Author: Vincent Osuwo

Electrocution reportedly led to the deaths of five people while attempting to mount a billboard in Rumuosi’s Obiri-Ikwerre axis of Rivers State’s Obio/Akpor Local Government Area on Monday. In addition, four others who suffered life-threatening burns are fighting for their lives at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, where they were rushed for treatment. The billboard, a big outdoor advertisement, was said to have a metal frame that allegedly touched a high-tension cable, generating a spark. Electric cable thief dies after electrocution in Lagos The nine victims were alleged to have hoisted the massive structure when a metal component…

Internally displaced persons in Benue State have lamented over the poor living conditions they face at their internally displaced persons (IDP) camps as a result of the insecurity that has ravaged their locality. According to the IDPs, two women at Agagbe Internally Displaced Persons Camp in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State reportedly lost their children after childbirth. Furthermore, six children in the same camp have measles as a result of the camp’s deplorable conditions. Terna Jacob, the camp manager who described the predicament of detainees at the IDP camp to journalists on Monday, said hunger and infections…

Uba Sani, the governor of Kaduna State, has announced his plan to hire 7,000 young people to help security forces tackle instability. Kaduna, located in the country’s northwest, is dealing with security challenges such as banditry and kidnapping. Sani, who has been in office for just three months, has indicated his intention to involve young people in crime prevention efforts. He explained that as a senator, he was always a champion for state police, and he plans to begin the recruitment process shortly. Uba Sani announces fees reduction in all state-owned tertiary institutions in Kaduna In an interview with Channels…

Governor Uba Sani, the executive governor of Kaduna State, has announced the downward review of current fees in state-owned tertiary institutions. Sani made this downward review known during a media parley with pressmen at the Government House, Kaduna, on Monday, August 21, 2023. According to the governor, the review was part of his commitment to keeping his campaign promises to the people of Kaduna. Sani said, “During the electioneering campaigns and on assumption of office on May 29, 2023, we made a solemn commitment to the citizens of Kaduna State to run a people-ccentred, all-inclusive administration that shall leave no…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has threatened to embark on demolition of houses and structures that negate the Abuja master plan. Wike made the remarks in his inaugural address at the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) office on Monday. He was among the 45 ministers whom President Bola Tinubu swore into office at the presidential villa in Abuja. Tinubu redeploys ministers, makes Momoh Niger Delta minister Alongside Mariya Mahmud, Minister of FCT (state), Wike, who was among the 45 ministers whom President Bola Tinubu swore into office at the presidential villa in Abuja on Monday,…

Mason Greenwood will leave Manchester United after the club’s investigation into the striker’s attempted rape allegation is completed. The English international, who was detained in January 2022 on suspicion of a number of charges, including attempted rape, will not play for the club again and will either be loaned out or have his contract resolved. Following the withdrawal of key witnesses and the discovery of fresh evidence, the Crown Prosecution Service dropped the charges in February. Greenwood, however, has not played for United since his detention, and the club has initiated its own investigation. That investigation is now complete. United…

A commander of the Livestock Guard has been assassinated in Benue State’s Ukum Local Government Area by unknown gunmen.  The government established the Livestock Guards to enforce compliance with the State Anti-Open Grazing Law. According to witnesses, the death of the ward commander, Jarule Likita, has caused tension in the region. According to locals, the slain commander was stationed in the Mbatian ward of Ukum LGA until he was assassinated. The members of the community stated that the deceased died after being shot many times in the chest by the assailants in Tine-Nune village in the state’s Ukum LGA. Gunmen…

Premier League giants Liverpool have appealed the red card given to Alexis Mac Allister during Saturday’s win over Bournemouth.  Mac Allister was shown a straight red card for a mistimed but not reckless tackle on Bournemouth player Ryan Christie in the 58th minute of the match and would be set to miss three games if it was upheld. Paul Tierney was on VAR and did not instruct referee Thomas Bramall to review the video monitor, despite the fact that Jurgen Klopp accused him of being “biassed” last season. Liverpool come back to beat Bournemouth with 10 men Liverpool boss, Jurgen…

His Grace, Emmanuel Chukwuma, the Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province of the Anglican Communion, has criticised ECOWAS’ planned invasion of the Niger Republic in response to last month’s coup in the country. Chukwuma, speaking to journalists in Enugu, claimed that the ECOWAS leadership did not discuss properly before launching war threats against Niger. Chukwuma further stated that any military action against Niger would have a negative impact on Nigeria and other West African countries and that ECOWAS’s war-mongering is evidence of huge corruption among its officials.” Chukwuma said” It’s also unfortunate that the present government is not consulting enough; hence,…

The Kwara State chapter of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) has advised the relocation of the state capital from Ilorin if Muslims continue to insist that Ilorin is an Islamic city, thereby prohibiting traditional religious worshippers (Isese) from practising their faith. Bayo Fabiyi, the Kwara State Coordinator of the OPC New Era, made the appeal in a statement on Sunday. “There are Muslims in other places cohabiting with others without crises or disturbances,” he said. Isese Day: Lagos govt declares Monday public holiday “Therefore, if Ilorin is the only place where isese becomes a challenge, the status of Ilorin as…