Author: Nsikak Ibatt

Officers of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a 20-year-old informant who participated in the kidnapping and extortion of his biological father and asked for N3 million ransom The Nigerian Police Force spokesperson, Frank Mba, said during a media parade of suspects in Abuja on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 that Abubakar Ahmodu was responsible for spying on and identifying potential victims for his kidnap gang. The 20-year-old allegedly provided intimate details about his father who was eventually kidnapped by the gang. The suspect’s father was not released by the gang until after he had paid a ransom of N2 million,…

Wole Soyinka says Trump is a ‘racist and monster’ Soyinka describes Trump as a xenophobic aberrant who disrespects the female gender. Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, who famously tore his green card to shreds after Donald Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States in 2016, says he has forgiven Americans for electing Trump whom he describes as a “racist,” “xenophobe” and “monster.” In an interview with Arise TV, the playwright said America has now redeemed itself by voting Trump out. “I feel honoured to be associated with the democratic forces of the United States for correcting the unbelievable error…

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper and coach Joe Erico dies at 72. Joe Erico played for Nigeria and also worked as a coach with the Super Eagles. The Nigerian Football Federation has been thrown into mourning following the death of former Super Eagles goalkeeper and coach Joe Erico who died on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. According to reports, Erico, who was 72, died after complaining of a stomach ache the previous night and the morning of his death. He is survived by his wife and four children. A close family member Tomiwa Aghedotold Goal that the former coach was rushed to the hospital where…

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, presided over a virtual meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC). The meeting was the first in 2021 as the nation complied with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) safety protocols on the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. However, Chairman, Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State attended the meeting physically, while other governors joined virtually from their respective states. It is worthy to note that at the last meeting on Dec. 17, 2020, NEC, expressed concerns over the spike in COVID-19 cases in Nigeria and…

The management of the Cross River State University of Technology, CRUTECH have announce her official resumption date. As a continuation, activities for the  2019/2020 academic session will resume on Friday, January 22nd, 2021. The resumption schedule indicates that 300, 400 and 500 level students are expected to resume on January 25th 2021 while 100 and 200 level students will resume on February 22nd. Details of the revised academic calendar will be officialy announced very soon.

Youths of the Bayside community in Calabar South Local Government Area have locked up the Marina Resort over claims of corruption. The youths also invoked the marine god believed to protect the Calabar channel, Anansa and accused State actors and resort management of corruption. The youths accused the Commissioner for Tourism, Eric Anderson and one Mr. Utsu John of mismanagement and diversion of public funds. Furthermore, the youths blocked the entrance of the resort carrying cardboards with writings on them. This was written on one cardboard; “No more tourism bureau management in Marina resort, hand over to the community now”…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja directed the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) and related government agencies to plug all revenue leakages by ensuring strict compliance of tax payments by foreign companies operating in Nigeria, urging deployment of more digital platforms and seamless connections. Speaking, virtually, at the First National Tax Dialogue held at the Conference Hall of the State House, the President ordered all government agencies to automate operations and ensure more synergy in advancing the interest of the nation in revenue generation. “It is not enough that our citizens and local businesses pay their fair share of…

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Hadiza Bala Usman as Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), for additional five-year tenure. Also approved is the reconstitution of the Non-Executive Board of the NPA, with Mr Emmanuel Olajide Adesoye (from South-west zone) as Chairman. Other members of the Board are: 1. Prince Ekenyem Nwafor-Orizu (South-east zone) 2. Akinwunmi Ricketts (South-south zone) 3. Ghazali Mohammed Mijinyawa (North-East zone) 4. Mustapha Amin Dutse (North-West zone) 5. Abdulwahab Adesina (North-Central zone). The President has equally approved Board members for the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), who will oversee the selection of a…

Cross River State as at Wednesday recorded 10 new cases of Covid-19. This was contain in a statement released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on their official twitter handle @NCDCgov Below are the breakdown of cases by state; Lagos-476 Rivers-163 FCT-116 Kaduna-114 Oyo-68 Plateau-62 Ogun-56 Imo-55 Osun-55 Edo-51 Anambra-50 Kwara-44 Kano-17 Ebonyi-14 Cross River-10 Delta-10 Jigawa-8 Bayelsa-6 Ekiti-6 Borno-2 Taraba-2 Zamfara-1 114,691 confirmed 92,336 discharged 1,478 deaths Let’s adhere to all Covid19 protocols; • Hand washing with soap under running water • Wear Face mask Regularly • Avoid Crowded places #TakeResponsibility

President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the death of former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Bala Bawa Ka’oje. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, President Buhari recalled the virtues of the later former minister, saying he would be greatly missed. “President Muhammadu Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to the Ka’oje family, the government and people of Kebbi State on the passing of Hon. Bala Bawa Ka’oje, former Minister of Youth and Sports Development.” The statement went further; “President Buhari notes that as a former member of the House of Representatives,…

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a bill extending the retirement age for teachers in the country from 60 years to 65 years. The Federal Executive Council, during its first meeting of the year 2021, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, approved the bill; Harmonized Retirement Age for Teachers Bill, 2021, to be sent to the National Assembly for its consideration and possible approval. The bill also seeks to give legal backing to new measures by the current administration to enhance the teaching profession in the country. If approved by the lawmakers, the retirement age of teachers…

The management of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) cordially invite the Public, Parents, Guardians and in particular Graduands to the 9th and 10th Convocation Ceremonies of the Institution holding on Friday, 29th and Saturday, 30th January, 2021 However, as a result of the rapid increase of Covid-19 cases in the country, the combined Convocation Ceremony will be held virtually. BELOW ARE THE ORDER OF EVENTS • FRIDAY, 29TH, 2021 Convocation Lecture by :   Prof. Olumide Babatope Longe Chair-Department of Information Systems, American University of Nigeria, Yola, Adamawa State. Theme: What if we are not Alone?:  The Intensification of…

Earlier on October 9, 2020, Nigerian singer, Joeboy released a new single titled, ‘Lonely.’ With it came announcement that his debut album is due to be released later that month. According to sources, the album was set to be released on October 30, 2020. At that time though, the title of the album was unknown. However, Banku Music/emPawa Africa confirmed that the album titled “Between Beauty and Madness” is set to drop on February 4, 2020. Producers on the album will include E Kelly, Killertunes, Dëra and BeatsbyKO. “Working on this project was life changing — I met a version…

Winifred Ugochinyere Hyacinth, a graduate of the Faculty of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, UNIZIK, bagged multiple awards at the induction ceremony of medical graduates into the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. Dr. Winifred won 12 out of the 14 awards including the award for best student in 2nd, 3rd,4th and 5th MBBS. She also emerged the overall best graduating student. Other awards include Prof. Emele prize for best student in Pathology, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu prize for best student in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr. Dozie Ikedife medal for the overall best student, Dr. Echee Adinma…

Cross River State Governor, Sir Ben Ayade with did receive the new Commissioner of Police to the state, CP Sikiru Akande in Government House, Calabar Kayode Sikiru Akende replaces late Lanre Abdulkadir Jimoh as the commissioner of Police in the state.

One of Nigeria finest rapper and music star Zlatan Ibile has added to his garage a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro. Nigerian rapper Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael also known as Zlatan has acquired a Chevrolet Camaro worth N20M. The music star’s latest acquisition was revealed by his associate Abu Abel Egbarinvia on his Instagram page on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. “Congratulations bro after you go talk say money no Dey Lagos ? @zlatan_ibile ? @bajafreshauto ?✅ sold sold sold,” he captioned the photos on Instagram. According to Nigerian car website, NaijaAuto, the exotic car goes for about N20M. From sold-out concerts to the…