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Otti mourns death of 3 medical students of Abia University

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2024March 27, 20240

The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti has expressed sadness over the tragic death of three medical students of the Abia State University, Uturu. It was gathered that the incident occurred last week Thursday evening at the Nunya axis of the Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway. The students were said to...

LP National Convention: Five arrested, as party bars journalists from coverage

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2024March 27, 20240

Journalists have been barred from entering the Grand Seasons Hotel in Nnewi, Anambra State, venue of the Labour Party’s National Convention. According to reports, there is heavy security presence at the hotel and this is not unconnected with the crisis in the party. Series of calls and text messages sent...

EFCC arraigns businessman for allegedly issuing N8.5m dud cheque

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2024March 27, 20240

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, arraigned a businessman, Michael Chibuzo, for the alleged issuance of a N8.5 million dud cheque. EFCC charged Chibuzo, alongside his firm, Two Stars Enterprise Ltd., at a Kaduna High Court, with the issuance of dud cheques and fraud. The EFCC Counsel,...

I wasn’t ready to leave Barcelona – Messi

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2024March 27, 20240

Inter Miami superstar, Lionel Messi, has admitted he had to “rebuild his life” after he left Barcelona in 2021. Messi had played for Barca since he was 13, but left the LaLiga giants after his contract expired. The 36-year-old then left for Paris Saint-Germain, where he struggled initially to settle...

Arsenal eyeing Sporting duo to bolster Arteta’s squad

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2024March 27, 20240

Arsenal are contemplating a summer swoop for Sporting’s rising star Ousmane Diomande, catching the attention of scouts during a visit to assess Victor Gyokeres’ performance on the field. Gyokeres, a key target for the Gunners in the upcoming transfer window, has dazzled with his striking prowess, amassing an impressive 36...

Let’s enjoy dividend of Muslim-Muslim ticket – Islamic scholar appeals to FG for subsidy

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2024March 27, 20240

A renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Kabiru Gombe, has urged the Nigerian government and state governors to come to the aid of intending Hajj pilgrims, adding that it is time they enjoyed the benefit of supporting a Muslim-Muslim ticket in the 2023 presidential election. He said this during Ramadan Tafseer on...

Apply federal character in recruitment – FCC tells tertiary institutions

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2024March 27, 20240

The Federal Character Commission, FCC, has urged all Federal Tertiary Institutions to apply principles of federal character in their recruitment for equity, fairness, and justice. This is according to a statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Communication, FCC, Chuks Okoli, on Wednesday in Abuja. According to him, the application...

BSUTH buries 74 unclaimed corpses

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2024March 27, 20240

Benue State University Teaching Hospital, BSUTH, Makurdi has buried 74 unclaimed corpses in its morgue. The 74 unclaimed corpses were evacuated and buried by the men of the Benue State Sanitation Agency, BENSESA. Governor Hyacinth Alia of the State on Monday gave the approval for immediate evacuation and burial of...

IPOB gets over $160,000 via monthly dues, crowdfunding

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2024March 27, 20240

The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, NFIU, has said the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, raised over $160,000 through monthly dues and crowdfunding efforts. NFIU disclosed this in its recent publication, ‘Counter Terrorism Financial Newsletter’. The intelligence unit revealed that the sophisticated financial network of the IPOB is linked to 54...

Ratcliffe eyes manager of Man Utd’s EPL rivals

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2024March 27, 20240

Manchester United want to speak to Wolves head coach, Gary O’Neil, about a role in a potential new coaching setup at Old Trafford, ESPN reports. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos group are now in charge of football operations at United, after they completed the purchase of a 27% stake in the...