The Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom, Wednesday appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government to allow ‘responsible citizens’ to carry guns such as AK47 to prevent criminals from attacking harmless Nigerians. Ortom stated this in a paper obtained by ChannelsTv, which he (Ortom) presented yesterday during the virtual …
Read More »Tanzania
Abubakar Shekau Condemns Kano Death Sentence Of Yahaya Sherif Aminu
The leader of Boko Haram Abubakar Shekau, in a new audio, has condemned the Kano State death sentence. According to the embattled Boko Haram leader, there is no difference between the ‘blasphemer’ and those who sentenced him to death. More details coming soon.. The embattled leader of Jama’atu Ahlussunnah Lid …
Read More »Rape: Kano Shari’a Court Sentences 70-year-old Man To Death By stoning
An Upper Shari’a court sitting at Kofar Kudu in the ancient city of Kano has sentenced one Mati Audu, a 70-year-old man, to death by stoning after he was found guilty of defiling a 12-year-old girl. This was just as the rapist admitted that he defiled the minor and was …
Read More »Two-Headed Russell Viper Discovered In India (Photos)
Terrifying two-headed viper snake discovered that could kill a human with a single bite Russell’s vipers are “one of the most dangerous snakes” in Asia A rare but deadly two-headed viper has been discovered in India. The 11cm long creature was found outside a home by shocked local Dimple Shah …
Read More »How South East Lost Out In $93b Foreign Investments
Why investors shun region • Low returns, poor infrastructure trigger apathy • Investors attack governors • We’re doing our best, govs’ forum insists Despite relative peace in the region, the Southeast zone has remained unattractive to investors, a situation analysts ascribe to unfriendly tax regimes, poor quality of infrastructure and …
Read More »Olukemi Odukoya and Bola Oboh Protest UNILAG VC’s Removal, Attack Pro-Chancellor
Two Senate representatives in the Governing Council of the University of Lagos, UNILAG have criticized the Pro-Chancellor of the University, Wale Babalakin over his role in the sack of the Vice-Chancellor, Oluwatoyin Ogundipe. Professor Olukemi Odukoya and Bola Oboh, in different statements, pointed fingers at Babalakin adding that Ogundipe was …
Read More »FEC Approves N8.49b For COVID-19 Testing Kits Procurement
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of N8.49 billion for the procurement of 12 items for the testing of coronavirus pandemic by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The virtual council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential villa, Abuja on Wednesday, gave …
Read More »Report Of Imo Assembly Mace Missing After Use In Edo Is False – Dominic Ezerioha
Barely two weeks after the Imo State House of Assembly went on recess, the symbol of authority, mace is alleged to have gone missing. Newsextra24 gathered that part of the news was that the Assembly mace was allegedly used for the impeachment of the Speaker of Edo State House of …
Read More »UNILAG Sacks Toyin Ogundipe As Vice Chancellor
Professor Olawatoyin Ogundipe, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos has been sacked by the governing council of the institution. Newsextra24 learned that his removal was announced on Wednesday during a meeting of the Governing Council of the institution which held at the National Universities Commission (NUC) building in Abuja. …
Read More »Fenerbahce Prepare Loan Bid For Iheanacho
Turkish Super Lig outfit Fenerbahce are keen to sign Kelechi Iheanacho on a two-year loan deal from Leicester City, reports Completesports.com. Fenerbahce, according to m.fotospor.com want the 23-year-old to replace Vedat Muriqi and are set to offer the Foxes €12m to secure his services. Iheanacho struggled for regular playing time …
Read More »