Beyond the Headlines
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), says Nigerians no longer believe that government can do anything for them. Speaking virtually at the inauguration of the 100-member Abia transition council, Okonjo-Iweala, on Friday, said Alex Otti, the governor-elect, must run a clean and transparent administration. The WTO DG asked the incoming government […]
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have launched a fresh offensive in Yobe State, killing no fewer than nine residents. Channels Television reports that the incident happened on Thursday in Buni Gari, Gujba Local Government Area of the North-Eastern State. Residents of Buni Gari – Baba Ibrahim and Iliya Maina – told Channels Television via […]
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a butcher for allegedly stabbing his wife to death in Warri metropolis. The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday evening when the suspect tried to scoop hot water to bathe on returning from the market. PUNCH Metro gathered that his wife refused and asked him not to touch […]
Sunday 16 April 2023 How Nigeria spent N207 billion on 68 million Nigerians who didn’t vote Nigerians’ve lost confidence in govt— Okonjo-Iweala I watched helplessly as mob set my son ablaze – Ondo mother Gunmen shoot ex-Indian lawmaker, brother dead on live TV Deadly Fighting Between Army, Paramilitaries In Sudan Kills 27 Senator Achonu […]
Senator Athan Achonu has emerged the governorship candidate of the Labour Party for the November 11 governorship election in Imo State. Achonu who represented Imo North senatorial district in 2015 won in a keenly contested Election held in Owerri, the state capital, on Saturday night. The governor- elect of Abia State, Alex Otti, who […]
The Labour Party in Imo State is currently conducting parallel primaries at two different locations in Owerri, the state capital. The two factions are laying claims to the authenticity and legality of the primaries. A faction headed by Onyekwulisi Festus is conducting its primaries at Andreas Hotel along MCC Road while another group which […]
Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in the state. Uzodimma was the sole contender in the primary that took place on Friday in Owerri, the Imo state capital. Williams Kayoda, chairman of the primary election committee, said the governor polled 63,618 votes to win the […]
Hoodlums guided by suspected armed security men on Saturday disrupted and snatched the ballot box at Umuarusi Amandugba hall in the Isu local government area of Imo state. Newmen were at the scene when about five thugs invaded the polling units at about 09:19 Am. The thugs invaded the area despite the heavy presence […]
Human Rights and Pro-democracy groups have urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to with immediate effects sack the Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive of the National Communication Commission (NCC) due to the failure of the Commission to effectively monitor and checkmate the ongoing criminal and economic sabotage cum activities of service providers in the country. […]
Saturday 15 April 2023 Amaechi ignored govs’ counsel to retain me – Usman, ex-NPA MD Delta police arrest butcher for stabbing wife to death Supplementary Polls: APC, PDP go for broke in Adamawa, Kebbi guber races Russian strike kills nine, including toddler, in eastern Ukraine Cult leader arrested over death of 4 members who starved […]
