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#JusticeForSleek : How Police Murdered 20 Year-Old Musician, Daniel “Sleek” Ikeaguchi, in Rivers State
A 20-year-old musician, Sleek Daniel Ikeaguchi, was allegedly shot and killed by a trigger-happy policeman after being chased by officers of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) on the 19th of September while visiting his friend in the Elelenwo area of … Continue Reading
The Passage of a Decent Petroleum Industry Bill will end NNPC’s Accountability Loophole – Habib Sheidu
After the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) probe saga, there are now insinuations by every Tom, Dick, and Harry over the level of corruption and mismanagement that might be going on in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC). With the … Continue Reading
Details of How NAF officer Tolulope Arotile Died, Identity Of Driver Revealed
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has revealed the identity of the ex-classmate of the late Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, who hit her with a car he was driving, as Nehemiah Adejoh.
Tolulope, 25, died of head injuries following an accident … Continue Reading
Abeke Mercy Ejibunu Speaks on Fashion and Aso-oke Innovations in Exclusive Interview
“I Want to Innovate on Use of Aso-oke, Fabrics, Others” – Abeke Mercy Ejibunu.
This exclusive interview with Abeke Mercy Ejibunu, the CEO of Helidiiam Couture, a fashion outfit in Ondo state, Nigeria, captures her passion for African fabrics and … Continue Reading
Uk, US, Canada Accuse Russia of Spying on Covid-19 Vaccine Research
The UK, Canada and the United States have accused Russia of spying on their Covid-19 vaccine research works through cyber attacks.
There were repeated cyber attacks by a Russian hacking group linked to the Russian government on academic and pharmaceutical … Continue Reading
Pathao and Gokada Founder, Fahim Salem found dead in New York Apartment
Leading tech entrepreneur and founder of Gokada and Pathao, Fahim Saleh, 33, found dead in his apartment in New York.
Fahim’s body was found dismembered, Monday, in his New York apartment local media report says.
Fahim founded Gokada, a … Continue Reading
Nigerian Black Market Fuel of Better Quality Than Imported Fuel – Report
Petrol Imported into Nigeria from Europe found to be dirtier than locally refined fuel found in the Nigerian black market.
Samples of fuel from illegal refineries in Nigeria’s Niger delta were found to be of a higher quality than imported … Continue Reading
774,000 Jobs: Keyamo Dares NASS, Directs Selection C’ttees To Proceed With Work Unhindered
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has directed the recently inaugurated states selection committee for the innovative public works job creation programme meant to create 774,000 unskilled jobs to go about their duties unhindered.
The Minister … Continue Reading
Okowa, Obaseki, Other High-ranking PDP Leaders Meet In The Spirit Of Old Bendel State
Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Sunday, met his Edo counterpart, Mr Godwin Obaseki who few days ago defected from the All Progressive Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the September 19 Governorship election in … Continue Reading
Bank Manager Dies of Covid-19 in Onne, Rivers State
The Manager of a new generation bank branch in Onne, Eleme Local Government Area, Rivers state has reportedly died after exhibiting symptoms and testing positive for covid-19.
It was also learned that NCDC and its security team sealed up the … Continue Reading