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May

09

2023

Abia workers begin indefinite strike in line with NLC directive

Abia State, Lifestyle, MetroAbia State, Lifestyle, Metro, NLC

Civil servants in Abia State have complied with the directive of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and embarked on industrial action. The strike commenced Tuesday morning, with most offices under lock and key. When we visited the offices of the state Ministry of Finance, the Head of Service, the Secretary to the State Government, the Abia State Planning Commission, and the Ministry of Agriculture all at Library Avenue, on Tuesday, they were deserted NLC strike enforcement team were, however, seen loitering in the area, to ensure compliance by workers. The enforcement team led by NLC Chairman, Paschal Nweke placed banners…

May

01

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

FRSC recovered 385 stolen vehicles in 10 years — Official

Lifestyle, MetroFRSC, Lifestyle, Metro, Nigeria, Security

The Federal Road Safety Corps says it has recovered over 385 stolen vehicles since the introduction of the National Vehicle Identification Scheme. The corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. According to him, the FRSC has recorded huge success with the introduction of the NVIS in the area of intelligence gathering and sharing. He said it facilitated the recovery of stolen vehicles and provided “security agencies with adequate intelligence for speedy tracking of criminals.” “It is, therefore, very key to inform the public that in the last 10 years alone, the FRSC…

Apr

30

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

NDLEA intercepts drugs consignment hidden in imported car

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsCrime, Health, Insecurity, Lagos, Metro, NDLEA

By: Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have seized 126 parcels of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, weighing 63 kilograms concealed in a used Toyota Corolla car imported from Toronto, Canada at the Tincan port in Lagos. This is even as an attempt by a freight agent, Mordi Chukwuemeka Samuel, to export 900 grams of the same substance, Loud, hidden inside walls of a travelling bag containing food items, to Kenya, was thwarted by NDLEA officers at the SAHCO export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos on Saturday…

Apr

30

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Tiwa Savage to perform at coronation of King Charles III

Entertainment, Lifestyle, NewsCelebrity, Entertainment, Tiwa Savage, United Kingdom

Award-winning Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage is billed to perform at the historical coronation of the British monarch, King Charles III. King Charles III, who is ascending the throne following the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, last year, will officially be coronated alongside Queen Consort, Camilla, on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Westminster Abbey. The coronation concert and Big Lunch will take place on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Tiwa Savage will join celebrities such as Steve Winwood, DJ Pete Tong, Lang Lang and Lucy, Paloma Faith and Olly Murs, to thrill guests at the coronation concert. She becomes the…

Apr

26

2023

By Chimamanda

AY Vs Basket Mouth: “I have learnt something about the Igbos” – Omotola

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, OpinionEntertainment, Metro, Nigeria, Opinion, Personality

Following the rift between Ayodeji Richard Makun (Popularly called AY) and Bright Okpocha (Popularly known as Basket Mouth) over unpaid show allowance. The Nollywood Diva and Screen sensation, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, has taken to her twitter account to make an assertion that has raised discussion among social media users: In her Twit, she said: "AY is a Yoruba man who accused Basket Mouth, an Igbo man of not paying him on time for show he did for him in the past. "Igbos started attacking their fellow Igbo man, Basket Mouth on social media because of what AY, a Yoruba man…