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21 United Evangelical Church members battle for life, as Jeep crashes into parade in Aba

21 United Evangelical Church members battle for life, as Jeep crashes into parade in Aba

21 United Evangelical Church members battle for life, as Jeep crashes into parade in Aba 21 members of United Evangelical Church, Abayi International, in Aba, Abia State have been lying unconsciously in the hospital, shortly after they were knocked down by a Lexus Sports Utility Vehicle. The ghastly automobile accident occurred on Thursday's evening, along Aba Owerri road, in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State, during a road parade held by the church. The women and some members of the church’s Boys Brigade band were, as gathered, were doing a sensitisation road walk about International Women’s Day Celebration. The…
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BREAKING! Tanker crushes Abia Poly 1st Class graduate after clearance (photos)

BREAKING! Tanker crushes Abia Poly 1st Class graduate after clearance (photos)

BREAKING! Tanker crushes Abia Poly 1st Class graduate after clearance (photos) A fresh graduate of Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, was yesterday, crushed to death shortly after her clearance in preparation for NYSC. Miss Mary Ogechi Ezekiel was on Tuesday, March. 5, crushed by a fast-moving tanker in front of the institution. Ogechi had reportedly graduated with a first class from the department of accounting in the Polytechnic. She then visited the school for academic clearance, in preparation for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. While leaving the school after carrying out the clearance, she exchanged pleasantries with her colleagues…
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AGEGE RENEWED HOPE MOVEMENT: This Is ‘My Agege Story’

AGEGE RENEWED HOPE MOVEMENT: This Is ‘My Agege Story’

AGEGE RENEWED HOPE MOVEMENT: This Is 'My Agege Story' By Oki Samson    It is highly unlikely that when a roll call of the historic towns in Lagos is made, Agege will not come within the first five (5). Agege didn't use to be part of Lagos at the Independence of Nigeria in 1960, it was under the defunct Western region. However, with the creation of Lagos State in 1967, it effectively became a city in Lagos. Alongside its historic significance, the conurbation is also notable for being a cultural melting point for Nigerians of all tribes and religions. First, being on…
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Pandemonium, as man shoots dead teenage son over food in Abia

Pandemonium, as man shoots dead teenage son over food in Abia

Pandemonium, as man shoots dead teenage son over food in Abia The entire atmosphere of Eziama Lokpaukwu village in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, turned chaotic, as a man, identified as Marcel Udeh shot dead his teenage son over food. It was gathered that the man who returned home from his day's activities, was stunned to realise that his son had consumed the remnant of food in the pot without permission. Filled with indignation, Udeh made for his room, and reappeared with a loaded gun which he, without emotion, pulled the trigger and gunned down his son. Mazi…
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Amechi Community exonerates Jim Nwobodo                                                         *Says we don’t have land dispute with Nwobodo.                                            *Accuses dethroned Eze Okorie of fomenting crisis in families       *Reaffairms Igwe Ngene’s enthronement

Amechi Community exonerates Jim Nwobodo *Says we don’t have land dispute with Nwobodo. *Accuses dethroned Eze Okorie of fomenting crisis in families *Reaffairms Igwe Ngene’s enthronement

Amechi Community exonerates Jim Nwobodo*Says we don't have land issues with Nwobodo*Accuses dethroned Eze Okorie of fomenting crisis in families*Reaffairms Igwe Ngene's enthronement The people of Amechi Awkunanaw community in Enugu South Local Government Area of Enugu State, has unanimously debunked the rumoured involvement of former Sen. Jim Nwobodo in community land crisis, saying there is no existing land dispute between them and the latter. While stating emphatically that the rumour is the handiwork of mischief makers, the people described Nwobodo as a People-Oriented leader, the community stressed that the former had rather contributed immensely to the growth and development…
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Breaking: Labour kicks off indefinite strike, shuts govt owned offices, hospitals

Breaking: Labour kicks off indefinite strike, shuts govt owned offices, hospitals

Breaking: Labour kicks off indefinite strike, shuts govt owned offices, hospitals Following the state government’s appointment of politicians as executive directors in government parastatal in the state, the organised Labour has embarked on an indefinite strike, The decision, according to the workers was prompted by a perceived violation of civil service laws, as they shut down government offices and hospitals.. Our Correspondent who visited the the gates under lock and key, including health care facilities across the 25 Local Government Areas of Niger State. The Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, had earlier appointed several persons to assume duty as executive…
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Court sentences Man to life for drowning three kids over ownership dispute with estranged wife

Court sentences Man to life for drowning three kids over ownership dispute with estranged wife

Court sentences Man to life for drowning three kids over ownership dispute with estranged wife The Man who told his estranged wife ‘If I can’t have them neither can you’' has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his three children. The above undated photo provided by the Lake County State's Attorney shows Jason Karels of Round Lake Beach, Ill. Karels. Karels pleaded guilty to the allegations of drowning his three young children but claimed to be mentally retarded. The cup was sentenced Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Karel was said to…
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Tragedy, As 9yrs Pupil drowns during swimming lesson 1 month after admission

Tragedy, As 9yrs Pupil drowns during swimming lesson 1 month after admission

Girl 9 drowns during swimming lesson 1 month after admission into school*As family pleads for justice The family and friends of Angelina Njoki Gachemi, a 9 year old who had lasted for onle one month at Lily Academy Primary School, in Thika Road, Kenya, before the awful drowning incident took place, has expressed utter disbelief in the reality of the gory incident. Reportedly, the incident happened during swimming lessons. However, sources close to the school say that neither her fellow pupils nor the teachers took notice of her absence among other kids up until she could not be spotted any…
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Anambra Women Affairs Commissioner Seeks Justice For Widow Evicted From Husbands Propty

Anambra Women Affairs Commissioner Seeks Justice For Widow Evicted From Husbands Propty

Anambra Women Affairs Commissioner Seeks Justice For Widow Evicted From Husbands Propty The plight of the widow Mrs Chinenye Okonkwo from Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area who was forcefully evicted from her husband's property, Mrs Chinenye Okonkwo, whose brother in law stripped of her late husband's legacy, has attracted the interest of the commissioner for Women Affairs, Anambra State, Mrs Ify Obinabo. Speaking to journalists on Thursday who were present when she made it to Oraifite on a fact-finding-visit, the Women Affairs Commissioner promised that the Anambra state government will see to it that the widow gets justice. She…
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Oraifite Community Accuses IPOB Lawyer Ejifor Of Inciting

Oraifite Community Accuses IPOB Lawyer Ejifor Of Inciting

People of Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State have called on Ifeanyi Ejiofor, lawyer to detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu to desist from fuelling insecurity in the area. President General of the community, Sir Vin Dike who addressed reporters at the Oraifite Civic Centre on behalf of the town, urged Ejiofor, who is one of their kinsmen, to return home and assist the community restore peace and tranquility it had enjoyed over the years. Dike also refuted Ejiofor’s alleged assassination plot against him by Sir Emeka Offor, a business and kinsman.…
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