Dark day for football as over 150 people looses life in Indonesia stampede
Over 150 people have reportedly been killed in a stampede following a riot at a football match in Indonesia between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya, after police fired tear gas to disperse angry fans from the pitch. The tragedy happened on Saturday night in Malang, were fans of the loosing Arema team, invaded the pitch […]
AUDI GRIEFS OVER DEATH OF LEAD OUTRIDER, CONDOLES WITH FAMILY, NSCDC PERSONNEL.
The National Headquarters of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been thrown into mourning state following a fatal accident which claimed the life of Commandant General’s lead outrider, Assistant Superintendent of Corps 1 (Asc 1), Dickson Dike who was loved by many. The unfortunate incident took place on Tuesday 27th September, 2022 in […]
Troops rescue Chibok girl after 8 years in captivity with four children
Troops of the Nigerian Army have reportedly rescued one of the Chibok schoolgirls abducted by insurgents in 2014. The girl, identified as Yana Pogu, was rescued on Thursday in Borno by the troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Hadin Kai. Pogu, who was rescued with her four children, gave birth to a set of […]
FG: Abuja-Kaduna train remains shut
The Federal Government has said that the Abuja-Kaduna rail lines will remain shut until those held captive by bandits are released. Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Wednesday, Managing Director, Nigeria Railway Corporation, Fidet Okhiria, disclosed that four railway workers were among those still being held captive. He noted that the corporation had restored the […]
FG declares Monday public holiday to celebrate Independence Day
The Federal Government on Wednesday declared Monday, October 3, 2022, as a public holiday to mark the nation’s 62nd Independence anniversary celebration. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Nigerians on this year’s celebration. Aregbesola in a statement signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, […]
What is gaslighting? And how do you know if it’s happening to you?
It’s an unfortunate reality that happens in personal relationships and by public figures to the peoples they serve. Recognizing that you yourself or someone you care about might be in a “gaslight tango” is not always as straightforward as it might seem. Blend Images via Getty By Sarah DiGiulio “Oh come on. I never said that.” […]
FEC approves N580m for purchase of armoured vehicles for NDLEA
The federal executive council (FEC) has approved N580.5 million for the purchase of four armoured vehicles for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). According to Abubakar Malami, minister of justice, the decision to procure the armoured vehicles was taken to encourage and safeguard the lives of NDLEA operatives. Speaking with journalists at the end […]
Power grid slumps to 38MW
Data from the Federal Government on Tuesday indicated that the collapse of the national electricity grid that occurred the preceding day led to the crash in power generation from 3,713.1 megawatts to 38MW. Industry figures obtained from the Federal Ministry of Power showed that power generation on the grid as at 6am on Monday was […]
Mikel Obi retires from football at age 35
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has announced his retirement from professional football after 20 years. Obi retired at the age of 35 with laurels won for both clubs and country, including Nations Cup, and Champions League, among others. He disclosed his retirement on Tuesday on his social media account with an emotional note […]
FG withdraws circular directing VCs to reopen universities
Hours after issuing a directive asking vice-chancellors to reopen universities for the resumption of lectures, the federal government has withdrawn the circular. According to report, the latest decision was contained in a circular signed by Sam Onazi, director of finance and account of the National Universities Commission (NUC). “I have been directed to withdraw the […]