LP Will Be Nigeria’s Main Opposition Party in 2024 – Peter Obi
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has said that his party will assume the role of Nigeria’s main opposition party in 2024.
According to Obi, the Labour Party shall remain firmly in opposition and keep the … Continue Reading
Community buries four Ikwunze siblings who died after suya, fruit juice meal in Abia
The people of Umukaonu Umuagu in Abia wailed profusely on Saturday when the remains of four siblings who died under mysterious circumstances on August 25 were laid to rest.
The deceased, comprising three males and one female — Kelechi, 12, … Continue Reading
How coronavirus stalled resuscitation of Ajaokuta Steel Plant
An envisaged resuscitation of “Nigeria’s sick baby”, the Ajaokuta Steel Plant has been stalled by the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Minister of Mines and Steel Development.
The building of the plant commenced in 1979, when President Shehu Shagari and … Continue Reading
Police begin rescue operations for abducted Zamfara school girls
The Police say they have started a coordinated search-and-rescue operation for the 300 students of Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe, Zamfara, abducted by gunmen on Friday.
The Force Police Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, made the statement on Friday … Continue Reading
Army hands over suspected drug peddlers to NDLEA in Cross River State
The 13 Brigade Nigerian Army Calabar has handed over two suspected drug peddlers to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation and prosecution.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the suspects, Effangha Effangha, 37, and … Continue Reading
COVID-19: Buhari Approves Recruitment of 774, 000 Nigerians
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, says President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the engagement of 774, 000 Nigerians on Special Public Works programme in the country to cushion the effect of COVID-19 pandemic.
Mrs Ahmed disclosed … Continue Reading