Tragedy struck yesterday in Babcock University, as a 500 level student of accounting whose name was not given, reportedly did the unexpected following a heartbreak. According to a social media user who shared the story, the Babcock University student who proposed to a lady, but got turned down, tore his cloth and that of
Victor Umeh Takes Oath Of Office As Senator
Former National Chairman, All Progressives Grand Alliance(APGA) Chief Victor Umeh on Thursday took oath of office as Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District. The oath of office was administered on him by the President of the Senate Dr Bukola Saraki in Abuja. The Senatorial District had been without representation in the last two years.
Trump, Netanyahu Disagree On U.S. Embassy Move To Jerusalem
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and United States President Donald Trump have disagreed on the move of the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem. Netanyahu had said on Wednesday that the U.S. Embassy would relocate to Jerusalem in the next 12 months but Trump in a quick response rejected the claim saying that the move would
Libya Returnee’s Beg Gov. Obaseki To Redeem 100m Pledge
Some returnees from Libya have appealed to Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo to fulfill his pledge and release the grant of N100 million for 150 hectares of land to them. They appealed to the governor to give the land he promised to the 150 trained returnees. Some of the trained returnees made this appeal
Kaduna State Govt,Bans Child Fostering and Adoption
Kaduna State Government has banned fostering and adoption of children due to abuses by orphanage homes in the state, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Hafsat Baba, has said. Baba said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Kaduna that the government had discovered that
Enugu Govt To Introduce Pay As You Work”For Science Schools”
The Enugu State Science, Technical and Vocational Schools Management Board says it will soon introduce “Pay As You Work” model in payment of salaries to teachers in its employ. The Chairman of the Board, Mr Obi Kama, disclosed this on Thursday when he paid an unscheduled visit to three technical schools in Agwu Educational
Innoson Challenges Court’s Jurisdiction
Innocent Chukwuma, Chairman, Innoson Motors Nigeria Limited, on Wednesday failed to make an appearance at an Ikeja High Court for his arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges of fraud and stealing. Chukwuma was to be arraigned alongside his company, Innoson Motors Limited, and Charles Chukwuma, NAN reports. Onwukwe, however,
Drogba Opens First School In Ivory Coast
Ivorian footballer Didier Drogba has given back to his country by opening a school that will help no fewer than 350 children in the rural cocoa growing community of Pokou-Kouamekro to gain quality education. The school is the brainchild of the Didier Drogba Foundation. Speaking at the launch, Drogba said the foundation began working
STANEL Stands Tall, Refuses To Be A “Shitholer”
By Ibezim ChukwuEchezonam Jk [dropcap]A[/dropcap]midst all the unfortunate and avoidable mishaps/untold hardship meted to the poor Nigerians by the greedy and insatiable Oil marketers last December, at least, some selfless marketers still stood out and never joined in such gruesome exploits. Today, jkcyno’s blog chose to celebrate this man with a heart
Man Rapes Two Goats To Death In Kenya
A middle-aged man, identified as Mbiti Munyao in Kangundo constituency, Machakos area of Kenya was arrested for allegedly raping two goats to death. According to the area assistant Chief Mary Mulwa, Munyao was seen pulling the two goats from a bush where the animals had been tied on Saturday, January 13. The two goats