No fewer than 33 suspects were on Friday arraigned before Ebonyi High Court sitting in Abakaliki, over a communal clash between two communities in the state. The two communities are Amasiri Community in Afikpo Local Government Area and Okporojo community in Oso Edda, Edda Local Government Area of the state. …
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The Stock market on Friday closed the last trading day in May on a bullish note, with investor portfolios increased by N414 billion. This is after a day downturn. Renewed investors interest in stocks like Sovereign Trust Insurance, Zichis Agro Allied Industries, International Energy Insurance, Mc Nichols and Aradel as …
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The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has unveiled a 100 KVA solar power system to address the institute’s lingering electricity challenges and support critical research and diagnostic facilities at the institution. The solar power system, donated to NIMR by Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS), is expected to provide …
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President Bola Tinubu on Friday inaugurated four major Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure projects across Lagos, Abuja and Owerri. The projects are part of efforts to expand clean transport infrastructure and deepen domestic gas utilisation. The initiative, delivered under the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), form part of …
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The Office of former President Goodluck Jonathan has disowned a trending Instagram account operating under the handle @goodluck_ebelejonathan, declaring it as fake and an impersonation. A statement on Friday by the media aide to Jonathan, Mr Ikechukwu Eze, said that the former President did not maintain or operate any personal …
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The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) says it has honoured Dr Boniface Aniebonam, the Founder and Chairman, Board of Trustees of the New Nigeria Peoples’ Party (NNPP) with an award of Ambassador for Peace (AFP). The federation said the award followed his contributions toward promoting programmes and projects that sought to …
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Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) for the 2027 Abia State governorship election. Newsextra24 reports that her victory followed the party’s primary election, where she secured the ticket to represent the AAC in the race for the state’s top political …
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A councillor representing Jangebe Ward in Zamfara State, Habibu Jangebe, and the Director of Planning of Talata-Mafara Local Government, Jamilu Sani, have been killed by bandits. The two officials were reportedly killed over allegations that they were involved in arrangements with the Lakurawa terrorists. They were said to have been abducted …
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Senators Victor Umeh and Tony Nwoye, alongside Chief Ebuka Onunkwo, have emerged as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)’s senatorial candidates in Anambra State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Newsextra24 reports that Umeh emerged as the candidate for Anambra Central Senatorial District, while Nwoye secured the ticket for Anambra North. …
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Liverpool and head coach Arne Slot have gone their separate ways after a difficult 2025/26 season in which the Reds finished fifth in the Premier League – a year after they won the title. Liverpool said in a statement: “The contribution Arne has made to Liverpool FC in the time that he …
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