Sen. Dave Umahi, Nigeria’s Minister of Works has disclosed that the construction of the Cross River section of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway would commence in August. Umahi made the assertion on Sunday in Calabar during the Stakeholders Engagement in the Alignment of Section 3A of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos, have arrested two passengers travelling to Doha on a Qatar Airways flight at the screening point of terminal 2 after they tested positive for ingestion of illicit substances on Friday, 21st June. This was disclosed via…
Dr Joseph Edet, Acting Vice-Chancellor of Arthur Jarvis University (AJU), Cross River, has cautioned students to stay off all forms of drugs and illegal substances as there are detrimental to their well-being. Dr Edet gave the warning while declaring open activities to mark the 2024/2025 students’ week. The Ag. VC emphasised the need for students…
Rumours have been circulating about the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Sir Olu Jacobs, on social media. But, Media Personality and Mental Health and Wellness Advocate, Betty Irabor, has debunked the news, saying Olu Jacobs is alive. Popular Nigerian blog, Gistreel, had earlier reported that Olu Jacobs passed away after battling a protracted illness. The…
China has been buying up strategically placed farmland next to military installations across the United States (US), raising national security fears over potential espionage or even sabotage. The Post has identified 19 bases across the US from Florida to Hawaii which are in close proximity to land bought up by Chinese entities and could be…
Nigerians have taken to social media to celebrate a woman adjudged to be oldest woman on her 111th birthday. The woman, grandmother and great-grandmother known as Daa Eliza, celebrated her 111th birthday today, Sunday, 30th June, and her pictures are making waves on social media. Sharing the pictures, popular Nigerian media brand, Oriental Daily, posted…
Akwa bom State Governor’s Wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno, addressing women at the meeting. By Anietie Akpan Women in Akwa bom state led by the Governor’s Wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno have started strategizing towards the upcoming Local Government (LGA) elections in the state. Accordingly, she hosted female stakeholders, nominated LGA Coordinators and others to…
The aged widow Madam Iniema Isaac (middle) displaying her ceremonial cheque and assisted by government officials, relatives and others. By Anietie Akpan About 16 less privileged families in Akwa Ibom state have so far taken delivery of the Governor Umo Eno’s Arise Compassionate Home Initiative. In addition to the tastefully furnished homes, the sum of…
As Kenya faces widespread protests against the government’s finance bill, Nigerian leaders would do well to take heed of the warning signs. The proposed bill, which includes a controversial tax increase, has sparked outrage among Kenyans who feel it is insensitive to their economic struggles. The scenario bears striking similarities to Nigeria’s current situation, where…
The police have confirmed that the bomb detonated by a woman carrying a baby on her back killed eight people and injured 15 others. Converseer reports that on Saturday, 29th June 2024, a female suicide bomber carrying a baby detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at a gathering in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno…
