Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State on Friday commissioned the Anambra International Passenger and Cargo Airport, Umueri, for commercial use amidst fanfare by indigenes of the state. This came as the aviation regulatory authority, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), failed to approve the take-off of two commercial flights that were billed to land at the
Carabao Cup quarter-final full fixtures
The draw for this season’s Carabao Cup quarter-final has been conducted. The Saturday morning draw will see West Ham, which eliminated both Manchester United and Manchester City, take on Tottenham Hotspur. Arsenal is to take on Sunderland at the Emirates, while Chelsea are away to Brentford. The last tie will see Liverpool welcome Leicester City
Details from PDP National Convention amidst controversies
Members and delegates of the leading opposition party Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have converged at Eagles Square, Abuja to hold their national convention and elect new officials. The convention which is scheduled for today and tomorrow is a crucial part of the party’s preparation for the 2023 elections in the country. National party officials, governors,
CBN in a quagmire for plagiarising eNaira policy document
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been caught plagiarising the policy and terms of use of an American wireless equipment supplier as its own policy on the eNaira website, Peoples Gazette can report. Nigeria’s digital currency, marketed to boost cross-border trade and other financial activities, was launched on October 25 by President Muhammadu Buhari
Massive jubilation in Kano as Gov. Ganduje allegedly commissions a car wash (video)
There was a massive jubilation in kano state as the executive governor, His excellency, Abdullahi Ganduje commissioned a car wash. The visibly elated governor was dancing as he splashed the sample car using one of the nozzles to the excitement of the jubilant observers. This unusual ceremony has sparked serious outrage online as most people
FG makes U-turn, sets to open Anambra Airport (pictures)
This is an update on the planned commissioning of Anambra state international cargo and passenger airport. jkcyno news earlier reported that Federal Government suspended the opening of Anambra international Cargo and passenger Airport Umueri that was supposed to be commissioned officially tomorrow, Saturday, October 30, 2021. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), which had
Bandits strike pose with kidnapped Corp Members after getting ransom (pictures)
Photos of bandits striking a pose with kidnapped prospective corps members after receiving ransom has surfaced on social media. Many are of the view that banditry is becoming a norm in society and should be checked. Some blamed poverty for the act of the bandits as they see it as a means of livelihood. Two
President Biden meets with Pope Francis in Vatican (video)
US President Joe Biden said Pope Francis called him a “good Catholic” as they met Friday at the Vatican at the start of a European trip aimed at reasserting US international credentials. The meeting at the Vatican lasted more than an hour — longer than Biden’s two predecessors were given — and came as Biden
Odion Ighalo sets for Super Eagles return
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has said that Al-Shabab striker, Odion Ighalo, is in his provisional squad for their 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Cape Verde and Liberia. The three-time African champions will play the Blue Sharks and the Lone Stars in their final group qualifying games. Rohr says he decided to
“Imo-Awka” shrine chief priest killed, Gunmen attack townhall meeting in Ekwulobia (video)
There is serious tension in Anambra state today as several killings still continued unabated. Jkcyno news gathered that over 10 persons have been killed around Ifite, Unizik and Okpuno over this week as we noted it was crime related to cultism. https://twitter.com/jkcyno/status/1454112004218793988?t=AWus6CuIoWTiC0rm5rSTfA&s=19 Earlier today, we were informed that the chief priest of the most dreaded