THE Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed 42 new cases of COVID-19 in the country in two weeks. The cases were recorded in Lagos, Edo, Kano, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Plateau states, and the Federal Capital Territory. The 42 new cases brought the nation’s confirmed COVID-19 infections to 266,492, according to …
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Linda Ikeji Makes Filmmaking Debut With ‘Aluu Four’ Story
POPULAR blogger, Linda Ikeji, has made her debut in the film industry by announcing the release of a film project titled “Dark October”. The movie, directed by Toka McBaror, is based on the tragic Aluu Four lynching of 2012. The film, which is distributed by FilmOne, aims to shed light …
Read More »PDP Rallies Peaceful, Zamfara Governorship Candidate Replies Government
THE Zamfara State Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, Dauda Lawal, has denied allegations that the party’s campaign rallies in the state were violent. This was as he claimed the ruling All Progressive Congress in the state was jittery over the support and popularity his party was enjoying. Lawal, who stated …
Read More »Sokoto APC Governorship Candidate Denies Arrest By ICPC
THE governorship candidate of All Progressive Congress in Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has denied either being arrested or invited for any explanation by the anti-graft agency, Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission. Sokoto while addressing supporters of the party at the Mabera area of the state metropolis …
Read More »President Buhari Arrives National Arcade For Armed Forces Remembrance Day
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has arrived the National Arcade, venue of the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day wreath-laying ceremony. Buhari who arrived at the Arcade at 10:05 am was immediately ushered onto the saluting base for the National Salute. He also inspected the guards of Honour, accompanied …
Read More »2023: JAMB Registration Begins January 14 (How To Register)
THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Saturday announced the sales of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and direct entry forms. It advised prospective candidates seeking admission to university, polytechnic and other tertiary institutions to begin the process of registration. It urged interested candidates to obtain their forms from …
Read More »Biafra: Governor Soludo Calls For Release Of Nnamdi Kanu
Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo has called for the immediate and unconditional release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr Nnamdi Kanu. Soludo said he was ready to stand as a surety for the secessionist leader, if he is released to him, if …
Read More »BREAKING: Kano Police Headquarters On Fire
THE Kano Police headquarters situated at Bompai, Nasarawa Local Government, is reported to be on fire, with many offices and files suspected to be burnt to ashes. The State Fire Service are set to have since deployed to the scene to contain the raging fire on the one-storey building of …
Read More »UPDATE: Four killed As Gunmen Attack CUPP Spokesperson’s Residence
SOME unknown gunmen have reportedly killed the uncle (name yet to be known) of the spokesperson for the Coalition of United Political Parties, Ikenga Ugochinyere. According to Ugochinyere in a seemingly distressed tweet on Twitter Saturday afternoon, the unknown persons are also setting a house ablaze, suspected to be his …
Read More »Police Investigates Popular OAP, Do2dtun Over Alleged Domestic Violence
…Estranged wife accuses OAP of forced abortion, malicious damage THE Nigeria Police Force has summoned an on-air-personality, Kayode Oladotun, popularly known as Do2dtun, over an ongoing investigation bordering on alleged unlawful entry, malicious damage to property, criminal trespass and illegal use of police officers against his estranged wife, Omotayo, Newsextra24 …
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