Bode, Author at National Accord Newspaper

Bandits kill one, abduct scores in Sokoto

Bode September 18, 2021

The Police Command in Sokoto State on Saturday confirmed the killing of one person and the abduction of several others, as a result of an attack by some unknown gunmen in Tangaza Local Government Area of the state. The Spokesperson of the command, ASP Sunusi Abubakar, who confirmed the...

Prince Kpokpogri accuses Tonto Dikeh of stealing his N67m SUV car

Bode September 18, 2021

Prince Kpokpogri has gone on an Instagram live session to throw an epic shade at his ex-lover, Tonto Dikeh Kpokpogri claimed the single mother-of-one is trying to do to him what she did to her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill. In his words ; “A woman, you rubbished the first man...

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Ghanaian traders threaten attack on Nigerian counterparts, demand closure of their shops

Bode September 18, 2021

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has appealed to the Committee on Foreign Retail Trade, to resume operations to close down shops of undocumented foreign retailers. The development comes amid purported plans by the Nigerian Union of Traders Association in Ghana (NUTAG) to reject the special dispensation granted...

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Hoodlums attack Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, HRM Ifechukwude Okonjo II

Bode September 18, 2021

By BABARA KALU, Asaba – The Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, HRM Obi Ifechukwude Aninshi Okonjo II, and his convoy survived cultists attack during their visit to Otulu Ogwashiku-Uku, Delta State where he went to offer prayers. The Obi and members of the Council of Ogwashi-Uku visited Otulu Ogwashi-Uku Friday, September...

ABU appoints new Registrar, Bursar

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ABU appoints new Registrar, Bursar

Bode September 18, 2021

By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – The Governing Council of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has approved the appointments of Malam Rabiu Samaila as the substantive registrar of the institution and Malam Mohammed-Bello Gurin as the new bursar. Malam Auwal Umar, Director, Public Affairs Directorate of the university, disclosed...

I spent over N6m to treat COVID-19 virus- Actor Pete Edochie’s son

Bode September 18, 2021

Uche Edochie, son of Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie has said that he spent over N6 million to treat COVID-19 virus at an isolation treatment facility in Gbagada in Lagos. Edochie took to his Instagram page @ucheedochie to share and announce his recovery experience. He stated that the facility...

APC National Chairman: Youth group drums support for Sen. Sani Musa

Bode September 18, 2021

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigeria Coalition for Youths in Politics (YIP) on Saturday threw its weight behind the choice of Sen. Sani Musa, as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to a statement issued in Abuja by Olusegun Oshaji, Director-General of YIP, the...

DSS’ invasion of Igboho’s residence: FG to appeal N20bn high court judgment, says Malami

Bode September 18, 2021

The Federal Government says it will appeal against the judgment of an Oyo State High Court which awarded N20 billion in damages against the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and the Department of State Services (DSS) for the purported invasion of Sunday Adeyemo’s residence by the DSS on July...

Petroleum marketers call off strike, resume operations at Enugu NNPC depot

Bode September 18, 2021

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has suspended its strike and directed its members at Enugu depot to resume supply of petroleum products. “As a result of the intervention of higher authorities in the unwarranted and unprovoked invasion of our secretariat at Enugu depot, the National Executive...

ICPC tracks N113.5m constituency empowerment projects

Bode September 18, 2021

The Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has tracked empowerment items given out to rural women in Owo/Ose and Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituencies of Ondo State. The items, worth N113.5 million, were given out under Constituency Project Empowerment Programmes. The items, which was tracked on Friday included...

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FCDA threatens disciplinary action against any professional found culpable in Abuja flooding

Bode September 18, 2021

By GRACE AUDU, Abuja – Following the flooding that occurred in Abuja last week, the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), has warned that all professionals who may have compromised standards will be reported to their respective regulatory bodies for appropriate sanctions. Acting Executive Secretary of the FCDA, Tpl. Zaliha’u...

Delta 2023; Why Justice and Equity Must Prevail Over Sentiment By JEROME-MARIO UTOMI

Bode September 18, 2021

It is a common knowledge that recently, the Ijaw leaders, youths and women predominantly residents in six councils of Delta State, with these councils domiciled within the Delta South Senatorial zone, insisted that their ethnic nationality must produce the next governor in 2023, as they have made huge sacrifices,...

CDS tasks military personnel on mental alertness, physical fitness

Bode September 18, 2021

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has urged officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces to ensure that they are mentally alert and physically fit at all times. Irabor gave the charge at the closing of the Armed Forces Inter Service Competition on Friday, in...

We will welcome new members, but no automatic ticket – APC

Bode September 18, 2021

The All Progressives Congress (APC) says there will be no automatic ticket for persons – old and new members – aspiring to contest for any elective position in the country. National Secretary of the APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Senator James Akpanudoedehe, said this in a statement issued...

Rivers United FC raise alarm over non-release of players, officials by Tanzania

Bode September 18, 2021

The Media Officer of Rivers United FC, Charles Mayuku, has said that the Port Harcourt-based club has uncovered plans by Young Africans of Tanzania to continue holding back four players and three officials of the club in Tanzania, despite testing negative to COVID-19. A statement issued in Port Harcourt,...

WHO calls for commitments on maternal, newborn health

Bode September 18, 2021

Every day, approximately 800 women and 6,700 babies lose their lives around the time of childbirth. In addition, nearly 5,400 babies are stillborn daily, with 40 per cent of these deaths occurring in relation to labour and childbirth. Highlighting those numbers, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged healthcare...

Defence minister holds bilateral talks, harps on technology transfer

Bode September 18, 2021

The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, has said Nigeria is consolidating on its defence bilateral cooperation to guarantee sustainable transfer of technologies. This he said was to support ongoing fight against security challenges bedeviling the country. Magashi stated this when he hosted the High Commissioner of Pakistan,...

Refugees face dire consequences from COVID-19 underfunding, UNHCR warns

Bode September 18, 2021

Underfunding has left a “yawning gap” in the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) ability to protect forcibly displaced people worldwide from the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UNHCR said on Friday. The emergency tops their list of the 10 most underfunded situations in 2021. Only one-third of the...

Supporting football in Nigeria is about patriotism, sacrifice — NFSC

Bode September 18, 2021

President, Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC), Samuel Ikpea, has said that the activities of the club by supporting the National teams was based on sacrifice and patriotism by members. Ikpea made the assertion on Friday at the conferment of Ambassadorial honour on a businessman, Chineye Nmezi, at the headquarters...

Bandits kill Miyetti Allah Chairman in Kaduna

Bode September 18, 2021

Gunmen suspected to bandits have killed Abubakar Abdullahi, the chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association of Nigeria in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to PUNCH, the attack happened in the early hours of Friday, the the Director of Media and Publicity of MACBN in Kaduna...