Abakaliki, Ebonyi State – More than 60 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi State are expressing frustration over the non-payment of their August allowance. After over three months without payment, these corps members, many of whom have already completed their national service, are calling for urgent intervention…
Lagos, Nigeria – Nigerian human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, has openly criticised former Edo State Governor and ex-Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) President, Adams Oshiomhole, labelling him an “Agaracha” labour leader who, according to Sowore, lacks the activist credentials he claims. Sowore made these statements on a recent Glitch Africa Studios podcast, which…
By Magnus Effiong A group of legal practitioners in Cross River has petitioned the Commissioner of Police in the State, Augustine Grimah, to urgently investigate the reported brutality meted out on a citizen, Ogo Ogar Ichire, by the police in Ikom, central Cross River. The lawyers, led by Barrister Sony Mgbe, said Ogo Ichire was…
Calabar, Nigeria – In recent months, scientists have made remarkable strides in medical research, paving the way for treatments that could potentially revolutionise healthcare. Notable breakthroughs span several fields, including cancer treatment, gene therapy, infectious disease control, and brain science. One of the most significant advancements is in cancer immunotherapy. Researchers have developed novel immune-based…
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State – The image below has been trending recently on Facebook and captioned as recently constructed “Mini Stadium at Ikot Edibon in Nsit Ubium LGA of Akwa Ibom State.” Claim A Facebook user, Zeal Inyang Enoidem posted the photo at about 7:25 am on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, claiming it is a…
Kano, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified the circumstances surrounding a recent viral video showing the spraying of naira notes at a wedding in Kano State, initially reported to have occurred at the wedding of Mrs Fauziya Danjuma Goje, daughter of Senator Danjuma Goje. The commission has now identified the…
