Новости за 08.11.2021

The Coalition of Niger Delta Agitators has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, saying those behind the raid of the home of Justice Mary Odili should be exposed and prosecuted. This is as the group led by Gen. John Dukku stated that the raid by security operatives was a ploy to intimidate and…

In this episode of So This Happened, we reviewed the story of a 67-year-old man, David Fuller, who pleads guilty to the murder of two women and also having sex with their dead bodies. We also reviewed the story of how gunmen stormed the University of Abuja, kidnapped two professors, non-academic staff and three others…

Popular American rapper and music producer, Travis Scott, the organiser of the Astroworld Festival in Houston where at least eight people died on Friday night, gave his first on-camera statement in a video posted to his Instagram account on Saturday night. “I’m honestly just devastated,” Scott said as he repeatedly sighed and rubbed his forehead….

A group under the aegis of Alliance for the Advancement of Auchi Polytechnic, has called for due process in the appointment of a substantive rector for the polytechnic. The convener of the group, Oshiobugie Danjuma, who made the call in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday, said the call became necessary to avoid…

There was panic in Ebekpi community of Esit Eket local government area of Akwa Ibom state following an eruption from a gas wellhead operated by one of the oil companies in the area. It was gathered that the gas leakage which occurred on Saturday ran for almost five hours, causing panic in the community and…

The throttle of the stationary molue stuck out like the heel of a prostitute’s stiletto. Abere, the bus driver, pedalled hard on the throttle while exhaust fumes drifted through the slits in the floorboard, smarting passengers’ eyes and noses. Coughs and curses followed. The driver gulped the herbal alcoholic content in a green bottle labelled…

Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has expressed sadness on the passage of Nigeria’s renowned historian and former Vice-Chancellor of Delta State University, Professor Abednego Ekoko, describing his death as a great loss to Delta and Nigeria. Aged 79, Professor Ekoko reportedly died on Saturday after a brief illness. In a statement issued by his…

The European Union has called for applications for next year’s Erasmus+ scholarship programme in line with its commitment to expanding opportunities for quality higher education for young Nigerians even as it stated that youths remain the key to Nigeria’s development. The EU said it is building partnerships between young Africans and their European counterparts because…

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III has said that it is only God that will decide who will be the next governor of Delta State. The foremost Itsekiri monarch made the assertion in his palace in Warri while hosting a high powered delegation of the Ijaw for Governor 2023 Lobby Team led by former…

A man and his wife have been reportedly murdered by unknown gunmen in the Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. Witnesses said the couple, identified as Chidi and Rita Edebor, was shot dead at Ekwuoma-Abavo community by the gunmen at about 8pm last Wednesday. The witnesses, who do not want their names in…

Rappers Travis Scott and Drake have been sued for having “incited mayhem” after eight people were killed and dozens injured in a crush during a Texas concert, the law firm confirmed on Sunday. Texas firm Thomas J. Henry Law on Sunday tweeted a story published by the Daily Mail on the suit, confirming it had…

President of Liberia, George Weah, has sent his condolences to President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone and his citizens over the fuel tanker explosion that occurred on November 5, in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Weah made this known in a statement issued by Jarlawah Tonpo, Liberia’s Deputy Information Minister for Press and Public Affairs on…

UN has commiserated with the government and people of Sierra Leone over the explosion of a petroleum tanker in Freetown. UN Secretary-General António Guterres joined the whole UN system in Sierra Leone in mourning the victims of a fuel tanker collision on Friday night in the capital. Guterres, in a statement, said he was “deeply…

The Senate has condemned the Code of Conduct Tribunal for alleged not treating corruption cases referred to it by the Code of Conduct Bureau. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, Senator Ayo Akinyelure, tackled the CCT while reacting to the agency’s performance this year. The CCT chairman, Danladi Umar, appeared before…

The Returning Officer of the Anambra State governorship election, Professor Florence Obi, has said that a supplementary election will hold in 362 polling units in Ihiala Local Government Area on Tuesday, November 9. Citing the constitution, Prof. Obi noted that election had to take place in those polling units for the election to be conclusive….

Aribo scores 20th Rangers goal Osimhen returns, Onyeka, Kalu benched Okoye keeps first clean sheet JOHNNY EDWARD and KELVIN EKERETE bring you the performances of Europe-based Nigerian star footballers last weekend, with David Okereke and Joe Aribo’s goals firing their respective clubs to wins ENGLAND Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Ademola Lookman (Leicester) Ndidi made his…

WELTERWEIGHT contender, Colby Covington, says he thought he won the title fight against champion Kamaru Usman at UFC 268 at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. After an entertaining bout, which went the entire five rounds, the judges scored the fight 9-46, 48-47 and 48-47 in favour of the Nigerian Nightmare, who successfully defended his title…

RIVERS Angels striker, MaryAnn Ezenagu, has promised that the team will bounce back from their disappointing Group B 3-0 drubbing in the hands of Morocco’s ASFAR Club on Saturday at the maiden CAF Women’s Champions League in Egypt. Sanaa Mssoudy scored the competition’s first hat-trick to hand her side a decisive victory. The loss leaves…

Roma’s worrying crash in form continued on Sunday with a shock 3-2 loss at Venezia, a fifth defeat for Jose Mourinho’s team just 12 games into the Serie A season. Deservedly a goal ahead at half-time after Eldor Shomurodov and Tammy Abraham had scored following Mattia Caldara’s opener for promoted Venezia, Roma collapsed after a…

Super Eagles players are expected to start arriving camp in Tangier, Morocco on Monday (today) for their 2022 World Cup qualifier against Liberia. Both teams play on Saturday on match-day four of the World Cup qualifiers. Liberia play their home games in Morocco after their stadiums couldn’t meet the Confederation of African Football’s requirements for…

Electronic payments in Nigeria surged by 78.04 per cent to N220.93tn in October 2021 from N124.09tn in the same month last year, according to data obtained from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System. E-payment transactions are monitored on the NIBSS through the Nigeria Instant Payment System and Point of Sales terminals. From January to October 2020,…

Globacom on Sunday said it had added 2.81 million customers to its subscriber base in September. In a statement, the company said the development was according to a report by the Nigerian Communication Commission. The statement quoted Glo as saying, “The reported growth for the operator, expanded its active customer base to 52,934,990. Other service…

As we aged, our sexual drive significantly reduces. This is most noticeable in women after menopause. But as menopause is true in women so is andropause true in men. Andropause though not commonly mentioned but was coined from two Greek words “andras (human male)” and “pause (to stop, cessation)”. So, by definition andropause is a…

The Lagos State Government on Sunday said those who wish to receive COVID-19 vaccines within the comforts of a private facility can do so at a minimal administrative cost of N6,000.  The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, in a statement on Sunday, said the charges would cover the cost that the private sector…

A medical doctor, Egemba Fidelis, has said stress management is vital in overcoming mental illness. Fidelis said this during the third edition of the 9mobile health talk series organised to commemorate the 2021 World Mental Health Day. A statement on Tuesday said the session was in furtherance of the firm’s efforts to continue to raise…