Transportation

Edo Train Station Kidnap: 6 Rescued, Search Team Doubles Effort _Ada Nkong

The Edo state government says six of the kidnapped passengers at Igueben train station have been rescued. According to a statement by commissioner for communication and orientation Chris Nehikare,the six persons rescued include 3 children. See full statement below: Following the directive from Governor Godwin Obaseki that the kidnappers that attacked the train in Igueben… Continue reading Edo Train Station Kidnap: 6 Rescued, Search Team Doubles Effort _Ada Nkong

Transportation

FG Assures Kidnapped Train Passengers of Rescue Efforts_Ada Nkong

The Federal government has condemned the kidnap of passengers at Tom Ikimi Train Station Igueben Edo State.A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, director Press and public communication ministry of transportation described the kidnapping as despicable and utterly barbaric.Ogubike further says the public "is hereby reassured that the security Agencies are making efforts to rescue the… Continue reading FG Assures Kidnapped Train Passengers of Rescue Efforts_Ada Nkong

CRIME

CHIEF RAYMOND DOKPESI ARRESTED IN LONDON

Chief Raymond Dokpesi founder of DAAR communications Plc the owners of AIT and ray power radio has allegedly been arrested by the police at Heathrow airport in London.  According to a passenger who shared the flight,Chief Dokpesi was arrested upon arrival at Heathrow airport, he had flown in from Frankfurt. Passengers aboard the flight had… Continue reading CHIEF RAYMOND DOKPESI ARRESTED IN LONDON

POLITICS

Gunmen Attack Train Station, Kidnap Passengers _Ada Nkong

Reports reaching us say suspected Herdsmen armed with AK 47 riffles have attacked the train station at Igueben, Edo State and kidnapped passengers who waiting to board the train to Warri.The police relations officer Chidi Nwabuzor,in a press release Saturday Evening said the kidnappers at about 4pm on Saturday in a surprise attack shot sporadically… Continue reading Gunmen Attack Train Station, Kidnap Passengers _Ada Nkong

CRIME

37 YEAR OLD NIGERIAN ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTING TO DEFILE 13 YEAR OLD

A Nigerian man identified as Jimoh Osacpolor has been arrested and sentenced to jail after traveling from Scotland to England to suprise an underage girl named Sophie. After he booked two night stay in a hotel so as to meet 13-year-old Sophie, he was caught in Leeds Rail Station and was found to have condoms… Continue reading 37 YEAR OLD NIGERIAN ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTING TO DEFILE 13 YEAR OLD

WORLD NEWS

Edwin Chiloba: LGBTQ Activist Found Dead in Kenya _Ada Nkong

Police in Kenya are investigating the death of young fashion designer and LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba after his body was found dumped in a metal box by the roadside near the town of Eldoret. The motive for the killing is unknown, a police spokesperson is quoted in the Star newspaper as saying. But rights organisations… Continue reading Edwin Chiloba: LGBTQ Activist Found Dead in Kenya _Ada Nkong

HEALTH

Brain and Spine Surgery Consortium: Local Destination, International Solutions _Ada Nkong

In line with our commitment to provide our clients with excellent diagnostic facilities and world-class surgical intervention and care, Brain and Spine Surgery consortium, Abuja recently struck a relationship with the scoliosis service of Neuro Spinal Hospital (NSH). Based in Dubai. Neuro Spinal Hospital, scoliosis service offers expert neurological, spinal, and orthopedic care. They are… Continue reading Brain and Spine Surgery Consortium: Local Destination, International Solutions _Ada Nkong

COVID-19

35 NEW COVID-19 CASES RECORDED IN NIGERIA

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 35 new cases of COVID-19 for the last week of December 2022. It stated on its website, yesterday, that 22 of the cases were recorded in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), ten in Lagos State, two in Delta, while one happened in Plateau. The infections were… Continue reading 35 NEW COVID-19 CASES RECORDED IN NIGERIA