Bode, Author at National Accord Newspaper

Buhari has shown no adverse reaction to Covid-19 vaccine – presidency

Bode March 7, 2021

The Presidency says President Buhari has not shown adverse reaction to vaccine he received. This is contained in statement by the Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba. The statement, according to the Presidency, is aimed at dispelling fears and misconceptions about the safety of...

FG tightens security in Airports across Northern states

Bode March 7, 2021

The Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria FAAN, Captain Rabiu Yadudu says security has been strengthened across airports and its staff quarters in the Northern parts of the country. This is coming on the heels of the recent attacks on FAAN staff quarters at Kaduna airport on Saturday...

Marte Attack: Nigerian Army buries commanding officer, 4 others in Maiduguri

Bode March 7, 2021

The Nigerian Army has buried a commanding officer and four other soldiers killed in the attack on the military base in Marte local government of Borno state. The attack occurred on February 14 when the Commanding officer Bedan Ishaya, now late, a Major from the 22 battalion led a...

Army rescue Nigerians, foreigners abducted off coast of Gabon

Bode March 7, 2021

The Nigerian Army on Saturday said it had rescued 10 foreign workers and four Nigerians who were kidnapped off the coast of Gabon. According to a statement signed by an army spokesman, Brigadier-General Mohammed Yerima, the rescue operation was carried out by troops of the sixth division. “The rescue...

Barca beats Osasuna 0-2 to close gap at top

Bode March 7, 2021

Eighteen-year-old Ilaix Moriba scored his first goal for Barcelona to help them overcome Osasuna and move back to within two points of La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid. Lionel Messi set Jordi Alba up for the opener, while Barca’s Marc-Andre ter Stegen saved well from Kike Barja and Ruben Garcia...

Bayern Munich 4-2 Borussia Dortmund: Robert Lewandowski hat-trick settles Der Klassiker

Bode March 6, 2021

Robert Lewandowski’s hat-trick outdid Erling Braut Haaland’s early double as Bayern Munich came from behind to beat Dortmund in a Der Klassiker thriller. Haaland drove Dortmund ahead from 20 yards after just 74 seconds and then turned home Thorgan Hazard’s cut-back. But Lewandowski steered in Leroy Sane’s cross and...

Aston Villa 0-0 Wolves: Hosts European hopes suffer another setback after goalless draw

Bode March 6, 2021

Aston Villa’s European hopes suffered another setback as they were held to a goalless draw by Wolves in their West Midlands derby. The hosts, who suffered a surprise loss to Sheffield United in midweek, dominated the early stages with Ollie Watkins and Ezri Konsa both hitting the crossbar. But...

Caretaker c’ttee: APC hails Supreme Court judgement on Ogbobula

Bode March 6, 2021

South-South leaders on Saturday described the Supreme Court Judgement affirming Isaac Ogbobula as the authentic caretaker committee chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rivers State chapter as brilliant and straightforward. At a meeting of APC South-South Stakeholders in Abuja, the leaders urged APC, Rivers State chapter to start...

Ghastly accident claims 10 lives, injures 12 others in Bauchi

Bode March 6, 2021

ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi- No fewer than 10 persons have lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident along Jama’are road in Azare town, Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The Federal Road Safety Corps Sector Commander in the State, Yusuf Abdullahi, who confirmed the accident to NATIONAL ACCORD...

Supreme Court dismisses appeals by Oshiomhole, upholds sack of Igo Aguma

Bode March 6, 2021

The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeals filed by a former National Chairman f the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, and the ex-caretaker committee chairman of the party in Rivers State, Igo Aguma over Mr. Aguma’s sack. In a unanimous judgment, a five-man panel of the apex court...

Two farmers killed during clash with herders in Ekiti

Bode March 6, 2021

Two farmers have been killed in Ekiti State after a clash involving some herders in Isaba, Ikole Local Government Area. The police spokesman in the State, Sunday Abutu, who confirmed the incident, said the clash was preceded by a disagreement between both parties. Mr. Abutu said police operatives have...

Borno Govt. flags off distribution of relief materials to victims of insurgency

Bode March 6, 2021

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri- The Borno State Deputy Governor, Hon. Umar Kadafur has officially flagged off the distribution of relief materials and humanitarian supports to the victims of Boko Haram attacks in Hawul Local Government Area of the State. The Humanitarian support was done in collaboration with the National...

APC boycotts Delta LGA elections, accuses DSEIC of complicity

Bode March 6, 2021

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta says it has pulled out of the Saturday Local Government council elections in the state. The APC Publicity Secretary in the state, Mr Sylvester Imonina, said this in a statement in Asaba on Saturday. Mr. Imonina said the party boycotted the election...

COVID-19 vaccination: Buhari asks Governors, others to take the lead

Bode March 6, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged all state governments, as well as traditional and religious leaders to take the lead in the mobilisation effort within their environment and spheres of influence, as Nigeria launches the COVID-19 vaccination exercise. He made the plea on Saturday shortly after he took the first...

Davido filmed watching self in Coming 2 America

Bode March 6, 2021

Nigerian singer, Davido featured in the sequel of Coming 2 America, and was filmed watching himself in the movie. In Coming 2 America, Davido is seen performing on stage for an audience in a packed room. He was excited as he watched the scene. He shared the video on...

ITF denies charges of nepotism, wrongful appointments and marginalization of Muslims

Bode March 6, 2021

By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- The Industrial Training Fund (ITF), has decried what it described as orchestrated efforts to malign, impugn and whip up negative sentiments against the agency and its functionaries through outright lies and calculated misinformation. In a statement it issued at the weekend, the ITF also described...

Bandits invade FAAN staff qarters in Kaduna Airport, abduct 11 persons

Bode March 6, 2021

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have reportedly attacked the staff quarters of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) at Kaduna airport. It is not yet clear how they gained access but some staff living in the quarters who escape say families have been abducted, though the number is...

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Coming 2 America’s budget almost 100% more than original film

Bode March 6, 2021

Trusted royal servant Semmi and Zamunda’s Crown Prince Akeem return to America to find the prince’s illegitimate son. Photo: Paramount Pictures Movie lovers within Nigeria and the world over are still relishing the sequel of the 1988 American romantic comedy film, ‘Coming to America’. ‘Coming 2 America’ a 110...

CBN to pay N5 bonus for every $1 of diaspora remittances

Bode March 6, 2021

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a “Naira 4 Dollar Scheme” — an incentive for senders and recipients of international money transfers. The apex bank said all recipients of diaspora remittances through CBN-licensed international money transfer operators (IMTOs) shall henceforth be paid N5 for every $1 received...

Daddy Freeze trends over N5m adultery case

Bode March 6, 2021

On Air Personality, Ifedayo Olarinde popularly known as ‘Daddy Freeze’, is to pay N5m for committing adultery with his lover, Benedicta Elechi. This development has seen Daddy Freeze who has been critical on the lifestyle of religious leaders with his #FreeTheSheeple movement, trending on Twitter. On February 18, 2021,...