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Accidents and SafetyNewsNigeriaEkiti Govt appeals to residents to avoid driving during flooding

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 10, 2024

…As man’s lifeless body was found in flooded river The Ekiti State Government has appealed to residents to avoid driving or trekking during torrential rainfall that has capacity to cause flooding. It further urged them not to be in a panic mode over the dead body of a man suspected to be a commercial motorcyclist that was discovered inside Ureje River, in Ado Ekiti, on Saturday. Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, the Ekiti State Deputy Governor spoke on Saturday, when...

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NewsNigeriaBolt partners with Whispa to provide female riders, drivers, access to  free medical services

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 8, 2024

To commemorate the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD), leading on-demand mobility company in Africa, Bolt has partnered with Whispa to provide free doctor consultations to women in Nigeria for a period of four weeks starting from March 8, 2024. Whispa is a telemedicine company that allows individuals to chat with real life doctors, According to a press statement on Friday, signed by Tolase Bamidele-Orise, Communications Specialist Strategy of SKOT Communications, noted that under the partnership,...

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NewsNigeriaPeter Obi Rewards “Okada man” Who Returned N15m To Owner With University Scholarship 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 6, 2024

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections Peter Gregory Obi and his running mate Datti Baba-Ahmed have awarded a university scholarship to a tricycle rider in Kano for returning N15m to the owner. Auwalu, 22, had last year returned N15m forgotten by a passenger who came from Chad to buy some goods in Kano in his commercial tricycle popularly called “Keke”. But Auwalu returned the money to the owner...

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NewsNigeriaEnugu First Lady Awards Scholarship to 3 Siblings after Mother’s Tragic Death

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)March 5, 2024

Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah, wife of the Enugu State Governor has directed the Commissioner for Ministry of Children, Gender and Social Development, Mrs. Ngozi Enih, to intensify sensitization programs on depression even as she urges depressed persons to seek early help to avoid tragic ends. Mbah stated this at the Ogui Police Station Enugu where three (3) children who recently lost their mother are in custody. The 3 under seven years old siblings’ mother was crushed to death...

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EconomyNewsNigeriaAnambra LP caucus relinquishes six-month salary amid economic hardship

PilotnewsFebruary 29, 2024

Members of the Labour Party in the Anambra State House of Assembly have pledged to relinquish their salary for six months to alleviate the suffering of the masses. In a communique signed by Hon. Nkechi Ogbuefi, Comrade Henry Mbachu, Hon. Jude Ifeanyi Umen Najiego, Hon. Fred Ezenwa, Hon. Kingsley Udemezue, Hon. Justice Azuka, Hon. Paul Obu, and Hon. Patrick Okafor, the LP lawmakers advocated for the suspension of all non-essential activities, particularly infrastructure projects, for...

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EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaThe Johnsons family drama calls it a wrap after 13 years

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 27, 2024

Africa Magic’s comedy series The Johnsons has come to an end after a 13-year run. Charles Inojie who played the character of Mr Lucky Johnson on the show announced “the end of the road” for the widely-watched TV drama via an Instagram post on Tuesday. “Thank you, Africa. After 13 years of absolute magic, 13 years of awesomeness, 13 years of being Africa’s most-watched show on television, 13 years of being every family’s favourite, The...

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LifestyleNewsNigeriaJonathan mourns demise of only sibling

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 17, 2024

…Says eight of his siblings died before their one year birthday Former President Goodluck Jonathan has mourned the death of his only sibling, saying that eight of his siblings died before their one year birthday. Jonathan had penned an emotional tribute to his late elder sister, Madam Obebhatein Jonathan, who died on January 11, 2024 at the age of 70 years. Jonathan in an emotional tribute wrote, “Sister Obebhatein is gone! How I wish I...

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LifestyleNewsNigeriaEnugu Lawmakers Calls for Scholarship for Abused Minor, Writes AIG On Case

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)February 15, 2024

The Enugu State House of Assembly has condemned the brutal abuse and torture of a minor, Miss Happiness Nwafor by her guardian Mrs. Adachukwu Cukelu Okafor. The case which has gone viral on social media was presented to the 8th Assembly through a motion of urgent public importance moved by Anthony Nwankwo, a member representing Awgu South Constituency. The motion co-sponsored by 8 other members of the House described the act as a crime against...

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NewsNigeriaReligionNCPC Boss, Adegbite assures synergy with  CTPAN

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 14, 2024

Bishop Stephen Adegbite, the Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has assured his administration will have a robust synergy with the Christian Tourism Practitioners Association of Nigeria (CTPAN) This was disclosed during his first meeting with the members of the Association at its corporate headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. Adegbite, while giving a short exhortation from the book of Romans chapter 12 verse 1-20 recognizes God as the supreme being, who sees the secret of...

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NewsNigeriaNigerian Bloggers Commiserate with Access Bank, Wigwe’s Family

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)February 12, 2024

The Guild of Professional Bloggers of Nigeria has expressed shock over the death of the Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, along with his wife and son, in the United States, during an air mishap on Friday evening, at the early age of 57 years. The tragedy described by several people as one too many, also claimed the life of the former Chairman of Nigeria Exchange Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo. In a statement...

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