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As the police battle to rescue a doctor and a nurse kidnapped along Abeokuta-Imeko road on Wednesday night, gunmen have again invaded Obada community in Abeokuta and abducted a 13-year-old boy. DAILY POST learn that the kidnappers, dressed in military camouflage, stormed…
South-East Governors have established a security outfit, EBUBE AGU, to curtail the rising insecurity in the region. Chairman of the South-East Governors Forum, Dave Umahi, made the announcement on Sunday after a meeting in Imo State. The headquarters of the establishment will…
The Police Commissioner in Imo, Nassiru Mohammed, says tactical units have commenced a search operation for Rev. Marcel Onyeocha. The priest at Mother Theresa of Golgotha Catholic Church, World Bank in Owerri was kidnapped around Ihube in Okigwe Local Government Area. A…
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) says the Buhari administration’s appointment of Rectors for six new polytechnics violates the Federal Polytechnics (Amendment) Act, 2019. Anderson Ezeibe, ASUP President in a statement on Sunday stressed that the appointees had no experience. Last…
The Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, in Abia State, Barrister David Iroh, has revealed the magic wand that led the party to triumph in the recently concluded Re-run in Aba North and Aba South federal constituency held on March 27,…
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio has vowed not to impose any governorship candidate on the people of Uyo Senatorial District in the 2023 general election in Akwa Ibom State. This was in reaction to a rumour that he…
A sociopolitical organization, World Igbo Peoples Assembly, WIPAS, has warned the Nigerian Army to stop alleged killing of innocent Nigerians in some parts of Akwa Ibom and Benue States. In a statement by its Board of Trustees, BoT chairman, Mazi Chuks Ibegbu,…
A former senatorial aspirant in Enugu State, Chief Chinedu Eya, has apologized to the state governor, Ifeanyi Ugwanyi and the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu over his criticism. Recall that Eya had been a major critic of…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Chief Bruno Iwuoha is dead. Bruno reportedly passed away on Saturday morning after battling with diabetes and glaucoma. His death was confirmed by close associate and filmmaker, Derik Zai. He disclosed that the actor died on Saturday morning at…
The Nigerian Government on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Action (MoA) with striking National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to end the ongoing action. The MoA was the second in a fortnight. The first one was signed on March 31, but was…
Biafra Nations League, BNL, a secessionist group in the eastern region of the country, has threatened to unleash mayhem on oil companies operating in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital over Governor Nyesom Wike’s ban on Igbo meeting in Oyigbo Local Government…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC has confirmed 71 fresh cases of COVID-19 in 9 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. This brings the total number of recorded cases of COVID-19 in the country to 163,652. The health agency announced…
A tanker loaded with 33, 000 litres of petrol was on Friday involved in a head-on collision with a 33 tyres Mack truck loaded with goods along the Harbour Road in Calabar, Cross Rivers State. NDREPORTERS gathered from a witness named Michael…
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Mr Edozie Madu has said it is easy for the party to win the November governorship election in Anambra State. Madu said this could be done by showcasing the achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari, both in…
President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan on Friday, declared those attacking Police formations and Correctional facilities as enemies of the people. This is his first reaction since the Imo State Police Command and Correctional facilities were razed by suspected gunmen…
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has placed a ban on the planned meeting of some Igbo residents in the Oyigbo Local Government Area of the state. The Governor took the decision over fears that such meetings could spark fresh unrest in…
Okezie Ikpeazu, the Governor of Abia State has officially performed the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the Aba Leather And Garment Industrial Cluster and the Enyimba City Garment Industry all located at Umunneato, Umukalika in Obingwa Local Government Area. Speaking at…
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has asked the people of the region to put more efforts towards economic development and security of the zone. In a statement by the Secretary-General of the Chidi-Ibeh led Ohanaeze, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, he urged…
The House of Representative on Friday begged the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to consider the plight of Nigerians and end its nine days old strike. Rep. Tanko Sununu, the Chairman of House Committee on Healthcare Services, made the appeal at…
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has announced that the 2021 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), will take place from August 16 to September 30. Recall that the Head, WAEC National Office (HNO), Patrick Areghan, had said the May/June…
Security operatives have been deployed in Ama Awusa, a settlement dominated by northerners in Owerri, Imo State capital. This is as a result of the widespread attacks on some northerners in the South-East. Where are the dead bodies? soldier rejects claim that…
It has been acknowledged that non-engagement in physical activities and the intake of food that are high in salt and sugar could lead to heart disease. Also, as a solution to reduce heart disease in the society, it was also advocated that…
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr Asabe Vilita-Bashir as the new Director-General of the National Centre for Women Development (NCWD). NAN reports that the appointment was made known in a statement signed by the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs…
Mr Usman Baba, the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has revealed that there are critical security situations in the South-East and South-South geopolitical zones of the country. Baba stated this in Abuja on Friday at the opening of a meeting with police…
The family of five who were kidnapped in Ondo State during the Easter celebration have been released by their abductors. Olisa Ibrahim who was kidnapped alongside his wife and three children were said to have been freed after unspecified ransom and food…
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has accused the Nigerian military of secretly killing Igbo people in Akwa Ibom and other states. Kanu claimed that the military was killing Igbo people and labelling them as unknown gunmen. He…
The presidency on Friday said the President Muhammadu Buhari’s Government is saddened by the rising insecurity in the country. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina in this week’s edition of Fridays with Adesina, titled NIGERIA AND…
Nollywood screen diva, Rita Dominic, has explained why she will not be rushing into marriage institution. The 45-year-old in an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, said she wants to get married but wants to get it right once and for all….
The families of Taiwo Omorede and Bright Osagiede of Egbaen community, Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State have instituted a suit against the Nigerian Police, the Inspector-General of Police and two police personnel of the IGP Monitoring Unit; Aminu…
The Akwa Ibom State police command said it has apprehended one David Ubong- an escapee of the recent prison break in Owerri Imo State. In a Statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko Macdon on Friday, the suspect was…
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has insisted that he made his substitutions at the right time during his side’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Slavia Prague on Thursday night. This is despite coming under fire for his decisions that have now seen Arsenal’s Europa…
Three suspected vandals were last week apprehended in Akwa-Ukwu, Nnewi, Anambra State by members of vigilante group while attempting to vandalize a 300KVA distribution substation, property of Enugu Electricity Distribution PLC (EEDC) located at Akwa-Ukwu, Nnewi District. The trio identified as Uchenna…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed the discharge of 217 patients, bringing the total number of recoveries to 154,005. Following the recent recoveries, active cases of the virus in the country has dropped to 7,518. The health agency announced…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has received about 3,000 decampees from the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, All Progressives Congress, APC, and other parties from the 13 wards of Bende LGA in Abia State. The party while receiving the defectors, assured them…
Chuks Ibegbu, a former spokesman of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has called on President Buhari-led federal government to summon leaders of all agitating groups and discuss with them on how to unite the nation. Ibegbu, who spoke during an…
Detectives from the Police Station in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State have arrested a 30-year-old pregnant woman and mother of eight, Blessing Emmanuel for stabbing her 43-year-old husband, Jonathan Otomi Omamode to death. The Police confirmed that they…
Rivers All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Committee Chairman in Khana Local Government, Hyacinth Nwiye, is still in captivity. The state chapter of the party, in a statement, confirmed that the kidnappers were yet to release Nwiye who was snatched on Sunday. The…
Monday Kenneth Eze, a Senior Technical Assistant to Ebonyi Governor, David Umahi has resigned his appointment. His resignation letter was addressed to the Governor through the Secretary to Ebonyi Government. Eze said the exit was “pursuant to the dictates of my conscience…
Former Imo Governor, Ikedi Ohakim, has commenced a contempt proceeding against Richard Ozobu, Chidi Ibeh, Uche Okwukwu and Okechukwu Isiguzoro over the parallel election of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. In January, the apex Igbo organization broke into two after separate elections were held in…
The Rivers State Police Command has exhumed the decomposing body of the Community Development Chairman of Kereken-Boue community in Khana Local government of the State. The CDC Chairman, Prince Deeka was said to have been buried alive by certain criminals for some…
The Minister of State for Labour and Productivity Festus Keyamo has advised aggrieved parties in the Olu of Warri succession crisis to accept the process or go to court. Crisis continues to trail the emergence of Omoba Tsola Emiko as the Olu…
Dennis Amachree, a former Assistant Director of the Department of State Services, DSS, has revealed that the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, was aware that the state’s prison and the police headquarters was about to be attacked. Amachree also said that the…
Asere community in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State has been thrown into turmoil following an attack on the riverine village by gunmen. The assailants who also appeared to be arsonists had in their numbers attacked the community and set ablaze…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has put on hold the registration for the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) which was billed to commence Thursday. A statement by the Boards Head of Media and Protocol, Dr….
The Association of Retired Police Officers (ARPON), Cross River State Chapter, has accused the Federal Government of Nigeria of not treating the members of the Association well. The Chairman of ARPON, Bassey Inyang, a retired Deputy Commissioner of Police, made the accusation…
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Four Chelsea players have been included in the UEFA Champions League team of this week. UEFA released the Champions League team in a post on its website on Thursday following the conclusion of the week’s quarter-final first-leg games on Wednesday. The four…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State says it has begun a massive drive for new members in the state. Chairman of the party in the state, Mr Ndubuisi Nwobu who briefed journalists about the commencement of the exercise said the…
President Muhammadu Buhari says he is taking a short rest in London, United Kingdom. This is contained in his letter on Thursday to King Abdullah ll Bin Al-Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, following the resolution of a recent rift…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Thursday lamented that the current insecurity in the country poses a great danger to Nigeria’s unity. Mohammed lamented that the issues of farmers, herders crisis, banditry, kidnapping among other insecurity challenges have led…
Unknown gunmen at the early hours of Thursday attacked the Mbieri Police Division in Imo State. The command’s spokesman, SP Orlando Ikeokwu confirmed the attack to newsmen in Owerri on Thursday, NAN reports. He said officers of the Division repelled the bandits…
Abia State Government says it is currently working with relevant security agencies in the State to unravel the source and nature of the suspected explosive devices found at the Union Primary School, Afaraukwu in Umuahia North LGA. This was contained in a…
