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EFCC, Zamfara fued: GPMI to hold world press conference June 8, 2023

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2023May 25, 20230

A London based anti corruption crusader group with members in 25 countries, Global Peace Movement International UK said it is investigating the faceoff between the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The President General of the group, Dr. Mike Uyi stated this in a press release on...

Spanish Warship Visits Lagos

NewsDeskNgMay 25, 2023May 25, 20230

A Spanish warship, the ESPS “Audaz”, has docked in Lagos State to reinforce military ties between Nigeria and Spain, and deliver defence diplomacy. A statement on Wednesday said the ESPS “Audaz” moored in Lagos port on May 13 to demonstrate the Spanish government’s commitment to the security of the Gulf...

Footballer Paul Pogba, Wife Welcome Third Child

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2023May 24, 20230

Juventus midfielder, Paul Pogba, and his wife, Zulay, have welcomed their third child. The footballer shared the news and pictures of himself, his wife and the new baby on his Instagram account on Wednesday night. He wrote, “Al Hamdullilah © a new Pogba member has arrived. So proud of my...

Lebron James’ Son Racially Abused For Taking White Lady To Prom

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2023May 24, 20230

Bronny, the son of a famous American football player, LeBron James, faced a slew of vile racist comments and abuse after taking a white lady to prom in his high school. The 18-year-old attended the school dance with his rumoured girlfriend, Peyton Gelfuso, 19, over the weekend, Daily Mail reported...

IGP orders Investigation into alleged N6m fraud by Harrison Gwamnishu

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2023May 24, 20230

The Inspector General of Police Usman Alkali Baba has directed the Delta Commissioner of Police to investigate Harrison Gwamnishu, an Asaba-based human rights activist, over alleged fraud. In a memo obtained by the Nigerian Observatory For Human Rights with reference number CB:7000/I GP.SEC/ABJ.VOL.628/412 dated 15 May 2023, signed by CSP...

Tina Turner, ‘Queen Of Rock N Roll’, Dies Aged 83

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2023May 24, 20230

Singer Tina Turner has died aged 83, her spokesperson has said. In a statement, they said: “Tina Turner, the ‘Queen of Rock’n Roll’ has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland. “With her, the world loses a...

Fmr UK Prime Minister, Blair visits Engineer Sule

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2023May 24, 20230

…as Governor consolidates on partnership with TBI Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule has hosted former UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair, where the two leaders discussed issues on how the state government will improve on delivering dividends of democracy to the people. Engineer Sule hosted the former UK Prime Minister...

Williams, El-rufai, Mattawalle, Bello plot Emefiele’s sack

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2023May 24, 20230

A Civil Society Organization Leader, Etuk Bassey Williams, along with Governors Mallam Nasiru El’ Rufai of Kaduna, Yahaya Bello of Kogi and Mattawalle of Zamfara States, yesterday resolved to ensure the sack of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, over failed policy on new Naira...

Nasarawa Police Arrest Five Kidnappers, Rescue Victims

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2023May 24, 20230

The Nasarawa State Police Command says it has arrested five suspected kidnappers and rescued two of their victims. The victims were recently abducted by the suspects in the Wamba Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Ramhan Nansel, made the disclosure in Lafia...

Activist Alerts Public To Cult Initiation in Delta Schools

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2023May 24, 20230

A Delta State-based activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, on Wednesday alerted the public on a cult initiation process in some secondary schools, known as the ‘snake bite’. Sharing a picture of the mark on two students’ hands, he wrote on his Facebook page, “Check your child if she or he has this...