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Abducted Kaduna Pupils: Nigerians Deserve To Know Details Of Release – Bukarti

March 28, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Bulama Bukarti, a security analyst has remarked that the circumstances surrounding the release of the abducted Kuriga schoolchildren in Kaduna State remain ambiguous. Bukarti suggested that Nigerians deserve to know…

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Breaking: Iconic Nigerian Playwright Wole Oguntokun Bids Farewell

March 28, 2024 Gideon Ese

Renowned Nigerian playwright, producer, director, and culture advocate, Wole Oguntokun, has reportedly died. Reports obtained by Ejes Gist News revealed that Oguntokun passed away in Canada on March 26, 2024.…

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Family Announces Burial Arrangements Of Ex-Rep, Cairo Ojougboh

March 28, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

The family of a former member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Dr Cairo Ojougboh, has announced his burial arrangements. The late Ojougboh, who died on February 7, 2024, aged 64,…

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Breaking: Court Rejects Debe’s Lawsuit, Grants Ojukwu Will to Bianca

March 28, 2024 Gideon Ese

The Enugu State High Court, under the stewardship of Justice A.O Onovo, has dismissed, for lack of merit, a lawsuit initiated by the late Chief (Dr) Debe Odumegwu Ojukwu. He…

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Woman Thrown Out Of Marital Home Over Refusal To Drop Case Against Her Brother-In-Law Who Defiled Her 8-Year-Old Daughter

March 28, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

A woman has been asked not to return to her matrimonial home after she blatantly refused to drop the defilement case against her brother-in-law who had unlawful carnal knowledge of…

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SIM-NIN: Subscribers Kick Against Friday Deadline, Demand Extension

March 28, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers has urged the Nigerian Communications Commission to extend the deadline set for disconnecting telephone lines not linked to National Identification Numbers beyond Friday, March…

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Bandits Are Uneducated Rebels – Ex-Minister, Shittu On Why There’s No Banditry In Southwest

March 28, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

A former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, on Thursday identified why there is little or no banditry in the Southwest. Shittu said the level of education was the reason why…

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I’ll Love You Till The End Of Time – Adesua Etomi Pens Romantic Birthday Message To Husband, Banky W On His Birthday

March 28, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Nigerian actress Adesua Etomi took to Instagram to express her love and appreciation for her husband, Banky W, on his birthday.     In a heartfelt post, Adesua shared a…

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Slain Soldiers: Ndume Calls for Unity, Praises Tinubu for Offering Scholarships to Their Children

March 28, 2024 Gideon Ese

President Bola Tinubu has been lauded by Senator Ndume for announcing scholarships for the children of soldiers who were tragically killed by yet-to-be-identified assailants in Okuoma, Delta State, last week.…

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Crisis: Board Of Trustees Takes Over Labour Party

March 28, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

The ensuing confusion and crisis in the Labour Party has taken a new twist as Board of Trustees of the party says it has taken over the running of the…

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BREAKING: Military Declares Professor, Woman, Others Wanted Over Soldiers’ Killing In Delta

March 28, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

On Thursday morning, the military high command declared eight individuals wanted in connection with the killing of 17 soldiers and officers in Okuama Community of Delta State. Among those declared…

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FG declares Friday, Monday as public holidays

March 28, 2024 Omajemite Don

Federal Government Declares Public Holidays for Good Friday and Easter Monday Celebrations”   The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the declaration of Friday, March 29, and Monday, April 1,…

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Call for APC National Chairman Ganduje’s Resignation – Gov. Alia Speaks Out

March 27, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has denied allegations suggesting that he called for the resignation of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje.   In…

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BREAKING: Okuama Massacre: Tears As 17 Soldiers Are Buried In Abuja

March 27, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

The 17 military personnel who were killed in the Okuama community in Delta State on March 14 have been laid to rest. The corpses of the soldiers, which arrived at…

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NNPCL refutes claims of lowering fuel cost

March 27, 2024 Gideon Ese

The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has refuted reports alleging a reduction in the prices of Premium Motor Spirit and Automotive Gas Oil. Olufemi Soneye, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications…

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‘He Would’ve Made Me Better’ – Gerrard Names Manager He Regrets Not Playing For

March 27, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard recently revealed that he regretted not playing under former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho. The former England international believes Mourinho would have made him a better player…

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Police Officers Allegedly Brutalize Prison Warder In Yobe

March 27, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Police officers at the Area Command’s office in Potiskum, Yobe State, have been accused of assaulting a corrections officer, Abubakar Umar Mainta. The family of the victim said he had…

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Dignitaries Arrive Burial Ceremony Of Slain Soldiers (Photos)

March 27, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Several dignitaries have arrived at the location of the burial ceremony for the slain soldiers in Abuja. The dignitaries include Kano state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, Senator Sulaiman Kawu and…

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NPFL: Obichere Reveals Title Ambition With Enyimba

March 27, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Enyimba midfielder, Wisdom Obichere is optimistic the club can win a record 10th Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title this season. The Peoples Elephant currently occupy fourth position in the…

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Marketers Anticipate Affordable Fuel as Dangote Refinery Gears Up for Product Sales

March 27, 2024 Gideon Ese

Marketers Expect Cheap Fuel as Dangote Refinery Finally Moves to Sell Products  “Dangote Refinery is poised to commence supplying petroleum marketers, most likely starting next week. This development coincides with…

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