A senior judicial officer in Rivers State, Chief Magistrate K.E. George, has tendered his resignation in protest against the ongoing emergency administration imposed on the state. In a letter addressed to the Chief Judge of Rivers State, George announced his voluntary retirement, citing the appointment of a âquasi-military administrationâ as the primary reason for his…
The Nigerian government has denied reports that President Bola Tinubu has halted the issuance of five-year multiple-entry visas to United States citizens, insisting that no such directive has been given. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the Presidency described the claims as misinformation…
Professor Lilian Salami, the outgoing Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), has revealed shocking details of her ordeal during a students protest against the institutionâs administration. In her memoir titled âSo Much to Say: A Memoir,â which recounts her five-year tenure as the universityâs 10th Vice Chancellor, Salami disclosed how students abducted her,…
Following the death of their colleague who allegedly died in a brothel during a brawl with a male client, sex workers in Akure, Ondo State capital have requested protection from the government in the course of their duty. While expressing shock over the sudden demise of their colleague, the sex workers appealed to brothel owners…
In Nigeria, there are numerous low-cost business opportunities that require minimal startup funds, often less than N100,000. These ventures are accessible, scalable, and cater to everyday needs, making them viable for aspiring entrepreneurs. In Nigeriaâs current economic climate, starting a business is an uphill battle for many aspiring entrepreneurs. The rising cost of living, inflation,…
The police in Abia State, south-east Nigeria, say they are investigating a report that claimed some police operatives exchanged gunfire after mistaking themselves for members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Mistaken for IPOB members There was confusion on Wednesday around Alaoji Area of Aba, the commercial hub of the state, when some police…
The Police Command in Imo on Sunday foiled an attack by hoodlums on Njaba Local Government Area Divisional Police headquarters, Umuakah. The commandâs spokesman, ASP Henry Okoye, who said this in statement on Monday, said three of the hoodlums were neutralised in the successful defensive operation. Okoye said the attackers, arriving in three Sport Utility…
The Federal Government, in response to the United Statesâ new visa restrictions on Nigerian citizens, has called on Washington to reconsider the policy. The US government had earlier announced changes to its visa reciprocity schedule for Nigeria, limiting the validity of certain non-immigrant visasâsuch as the B1/B2 (business and tourism), F (student), and J (exchange…
The Nigeria Police Force on Thursday confirmed it has arrested Jesam Michael, CEO of Afriq Arbitrage System (AAS), in connection with an ongoing fraud investigation. The police said the arrest âfollowed report made earlier by Mr. Michael to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Special Investigation Unit (SIU), in which he alleged that he had been…
The gruesome killing of a local farmer, Rabiat Atere, by suspected armed bandits at Oka Akoko, in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State, has sparked outrage. Atere was reportedly attacked on her farm in Oka on Monday evening. The deceased, who hailed from Uba in Oka-Akoko, was said to have invested heavily…