Atiku mourns Enugu tanker crash victims, urges govt action

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed profound sorrow over the fuel tanker crash in Enugu State, which claimed several lives. In a statement posted on Saturday via his X handle, Atiku extended his condolences to the families and friends of the victims, describing the frequent incidents of tanker explosions as “a national emergency requiring
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed profound sorrow over the fuel tanker crash in Enugu State, which claimed several lives. In a statement posted on Saturday via his X handle, Atiku extended his condolences to the families and friends of the victims, describing the frequent incidents of tanker explosions as “a national emergency requiring

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Nigeria plagued by corruption, says Peter Obi

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has decried the high rate of corruption in Nigeria. According to him, both past and present generations have failed to address corruption effectively, adding that government officials and citizens alike are guilty of corrupt practices. Obi stated this on Saturday while speaking as the guest
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The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has decried the high rate of corruption in Nigeria. According to him, both past and present generations have failed to address corruption effectively, adding that government officials and citizens alike are guilty of corrupt practices. Obi stated this on Saturday while speaking as the guest

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18 dead, 13 rescued in Enugu tanker crash

Enugu State witnessed a tragic incident on Saturday, as a petroleum tanker crash claimed 18 lives and left 13 others rescued in a fire-related accident. This was contained in a statement signed and released by the spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps, Olusegun Ogungbemide. The crash, attributed to brake failure, involved 17 vehicles, including
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Enugu State witnessed a tragic incident on Saturday, as a petroleum tanker crash claimed 18 lives and left 13 others rescued in a fire-related accident. This was contained in a statement signed and released by the spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps, Olusegun Ogungbemide. The crash, attributed to brake failure, involved 17 vehicles, including

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VIDEO: K1 De Ultimate under fire over comment on Muslim clerics ahead of mother’s Fidau prayer

Popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has sparked controversy following a comment he made ahead of the Fidau prayer held in honour of his late mother, Alhaja Halimah Anifowoshe. The statement, which many deemed offensive, came to light in a video that began trending on Friday. In the clip,
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Popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has sparked controversy following a comment he made ahead of the Fidau prayer held in honour of his late mother, Alhaja Halimah Anifowoshe. The statement, which many deemed offensive, came to light in a video that began trending on Friday. In the clip,

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Man Utd want to sign Christopher Nkunku on loan?

Manchester United are exploring a loan deal for Chelsea playmaker Christopher Nkunku before the transfer deadline, according to Sky Sports.

Kebbi to recruit 500 health workers, absorb 390 others

The Kebbi State Government has announced plans to recruit 500 additional health workers and absorb 390 staff members of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation into the state’s workforce this year. Governor Nasir Idris made the disclosure during the handing over ceremony of the NGF/GAVI UNICEF Project in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday. “We plan
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The Kebbi State Government has announced plans to recruit 500 additional health workers and absorb 390 staff members of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation into the state’s workforce this year. Governor Nasir Idris made the disclosure during the handing over ceremony of the NGF/GAVI UNICEF Project in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday. “We plan

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EPL: Man City come from behind to beat Chelsea 3-1

Manchester City came from a goal behind to beat Chelsea 3-1 in their Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium Sunday night. Chelsea broke the deadlock in the 3rd minute with a strike from Noni Madueke. City got the leveller courtesy of Josko Gvardiol before the half-time mark. Erling Haaland and Phil Foden both registered
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Manchester City came from a goal behind to beat Chelsea 3-1 in their Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium Sunday night. Chelsea broke the deadlock in the 3rd minute with a strike from Noni Madueke. City got the leveller courtesy of Josko Gvardiol before the half-time mark. Erling Haaland and Phil Foden both registered

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Kaduna to become grape-farming hub in Nigeria – Gov

Kaduna State is set to become Nigeria’s grape-farming hub, with Governor Uba Sani promising to provide seedlings, mechanisation, training, and support services to grape farmers to improve their yield per hectare in the state. The governor said the move was expected to boost grape production in the state which already accounts for 85% of Nigeria’s
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Kaduna State is set to become Nigeria’s grape-farming hub, with Governor Uba Sani promising to provide seedlings, mechanisation, training, and support services to grape farmers to improve their yield per hectare in the state. The governor said the move was expected to boost grape production in the state which already accounts for 85% of Nigeria’s

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Ikpeazu, Abia PDP chairman knock defectors

The immediate-past governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu and the state party chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Elder Amah Abraham, have chastised PDP decampees as hungry, cannot endure hunger and suffering cosmic consequences. Addressing Abia South faithful in his Obingwa country home on Saturday, when the state PDP Working Committee paid him a visit,
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The immediate-past governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu and the state party chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Elder Amah Abraham, have chastised PDP decampees as hungry, cannot endure hunger and suffering cosmic consequences. Addressing Abia South faithful in his Obingwa country home on Saturday, when the state PDP Working Committee paid him a visit,

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Gombe gov mourns as gunmen kill ex-perm sec

Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, on Saturday, said he received with shock and sadness the news of the death of a retired Permanent Secretary and former Chairman of the Gombe State Board of Internal Revenue Service, Atiku Mu’azu. The late Permanent Secretary was reportedly abducted and killed in Kano State, where he had been residing after his
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Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, on Saturday, said he received with shock and sadness the news of the death of a retired Permanent Secretary and former Chairman of the Gombe State Board of Internal Revenue Service, Atiku Mu’azu. The late Permanent Secretary was reportedly abducted and killed in Kano State, where he had been residing after his

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