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Education

Delta State Government Suspends Five Primary School Head teachers For Extorting Pupils

The Delta State Government has suspended five primary school headteachers for extorting pupils through illegal levies. A statement issued by the State Ministry of Information, Asaba, and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Theresa Adiabua-Oliko, noted that the decisive action was taken to combat corruption in the education sector. According to the statement, the suspensions followed “an investigation and an on-the-spot visit conducted recently by the Commissioner for Primary Education, Kingsley […]

todayFebruary 2, 2025

Politics

Okezie Ikpeazu Reaffirms Support for PDP, Urges Loyalty Ahead of 2027

Former Governor of the State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has pledged an unflinching support to his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, urging members of the party to remain loyal and committed to ensuring a return to power come 2027. Ikpeazu, who maintained his loyalty to the PDP despite the recent defection of some party members, made it clear that he would not dump the party but would work tirelessly to ensure […]

todayFebruary 2, 2025

Security

WACOL Petitions IGP over Alleged Murder of Four Year Old Girl in Enugu

Meanwhile, the Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, DCMAC, Associate Prof. Salome Ezeofor, who was also present at the training, said the training was well impactful, hence the need for all establishment, be it public or private, to engage the Fire Service Officers to train the Management and Staff of their companies for a better safety of lives and properties from any fire incident. Urban Radio Correspondent, Ifeyinwa Ogbue, reports that […]

todayFebruary 2, 2025

Security

Enugu Fire Service Emphasizes Fire Safety Training to Prevent Incidents

As part of measures put in place to end incidents of fire in the state, the Director, Enugu State Fire Service Okwudili Ohaa has emphasized the need for fire safety training, saying that the persistent training in every sector, enables individuals and organizations or establishments to be free from any form of fire incident. Ohaa, who revealed this during a Fire Safety Training for the Management and Staff in collaboration […]

todayFebruary 2, 2025

Economy

Dangote Slashes Petrol Loading Cost to 890 Naira

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, from N950 to N890 per litre. The development was announced in a statement issued yesterday by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, saying that the strategic adjustment was a direct response to the positive outlook within the global energy and gas markets. The statement also cited the recent […]

todayFebruary 2, 2025

Politics

Nyesom Wike, named Minister of the Year by ThisDay and Arise News

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has been named Minister of the Year by ThisDay and Arise News. This prestigious recognition highlights Wike’s exceptional leadership and accomplishments in his role, particularly his significant contributions to the development of the Federal Capital Territory.   Source : Arise News 

todayJanuary 28, 2025

Entertainment

UK Judge Slams Stormzy Nine Months Driving Ban.

Award-winning British rapper, Stormzy has been banned from driving for nine months after being caught using a mobile phone behind the wheel of his Rolls-Royce Wraith in West London. The 31-year-old rapper, whose real name is Michael Ebenazer Owuo Junior, wrote a letter to the court, pleading guilty to the offence which occurred on Addison Road, West Kensington, in March last year. District Judge, Andrew Sweet, who oversaw the case […]

todayJanuary 3, 2025

Football

Rashford Rejects 35 Million Pounds Per Year Deals From Saudi Arabian Clubs.

Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford has turned down three offers from Saudi Arabian clubs worth up to 35 million pounds a year. United is reportedly ready to allow Rashford depart during this January transfer window. Manager, Ruben Amorim had excluded Rashford from the matchday squad for four straight games, raising doubts about his future at Old Trafford. However, the 27 year old, whose contract at United will expire in June […]

todayJanuary 3, 2025

Foreign

Zambian Police Officer Faces Arrest After Allegedly Releasing 13 Inmates on New Year’s Eve

A police officer in Zambia is facing arrest and disciplinary action after allegedly freeing 13 inmates from detention on New Year’s Eve. A police spokesperson, Rae Hamoonga, said Detective Inspector Titus Phiri, who was said to be in a state of intoxication, allegedly seized the cell keys from Constable Serah Banda at Leonard Cheelo Police Station in Lusaka, and went further to unlock the male and female cells, instructing the […]

todayJanuary 3, 2025

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