Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has approved the release of the sum of N24,600,000.00 (Twenty-four million, six hundred thousand naira only) to the Enugu State Scholarship and Education Loans Board (ESSELB) for Bursary allowance to 246 students of the state at the Nigeria Law Schools. A statement by the …
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NDDC Probe: NANS, NYCN Tell Akpabio To Step Down For Proper Investigation
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) have called on the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio and others indicted in the corruption scandal rocking the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to step down in order to give room for …
Read More »Umahi Completes Reconstruction Of Two General Hospitals In Ebonyi In 20 Day(pix)
Gov. Umahi Completes Reconstruction Of Two General Hospitals In Ebonyi In 20 Days (Photos) By Wisdom Nwedene, Abakaliki Governor David Nweze Umahi has once again completed the reconstruction of two General Hospitals in Ebonyi State in just 20 days Speaking with Newsextra24 correspondent in Abakaliki, the Special Assistant on …
Read More »Messi Wins 7th La Liga Golden Boot
Lionel Messi won his seventh La Liga golden boot – and his fourth in a row – after scoring twice in Barcelona’s win over Alaves on the final day. The Barca captain finished on 25 goals, four clear of Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema. The game was not of importance …
Read More »Manchester City Consider Legal Action Against La Liga President As Football War Looms
Manchester City could be set to take legal actions against La Liga president Javier Tebas to stop him speaking out against the club, the Mirror is reporting. City bosses are furious that the 57-year-old Spaniard continues to bad mouth the Blues – despite their success in partially overturning a two-year …
Read More »Man’s 7 Children Die In Katsina Grenade Explosion
Residents of Yammama village in Malumfashi Local Government Area were early Saturday thrown into mourning after an explosion on a farmland killed seven children and injured five others. The dead,Newsextra24 on Sunday learnt, were of the same father, Malam Ilya Adamu Yammama. The Katsina State Government said a total …
Read More »Chris Nehikhare: PDP Isn’t Not Responsible For Damaged Ize-Iyamu’s Billboards
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo has said neither the party nor the state government was responsible for the damage or removal of the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate’s billboards. The state PDP Publicity Secretary, Mr Chris Nehikhare, said this while briefing newsmen on Sunday in Benin. The APC, …
Read More »Ex-Super Eagles Defender Hails Leeds United EPL Comeback
Former Super Eagles defender, Sam Sodje believes the return of newly-promoted Leeds United will add more glamour to the English Premier League. In an exclusive chat with FCnaija on Sunday, the former Leeds United strong man expressed his relief and delight at seeing his former club return to the big …
Read More »Giant Swarm Of Flying Ants, Looking Like Rain Captured Sweeping Over UK (Photos)
A swarm of flying ants sweeping the UK today was so big it was mistaken for rain when it was picked up on the weather radar. The Met Office’s radar imagery picked up the cloud of ants, around 50 miles wide, over Kent and Sussex. Smaller swarms could be seen …
Read More »Man Utd 1-3 Chelsea: The Blues Advance To The FA Cup Finals
Chelsea defeated Manchester United 3-1 on Sunday to advance to the FA Cup finals, following the goals from Olivier Giroud, Mason Mount and Harry Maguire scored an own goal to make it three for The Blues before Bruno Fernandes scored a late penalty to make it 3-1. Olivier Giroud ensured Chelsea …
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