The International Organisation for Migration, IOM, has said 8,541 migrants drowned and died while migrating in 2023, making the year the deadliest on record for migrants. According to the IOM report published on Tuesday, one in three migrant deaths happens while people flee conflict, and more than two in three migrants whose deaths have been…
A Tribe Called Judah won five nominations, but none for Achufusi. Five nominations for A Tribe Called Judah were received, but none for Achufusi. Prior to the main ceremony in May of 2024, the AMVCA revealed nominees for a number of categories on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Among them were several renowned performers from films…
The Senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has urged Christians to draw spiritual inspiration from the resurrection story of Jesus Christ as they celebrate Easter. Nwoko made the call in an Easter message made available to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday. He urged Christians to allow the symbolism of Jesus Christ’s death on the cross…
The Tinubu Media Support Group, TMSG, has said President Bola Tinubu’s decision to ban foreign trips for senior government officials would check frivolous travels and use of public funds. It said the President’s decision to stop frivolous foreign trips at taxpayers’ expense is a welcome development that should have salutary effects on the foreign exchange…
In a powerful new video circulating on social media, two icons of the Nigerian film industry, Charles Inojie and Ali Nuhu, are making waves by confronting the issue of domestic violence head-on. The video, which has garnered significant attention online, showcases the actors taking a stand against the pervasive culture of silence surrounding domestic abuse…
Kingmakers in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Tuesday, started the process for the enthronement of the Balogun of Ibadanland, Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin, as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland. The kingmakers, who are the High Chiefs in Ibadan, are currently in a crucial meeting for the ratification of Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland….
The Minister of the Federal Capital, Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration will ensure that all Embassies in Nigeria, have an unhostile environment to enable them perform their assignments. Wike gave the assurance when the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Shri Balasubramanian, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja on Tuesday. He acknowledged the…
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad has uncovered a significant illegal oil bunkering site at Odagwa community in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. In a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, NSCDC Rivers State Command, Superintendent Olufemi Ayodele, the successful discovery of over 10 illegal…
The Nigerian Army says it has finalized all arrangements to give some of its personnel, who were killed-in-action in Okuama Community, Delta State, a befitting burial in Abuja on Wedesday. Over 17 deceased personnel, attached to 181 Amphibious Battalion, will be buried at the National Cemetery, Abuja, by 3:00pm. The deceased officers were killed while…
The Nigerian government and the United Kingdom are to boost their collaboration on migration. A statement by the Senior Communication Officer, British High Commission, Atinuke Akande-Alegbe in Abuja on Tuesday, said the commitment was made at the just concluded Annual Migration, Justice and Home Affairs dialogue, which was held in London. According to her, the…
