Author: Alex Enemanna
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God sent me, says pastor who allegedly killed native doctor in Anambra
A 21-year-old self acclaimed pastor, Uchenna Chukwuma, has allegedly killed a native doctor in Anambra State. The suspect claimed he was divinely sent to kill the 60-year-old herbalist identified as Chukwudi Ugwu. The incident happened at Nkpor, near Onitsha, in the Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. Chukwuma claimed the herbalist had been…
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Arc Awoniyi exceptional servant, true patriot, SSA Political extols former Deputy Governor @ 60
Senior Special Assistant to Kogi Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Political Matters, Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi has sent a warm message of felicitation to former deputy governor of the state, Arc Yomi Awoniyi as he clocks 60. Omoluabi said the former Deputy Governor is a gentleman who remains a model of humility, selflessness and patriotism. The…
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We’re yet to receive Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine — FG
The federal government has denied receiving Russian-made COVID-19 Vaccine. This is in response the stories making rounds that the federal government through the Ministry of Health has received the vaccine which Russia claims reduces viral load of COVID-19. In a statement titled ‘Clarifications on Russian-made COVID-19 Vaccine’ and issued on Friday by the Director, Information,…
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Ondo ghastly auto crash leaves one dead, 6 injured
One person in Thursday lost his life in a fatal motor accident in Ore, headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The sector Commander of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), Me Ahmed Hassan who confirmed the accident, said six persons also sustained serious injuries. He said the accident involved a Nissan Vanette…
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Football activities can resume without fans — FG
The Federal Government has approved the resumption of football leagues in Nigeria. The coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Sani Aliyu, made this known on Thursday. He, however, said matches will resume without spectators and fans at the stadiums. Football league was suspended indefinitely after match-day 25 in March, due to COVID-19. “Restriction…
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Buhari assures flood victims support
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday regretted the reports of flooding across the country and promised to ensure that relevant government agencies are well prepared to respond to such disasters. Specifically, on the flood that ravaged communities in Jigawa State, the President directed the National Emergency Management Agency and other relevant government agencies to assess the…
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Troops kill several armed bandits in Kaduna
The Air Component of Operation THUNDER STRIKE has neutralized several armed bandits and disrupted their camps in the Kuduru and Kwaimbana Forest areas of Kaduna State. Military authorities say this was achieved through separate air strikes carried out on 2 and 3 September 2020 on the heels of credible intelligence reports indicating that the 2…
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Irukera pride of Nigerian consumers, SSA Political extols FCCPC boss
Senior Special Assistant to Kogi Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Political Matters, Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi has congratulated the Director General Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) Babatunde Irukera as he marks birthday. Omoluabi says Irukera is a pan-Nigerian who has used his Office to protect all Nigerians from undue exploitation, cheating and the devastating…
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Buhari moves to tackle high cost of food items
To ease the current high cost of poultry production, President Buhari has approved the release of 30,000 tons of maize from the national reserves, to animal feed producers. He said the federal government is very mindful of the challenge of high food prices, at a time when the economy is already in a slowdown caused…
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Bauchi flood kills 5
We’re disturbed — Governor No fewer than five persons lost their lives to flood occasioned by torrential rainfall in some communities in Warji Local Government Area of Bauchi state. Gov. Bala Mohammed who made this known in one of the affected communities in Dagu village on Thursday said the government was seriously disturbed by the…