…Describes Late Singer As True Nigerian Icon Former President Goodluck Jonathan has mourned the sudden death of the music legend, Onyeka Onwenu, describing her as a true Nigerian icon who promoted good values. Jonathan who stated this in a condolence message to the family of the late songster noted that the country has lost a shining star whose achievements inspired many Nigerians. In a statement issued by Ikechukwu Eze, his media adviser, Jonathan said: “I’m...
Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas political leader, was killed in the Iranian capital Tehran, according to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps and Hamas on Wednesday. There are speculations that his killing has marked a significant blow to the militant group, eliminating a key figure who headed its political operations while living overseas. In a press statement, Hamas accused Israel of targeting Haniyeh in a “raid” on his residence in Tehran, following his participation in the inauguration of the...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Plateau State Command, has warned to treat protesters wielding weapons as criminals, ahead of tomorrow’s nationwide planned protest. The NSCDC Commandant in the state, Mr. Alexander Barunde stated this while addressing officers and men of the command on Wednesday in Jos. The Commandant, who noted that citizens have the right to protest against government policies, however, urged the organisers not to give room for mischief makers to...
Music Legend, Journalist, Onyeka Owenu, collapses and dies after performing at 80th birthday party of Stella Okolie, at the age of 72. Onyeka, dubbed as ‘Elegant Stallion’, had her last moments at Reddington Hospital on Tuesday night. She reportedly collapsed after performing at the 80th birthday party of Stella Okolie, Chief Executive Officer of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, on Tuesday. Onyeka was said to have been rushed to Reddington Hospital, where she reportedly passed away. According to...
Affiliates and members of Coalition of Niger Delta Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have been urged to shun the August 1 planned nationwide protest. While addressing a joint press conference yesterday, the group’s coordinator, Comrade Israel Uwejeyan charged its members and affiliates to disregard calls for protest aimed at causing disruption and chaos under the guise of representing the interests of the Niger Delta and South-South regions. Uwejeyan said, “We, the Coalition of Niger Delta Civil...
The Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) has told the Urhobo nation to shun the proposed nationwide strike. The group expressed concern over the possibility of hijack by unruly elements. In a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Olorogun Luke Obemiguren Djebah, the UPU implored religious leaders and monarchs from the 24 kingdoms within the Urhobo nation to intervene by urging their subjects to refrain from engaging in the slated nationwide strike. Djebah said, “The repercussions of...
Aliyu Musa, the Katsina State Police Commissioner has stated that, so far, no individual or groups have applied for clearance from the police to participate in the protest which is scheduled to commence from 1st August. Musa stated this at a stakeholders’ meeting convened by the state Acting Governor, Faruk Jobe, attended by members of the State Executive Council, members of the State House of Assembly and heads of security agencies in Katsina on Monday....
To make healthcare more accessible to citizens suffering from kidney diseases, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday approved the purchase of 7,887 dialysis consumables for seven Federal Government managed hospitals across the country. Ali Pate, Minister of Health and Coordinating Minister for Social Work disclosed this to correspondents after the council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to Pate, the gesture is aimed at addressing the rising...
Following continued requests from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) youths, President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of a Youth Secretariat for the territory. The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike announced this on Monday during a town hall meeting in Bwari Area Council. According to him, this is aimed at dissuading the youths of Bwari and Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) from joining the planned nationwide strike commencing on August 1, 2024. The Youth Secretariat in...
The leadership of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed shock over the demise of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, saying that Nigeria has lost a patriot and extraordinary leader. PANDEF in a press statement on Saturday signed by Senator Emmanuel Ibok Essien, , its National Chairman stated that the organisation received the news of the demise of Chief Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, on Thursday, 25th...
