Новости за 23.09.2021

Three suspects involved in the kidnap of 136  students of Bethel Baptist School, Kaduna, have been arrested by the police. Adamu Bello, Isiaku Lawal and Muazu Abubakar,  told journalists in Abuja on Thursday, that  25 gang members carried out the abduction,  adding that they were motivated by their desperate need for money. The suspects, who…

Yoruba Nation and Biafra agitators have insisted that the Federal Government cannot stop their protest at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Friday (tomorrow). The Chairman of Nigerian Indigenous Nationalities Alliance for Self-Determination, Professor Banji Akintoye, made this known in a statement on Thursday, alleging the FG of sponsoring a counter-protest. The indigenous…

A civil society organisation, New Era For Sustainable Leadership and Accountability Initiative, has asked the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to sack his economic management team, stating that they have failed in their responsibility to the nation. It advised the Federal Government to get more competent hands that could deliver the economic prosperity he…

154 orphans on Wednesday graduated from the Northeast Children’s Trust School, known as ‘the learning center,’ out of the over 500 orphans schooling in the specialised school. The school, built specifically for vulnerable children orphaned by the Boko Haram insurgency in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states of the Northeast subregion, was inaugurated by Vice -President…

Mr Isa Pantami, Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, says the Five Generation (5G) network will be deployed in Nigeria in January 2022, and will aid surveillance against vandalism of public assets. The minister disclosed this on Thursday in Maiduguri at a Town Hall Meeting to address vandalism of power and telecommunications infrastructure. The News…

The break-up drama between Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh and her ex-lover, Prince Kpokpogri got more intense as the duo was engaged in an Instagram war on Thursday. Dikeh earlier called out Kpokpogri on her page, to stop running and face the consequences of his actions after it was rumoured that she petitioned security agencies to…

Chima Azubuike and Olaide Oyelude The pilgrims’ welfare boards of Katsina and Gombe states have refunded a total of N1.26bn to intending pilgrims who were unable to go for the 2021 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. For Gombe state, N495.2m was returned to 332 persons from the 2020/2021 intending pilgrims who applied for a refund, while…

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has tackled those criticising the regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), over the loan requests sent to the National Assembly. The minister at a town hall meeting on Thursday said those criticising Buhari are insincere, saying that the regime Buhari recently sought the…

Romelu Lukaku says football must take “stronger” action in the fight against racism, questioning the impact of players taking the knee before Premier League matches. Lukaku’s Chelsea team-mate Marcos Alonso this week explained his decision to stop making the gesture, deciding instead to stand and point to the “No To Racism” badge on his shirt….

The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, says politicians campaign with road projects because of their economic impact on society. He said this at the 27th meeting of the National Council on Works and Housing held in Bauchi on Thursday. The minister explained that since the implementation of the Marshall plan in 1948, after…

Fans of Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Pere, have stormed the streets of Warri in Delta State, to drum up their support for the contestant. In a video shared on Pere’s official Instagram page, the fans took to the streets in their branded shirts and posters. The BBNaija season six is in its…

The Nigeria Police Force, Nasarawa State Command, has presented cheques worth N22.7m to families of 15 officers who died in active service. The Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command, CP Adesina Soyemi, while presenting the cheques to the next of kin of the officers on Thursday in Lafia, said that the gesture was an initiative…

The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello on Thursday administered the oath of office to the recently confirmed Chief Judge of the State, Justice Richard Olorunfemi, and the President Customary Court of Appeal, Justice Isiaka Momoh-Jimoh Governor Bello in his address which was delivered by his deputy, Edward Onoja charged the legal lords to execute all…

…North should apologise to Nigerians over Buhari’s failures, says Edwin Clark group Pan Niger Delta Forum on Thursday lambasted the Northern Elders Forum over its confession that it regretted that it “got rid” of then-President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2015 elections to vote in the incumbent, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). PANDEF National Publicity Secretary,…

The Delta State Police Command said it killed one suspected armed robber during a gun duel and foiled a cult initiation in the state. The Police Public Relations Officers in the state, DSP Bright Edafe, stated this on Thursday in Asaba, the Delta State capital. He said, “On September 22, 2021 men of the Delta…

The House of Representatives has called for the identification and release of Nigerians imprisoned in other countries across the world. The House particularly urged the Federal Government to “intervene and secure the release of Nigerians who are being detained illegally in prisons abroad,” while mandating the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Justice and Inter-Parliamentary Relations to…

The Niger State Civil Service Commission has denied knowledge of the recent mass sack of about 726 civil servants in the state, saying the action did not emanate from the commission. The commission, however, said the list circulating on social media, which was claimed to have originated from the commission, was doubtful and wondered who…

The US special envoy to Haiti resigned on Thursday two months after his appointment, denouncing the Biden administration’s deportation of Haitian migrants from the US-Mexico border back to their home country. “I will not be associated with the United States inhumane, counterproductive decision to deport thousands of Haitian refugees and illegal immigrants to Haiti,” State…

Fast-rising Disk Jockey, Iwuagwu Patricia, popularly known as Commissioner DJ Wysei, revealed that she was confirmed dead for hours after failing from a two-storey building few years ago. The 24-year-old took to her Instagram page on Thursday, to share pictures from the accident as she thanked God for keeping her. She wrote, “When destiny can’t…

As the break-up between Nollywood actress, Tonto Dike, and her ex-lover, Prince Kpokpogri Joseph, gets messier, a lady simply known as Merit Gold, via her Instagram account, Therealmeritgold, has apologised to the actress for defaming her character. Acknowledging Gold’s apology, the actress screen-munched her post and reposted it on her verified Instagram account with the…

One person was reported dead, while two others were injured after a residential building collapsed in Woji, on the outskirts of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Both the dead and injured persons were said to be working on the building when the incident occurred. Eyewitnesses said that the incident might have been triggered by the recent…

The African Union Commission and the International Committee of All Africa Music Awards have released the 2021 nominees’ list. The list, which was released on Wednesday, features over 400 songs from artistes in the 30 continental and 10 regional categories cutting across African talents and creatives living on the continent and in the Diaspora. Leading…

The African Union Commission and the International Committee of All Africa Music Awards have released the 2021 nominees’ list. The list, which was released on Wednesday, features over 400 songs from artistes in the 30 continental and 10 regional categories cutting across African talents and creatives living on the continent and in the Diaspora. Leading…

A Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Gudu Judicial Division Abuja, has awarded N50 million damages against the police for arresting and detaining an activist of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Ngozi Umeadi. Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, who hailed the judgement on Thursday, said the court also ordered her unconditional release and public…

Genoa announced on Thursday they have been bought by American private equity fund 777 Partners for a reported 150 million euros ($175 million) as Italian businessman Enrico Preziosi ends his 18-year ownership of Italy’s oldest football club. “The new owner group, which will acquire 99.9 per cent of Genoa’s share capital, will pay new capital…