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A Soul killed, others injured at EKEUKWU OWERRI market and Douglas road over demolition.
A young soul has been confirmed dead in the on-going demolition of EKEUKWU OWERRI MARKET. The innocent boy was shot dead by the demolition squad. According to eye witnesses, the boy was innocently running for his dear life when bullets were sporadically fired into the are before he was hit from behind. There’s a serious riot at the time of gathering this report. A good number of people were as well injured in the process.
Uche Nwosu will be governor come 2019, If it is God’s plan – Imo Government
The State Government has condemned the unsolicited pasting of the 2019 governorship campaign posters with the face of Chief of Staff Government House Owerri, Chief Uche Nwosu yesterday (25/08/2017) along
FG Asks Abuja Court To Revoke Nnamdi Kanu’s Bail
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu might be in serious trouble as the Federal Government has asked a court to revoke his bail. The Federal Government
Traders and Owerri Youths Dissatisfied over Relocation of EKEUKWU Market
Happening Now at EKEUKWU OWERRI MARKET, Douglas Road Owerri as OWERRI ndigent youths burn tyres to show their unsatisfaction to the relocation of the community market. The traders and especially Owerri youths has taken over the streets of Old market axis, Douglas to keep vigil of their properties pending the relocation and possible demolition of the market billed for tomorrow, Saturday 26th August, 2017. They youths are yelling for fair play and due process in the way and manner of executing policies and programmes. “Let the government fully complete the new or emergency markets and have ever concerned trader into them before forcing a relocation cum demolition” a trader cried out. Photo credit: Kissinger Ikeokwu
Pilot dies as NAF aircraft crashes in Kaduna
An Air Beetle Aircraft belonging to Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is said to have crashed yesterday while on a mission in Kaduna, by Air Force spokesman, Air Commodore OlatokunboAdesanya. He said
Tragic! Young Girl Helping Her Mum Fry Yam And Akara Crushed By Jeep in Owerri (Photos)
A young girl who was crushed few hours ago by a speeding Lexus jeep driver at Uratta by Mann Street in Owerri, Imo state capital while assisting her mother in
BREAKING: Gov Okorocha Drastically Moves Again to Relocate Ekeukwu Owerri Market and New Market
Traders at Ekeukwu Market, New Market, hawkers as well as those operating along Douglas Road are given 48hours to vacate their wares and relocate to the new emergency markets at
President Buhari Returns To Nigeria
The President’s Jet, Eagle One touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 4:38 PM on Saturday. On hand to receive the President are the Acting President, Professor
I Don’t Know Who Is Paying For Buhari’s Treatment – Femi Adesina
Two days after paying a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari in London, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, has said he does not
Death toll in Egypt train crash hits 36 and counting
At least 36 people were killed in a train crash outside the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, in one of the deadliest in a string of such accidents in Egypt, the
Kenyatta declared winner of Kenya poll
NAN After keeping the world waiting for hours, Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission finally declared President Uhuru Kenyatta winner of the country’s disputed election. He garnered 54.2 per cent
Audi set to blow your mind with Future Trucks
Audi’s plan for the future seems very promising with its semi-autonomous and self-driving vehicle concepts and development. The company intends to make the future of trucks a brilliant one with
Police dismiss 4 sergeants over GEJ home burglary
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), police command yesterday announced the dismissal of four police Sergeants found guilty of theft at the Gwarimpa, residence of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. Watch Video
Buhari hasn’t left London – Presidency counters rumour, says he will soon return
The Presidency has dispelled the rumours making the rounds that President Muhammadu Buhari has left London for Nigeria. Contrary to that report, the Presidency said that he would soon return
NaijaBet: Nigerians Stake Buhari’s Return.
Good Spirited and Concerned Nigerians have decried the long medical vacation of President Buhari to London for over two months now for an undisclosed ailment. There have been mixed feelings
NYSC: What corps members must avoid during service year – DG
Brig.-Gen. Suleiman Kazaure, the Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned corps members to shun unnecessary travels and night parties that may endanger their lives. Kazaure spoke while addressing
Osinbajo appoints new heads for ICPC, Wages Commission, others
The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has appointed a new chairman for the anti-graft agency, ICPC. The new chairman is Bolaji Owasanoye, a professor. The new appointment was contained in a
School teacher docked for defaming Saraki on Facebook
By Abiodun Esan/Ilorin A battery of lawyers appeared at the Ilorin Senior Magistrates Court in support of a 37-year-old primary school teacher, charged with defaming Senate President Bukola Saraki on Facebook. Biodun
Saraki, Dogara next in line to visit President Muhammadu Buhari in London
The President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, are ready to visit President Muhammadu Buhari. A source, who declined
Police Release Emergency Numbers, Social Media Contacts Nigerians Can Use to Report Cases
The Enugu State Police Command on Saturday released emergency telephone numbers and social media contact addresses for residents to use to reach the police in their collaboration in the battle
President Buhari Recieves 7 Governors in London with beaming smiles.
President Muhammadu Buhari, beaming with smiles and life, has received in audience seven Nigerian governors who left Nigeria Tuesday night to visit him in London, where he has been recuperating
60 N-Power volunteers enter blackbook, risks prosecution
No fewer than 60 volunteers in the Federal Government’s job creation scheme for youths have had their payments withheld and may be prosecuted for fraud, the Presidential aide on Job Creation,
Six Governors Set for London to meet Buhari.
Six governors are set to travel to London to visit Nigeria’s ailing President, Muhammadu Buhari, today -Wednesday. This was disclosed by three presidential spokespersons, Femi Adesina, Garba Shehu and Laolu
Any programme to be consumed by Nigerians must be produced in Nigeria- Lai Mohammed insists
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has reiterated the Nigerian government’s decision that any programme meant for Nigerians must be produced in Nigeria, saying he was not appointed
Shoprite sales girl arrested for stealing N553.9 million
From Paul Iyoghojie A sales girl with Shoprite stores, Eti-Osa, Lagos Mariam Mufutau has been arrested and arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court for allegedly stealing the sum of N553, 956,
