The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has successfully foiled an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack in Lagos, thanks to the expertise of its Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit. According to a press release by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, the IED was discovered and detonated on July 31, 2024, along Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, … Read more
Nigerians are gearing up for a nationwide protest as frustration with the government’s handling of the economy and fuel subsidy removal reaches a boiling point. According to Nwoba Chika Nwoba, a social media influencer and member of Peoples Democratic Party in Ebonyi state, “the protest might pose a hard start tomorrow and next, but from … Read more
Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has criticized presidential candidate Peter Obi for his silence on the recent killings of four police officers and a POS seller in Imo by unknown gunmen. In a scathing social media post, Omokri wrote: “Forty-eight hours after four police officers and a POS seller were killed … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has been placed on high alert ahead of planned nationwide protests, with the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, warning officers to be vigilant and professional in maintaining law and order. In a virtual conference with senior police officers on Wednesday, Egbetokun emphasized the need for continuous preparedness and strategic … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to residents to exercise patience and not resort to protests, which he believes may hinder the progress made by his administration. In an address to the people of Lagos, Governor Sanwo-Olu acknowledged the challenges faced by the state but emphasized that his government is working tirelessly to address … Read more
Nigerian music legend Onyeka Onwenu, popularly known as the “Elegant Stallion”, has died at the age of 72. Onwenu reportedly collapsed after performing at the 80th birthday party of Stella Okolie, chief executive officer of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, on Tuesday. She was said to have been rushed to Reddington Hospital, where she reportedly passed away. A … Read more
The Deputy Speaker of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chinedu Ogba Onah has distributed bags of Fertilizers to over 180 farmers in Ohaukwu South Constituency as part of an effort to boost agriculture and enhance food sufficiency in Nigeria. Speaking during the flag which took place on the 29th of July 2024 … Read more
The Faculty of Law at Ebonyi State University has won the 33rd Christof Heyns African Human Rights Moot Court Competition, held in Kigali, Rwanda. This marks the first time a Nigerian university has taken home the top prize in the African Moot Court Competition history. Led by Dr. Mrs. Chioma Vivian Iteshi, Director of the … Read more
Mr. Godfrey Chikwere, a veteran journalist and Manager of Legacy FM Abakaliki, has offered words of wisdom to President Bola Tinubu on how to handle the planned protests and underlying issues affecting the nation. In a social media post, Chikwere shared his thoughts on what he would do if he were in Tinubu’s shoes. “I … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) has spoken on the departure of Kenneth Okonkwo from the party. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Okonkwo, the former spokesperson to LP presidential campaign organisation, announced his exit from the party on Saturday. The former campaign spokesperson, in a post on his X handle on Saturday, said he decided to leave the LP because … Read more
