6 confirmed dead in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident
By Cheta Enyoghasi Six people have been confirmed dead following an accident involving a truck and a Toyota Sienna at Verony, Ogere, on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. In a statement released in Abeokuta on Friday, Mrs. Florence Okpe, the Federal Road Safety Corps’ (FRSC) Ogun spokesperson, said that the collision occurred about 7:40 a.m. It involved […]
Governor Dikko launches anti-terrorism operation in Kastina
By Cheta Enyoghasi The Katsina State Government has initiated a 30-day sustained combined security anti-terrorism operation in 19 frontline local government areas across the state. Nasir Mu’azu, the Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, made the announcement to journalists after an enlarged State Security Council meeting at Katsina’s Government House late Tuesday. The meeting, […]
We‘ll hold Govt accountable of their commitment to Nigerians – NBA
By Cheta Enyoghasi Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, the newly sworn-in President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has announced that the association will hold the federal and state governments accountable for their commitments to the public. Osigwe announced this in Lagos after being inaugurated as the 32nd NBA President and making his inaugural speech titled […]
UI students begin protest over increment of school fees
By Cheta Enyoghasi Students of the University of Ibadan in Oyo State have launched a protest against the rise in their school fees. The demonstration began early on Friday, according to reports. Edum News gathered that the institution’s governing council approved the fee rise, during its meeting on Thursday at the institution, which set off […]
JUST IN: Gunmen invade Abuja, kidnap family of four
By Jennifer Amarachi Four family members have been kidnapped by a group of abductors in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The incident took place at the Tundun Fulani extension area of the Bwari Area Council on Friday at around 1:30 am. An anonymous local resident said that the kidnappers broke into the family’s home and […]
Arsenal to charge Manchester United to court over younger’s move
By Cheta Enyoghasi Arsenal is set to take Manchester United to court over the young player Chido Obi-Martin’s move. According to football journalist Christopher Michel, Arsenal believes that Obi-Martin, the talented young player in the Gunners’ academy, has made the proper transition to the Red Devils. But as his Gunners contract had already run out, […]
Don’t be distracted by mischief makers – PDP Chieftain urges Gov Adeleke
By Jennifer Amarachi Segun Showunmi, a leader of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State, has advised Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke to avoid distractions and concentrate on his determined plans to assist the state’s citizens. Showunmi, in a statement made available tojournalists, also urged other state governors to utilize the vast resources at their […]
Onyeka Onwenu to be buried today
By Hope James Nigeria’s celebrated music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, known as the “Elegant Stallion,” will be buried today in Lagos, Edum News reports. The funeral service, which was announced by the family, will take place at the Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, followed by a private burial at a vault in Ikoyi. Onyeka died at […]
Team Nigeria starts fairly with t’tennis, badminton
By Jennifer Amarachi At the Stade de France, Team Nigeria successfully opened their Paralympic Games Paris 2024 campaign on Thursday by winning fair matches in badminton and table tennis. The nation got off to a bad start when Bly Twomey and Joshua Stacey of Great Britain defeated Kayode Alabi and Faith Obazuaye in the table […]
EFCC arrests syndicate impersonating Commission’s Boss
By Cheta Enyoghasi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended a four-man fraud network for allegedly impersonating and blackmailing the Commission’s Executive Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, in a $1 million deal. The defendants were taken into custody on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in Gimbiya Street, Garki, and Apo Legislative Quarters, Abuja, according to […]