transfers to vulnerable households in Kogi, SokotoThe disbursement started on Thursday, and over 7,000 beneficiaries have received N20,000 each across Dekina LGA.ByAgency Report August 28, 2021 3 min readThe Federal Government has commenced the payment of N20,000 stipend to each of over 74,000 beneficiaries in Kogi State, under its Conditional Cash Transfer … Continue reading FG begins cash transfer to households in Kogi State.
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