Uadiale Christiana Jacob, aka Christy Evan Osagie, a wanted convicted leader of an international human trafficking network has been arrested by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The socialite whose network operates across the Middle Eastern countries with an operational base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), was…
The quest by the ruling All Progressives Party (APC) to take over the 18 local government areas in Edo State assumed a new dimension on Friday as the Chairman of Ovia South West local government area, Hon Edosa Enowoghomenma defected to the APC with eight elected councillors including the Leader of the House, Hon. Nosakhare…
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo’s aide-de-camp collapsed, disrupting the State of Nation address in the parliament on Friday. The ADC, identified by Ghana Web as Colonel Isaac Amponsah, fell midway into Mr Akufo-Addo’s address before the Ghana parliament in a viral video. Before collapsing, Mr Amposah showed discomfort but could not help himself from falling to…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm over the circulation of two batches of counterfeit cancer drug, Avastin 400mg/16ml. NAFDAC in the alert posted on its official X handle, said the affected batches, H0223B08 and H4239A70, were identified in Kano and Abuja. Calling for vigilance from the…
Germany has introduced a new online portal this January to make it easier for people from around the world to apply for entry visas. For visitors from countries without a visa waiver agreement with Germany, getting an entry permit is a necessary step before traveling to the country. In the past, applicants had to complete…
The Rivers State Police Command has a new helmsman, in person of CP Olugbenga Adepoju Adewole, psc,mnips. with unique crime fighting strategies. He is a seasoned Police Officer with exceptional service records and great wealth of experience in modern policing. He assumed office on 24th December, 2024 as the 47th Commissioner of Police, Rivers State…
A tragic incident occurred at a wedding reception in Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State, where one guest lost their life and the groom is currently in critical condition. According to a PUNCH Online report, the bride allegedly tampered with the food served at the reception. Eyewitnesses suggest that her actions may have been…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has issued a threat to President Bola Tinubu to reconsider some of his policies or risk being voted out by Nigerians in the 2027 election. Describing the Tinubu administration’s policies as anti-people, the chairman of the party, Hashim Dungurawa, called on the Nigerian government to ensure policies that would…
Dandy Krazy, one of Zambia’s most popular musicians, has died from injuries caused by a road collision on New Year’s Eve. A report by the BBC said the 47-year-old – real name Wesley Chibambo was travelling in Zambia’s Kapiri Mposhi region when his car collided with a truck and a second car. Three people died…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), says the 150,000 barrels per day (bpd) Port Harcourt Refinery and Kaduna Refinery are undergoing a comprehensive overhaul, designed to meet world-class standards. The company said the rehabilitation done at the 60,000 bpd Port Harcourt Refinery and Warri Refinery was not the typical Turnaround Maintenance (TAM) of…