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Unknown gunmen kill Chike Akunyili, the husband of late Prof Dora Akunyili Unknown gunmen have reportedly killed Mr Chike Akunyili, the husband of late Prof. Dora Akunyuli, the former director-general (DG) of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). More details later…

The Air Vice Marshal, Sikiru Smith (retd.) has been kidnapped by some unidentified gunmen in Ajah, Lagos State. The retired general was whisked away in a waiting speedboat and sped away in the early hour of Tuesday, according to Daily Independent. According to an SOS voice note shared by his driver, Corporal Odiji, the retired AVM engaged in a struggle with the gunmen before he was subdued. Odiji stated, “This is an emergency. I am Corporal Odiji attached to Air Vice Marshal Smith. They just abducted him from the site where we were working. “Some gunmen who were wearing masks…

Governors of Nigeria’s northern states have rejected the principle of rotational presidency, saying it is against the constitution of the country. The governors also opposed the position of their southern counterparts on value added tax (VAT). They stated this after a meeting of the Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Monday in Kaduna. The chairman of the forum, Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong, issued a statement on the outcome of the meeting. He said “some Northern States Governors had earlier expressed views for a power-shift to the three geo-political zones in the South with a view to promoting unity and peace…

Access Bank Plc is set to reward 14 customers with N1million each in the DiamondXtra Independence Splash to commemorate Nigeria’s 61st Independence Anniversary. Victor Etuokwu the bank’s Executive Director, Retail Banking, made this known in a statement made available to the newsmen in Lagos on Monday. “The DiamondXtra Independence Splash draw which is going to take place on Oct. 1 is a testimony to our commitment to empower Nigerians financially, irrespective of their educational, religious, and social status. “We will be rewarding 14 customers, two from each geographical zone in the country with N1million each. “This is our own little…

Governors from the Northern part of the country under the aegis of the Northern Governors’ Forum and traditional rulers from the region are holding an emergency meeting in Kaduna state. Top on the agenda at the meeting are issues relating to the Value Added Tax (VAT), insecurity and economic problems confronting the region. The meeting, taking place at the Executive Council Chamber of the Kaduna State Government House, is chaired by the Plateau state governor, Simon Lalong. Those in attendance include the governors of Katsina, Sokoto, Kaduna, Borno, Nasarawa, Jigawa and Gombe states. The governors of Niger, Kogi, Benue, Niger,…

Unknown gunmen have gone on rampage on two locations in Anambra State, killing two persons and wounding many at APC rally, and setting ablaze a car belonging to a leader of Professor Chukwuma Soludo group. While the attack on APC took place during the party’s rally at Uruagu, Nnewi, the attack on the leader of one of Soludo Support Groups, Dr. Nnelsonn Omenugha took place at Nnobi in Idemili South local government area of the state. It was gathered that one APC member, whose identity could not be immediately ascertained was killed in the attack with scores wounded, while the…

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Etigwe Uwa has joined the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria and the Christian community in celebrating the 69th birthday of the Prelate of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, His Eminence, Most Rev. Nzie Nsi Eke. Uwa congratulated Reverend Eke, members of his family, and the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria as he clocks the milestone age in good health and a rich legacy of a life lived in the service of God, his nation and humanity. “As the Prelate of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, the legal luminary believes the legacy of the Prelate in always promoting…

The widely celebrated and highly acclaimed TV game show that keeps Nigerian families glued to their seats, “WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?” (WWTBAM), is back, bigger and better, with contestants now standing a chance to duel it out for a fantastic grand prize of ₦20 million every week, all year long. The number one Nigerian game show based on the original British version, known casually as “Millionaire” and popularly called “WWTBAM” in the literature space, aired for over 13 years from October 8, 2004 until June 25, 2017 when it was temporarily canned. In the thirteen memorable years of…

The Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ) has bestowed on Mr. Etigwe Uwa the award of ’Integrity Legal Luminary of the Year 2021' in recognition of his legal exploits and intellectual contributions to Nigeria society, describing the eminent lawyer as a man of integrity. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria bagged the award during the 9th annual integrity lecture and award themed 'Integrity is Everything', organised by the national leadership of the association at Sheraton Hotel, Abuja on Thursday. The lawyer, who was represented at the event by a retired banker and seasoned technocrat, Mr. Kalu Okpo Kalu( KOK), expressed delight…

Fire guts NPA headquarters in Lagos A section of the headquarters of the Nigerian Ports Authority was gutted by fire on Wednesday. This is coming 11 months after property worth billions of naira were destroyed after protesters set the NPA headquarters on fire during #EndSARS protest in October 2020. It was learnt that the early Wednesday fire was caused by an electrical surge. According to eyewitnesses, the fire incident affected business activities at NPA offie. General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, Mr Olaseni Alakija, confirmed the incident, saying the fire only affected a wing of NPA’s headquarters. He explained, in…