London’s Heathrow Airport has resumed full operations on Saturday, a day after a fire at a nearby electrical substation caused a major power outage, disrupting Europe’s busiest airport and affecting global travel. This announcement is contained on their official social media handle of the Airport on Saturday. The outage, which occurred on Friday, led to … Read more
Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State has on Friday suspended a former aide to Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, over alleged (cultism) cult-related activities. The suspended student, Felix Okemini, recently served as the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security (Ebonyi North) before he was relieved of his position on Tuesday. Okemini, … Read more
In 2022, Nigeria recorded a 174% increase in cybercrimes within six months, and, in 2023, the Nigerian economy lost US$706 million through cybercrime. Worldwide, financial losses from cybercrime are projected to reach US$10.5 trillion by 2025. In a time when Nigeria grapples with the challenges of economic instability, corruption, and social inequality, and political wars, … Read more
Reports had it that in the U.S. Midwest and Southeast, Tornadoes killed at least 33 people as 12 fatalities spanned five counties where more than 500 homes, Mobile home park, church and grocery store in the country were totally destroyed as 29 people were injured and 21 counties sustained storm damage. Also Earthquake had damaged … Read more
In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a disturbing rise in cybercrime, popularly known as “Yahoo Yahoo.” This phenomenon, which involves internet fraud, identity theft, and other forms of online scams, has become a significant social and economic issue, particularly among the youths. The term “Yahoo Yahoo” originated from the early days of Internet fraud in … Read more
The Supreme Court has declared Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the legitimate National Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The apex court in its judgement set aside the decision of the Court of Appeal in Enugu. The National Secretary position became a contentious issue after Anyanwu left to contest the Imo governorship election which he lost. … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has commended the National Assembly for its decisive and patriotic ratification of the State of Emergency proclamation in Rivers State, calling it a critical step towards restoring stability following a prolonged political crisis. In a statement issued by the presidency, Tinubu emphasized that the National Assembly’s approval underscores its commitment to national … Read more
Experts warn of severe health and societal risks, urging government action which has prompted Kwara State to organise a summit on prevention and control which had National Youth Service Corps members and other youth groups in attendance. Government bodies at all levels have been called upon to strengthen collaboration with stakeholders to curb the rising … Read more
The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu has said that all Corps Members would be credited with their new monthly allowance of Seventy-Seven Thousand Naira with effect from March, 2025. He said the Scheme and Federal Government are responsive to their welfare and would continue to ensure that their … Read more
Mrs. Mammy Maria Ochefu started Mammy market business which later spread to all military barracks in Nigeria. She was married to a former governor of old Enugu State, late Colonel Anthony Ochefu. Excerpts: How was growing up? My father gave birth to me on April 10, 1941 in Otukpo and named me Mammy. The meaning … Read more
