Monday, 2 October 2017

Police deny robbery attack on Shoprite in Delta


DELTA State Police Command has debunked rumours of robbery attack on the Asaba Mall which has the popular Shoprite as one of its numerous tenants.

Sunday, 1 October 2017

Full text of Independence broadcast by President Muhammadu Buhari

Full text of Independence broadcast by President Muhammadu Buhari

My dear Nigerians,
October 1st remains a special date for all Nigerians as this marks the day when we attained one of the most precious of human desires — freedom.

Buhari’s Presidency not responsible for Nigeria’s problems –Obi

Buhari’s Presidency not responsible for Nigeria’s problems –Obi


A former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has said that  it was wrong to  blame Buhari or any single person for the problems in the country, which he described as a result of cumulative years of leadership failure for which the entire political class is guilty. 

Independence Day: Nigeria dancing naked at 57 – TUC

Independence Day: Nigeria dancing naked at 57 – TUC

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has expressed displeasure at Nigeria’s

Kanu’s sureties won’t lose their N300m bond –Ejiofor, IPOB lawyer

Kanu’s sureties won’t lose their N300m bond –Ejiofor, IPOB lawyer


Lead counsel of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) whose leader, Nnamdi Kanu’s whereabouts has remained unknown since the military stormed his Afara-Ukwu, Umuahia, Abia State home, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, in this interview, says only the military, which had the last contact with him, knows where Kanu is.
In this interview with Magnus Eze, in Abuja, the lawyer, who filed a suit asking the court to compel the Chief

Thursday, 28 September 2017

Ogidi celebrates new yam festival after 19 years without king

Ogidi celebrates new yam festival after 19 years without king


From Jeff Amechi Agbodo, Onitsha
Ogidi Community in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State was agog recently following the celebration of the first new yam festival otherwise known as ‘Alommuo/Iwaji’ by the traditional ruler of the community, Igwe Alex Uzor Onyido.

US position on IPOB, unfortunate, unacceptable – FG

US position on IPOB, unfortunate, unacceptable – FG


The Federal Government has described as “unfortunate” and “unacceptable,” the position of the US Government over the declaration of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a terrorist group.

DNA surgery on embryos removes disease

DNA surgery on embryos removes disease




By James Gallagher
Health and science reporter, BBC News website
Precise “chemical surgery” has been performed on human embryos to remove disease in a world first, Chinese researchers have told the BBC.
The team at Sun Yat-sen University used a technique called base editing to correct a single error out of the three billion “letters” of our genetic code.
They altered lab-made embryos to remove the disease beta-thalassemia.

Bayern sack Carlo Ancelotti

Bayern sack Carlo Ancelotti


Carlo Ancelotti has been sacked by Bayern Munich after just over a year in charge, following their 3-0 Champions League defeat at the hands of Paris Saint Germain.

Tuesday, 26 September 2017

Afenifere To Military: Don’t Bring Operation Crocodile Smile To South-West

Afenifere To Military: Don’t Bring Operation Crocodile Smile To South-West
Akure – Afenifere, Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, yesterday warned against militarization of Nigeria, saying it portended serious danger for the country.