40-year-old man hangs self in Jigawa
By Ariwodo praise izuchukwu A 40-year-old man, Jibrin Adamu, has committed suicide by hanging at Jigawar Maroka village in Kiyawa Local Government Area of Jigawa. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the incident in a statement in Dutse on Friday. Shiisu said the deceased,
Abuja metro rail transported over 250,000 passengers in 100 days- Official
By Ariwodo praise izuchukwu Phase 1 of the Abuja Rail Mass Transit, otherwise called the Metro Rail, which began commercial operations on May 29, 2024, following its commissioning by President Bola Tinubu, has transported over 250,000 passengers in over 100 days of operations. An Official of the China Civil Engineering
Abia tasks residents on clean environment
By Ariwodo praise izuchukwu Abia State has announced plans to join the global community to commemorate World Clean-Up Day, observed internationally on September 20. A statement by the General Manager/ Chief Executive Abia State Protection Agency, Ogbonnia Okereke, on Friday stated thatthe landmark occasion is a testament to the progressive
African Arts, Fashion & Entertainment takes centre stage at the London 02 Centre for Black History Month
The 02 Centre in London will host the MBOHO exhibition, an annual festival of African arts, from October 10 to October 31, 2024, in honour of Black History Month. This year’s event will feature presentations from across the African continent and the diaspora.It will explore Art, Music, and Fashion in
AbdulRazaq swears in six new Kwara judges
By Ariwodo praise izuchukwu Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq, on Friday inaugurated six new judges for the Kwara High Court, urging them to discharge their duties with diligence, impartiality, and a focus on the community and national security. The new judges are Ibijoke Olabisi Olawoyin, Fatimah Funsho Abdulrasaq, Oluwatosin
Comoros president wounded in knife attack
By Ariwodo praise izuchukwu Comoros President Azali Assoumani was slightly wounded in a knife attack Friday, the presidency said, adding that the attacker had been arrested. “The President of the Republic Azali Assoumani was slightly wounded by a knife while attending the funeral” of a well-known religious leader, it said
Lagos, Ogun, FCT get fresh 1,000 CNG kits
By Ariwodo praise izuchukwu The Federal Government says it has commenced distribution of fresh Compressed Natural Gas kits to some states of the federation in its drive to foster rapid adoption of CNG. This was disclosed Friday by an official of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, Moses Onate, during
Gombe donates N100m to Borno flood victims
By Ariwodo praise izuchukwu The Gombe State Government has expressed solidarity with the government and people of Borno State following the recent flood disaster that affected the state capital and surrounding areas. The Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, represented by a high-powered delegation led by the Deputy Governor, Manassah
Nigerian freed from death row in Indonesia
By Ariwodo praise izuchukwu A Nigerian, Emmanuel Ihejirika, previously sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Indonesia, has been released after years in prison. The Nigerians in Diaspora CommissionI, in a statement signed by Gabriel Odu in the Public Relations Unit of the commission, on Friday, said Ihejirika was released
Traveling Solo: How to plan the ultimate solo adventure
By Ariwodo Chiamaka Preciousgift Ready to embark on a solo adventure? Traveling alone is one of the most empowering and rewarding experiences you can have. It’s all about doing what you want, when you want, and soaking up the freedom of exploring new places on your terms. Here’s how to