Bode, Author at National Accord Newspaper

Britain to announce new international travel rules

Bode April 5, 2021

Britain would on Monday set out plans to restart international travel, using a “traffic-light” system as the country cautiously emerges from lockdown. The announcement comes as the UK has set a tentative date of May 17 to relaunch international travel. Travel destinations will be ranked green, amber or red...

Gunmen attack Imo prison, free over 1500 inmates

Bode April 5, 2021

Gunmen on Monday morning attacked the Owerri Correctional Prison in the Imo State capital and freed over 1500 inmates. The attackers also razed the Imo State Police Command headquarters situated in Owerri and burnt almost all the vehicles parked at the command headquarters. The hoodlums further freed the suspects...

Entrepreneur tasks business owners on online visibility

Bode April 5, 2021

An entrepreneur, Mr Dominic Nwuzor, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Don Singles International Business Limited (DSI) has called on business owners in the country to have an online presence to enhance their visibility to the world. Mr. Nwuzor in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...

Burna Boy gets nomination for International Male Sol Artist at 2021 BRIT Awards

Bode April 5, 2021

Nigerian Grammy-award-winning singer, Damini Ogulu a.k.a Burna Boy, has been nominated for International Male Solo Artist category of the 41st edition of the BRITs Awards. The BRIT Awards, simply called, ‘The BRITs’ are the British Phonographic Industry’s annual popular music awards. The organisers of BRITs awards took to its...

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BBNaija Ex-housemate Omashola Oburoh debut in new movie ‘The Amanta Twins’

Bode April 5, 2021

Former Big Brother Naija Reality TV Show 2019 “Pepper Dem” season 4, Omashola Oburoh has debut in a new Nollywood movie ‘The Amanta Twins’. The reality show star said he was so excited for making the cover of the Nollywood new movie, took to his instagram handle to congratulates...

LG to shut down mobile phone business

LG to shut down mobile phone business

Bode April 5, 2021

The South Korean electronics manufacturer, LG is closing its loss-making mobile phone business. The board of directors approved the move on Monday, LG Electronics said in a statement released in Seoul. The shutdown of LG’s mobile phone sector is expected to be completed by the end of July. “LG’s...

Ebonyi killings: FG promises justice for victims

Bode April 5, 2021

The Federal Government has pledged to ensure justice for victims of the recent attacks on three communities of Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi, by unknown gunmen. Vice President Yemi Osibanjo made the pledge on Sunday in Abakaliki while addressing stakeholders of the state after inspecting the affected communities...

Singapore blogger crowdfunds $100,000 to pay Prime Minister defamation damages

Bode April 5, 2021

A Singaporean blogger said he had crowdfunded almost $100,000 that he was ordered to pay as damages for defaming the prime minister by sharing an article on Facebook. Leong Sze Hian was sued by Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong after sharing the piece, which linked Lee to the...

More than 75 dead in Indonesia, East Timor floods, dozens missing

Bode April 5, 2021

More than 75 people have died and dozens are still missing after flash floods and landslides hit Indonesia and neighbouring East Timor, officials said Monday. Floods sparked by torrential rain have wreaked havoc and destruction on islands stretching from Flores in Indonesia to East Timor, sending thousands fleeing into...

UBA: A Bank of many firsts, in pursuit of customer satisfaction

Bode April 5, 2021

United Bank for Africa Plc has carved a niche for itself and continues to stand out as the leading Pan-African financial institution, consistent in introducing numerous first rate innovative products with customer satisfaction in mind. To this end, the bank has invested significantly in cutting edge technology in a...

Back to Gombe – The Jewel State, By EMMANUEL YAWE

Bode April 5, 2021

I first came to Gombe town in the mid 70’s. Then it was the headquarters of one of the Local Governments of Bauchi state. For somebody who was coming into town for the first time, I was naturally scared of how to find my way to my senior brother...

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NAF intensifies rescue mission for missing officers

Bode April 5, 2021

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Amao says the Nigerian Airforce in collaboration with other security agencies have intensified efforts to rescue the two officers missing in action and the aircraft during an operation in the Borno state. The Air Chief stated this during an Easter luncheon...

NCAA releases audit report on Azman airline

Bode April 5, 2021

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has released its audit report into the series of incidents involving Azman air Boeing 737 which led to the grounding of the airline’s operations. The NCAA over a month ago had in a statement promised to conduct a comprehensive audit of Azman Air...

You don’t speak like a man of God – Presidency slams Bishop Kukah

Bode April 5, 2021

The Nigerian Presidency has replied popular Bishop, Mathew Kukah over his recent criticisms of the Buhari Administration over its handling of the nation’s numerous security challenges. Kukah had earlier stated that Boko Haram terrorism and insecurity was worse under President Buhari’s leadership, a comment that drew the presidency’s ire....

Bandits using proceeds of abduction to fund Boko Haram, says El-Rufai

Bode April 5, 2021

A strong link has been established between the bandits terrorising the North West and the Boko Haram insurgents operating in the North East. Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, stated this when he featured as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, saying his government would not negotiate with bandits....

NPFL’s Match Day 19 results/current standings

Bode April 5, 2021

Below are the results of Match Day 19 fixtures in the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football (NPFL), played on Sunday: MFM FC 1-1 FC IfeanyiUbah Lobi Stars 2-1 Jigawa Golden Stars Dakkada FC 4-2 Rivers United Kwara United 2-0 Nasarawa United Wikki Tourists 3-1 Katsina United Kano Pillars 1-0 Warri...

Delta pick Edo 2020’s first gold medal, as Taraba, Oyo re-admitted

Bode April 5, 2021

Delta picked their first gold medal at the ongoing 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged “Edo 2020” on Sunday, after winning in the 80km road race for women. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Ese Ukpeseraye of Delta prevailed over 12 other cyclists to pick the first...

Gov Lalong, Emirs, others pay glowing tribute to late Hon Maitala

Bode April 4, 2021

By YUSUFU IDEGU, Jos- The Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong and other top political and traditional rulers have paid glowing tributes to late Hon Haruna Maitala, a member representing Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency, who died in a road crash last Friday. The Governor who led the government delegation on...

Sultan turbans ex-Kogi Gov, Dasuki’s children, 16 others in Sokoto

Bode April 4, 2021

BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto- Indeed, it was a gathering with all categories of personalities in attendance. The dignitaries ranges from the high, middle, low spectators and as expected praise singers. Traditional sirens woven with local drums continues to rent the air as the aesthetic glamour of the venue added...

Digital infrastructure, literacy key to reaping transformational benefits of ICT – Danbatta

Bode April 4, 2021

By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has said that robust digital infrastructure and literacy are key to reaping the transformational benefits of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) across public and private institutions in the country. Danbatta stated...