Chidinma Adetshina Crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024

LifestyleNewsNigeriaChidinma Adetshina Crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 2, 2024

Former Miss South Africa contestant, Chidinma Adetshina, has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024. Adetshina, a 23-year-old law student, emerged victorious at the grand finale held in Lagos on Saturday, 31 August, after defeating 24 other contestants. Adetshina, who represented Taraba State, rose to the top five finalists after the contestants showcased their elegance in evening gowns. The top five finalists included Miss Anambra, Paula Ezendu; Miss Edo, Edeifo Brittany; Miss Ondo, Ayegbidun Peace Olamide;...

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Eguavoen Back as Super Eagles Coach After Labbadia Deal Breaks Down

NewsNigeriaEguavoen Back as Super Eagles Coach After Labbadia Deal Breaks Down

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 2, 2024

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has announced the collapse of its deal with German coach Bruno Labbadia, who was set to become the new head coach of the Super Eagles. The decision was confirmed in a statement issued by NFF’s Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, on Friday, hours after it was reported that an agreement has been reached between the NFF and Labbadia. NFF President, Musa Gusau, explained that the deal was aborted due to...

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PDP Enugu Elects Executive Committee Members

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPDP Enugu Elects Executive Committee Members

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)September 1, 2024

Dr. Martin Chukwunweike emerged as chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Enugu State Chapter Executive Committee; Dr. Chukwunweike was the immediate past Commissioner for Housing in Enugu State. The election held on Saturday at the Michael Okpara Square, Enugu was successfully conducted by a six-man committee led by Toni Iyoha; delegation from the PDP national secretariat, and monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Announcing the unopposed winners, Toni Iyoha, Chairman of the...

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Airport Cleaner Who Returned $10,000 Rewarded For Honesty

NewsNigeriaAirport Cleaner Who Returned $10,000 Rewarded For Honesty

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 1, 2024

Mr. Auwal Dankode, a staff of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO Aviance) who found and returned $10,000 while cleaning an aircraft in Kano has been rewarded by the company for his honesty. Dankode was assigned alongside other colleagues, to clean the MS 878 operated by Egypt Air, when he found the money left behind by the passenger on seat No 25H and promptly turned the money over to the Airline’s Station Manager. Dankode,...

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Bandit Kingpin Seizes Nigerian Army’s Vehicles, Ammunition

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaBandit Kingpin Seizes Nigerian Army’s Vehicles, Ammunition

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 1, 2024

A counterinsurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, ZagaZola Makama has confirmed that the Videos that surfaced online of bandit kingpin, Bello Turji and his gang celebrating taking over the Nigerian Army Armoured Personnel Carrier. The Video showed Turji and his gang also took over lots of ammunition from the Nigerian Army during the seizure of the carrier. According to Makama, the troops responded to a distress report indicating a high-level meeting of...

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Police Summons President and General Secretary of NLC

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPolice Summons President and General Secretary of NLC

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 1, 2024

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, and the General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja, will appear at Force Headquarters on September 5, 2024. The Force Intelligence Department, FID, of the Nigeria Police Force, Force Headquarters summoned the NLC President and General Secretary to face questioning about alleged criminal intimidation, actions likely to disrupt public order, and malicious property damage. The letter reads in part: “In furtherance of investigations into the alleged case of...

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Over 24,025 People Declares Missing In Nigeria – ICRC

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaOver 24,025 People Declares Missing In Nigeria – ICRC

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 31, 2024

No fewer than 24,025 people were declared missing in Nigeria, with the majority from the Northeast, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says. The Boko Haram conflict, which has persisted for over a decade in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states is so alarming. Lillian Dube, Head of the ICRC’s sub-delegation office disclosed this during an event to commemorate the World Day of Disappeared Persons in Maiduguri, explained that the cases were documented in...

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Ogun State Revokes Orphanage Homes Over Law Violations

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOgun State Revokes Orphanage Homes Over Law Violations

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 31, 2024

Due to non-compliance with regulations and laws prioritizing the well-being and safety of vulnerable children, the Ogun State Government has revoked the provisional licenses of some private orphanage owners operating in the state. Hon. Adijat Adeleye, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development who disclosed this during a meeting with private orphanage owners, at the ministry headquarters in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, expressed displeasure over some private orphanage owners’ activities. Adeleye reaffirmed that the present administration was...

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Kebbi State Government Sets To Implement N70,000 Minimum Wage

NewsNigeriaPoliticsKebbi State Government Sets To Implement N70,000 Minimum Wage

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 31, 2024

Kebbi State Governor, Nasiru Idris said his administration is ready to commence implementation of the N70,000,00 new minimum wage to Kebbi workers as soon as the template to do so is delivered to the state government. The governor, made this known Friday in Birnin Kebbi when the leadership of the state council of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) paid him a courtesy call in Government House and debunked rumours that his administration would not pay the...

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Again, gunmen attack LG secretariat in Anambra, set buildings ablaze

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaAgain, gunmen attack LG secretariat in Anambra, set buildings ablaze

PilotnewsAugust 31, 2024

Gunmen said to be in their large numbers on Friday morning attacked the Ogbaru Local Government Secretariat in Atani community, Anambra State. It was gathered that the hoodlums, who invaded the secretariat set buildings, including a town hall meant for traditional rulers and some administrative facilities at the premises ablaze. This is the second time in two months that gunmen would attack the Ogbaru LGA as a similar attack was carried out on June 15,...

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