Author: straightnewsng.com

Nigeria’s D’Tigress were crowned Champions of the AfroBasket Women’s Championship after trouncing Senegal inside the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. Nigeria had taken a huge step towards their fourth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title courtesy of a 79-48 win over hosts Rwanda in the semi-final game on Thursday. The finale between the two continental giants ended with only 10 points (84-74) separating them as Nigeria became a four-peat African champions, a feat that only Senegal have managed to achieve in history. Tutored by head coach, Rena Wakama, who now becomes the first woman to lead an African team to a…

Celebrations by residents of the affected communities greeted the killing of a notorious robber, Wisdom Sunday Akpan, by the State Police Command’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) in Akwa Ibom. SP Odiko MacDon, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement on Thursday, August 3, 2023, that Wisdom, a serial killer was part of the feared robbery gang led by the late Malachi Uwen Friday. ‘‘The gang had killed 13 people, including a female Corps member, Chinwendu Lovina Ezeh, and wounded 22 others. ‘‘Wisdom shot at the police when they tried to arrest him. He had robbed and terrorised many people in…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has affirmed that he is a victim of medical neglect as his grandchild died of such in a government-owned hospital. Akpabio spoke on Friday on the floor of the upper legislative chamber during the screening of Tunji Alausa, President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial nominee. Alausa, a nephrologist, was grilled on how the nation’s healthcare system can be improved and fake drugs eliminated in pharmaceutical stores. After Alausa from Lagos State was done with proffering solutions to the country’s healthcare crisis, Akpabio said he is a victim of medical neglect. “Every other person has been a victim of…

The military junta in the Niger Republic that ousted the democratically elected President of the country, Mohamed Bazoum, has cut off ties with Nigeria and other countries.  This is coming after efforts of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to resolve the ongoing impasse failed. Days after ECOWAS issued a seven-day ultimatum for the reinstatement of President Mohamed Bazoum to avoid a possible clash with the junta, President Bola Tinubu sent a high-powered delegation to the country to meet with the coup leaders, on Thursday, August 3. Also read:  Nigeriens throw tantrums on President Bola Tinubu The delegation led…

In a viral video circulating online, some Nigeriens were seen throwing tantrums on President Bola Tinubu over what political analysts see as frosty relationship between the two countries. While some citizens were seen trekking and thumping Tinubu’s pictures, others seen standing in a moving vehicle were singing derogatory songs. Others were seen moving about with some banners and fliers which the photographs of Tinubu. Others were raining curses on Tinubu, calling him “EBOLA disease, the illegitimate President of Nigeria.’’ The actions may have been triggered by Economic Community Of West Africa State, ECOWAS, headed by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu pledging…

In one month under President Bola Tinubu administration, two suspected crude oil vessels have been intercepted in Delta State, South-South region. The latest was caught at Koko area of Delta State by the Tanita Security Services, a private security company owned by Government Ekpemupolo, popularly called Tompolo. The 1117 tons vessel carrying about 8,100 barrels of crude, was being escorted by some naval officers before being intercepted on Wednesday, August 2. According to the private security company owned by the ex-Niger Delta agitator who recently got a contract from the Federal Government to protect oil pipelines, the vessel tagged MT Praisel,…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued an ultimatum to the Federal Government to withdraw a lawsuit filed against the organised labour. It has threatened a nationwide strike on August 14, 2023, if the government fails to do so. The NLC reached the decision during its National Executive Council meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, according to a statement signed by the National President, Joe Ajaero and the National Secretary Emanuel Ugboaja. Also read: No backing down on nationwide protest Wednesday- NLC President They accused the Ministry of Justice and the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) of allowing themselves to…

Three African countries have qualified for the knock out stage of the 2023 FIFA Women World Cup hosted in Australia. The countries are Nigeria, South Africa and Morocco. The Super Falcons of Nigeria sealed a place in the round of 16 of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup after pulling off a goalless draw against debutants, Republic of Ireland on Tuesday. Also read: Wasteful Nigeria Zoom into World Cup round of 16 A defensive-minded Falcons side resisted a plethora of offensive opportunities by the Republic of Ireland as goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie remained calm as ever to fend off-targets, particularly a…

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed investigation into the tragic death of a female doctor, Vwaere Diaso, in an elevator at General hospital, Odan in Lagos Island on Tuesday, August 1. Vwaere, who was about to finish her housemanship in two weeks, had her life cut short when the elevator of the hospital crashed from the 10th floor to the ground floor. She was said to have sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital where she passed away. Also read:  And We Lost Dr. Vwaere To Nigeria’s Anyhowness In a statement released, Sanwo-Olu expressed his sadness over…

By Udeme Nana Some days could be bleak, cloudy, depressing, dull, sad, and traumatic all at once, but once a rare ray of brilliance shines through, the whole atmosphere changes into brightness and joy. This is exactly what happens when one grabs the work of one of the few standing apostles of outstanding journalism in Nigeria at present. As a field marshal in the pen wielding forces of the world, Ray has had an impact far beyond his imagination. At least, two men I know have testified publicly that Ray, by the sheer hold he has had on his readers, has disrupted relationships…