Nigerian-British businessman and social media influencer, Igho Ubiribo, died in Thailand after undergoing a penile filler procedure, with Thai health authorities now investigating the clinic where he received the treatment. Ubiribo, 43, also known as “Tiny”, “Denisi” and “Ego”, died in March while on holiday in Thailand with his wife, Danielle Simba Allen. According to…
|By Franklin Ebuka Anyone with a good knowledge of the deterioration of the First Niger Bridge’s carriageway and the vandalism of critical components, including portions of the expansion-joint steelwork and nuts and bolts on the stanchions and steel trusses, will appreciate the necessity of the ongoing emergency rehabilitation and maintenance works. The First Niger Bridge…
ENUGU — The member representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu, has called for stronger safety measures and improved regulatory attention to mining activities, particularly around abandoned mining sites. Atu made the call when he visited Aja-Agu Community in Coal Camp, Enugu, following the death of…
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has commended the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for deploying technology and digital innovations to curb fraudulent activities and enhance the efficiency of its operations. Alausa gave the commendation in Abuja when the Director-General of NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, paid him a courtesy visit. The minister applauded…
Former Kano State Governor and Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has condemned the reported attack and blockade of the convoy of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Benue State. Kwankwaso made his position known in a statement posted on his official social media handle on Tuesday, September 8,…
The Benue State Government has denied deploying thugs to block the convoy of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, from accessing Yelwata in the state. The government also rejected Obi’s allegation that state-sponsored thugs blocked his convoy along Gboko Road, saying it was not informed of his visit through the required…
The Deejays Association of Nigeria (DJAN), Enugu State Chapter, has distanced itself from a group identified as the “Enugu DJs Alliance” over the purported endorsement of political candidates. The association stated this in a disclaimer signed by the Chairman of its Disciplinary Committee, DJ ErnESTYNO, and the Secretary of the Disciplinary Committee, DJ Kings, on…
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, was on Tuesday obstructed by suspected political thugs in Benue State, preventing him and his delegation from reaching the Yelwata community on a scheduled humanitarian mission. Obi, who disclosed the incident in a statement posted to his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday,…
ENUGU — The re-election campaign of the Executive Chairman of Enugu South Local Government Area, Dr. Caleb Ani, on Monday visited Political Wards 4 and 5 as part of efforts to mobilise support ahead of the Sept. 26 local government election. The campaign train visited Ngwo Park in Ward 4 and Awkuzu Junction in Ward…
AWKA — The Anambra State Police Command and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have commenced a comprehensive security and safety assessment across strategic locations in the state ahead of the planned visit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and other high-profile dignitaries. The exercise, according to separate statements by the Police…
