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FCTA acting secretary, Umar Marafa is dead
The Federal Capital Territory Administration. FCTA, Acting Secretary and Director of Administration and Finance, DAF, Malam Umar Marafa is dead. Marafa died in Kaduna on Monday evening though the cause of his death has not been disclosed. According to the Nation, the Public Relations Officer of FCT Education Secretariat, Mr. Kabiru Musa, who confirmed the incident, expressed shock over the death of his boss. Marafa has been buried on Tuesday morning according to Islamic rites.
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Reject water resources bill, it is RUGA in disguise – Igbo group tell South-East communities
A foremost Igbo group, Association of South East Town Unions (ASETU) has described the Water Resources Bill lying before the National Assembly as Rural Grazing Areas (RUGA) agricultural programme in disguise. The group made the remark in a statement signed by its National President, Chief Emeka Diwe and National Publicity Secretary, Gideon Adikwuru. The union in a release noted that the explanation by the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed that the said bill has no…
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BBNaija season 4 Winner, Mercy Eke gifts herself a Range Rover Velar as she turns 27 (Photos)
Mercy Eke, the winner of BBNaija season 4 has gifted herself a brand new Range Rover Velar as she turns 27 today, September 29. The reality star took to her Instagram page to show off her new whip with the caption: “I want it, I got it, I want it, I got it. Couldnt think of a better way to spoil myself today after an amazing year. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME. From me to me…Range…
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N2.67b supposedly used to feed school children during lockdown found in private accounts – ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC says it has uncovered up to N2.67 billion meant for school feeding during the COVID-19 lockdown in personal bank accounts. The Chairman of ICPC, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, disclosed this on Monday, September 28, while delivering a keynote address at the second National Summit on Diminishing Corruption with the theme: “Together Against Corruption and the launch of the National Ethics and Integrity Policy” held at the…
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Nigerian lady kneels down to accept her Boyfriend’s marriage proposal
A young man from Anambra State identified as Ebelechukwu Ngini proposed to his girlfriend and she knelt down to accept his ring. Sharing photos from the surprise proposal, a mutual friend of the couple, Nwedo Angel, wrote: “And She Said YES to Ebelechukwu Ngini.. Congratulations to you Odogwu Nwoke Na Girlfriend wey cool down, Na she go collect RING. She Don collect ring tonight!” 26-09-2020
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Former Delta State Governor Uduaghan dumps APC, Returns to PDP
Former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has formally defected from the All Progressives Congress to the Peoples Democratic Party. Uduaghan who formally rejoined the PDP on Monday September 28, at his hometown, Abigborodo in Warri North Local Government Area of the State, defected to the APC where he contested and lost the Delta South Senatorial seat in 2019 to incumbent Senator James Manager. Confirming his return to the PDP on Facebook, the former Governor wrote; …
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Nigerian Pastor Tega Ahre declared missing
A Nigerian Pastor identified as Tega Ahre has been declared missing by his family. According to the father of the Pastor, he has been missing for two weeks and the entire family is trusting God for a miracle of his return. Media personality Ushbebe who also reshared the post, said the missing Pastor is a former schoolmate at Delta State University. Anyone with useful information that can lead to his whereabout has been directed to call…
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Senator Abbo fined N50m for assaulting woman in a sex toy shop
A Federal Capital Territory High Court has ordered Senator Elisha Abbo, to pay N50m as compensation to Osimibibra Warmate for assaulting her at a sex toy shop in Abuja. Mr. Abbo is the lawmaker representing Adamawa North Senatorial at the National Assembly. In July 2020, a magistrate court in Zuba found the senator not guilty of criminal assault. However, Warmate proceeded to file a fundamental human right suit marked CV/2393/19 before the FCT High Court.…
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Edo Organised Labour rejects Strike Suspension by National Labour Leadership
The Edo State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the decision of the national leaders of the union to suspend the nationwide strike. Earlier today the labour union suspended the scheduled nationwide strike after reaching an agreement with the federal government. Reacting to this development, Labour leaders and members of the civil society in Edo State rejected the decision. The Chairman of the NLC in Edo State, Sunny Osayande, and Trade Union…
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We cannot drop Biafra for Igbo Presidency – IPOB
The indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB) continue to maintain their stand for the Biafra republic as they have advised those clamouring for Igbo Presidency come 2023 to forget about the ambition. The group through its leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, said that what Igbo wants is Biafra and not ‘Presidency’. In a statement by its group media and publicity secretary, Emma Powerful, Kanu expressed displeasure for those hunting for sons and daughters who will represent the…
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Don’t introduce your ‘important’ people to just anyone – Actress, Lilian Esoro
Nollywood actress Lilian Esoro has shared an interesting note on introducing important people in one’s life to friends. In a post she shared on her Instastory she stated that one shouldn’t introduce important people in their lives to just anyone. According to her, some people can ruin friendship one took years to build and one can’t tell people to “unknow” themselves once an introduction is made. See her post below:
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Gunmen abduct catholic priest for the second time in Delta State
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have abducted a Catholic priest in Delta state for the second time in four years Rev. Fr. Jude Onyebadi, the Parish Priest of Saint’s Peters & Paul, Issele Asagba, was said to have been monitored and kidnapped in his farm, at the weekend, where he went to inspect his farm, workers and pay them for the work done. Back in December 2016, he was kidnapped on his farm and released…
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