Bode, Author at National Accord Newspaper

Bandits write Sokoto community, demand N20m ransom for 20 abductees

Bode October 2, 2021

Suspected bandits have allegedly written a letter to a monarch in Burkusuma demanding for ransom to secure the release of 20 persons kidnapped from two communities in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The letter was allegedly written in the Hausa language by one of the victims...

Over 500 Communities captured by Boko Haram In Shiroro – LG Chairman

Bode October 2, 2021

More than 500 communities in eight wards of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State have been captured by Boko Haram terrorists The Chairman of Shiroro LGA, Hon Suleiman Chukuba, who disclosed this to newmen, said the affected areas as Manta, Gurmana, Bassa-Kokki, Allawa, Kurebe, Kushaka, Kwati, Chukuba and...

Abducted Air Vice-Marshal Sikiru Smith regains freedom

Bode October 2, 2021

Air Vice-Marshal Sikiru Smith who was abducted on Monday in the Ajah area of Lagos State has regained his freedom. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, confirmed the release to newsmen on Saturday. CP Odumosu said the retired Air Vice-Marshal was released in the early hours of...

Independence: Zulum attends Borno’s special Juma’at as worshippers pray for Peace

Bode October 2, 2021

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State on Friday, held a special Juma’at ssrvice at the Maiduguri central mosque, to commemorate Nigeria’s 61st independence day anniversary. Governor Babagana Umara Zulum led the Shehu of Borno, represented by the Waziri of Borno, and top government officials to the service at...

NEPZA NSC to work on boosting non oil deliverables4

FG, NEPZA, mourn loss of pioneer free trade zone investor

Bode October 2, 2021

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Managing Director of Nigerian Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), Prof Adesoji Adesugba has described the exit of one of the country’s pioneer free trade zone investors, Anwar Jarmakani, Founder and Executive- Chairman of Jagal Conglomerate, owners of Niger-Dock FZE, as a huge loss...

This Is Nigeria By LEONARD KARSHIMA SHILGBA

Bode October 2, 2021

Nigeria turned 61 on Friday, October 1, 2021 as an independent nation. The number of years is not such an attraction to me to qualify for a dignified commentary. Rather, I address the “independence” of thought, courage, and action. Independence, used in relation to man, and in further connection...

61st anniversary: FCTA kicks off provisions of 4,104 affordable houses

Bode October 2, 2021

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Federal Capital Territory Administration has commenced the provisions of 4,104 affordable houses for staff of the administration as part of activities to commemorate Nigeria’s 61st Independence Anniversary. FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, performed the official site handover/ground breaking ceremony of...

Gunmen kidnap Permanent Secretary, son in Niger

Bode October 2, 2021

Gunmen kidnapped Dr Ibrahim Garba, Permanent Secretary, Niger Ministry of Transport, and his son on Friday. Confirming the incident on Saturday in Minna, The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Monday Kuryas, said that the father and son were kidnapped from their home in Zungeru in Wushishi Local...

Slap Fight debuts in Nigeria October – Organisers

Bode October 2, 2021

The promoters of the `Slap Fight’ on Saturday say the combat sport will make its debut in Nigeria this October. Mr Abdullrahman Orosanya, the Executive Director, TKK Sport, promoter of Slap Fight Nigeria, who disclosed this in a statement in Lagos, but said the date is yet to be...

NCDC records 161 COVID-19 infections, 205,940 total cases

Bode October 2, 2021

By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 161 new cases of COVID-19 in the country as of Oct. 1. The NCDC said on its website on Saturday morning that the additional 161 infections brought the total of infections in the country to...

Osinbajo to represent Nigeria at Sao Tome and Principe’s presidential inauguration

Bode October 2, 2021

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo departed Lagos on Saturday for São Tomé city for the inauguration of Mr Carlos Nova, the newly- elected president of Sao Tome and Principe. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, said in a statement issued in Abuja that the vice-president would be joining other Heads of State and...

118845642 macrongifle slapfrancepresidentemmanuelmacronslappedforface

France, Nigeria to deepen relations on tackling regional security issues

Bode October 2, 2021

The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has pledged to deepen diplomatic relations with Nigeria, especially in tackling regional and security issues. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Embassy of France in Nigeria on the goodwill message by Macron to President Muhammadu Buhari, in commemoration...

OAU shut down after protests over student’s death

Bode October 2, 2021

By OLA MUDOPE, Ibadan – The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife in Osun State, has closed down the school “until further notice” following protests that rocked the varsity in the aftermath of a student’s death. According to a statement, the Public Relations Officer (PRO), Abiodun Olarewaju,...

Popoola, Yuguda, Agboola chart course for technological advancements in Nigeria’s capital market

Bode October 2, 2021

By TENEBE ANTHONIA, Lagos – Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited brought together a caste of leading industry experts to dimension the digital transformation of the financial services space with a keen focus on the Nigerian capital market at its inaugural NGX TechNovation Conference. The virtual event with the theme, Technology,...

Drug Abuse: A Tendency Among The Youths By ADEPARUA DAMILOLA

Bode October 2, 2021

The rate at which drug abuse is on rampage in the society these days is quite alarming and it is seen in every nook and corner of every society. Even though it is not limited to the youths alone, it is more rampant among the youths. it is promoted...

Man begins trekking from Bauchi to Warri in search of miracle

Bode October 2, 2021

ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – A 36-year old man, Godiya Jatau, on Friday began trekking from Bauchi to Warri, Delta state. Jatau who spoke to journalists, just before he began his journey at exactly 6.00am, said that his decision to embark on the journey was to sensitize people that they...

EndSARS: Sanwo-Olu signs executive order to rebuild Lagos

Lagos Govt supports 12,000 youth-led SMEs with N8bn – Sanwo-Olu

Bode October 2, 2021

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the state’s Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), has so far disbursed over N8 billion to 12,000 businesses, Gov. Sanwo-Olu, stated this on Friday, at Nigeria’s 61st Independence Anniversary celebration at the Agege Stadium, Agege. He said that many of the 12,000 businesses...

D’banj releases new album “Stress Free”

D’banj releases new album “Stress Free”

Bode October 2, 2021

Nigerian pop star, Dapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as “D’banj”, has released a new album titled, “Stress Free. The album came following his four-year break from the music scene and its release coincided with Nigeria’s 61st Independence Anniversary. The “Koko Master” in a statement disclosed that he collaborated with Seun...

Akume explains massive defection of opposition members to APC

Bode October 2, 2021

The recent defection of opposition members to All Progressives Congress (APC) has been attributed to the unassuming leadership style of Gov. Mai Mala Buni, Chairman, APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC). Sen. George Akume, Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, made this known in a statement...

UBTH provides free eye screening to the elderly, introduces e-wallet for payments

Bode October 2, 2021

The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has provided free medical and free eyes screening check-ups for elderly persons in the state to celebrate older persons. Prof Darlington Obaseki, Chief Medical Director (CMD), UBTH, disclosed this at an event to commemorate the United Nations International Day of Older Persons...