October 6, 2024 – Breaking News

A’Ibom LG poll: PDP wins 30 council seats, APC one

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has secured a landslide victory in Akwa Ibom State's local government elections, winning 30 chairmanship seats. The All Progressives Congress (APC) secured only one seat.…

Jane Chinecherem October 6, 2024

Metro

Cholera outbreak surged by 220% in 2024-NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reports a 220% surge in cholera cases in 2024, with 10,837 suspected cases and 359 deaths recorded as of epidemiological week 39. This…

Jane Chinecherem October 6, 2024

Politics

Kano gov sympathises with victims of textile market fire

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has expressed his deepest sympathies to the victims of the devastating fire that ravaged parts of the popular Kantin Kwari Textile Market on Saturday. The…

Jane Chinecherem October 6, 2024

Sports

UPDATED: EPL: Maresca names Chelsea’s Caicedo vice captain

Chelsea Football Club's coach, Enzo Maresca, has appointed Moses Caicedo as the team's vice captain. Caicedo expressed gratitude to Maresca, stating his ambition to become a legend at Chelsea. "I'm…

Jane Chinecherem October 6, 2024

Politics

LG poll: Prioritise people’s welfare, Atiku tasks Rivers LG chairs

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged newly elected local government leaders in Rivers State to prioritize citizens' welfare and shun tyranny. In a statement, Atiku congratulated the leaders, emphasizing…

Jane Chinecherem October 6, 2024

Sports

NPFL: Enyimba coach Olanrewaju reveals target against Katsina United

Enyimba Technical Adviser Olanrewaju Yemi shared his team's objective for their matchday five fixture against Katsina United in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL). Enyimba hosts Katsina United at the…

Jane Chinecherem October 6, 2024

Metro

Flooding: Oyebanji warns against building on waterways, blocking of drainages

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, warned developers against building on waterways, citing it as a major contributor to flooding. During an inspection of flood-affected areas in Ado Ekiti, Oyebanji emphasized…

Jane Chinecherem October 6, 2024

Metro

Funding delay stalls payment of N77,000 corps members’ new allowance – NYSC DG

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Director General, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, revealed that the recent increase in corps members' allowances has been delayed due to funding issues. The Federal Government…

Jane Chinecherem October 6, 2024

Politics

Just in: Fubara to swear in 23 elected APP LG chairmen today

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara will swear in 23 newly elected Local Government Council chairmen today, October 6, 2024, at 4 pm. The Action Peoples Party (APP) won all 23…

Jane Chinecherem October 6, 2024

Metro

Japa: One child, four adults die as nearly 1000 migrants cross to UK on boats

A record 973 migrants crossed the English Channel on small boats on Saturday, according to UK Home Office figures. Tragically, four people, including a two-year-old boy, died during the perilous…

Jane Chinecherem October 6, 2024