The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has officially included 22 Nigerian words and expressions, including “Japa” and “Abero”, in its latest lexicon update. A Nigerian English consultant for the OED, Mr Kingsley Ugwuanyi, shared the exciting news on his LinkedIn, noting that the newly added words reflect the vibrancy of...
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By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Determined to provide sustainable solutions for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and their host communities, the Benue State Government in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), has initiated a joint empowerment and livelihood programme. Following this initiative, a delegation led by the...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Hyacinth Alia for his laudable achievements in the state. In a communique at the end of the state congress held at the NUJ House Makurdi,...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 45-year old teacher, Stella Nwadigo, who allegedly abused a 3-year old pupil of Christ-Mitots School in Ikorodu area of the state is already in its custody. The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a post...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of one Chima Hyginus Nkwocha, a.k.a “Young Billionaire,” for cheating by impersonation and money laundering. A statement on issued by the anti-graft agency on Thursday, sad the convict was jailed on Tuesday, December...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of six soldiers during a dawn terrorist attack on an army base in Sabon Gida, Damboa, Borno, on Jan. 4. The President extended his condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers, whose sacrifice in defending the nation...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – In a significant boost to Nigeria’s transportation infrastructure, the China Development Bank (CDB) has approved a substantial loan of $254.76 million to fund the construction of the Kano-Kaduna railway project. The CDB in a statement on Tuesday said the loan would provide financial support...
By BARBARA KALU, Awka– Unknown gunmen have kidnapped two Catholic nuns along Ufuma Road, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was learnt that the incident happened on Tuesday evening when the nuns were returning from a vocational service meeting in Ogboji. The spokesman of Anambra State...
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has neutralised 310 terrorists and dismantled critical logistics bases in Lake Chad region. Troops of the task force killed the terrorists during Operation Lake Sanity 2, a major offensive designed to combat insurgency in the region. The Force Commander, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Salau stated...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained 10 officers from its Lagos Zonal Command over the alleged theft of missing operational items. The commission’s Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Oyewale stated that the development was part of ongoing efforts by...
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. has projected steady economic growth for the nation in 2025. The bank said that this projection is due to the bold economic reforms implemented in 2024, including the removal of fuel subsidies. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), FirstBank Group, Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, stated this in...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of Mr Jonathan Towuru as the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) to represent the South-South geopolitical zone on the Police Management Team. The Commission’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Mr Ikechukwu Ani, confirmed the...
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has said his administration’s urban renewal programme will transform Yenagoa, the state capital, into a modern city. Diri stated this against the backdrop of the recent relocation of inter-state commercial transporters to the new state-owned transport terminal at Igbogene. Speaking on Wednesday during the...
The University of Lagos (UNILAG), is set to confer Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (D. Sc) on the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, at its 55th convocation. No fewer than 16,409 students will be graduating during the week-long activities scheduled to commence with...
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has advised the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, to engage in ventures that protect the interest of the Igbo nation. He gave the advice in Umuahia on Wednesday during the inauguration of the new executive of the state chapter of the...
The Edo House of Assembly on Wednesday received a list of commissioner nominees from Gov. Monday Okpebholo for screening and confirmation. The list of the commissioner nominees is contained in a letter titled, “Request for the confirmation of commissioner nominees”, dated Jan. 7, 2025. The governor urged the Assembly...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The General Manager of Borno State Environmental Protection Agency (BOSEOA), Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar, has commended the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development for its exceptional humanitarian work in supporting survivors of the Boko Haram insurgency. Abubakar praised the foundation for being the only vibrant...
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Wednesday dismissed the application filed by the embattled ex-Governor of Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele, challenging the jurisdiction of the court to hear his case. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had filed a 26-count charge against Emefiele, for alleged misuse of office,...
A skit by popular comedian Bello Galadanci, widely known as Dan Bello, has ignited controversy over alleged ethnic bias within the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The satire suggested that the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, annulled a 2024 promotional examination due to allegations of malpractice tied specifically...
Nigerian music superstars Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, and Tems have received nominations for the 2025 National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP) Image Awards. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the artistes received nods in the nomination list for the annual event released by the...