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Tragedy struck at Gariki, Ugwuoba in Oji River local government area of Enugu State Saturday when the soil two persons were excavating collapsed and killed them at the site. It was gathered that they were three persons in the site excavating sand, but the third person was said to have left to ease himself before the incident. It was also gathered that the police operatives of Oji River district uncovered the dead body and their identity is yet to be identified. Meanwhile, the Nigeria Police in Enugu said it is investigating the death of the two persons. The Command’s spokesman,…

A birthday party in Ondo town turned bloody weekend as an alleged lover of the celebrator was reportedly stabbed by another lover over argument on who was to dance first with her. The victim and financier of the party identified as Solomon Endurance was said to have sustained serious injuries at the birthday bash. Two suspects including the celebrator, Vanguard gathered, have been apprehended by the police. Eyewitness account said the celebrator, Bunmi Akinlotan, was invited to the dancing floor by the musician at the ceremony which was held at a popular hotel located at Erinketa Street in the town.…

The rampaging poverty in Nigeria appears to be eroding the plan by the authorities to end hunger in the next eight years. Disturbingly, ambitious target of the African Union (AU) to end hunger in the continent by 2025 is currently not on track. Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) 2017 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report found that despite a prolonged decline, world hunger is on the rise again. The increase is linked to conflicts and drought that affected many countries and hit rural areas particularly hard. But in the case of Nigeria, poverty has been busy…

The 60th annual Grammy Awards held last night and while JAY-Z entered the night as the top nominee, it was Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar who left as the night’s biggest winners. Check out all the winners below. Record of the Year: “24K Magic” — Bruno Mars Album of the Year: “24K Magic” — Bruno Mars Song of the Year: “That’s What I Like” — Christopher Brody Brown, James Fauntleroy, Philip Lawrence, Bruno Mars, Ray Charles McCullough II, Jeremy Reeves, Ray Romulus and Jonathan Yip, songwriters (Bruno Mars) Best New Artist: Alessia Cara Best Pop Solo Performance: “Shape of You”…

The District Superintendent of Assemblies of God Church, Ikorodu, Lagos State was Friday kidnapped at Okurikang Junction along Calabar-Itu Highway in Cross River State. The clergy man, Rev. Ekpenyong Edet James, who hails from Isong Inyang village in Odukpani local government area of Cross River State, was said to be returning from the inspection sites of school, hospital and large scale palm plantation embarked by him in his home town. However, the abductors have contacted the family and demanded N50 million ransoms for his release. When contacted, ASP Irene Ugbo, the State Police Public Relations Officer, who confirmed…

The home-based Super Eagles have beaten their Angolan counterparts to pick semi final ticket at the ongoing African Nations Championships. The Eagles had to come from behind to secure a 2-1 win over Angola on Sunday night in Tangiers. After a barren first half in which both sides missed glorious chances, the Angola team went in front in the 55th minute. It was looking like the end of the road for the Nigerian team until Anthony Okpotu popped up with a very late equalizer in the 91st minute. With the game stretching into extra time, one of the new entrants,…

The National Boundary Commission has finalised plans to demarcate the border communities of Akwa Ibom and Cross River States to ensure lasting peace between the two states. Mr. Moses Ekpo, Akwa Ibom deputy governor, who restated this after presentation of relief materials to the people of Ayadehe, Oku Iboku, Mbiabo in Itu local government area, said,  “You are to give them support and cooperation for them to do their work effectively.” Ekpo further urged Itu people in Akwa Ibom state to eschew violence and leave in peace with their neighbours as such would attract development to the area. “You are…

Yoghurt is consumed all of over the world for years. It is very nutritious and eating it regularly may boost several aspects of your health. The eating side of yoghurt is what everybody knows about. Yoghurt is also perfect for your skin. Reduces Wrinkles As you grow older, your skin begins to show signs of aging. You can deal with these wrinkles using a yoghurt scrub on a weekly basis. You mix several spoons of yoghurt and oats and stir to get an even consistency and apply it all over your face. Reduces dark circles A sleepless night is one…

President Muhammadu Buhari and former President Olusegun Obasanjo met Sunday, January 2 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at the opening session of the 30th African Union Summit. President Buhari and Obasanjo are attending the 30th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads This is the first time both men are meeting since Obasanjo advised President Buhari not to re-contest the 2019 general elections in a widely publicized letter. They both shook hands and talked for about two minutes in a short video posted by the president’s aide, Bashir Ahmad, on Twitter. According to Daily Trust, a former head of state, General…

The Environmental Sanitation Court that sat in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital Saturday remanded two persons in prison custody for committing various offences bordering on plea of not guilty and contempt of court. Straightnews gathered that the court adjourned the case of one Isiaka Abdullahi to February 5 and remanded him in prison custody for pleading not guilty to the offence while one lady was remanded in the prison for committing contempt of court. The court presided over by Magistrate Margaret Ekpedomo convicted 77 persons and made them to pay various sums of money ranging from N3,000-N5,000 over their non-adherrence…