[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Nigerian Community in South Africa said on Saturday that a mob destroyed four shops and several houses belonging to their members at Krugersdorp, near Johannesburg. Mr Cyril James, the Ward Chairman of the Nigerian Union in the area, told the News Agency of Nigeria on the telephone from Johannesburg, South Africa that the attacks began
FG Halts Open Grazing, Begins Cattle Colonies Next Week
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Federal Government will commence the establishment of cattle colonies next week in states that show interest in a major step to discourage open grazing. Chief Audu Ogbeh, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, said on Friday that open grazing was posing serious challenges and it “is not too efficient for the cattle’’.
Storm ‘Friederike’ Strikes Germany, 5 killed, Trains Cancelled
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]t least five persons were killed and many wounded Thursday by Storm ‘Friederike’, Germany’s heaviest, in 11 years, the German Press Agency (DPA) reported in an update. The storm swept across Germany from the west. German Weather Service said it is the heaviest storm since 2007. It brought powerful winds, heavy rain and snowfall
UK Appoints ‘Minister For loneliness’
Theresa May, UK Prime Minister, has appointed Tracey Crouch as the country’s minister for loneliness. Crouch is the current junior minister for sport and civil society. The appointment is one of the recommendations made by a commission set up in honour of Jo Cox, a Labour MP. Cox, who campaigned about loneliness, was murdered
House Of Reps To Probe Fuel Subsidy Re-introduction
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]peaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara has expressed determination of the House to unravel the lingering fuel scarcity and the alleged re-introduction of fuel subsidy in the country. Dogara said this while welcoming members of the House of Representatives from the Christmas and New Year break. He urged the lawmakers to
FCTA Demolishes Patience Jonathan’s House In Abuja (Photo)
A property allegedly belonging to the former first lady, Patience Jonathan, was on Tuesday demolished by the FCT Development Control Department. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the building, which is inside A. Aruera – Reachout Foundation/Women For Change and Development Initiative, is situated on Shehu Yar’Adua Way along Mabushi–Kado–Life Camp Expressway, Abuja.
The New Innoson Vehicles Acquired By The Nigerian Army (Photos)
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]nnoson Motor manufacturing company is really waxing stronger on the daily amidst some controversies with the owner and EFCC. To make good it’s promise, the Nigerian Army has started taking delivery of some of the vehicles it has ordered from Innoson Motor Manufacturing Company which it further configured fit for deployment into Operation LAFIYA
Anambra Rerun: Ex-APGA Chair, Umeh, Wins, Ngige Protests
The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared Chief Victor Umeh of the All Progressives Grand Alliance the winner of the January 13 Anambra Central Senatorial rerun election. Umeh, a former National Chairman of APGA, beat 13 other candidates, including current Labour and Employment Minister, Senator Chris Ngige of the All Progressives Congress,
Anambra Re-run : Transporters, Corps Members Abandon Duties
Some transporters engaged to move materials for Anambra Central re-run election in Idemili North Local Government Area, abandoned the assignment because the part payment they were given were insufficient, Mr Ayeleso Olutope, INEC Electoral Officer said. Olutope, INEC Electoral Officer in-charge of Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra, told NAN at Ogidi on Saturday that
NANS Enforces Sale Of Fuel At N145 Per litre In Asaba
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Tuesday visited some filling stations in Asaba compelling them to sell fuel at the official pump price of N145 per litre. The students led by the NANS President, Mr Chinonso Obasi, condemned the sale of fuel above the normal price. NANS had on Wednesday set up