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DE@d has confirmed at least five people, and the other 20 remain missing after a tragic ship collision in the local government area of the southern Worri in the Delta State. The accident happened on Monday night, February 24, involving speedboats transporting passengers returning from the burial. Witnesses reported that most passengers did not wear life jackets when the ship collided and tilted. The Delta State Police Department has confirmed the incident, and spokesman EDAFE BRIGHT pointed out that six survivors were rescued due to injuries and are currently being treated in an undisclosed hospital in Warri. “This is a…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan attributes voter turnout in Nigeria to the existence of too many ghost voters on the election registry. On Tuesday, February 25, Jonathan spoke at the West African Democratic Election Conference in Abuja, highlighting the challenges facing the election process in the region despite technological advances. Jonathan acknowledged that West Africa has made significant progress in democratic governance, but pointed to logistical issues, technical failures and allegations of violations persist. He mentioned Nigeria’s 2023 general election, which introduced the BBVA and INEC Results Viewing (IREV) portal, as well as the use of technology in the Sierra Leone…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan shares his experience in the 2015 election, revealing how readers reject him, his wife and mother in polls. Naija News Jonathan lost the 2015 election to his successor, Muhammadu Buhari, recalled. It is worth noting that the then Independent National Election Commission (INEC) was under the supervision of its former chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega. Jonathan addressed at the Yiaga Africa reflection conference in Abuja on Tuesday, where Jonathan pointed out that the issuance of card readers has caused almost major unrest in Nigeria. Jonathan stressed that the actions of the election management agencies and police officers…
Odumodublvck survived the second time in less than five months, sending a message to his fans.Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu (commonly known as Odumodublvck) is involved in a serious car accident. Details of the incident have not been revealed yet, but images circulating on social media showed that the incident caused severe damage to his vehicle. The images show the car steered from the road and collided with a palm tree, while another car at the scene was destroyed after being hit by a truck. Police were present and participated in the crash. After the accident, Odumodublvck shared photos of his…
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered three workers in the state capitol building to be held, allegedly @ulting officials of the Department of State Services (DSS). On Tuesday, February 25, Justice Daniel Osiagor directed Ibrahim Olanrewaju, Adetu Adekunle and Fatimo Fatimoh Adetola is in custody, awaiting arbitration on Wednesday, February 26. DSS accused the three workers of crimes in their official duties in connection with the alleged Ass@Ult. Secret police also accused them of promoting, recording and circulating false information on social media that undermined the law and order in the country. According to DSS, the trio was…
More than 250,000 Canadian residents signed a parliamentary petition urging Canada to revoke Elon Musk’s citizenship and passport.Petitioners claim Musk’s relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump plans to impose a 25% tariff on all Canadian imports next month and proposes to impose the country as its 51st state, a “violation” Canada’s national interest.” The tech billionaire is a citizen of South Africa, Canada and the United States, and has become one of Trump’s main allies since the 47th president began his second term last month. “He used his wealth and power to influence our elections,” the petition claimed. “He has…
The United States has released a list of visa exemptions programs for 2025, excluding Nigeria and other African countries. The program allows citizens of participating countries to travel or business to the United States without a visa for up to 90 days. The list includes 40 countries, Romania is the latest, and the UK is excluded but is still eligible under certain conditions. The United States has released a list of eligible countries for the 2025 visa exemption program, excluding Nigeria and other African countries. According to the U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs website, the program allows citizens or nationals…
When the groom, Abba Musa and the bride’s sister Maryam Suleiman were killed in a fatal car accident 30 minutes before the wedding ceremony, the bride’s sister Maryam Suleiman ) The death of the moment that could have become a joyful moment turned into a tragedy. The accident occurred in Boto, the Tafawa Balewa local government area in Bauchi State, while the victim was on the way to the wedding in the neighborhood of Murno. The groom’s brother Saminu Boto confirmed the incident to leadership on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, describing the atmosphere in the community as a sad one.…
The House Southeast Caucus calls on the National Food and Drug Administration and control agencies to reopen the Onitsha Bridgehead market in Anambra. The caucus said reopening the market would allow those who rely on it to conduct legal business and make a living. At a press conference held at the National Assembly Complex on Tuesday, February 25, the leader of the caucus Iduma Igariwey (PDP, Ebonyi) appealed in Abuja. Recall that Nafdac seals over 4,000 stores in Onitsha, ABA and 3,027 stores in Lagos as part of its nationwide effort on fake and unqualified drugs. In condemning criminals involved…
The total revenue of Unity Bank PLC retail lenders was 59.3 billion guilds for the full year ended December 31, 2023, an increase of 3.84% year-on-year.The bank also witnessed improvements in key performance indicators in its audited finance submitted to NGX Group Limited, which included a significant appreciation for customer deposits, from 327.4 billion guilds (N327.4 billion n402.9 billion n402.9 billion) during the review period, which is an instruction. Continuous retail growth and customer confidence. Other key priorities for full-year results include total assets of 472.5 billion guilds; Net Fees and Revenue Committee, 5.2 billion guilds, and interest income increased…