Doctors of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan have commenced an indefinite strike. The decision to commence what they described as a “total and indefinite strike” was reached at a virtual emergency general meeting of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), UCH chapter, held on Saturday. The doctors, at the meeting, resolved that the strike […]
An investigation by Vanguard yesterday revealed that over twelve unknown gunmen have been arrested in Imo state, linked to the series of attacks on police formations and Owerri Correctional Center. Vanguard gathered in Owerri, that the arrests started with the bursting of one of their camps four days ago, in Oguta local government area of […]
The Department of State Services says it will begin a clampdown on agents of anarchy in various parts of the country. In a statement on Sunday by its spokesman, Peter Afunanya, the service faulted those said to be creating instability through comments that threaten the sovereignty and corporate existence of the nation. It also condemned […]
Bola Tinubu, national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has warned that Nigeria risks another war if it breaks up. Speaking at a special Ramadan prayer in Lagos on Sunday, Tinubu said Nigeria is better as one country. There have been sustained calls for Nigeria’s breakup from both the proponents of a Biafran government […]
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a suspected fake recruiter, Uduak Akpan, for allegedly raping and killing a jobseeker, Iniubong Umoren, in the Airport Road area of Uyo. It was gathered that Umoren had on Thursday gone for a job interview after Akpan allegedly lured her with a fake offer on social media. […]
Controversial Catholic priest, Ejike Mbaka, has more troubles to deal with as a former aide to President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has petitioned the Vatican, requesting the Catholic Pope to investigate him. Mr Omokri’s petition follows the accusation by the Nigerian presidency that the priest was a disgruntled contract-seeker. Mr Mbaka, who once fraternised, campaigned […]
Ibe Pascal Arogorn, Owerri For the second time in a week, Chukwuezze Kingsley (Saraki) a 24 year-old 300L law student in Imo state university (IMSU) was found dead after he went missing on Monday. It was gathered that Chukwueze Kingsley died after he was hit by alleged stray bullet at Douglas road shootout between the […]
Gunmen on Saturday attacked Abaomege police station in Onicha LGA of Ebonyi state. A police officer on duty during the attack was reportedly injured and has been hospitalised, another officer has been declared missing. Residents in the area said the gunmen attacked the station around 8 pm. A technical assistant to David Umahi, governor of […]
Iniubong Umoren, a job seeker and Philosophy graduate of the University of Uyo, has been found dead, FIJ can report. The deceased’s friend, Umoh Uduak, confirmed this news on Sunday in a video on Twitter in which she cried unconsolably. She also tweeted, “They raped and killed my friend.” Jesus Christ pic.twitter.com/UmL59Pvm98 — Happiness Activist […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has admonished the Nigerian media to note the fact that freedom of the press does not mean everything is permitted. He has therefore urged them to avoid incendiary words in informing, educating and entertaining their audiences. President Buhari made the declaration on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, observed globally every […]
