The Federal Government is set to release N36bn to states as part of measures to curb the rising COVID-19 cases and prevent the third wave of the virus. The Benue State Commissioner…
Month: July 2021
Release Kanu Or We Lockdown South-East – IPOB gives strong warning to FG, Issues Ultimatum
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued an 11-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to release its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. IPOB threatened to lockdown the entire Southeast region if the…
Nationwide Strike: FG set to meet varsity lecturers
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has said it will meet with the Federal Government on Friday to avert another round of strike in federal universities. The National President, ASUU, Prof Emmanuel…
EFCC arrests Former Nasarawa governor Al-Makura and his wife
A former Governor of Nasarawa State, Tanko Al-Makura, and his wife, Mairo, have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Al-Makura, a current senator representing Nasarawa South Senatorial District…
Again, Darkness Looms As National Power Grid Suffers Collapse
The national grid, again, suffered a collapse, on Wednesday, causing major blackouts in most parts of the country. The collapse, announced by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), occurred at about 12:26…
Man hit by Policeman in Osun community alive as Oyetola pays visit in hospital, sympathises with family
… discloses readiness to strengthen security, foot medical bills …patient in stable condition, responding to treatment, says Hospital CMD Following the gunshot injuries sustained by a passenger on a commercial motorcycle identified…
Court Discharge Nigerian Shiite Leader, El-Zakzaky, Orders Immediate Release
A Kaduna State High Court judge, Justice Gideon Kurada has acquitted and discharged the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibraheem El- Zakzaky, and his wife who was arrested…
Bitcoin Rises Above $40,000 In Mid-June
The world’s largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin by market capitalisation surged above $40,000 for the first time since mid-June. According to data obtained from coinmarketcap.com, the price of the cryptocurrency traded 7.1 percent higher…
Sabina, Sister Of Murdered Major General Hassan Ahmed Regains Freedom
Sabina, the sister of the late Major General Hassan Ahmed, has been released after thirteen days in Kidnappers’ den. VAM News recalls that the former Provost Marshal (PM) of the Nigerian Army…
UK Govt Speaks About Nigerian President Buhari’s Trip To London
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, travelled to London to attend an education summit, and also for a medical check-up. This news was revealed by his presidential office. The president left on Monday to London to participate in…