Nigerian community in UK mourning the loss of Nigerian woman, 36, pregnant with triplets
Olayomi Koiki London – The Nigerian community in the United Kingdom is mourning the loss of Prudence Daniel-Obia, a 36-year-old pregnant woman, who died on Friday, June 21, 2024. Prudence,…
Former Konga CEO, Imudia, kills self in Lagos home, police say
Morakinyo Akinosun Lagos – Former Chief Executive Officer of Konga, one of Nigeria’s e-commerce giants, Nick Imudia, has committed suicide in Lagos, police said. Imudia reportedly killed himself by jumping…
Nigeria’s Tinubu approves upgrade of Ibadan airport to international standard
Agency Report IBADAN – Nigeria’s Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has approved his request to upgrade the Ibadan Airport into an international airport. Makinde revealed…
After residents’ protest, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company moves to end decade-long power outage in Ibadan communities
Matthew Onocheta The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has outlined steps to resolve the 10-year power outage challenge in Iwo road – Lalupon communities in Ibadan. IBEDC’s officer in charge…
Firebomb wounds police officer outside top Greek judge’s home
AFP ATHENS, Greece – A police officer guarding the home of Greece’s top judge was wounded in a “murderous” firebomb attack early Thursday in an Athens suburb, the police said.…
Bolivian soldiers surge into presidential palace, raising specter of coup
Reuters Bolivian armed forces took over the capital’s central square on Wednesday, and an armored vehicle rammed through the entrance to the presidential palace followed by soldiers, igniting fears of…
Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND approves students’ loan disbursement
Morakinyo Akinosun The board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), on Wednesday approved the disbursement of loans to successful applicants. This decision was made on Wednesday during its inaugural…
Nigerian Army deploys 177 troops to Guinea Bissau for peacekeeping mission
Matthew Onocheta The Nigerian Army (NA), has deployed no fewer than 177 personnel on a peacekeeping mission in Guinea-Bissau to help restore peace and stability in the West African country.…
Terrorists demand ₦20 million monthly levies from communities in north-central Nigeria
Olayomi Koiki BENUE, Nigeria – Terrorists locally dubbed as bandits in Nigeria have reportedly enforced tax and levy collections on the residents of Torough and neighbouring communities in Ukum Local…