Okrika: The town of Virgins
Okrika in Rivers State Nigeria is known for the famous Irial ceremony. The popular festival is known for celebrating virgin chastity. The young women are kept in a fattening room, adequately fed for about 90 days in preparation for the D-Day when they
Train derails during rush hour in Hong Kong
Hong Kong experienced another disaster on Monday as a passenger train derailed during the morning rush hour forcing evacuation of the 500 passengers on board. Not less than eight people sustained injuries. The incident occurred near Hung Hom station on the East Rail
EFCC Arrests Fidelity Bank Employee For Alleged N137m theft
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, has arrested one Kehinde Olumide Agbabiaka, a sales agent of Fidelity Bank Plc. His arrest was sequel to a petition jointly penned by the bank’s Regional Security Officer and the Cluster Control and
Yam Festival: Ooni Charges Farmers, Herders To Embrace Peace To Enhance Productivity
The Arole Oodua & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II on Sunday played host to thousands of Ile-Ife natives and guests from other parts of the country to celebrate the 2019 edition of the annual yam festival. While addressing audience
Tragedy: Nigerian Lady Found Dead In A Hotel Room After Night Out With Lover
A Nigerian lady whose identity was disclosed as Maureen Ewuru has been found dead in a hotel room after allegedly spending the night with her lover. The unfortunate incidence took place at the hotel in River state, South South region of Nigeria. The
IGP Orders Arrest of Woman-beater Senator; Senate Sets up Probe Panel as Atiku Tells Him to Be Remorseful
Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the arrest of a woman-beater Senator, Elisha Abbo, and his orderly on Wednesday, the Senate has also set up a committee to probe him over the alleged assault on a sales girl in a sex
Omo-Agege Emerges Deputy Senate President
Boniface Ihiasota Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has been elected as the Deputy Senate President of the 9th Senate. Senator Omo-Agege defeated the Former Deputy Senate President in the 8th Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu to emerge as the Deputy Senate
Lawan announced as Nigeria’s Senate President
Boniface Ihiasota Yobe North Senator, Ahmed Lawan, has been announced as Nigeria’s Senate President. Mr Lawan polled 79 votes to beat his closest rival, Ali Ndume, who garnered 28 votes. The Election of Senate President took place at the first session of the
JAMB, Tertiary Institutions Approve 160 As Cut-Off Mark For 2019 Admission
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has approved 160 as minimum score to get admitted into public universities in Nigeria for the 2019/2020 academic calendar. The decision was arrived at on Tuesday during the 19th policy meeting on admissions to tertiary institutions
FIFA: Gianni Infantino Re-elected as President for Second Term
Boniface Ihiasota The Swiss-Italian, 49, was re-elected until 2023 without opposition at FIFA’s Annual Congress in Paris. He succeeded Sepp Blatter in 2016 and has increased the number of teams at the 2026 World Cup and proposed key changes to the Club World
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