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Month: April 2024

You can’t artificially force naira to gain value, Ned Nwoko tells CBN, FG

Nwoko also said the continuous revisit to previously implemented policies and considerations of new ones were imperative. Senator Ned Nwoko has advised the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) against any measures that are capable of ‘artificially’ forcing the Naira to gain value against other currencies. Nwoko, who represents Delta North, gave…

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4 dead, 70 vehicles burnt in fuel tanker explosion in Rivers

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, who visited the accident scene, described it as tragic and sad. The Police Command in Rivers says four people and over 70 vehicles were burnt in Friday’s fuel tanker explosion in the state. The explosion occurred along the Eleme section of the East-West Road in the state at about 7:30…

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Police arrest 16 notorious Anambra cultists, declare 21 others wanted

The arrested cultists who were nabbed during a series of intelligence-led manhunts have been detained on the orders of the Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye. The police command in Anambra has arrested 16 notorious cultists and declared 21 others wanted following intensified efforts to end the resurgence of cult-related killings in Awka, the state…

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Gov Zulum approves employment of 15 persons with disabilities

Zulum also ordered the Ministry of Education to work out modalities for introducing the teaching of special education courses at the College of Education in Bama. Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has approved the automatic employment of 15 persons living with disability, who have undergone formal educational system and obtained degree certificates, NCE, diploma and…

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Anambra residents pour encomium on retiring CP Adeoye

Emeka said that the CP handed professionalism to officers in the state and urged the force in general to emulate him. Anambra Residents have poured encomium on the retiring Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Aderemi Adeoye. Most residents talked to on Saturday, described the retiring officer as a fine police officer. The Traditional Ruler of…

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Family of late Nollywood actor, Jnr Pope, sets date for burial

The grieving family of the late Nollywood actor, John Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, has announced the details of his burial arrangements following his tragic demise. Junior Pope met his unfortunate end after a tragic boat mishap during a movie shoot earlier this month. The 43-year-old actor’s funeral proceedings commenced on April 23 with…

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Niger Delta youths urge stakeholders to support amnesty program boss Otuaro

Since assuming office on March 18, 2024, Dr. Dennis Otuaro has demonstrated exemplary leadership and has worked tirelessly to address the challenges facing the Niger Delta. The Niger Delta Youth Council Worldwide NDYC has urged all stakeholders in the Niger Delta region to unite behind Dr. Dennis Otuaro as the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty…

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Doris Simeon: Nigerian actress not ashamed doing menial jobs in America

Simeon said she decided to stay back in the U.S. because that’s where her son and his father reside. Nollywood actress, Doris Simeon, has opened up on her experience since she relocated to the United States of America. Simeon, who made waves in the Yoruba Nollywood sector some years back, said she was not ashamed…

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BBNaija winner Miracle graduates from US aeronautical university

Miracle bagged his Private Pilot License and Flight Dispatcher License in July 2018. Miracle Igbokwe, the winner of the third season of the Big Brother Naija show dubbed ‘Double Wahala’, has bagged a distinction in aviation and aerospace study from the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida, United States of America. The reality TV star shared the…

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8 bodies retrieved in Makueni after truck plunged into Muswii River

8 bodies have been retrieved from Muswii River after a truck plunged into the flooded river. Confirming the incident, Makueni Deputy Governor Lucy Mulili noted that about ten people are still missing with the search ongoing. Mulili noted that search efforts are being conducted by the Makueni County Department of Disaster Management and Kenya Red…

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