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Fallen drone injures 6 in Egypt town near Israel

October 27, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

An “unidentified drone fell” on an Egyptian hamlet near the Israeli border on Friday, injuring six persons mildly, according to the army. The drone went down in “a building next to Taba hospital” in the

Navy Captures 8 Suspected Oil Bunkers’ In Lagos

October 27, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

At the Lagos anchorage, the Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft stopped a big wooden boat carrying 300 drums that were about to be used for illicit oil bunkering. Eight crew members, more than 300 drums, pumping

Bandits kill 3, injure 7, and abduct 8 in Zamfara

Terrorist kill 4 in Zamfara, govt closes market

October 27, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

According to reports, four persons have died as a result of a bandit attack in Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State . The PUNCH was informed by Mohammed Bawa, a town native, that Emir Abubakar

Troops Kill Boko Haram Top Commander, 32 Others

Military thwarts N1.2bn crude theft, to end terrorist attacks

October 27, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

On Thursday, the Defence Headquarters announced that during the previous two weeks, troops had seized N1.2 billion worth of stolen crude. This was in line with its pledge to render terrorists incapable of launching limited

Enugu govt to increase LG funds by 60 per cent

Enugu Govt investigates alleged fraud, mismanagement administration in college

October 27, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

A seven-member investigating committee has been established by Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah to look into the operations of the state College of Education (Technical). The governor’s media office released a statement on Friday outlining

Media Academy grieves ace broadcaster, Jika Attoh

October 27, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The renowned broadcaster and executive director of the West Africa Broadcast and Media Academy, Nkemjika Attoh, passed away on Wednesday in Enugu State, and the organization is saddened by his loss. The Academy called the

“You filled our hearts with joy”- Mercy Chinwo and husband Blessed, welcomes baby boy

October 27, 2023 Gistlover Stella 0

Confirming the news, the gospel singer uploaded a music video of herself rocking her baby tummy while thanking God for the new addition. Mercy Chinwo, a Nigerian gospel singer, and her pastor husband, Pastor Blessed,

Serious Tension in Bayelsa, Kogi, As INEC Suprised PDP and APC with Special Announcement

S’Court Verdict: We Can Now Understand the Deeper Meaning Of The ‘Go-To-Court’ Mantra Of INEC And APC — Eastern Union Group

October 27, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Supreme Court’s recognition of President Bola Tinubu as the victor of the February 25, 2023, presidential election is consistent with the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) “go-to-court” policy, which is spearheaded by Prof. Mahmoud

Obi Vs Tinubu: Tribunal dismisses APC petition on Obi’s eligibility to contest 2023 election

PEPT: Accept Supreme Court Verdict In Good Faith, Olajengbesi Tells Atiku, Obi

October 27, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Pelumi Olajengbesi, a human rights attorney based in Abuja, has encouraged Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, the leaders of the opposition, to accept the Supreme Court’s ruling upholding President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the presidential

President Tinubu Rejects Retirement Age Bill For National Assembly Staff

SGF, Speaker, Governors, Wike Visit President, Hail PEPC Judgment At Villa

October 27, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Following the Supreme Court‘s confirmation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory yesterday political figures, associates, governors, and Villa staff members stormed the Villa to congratulate President on this fist. Among the early callers to the

Prof Kingsley Get Appointment as APSS Chairman Of Directors

October 27, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Professor Kingsley Moghalu, a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and presidential candidate, has been named as the chairman of the board of directors of the Africa Private Sector Summit (APSS).

Arab foreign ministers to meet Wednesday on Gaza-Israel War Following a surprise attack by Hamas on Israel, the Arab League announced that its foreign ministers will meet on Wednesday to discuss "Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip." As Israel continues to pound targets in Gaza in the wake of Saturday's attack, the "extraordinary meeting" in Egypt's capital city of Cairo will look for "avenues of political action at the Arab and international level," according to a statement from Arab League deputy secretary general Hossam Zaki. In response to the most recent Israeli escalation, the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday asked the Arab League to convene an urgent ministerial-level meeting. The ministry stated in a statement that it had instructed "its permanent delegation to the Arab League to request an emergency meeting of the League Council at the ministerial level. ". The agreement was made in response to "the escalation of Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people," it said. On Sunday, the Moroccan Foreign Ministry demanded an emergency meeting of the Arab League at the level of the Arab foreign ministers for "consultation and coordination on the deterioration of the situation in the Gaza Strip and the emergence of military actions targeting civilians. ". The Arab League's Cairo headquarters will host the meeting this week, and the ministry said extensive consultations are already under way. After the Al-Aqsa Mosque was stormed and settler violence increased, Hamas announced Operation Al-Aqsa Flood on Saturday. It claimed to have shot rockets and taken many Israelis hostage. In the attack, at least 350 Israelis were killed and more than 1,860 were hurt, and several soldiers and civilians were taken prisoner by Hamas and returned to Gaza. According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, Israel responded with a series of airstrikes in the Gaza Strip that resulted in at least 313 Palestinian fatalities and close to 2,000 injuries.

Gaza War May Cause Global Famine, Varsity Professor Caution

October 27, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Abdullahi Alanamu, a professor of plant anatomy and taxonomy at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), has issued a warning regarding the impending global famine brought on by the conflict in Gaza. In an interview with

Billionaire Femi Otedola Raises Eyebrows as He Gifts One Million Naira Each To 750 Student After His Appointment as a Chancellor

October 26, 2023 Gist Lovers 0

Femi Otedola, a well-known businessman and philanthropist, has given each of 750 students a one million naira after his appointment as Chancellor of Augustine University. The billionaire, who is well-known for lavishing his children with

‘We’ll vote Tinubu again in 2027’- Wike Vows

October 26, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has promised to rally voter support for President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming election. He claimed that candidates who received 2,000 votes in the 2023

"You are calling on the president to come and help you, you will be there forever" – Actor Kenneth Okonkwo

Kenneth Okonkwo Reacts As Supreme Court Affirms Tinubu Winner of Presidential Polls

October 26, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Kenneth Okonkwo, a Nollywood actor turned politician responded to the Supreme Court’s decision upholding President Bola Tinubu as the legitimate victor of the 2023 presidential election. According to Gistlover, the Supreme Court dismissed the petitions