No fewer than eight doctors are confirmed to have tested positive to coronavirus disease in Zamfara, the state’s branch of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has said. The NMA Vice-Chairman in the state, Dr Mannir Bature, made the disclosure during a chat with journalists in Gusau on Wednesday. He said: “Out of about 80 confirmed…
A policeman has been dismissed in Ebonyi state after going through an orderly room trial for defiling a 14-year-old girl. Ebonyi state Coordinator of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Okorie Christopher Onyekachi who commended the state’s police command for not shielding the policeman, said they are working hard to ensure that the former security operative who…
A part of the Nigerian Postal Service headquarters in Abuja was on Wednesday gutted by fire. The Federal Capital Territory Fire Service personnel was able to contain the fire. The incident attracted a large crowd at the busy Garki 2 in the Nigerian capital. A security officer who pleaded anonymity told NAN that the fire…
A Russian army Mi-8 helicopter has crashed outside Moscow, killing all crew members. The incident happened during a training flight around 8 pm on Tuesday, the defense ministry said, according to Channels Television. “As a result of a crash landing the crew of the helicopter died of their wounds,” the defense ministry said. Russian News…
Unnumbered armed bandits have stormed five communities in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State and unleashed terror attack. The communities attacked included Bidda, Ungwar Rogo, Kajera, Karda, Magazawa where 15 people were killed, and dozens injured. According to one Muhammadu Alkhamis, the spokesman for the three of the communities, the attacks came in the…
The Police Command in Ebonyi has arrested Julius Amadi and nine others for assaulting a pastor Mr. Oko Obeni. The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Loveth Odah made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abakaliki. Odah said that the incident took place at Ogo playground,…
The Police Command in Ebonyi has arrested Julius Amadi and nine others for assaulting a pastor Mr. Oko Obeni. The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Loveth Odah made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abakaliki. Odah said that the incident took place at Ogo playground,…
Top US Democrat Nancy Pelosi has been accused of fat-shaming President Donald Trump after she called him “morbidly obese”, he fired back by saying she has a mental problem. Mrs. Pelosi cited Mr. Trump’s “weight group” when asked about his disclosure that he is taking hydroxychloroquine to guard against Covid-19. At his last physical examination,…
No fewer than 292 Nigerians have arrived in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, from Saudi Arabia, The PUNCH reports. It was gathered that their flight arrived late Tuesday at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, confirmed this on Wednesday via his Twitter handle. He said a chunk of the…
The House of Representatives has said that the over 300 disengaged casual staff of the Warri Refining And Petro-Chemical Company, WRPC should be reinstated without further delay. The House made the call at plenary on Tuesday, after a member, Hon. Thomas Eveyitomi moved the motion that the sack of the workers should be looked into….