Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde A fire outbreak has on Saturday gutted Modern Timber Market in Enugu state. The fire incident, which cause cannot be ascertained, reportedly started at about 6p.m at a section of the market. However, the inferno was swiftly extinguished by officers and men of the Enugu State and the Federal Fire Services to avert further spread. The Director of the Enugu State Fire Service, Mr Okwudiri Ohaa, who is also the state’s Chief Fire Officer, told newsmen that there was no loss of life in the incident. He said that it took the quick intervention of the state fire…

Agency Report No fewer than 1,814 young Nigerians have been recruited into the Nigerian Navy within the last six months to strengthen joint military operations in the North East Zone, Niger Delta and Gulf of Guinea. The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Emmanual Ogalla, said this at the Passing Out Parade of Batch 36 Trainees at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne. He said that the new sailors would be deployed aboard naval warships to engage in counter insurgency as well as oil theft and sea piracy operations among others. “Over the years, NNBTS has upheld…

Safiu Kehinde The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Kanayo Uzuegbu, has warned its personnel against extortion, harrasment and other forms of misconduct while ensuring public security and safety during the Yuletide and beyond. The commissioner gave the warning on Saturday during a meeting with his management team and other supervisory officers at the Senior Police Officers Mess in Enugu. Uzuegbu also ordered them to devise strategies for successful policing while ensuring public security and safety within their areas of responsibilities. He harped on the need for maximum security for residents and travelers during the festive period and beyond, stressing…

Agency Report The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) says N750 health insurance capitation approved by Lagos State Government is not ideal for effectively providing quality healthcare services to residents. Chairman of ANPMP, Lagos branch, Dr Jonathan Esegine, said this on the sidelines of the association’s Gala and Awards Ceremony on Saturday in Lagos. Esegine said financing of healthcare delivery must be realistic and seamless to ensure efficient healthcare delivery. According to him, the state government’s approval of N750 capitation cannot sustain the service. Capitation is a payment model in healthcare where a provider is paid a set amount…

Safiu Kehinde The Federal Government has assured Borno residents of steady gas supply for transmission of electricity by the state’s emergency power plant. This was made known to newsmen by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, shortly after his inspection visit to Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant (MEPP) on Saturday in Maiduguri. Ekpo, who earlier paid a courtesy call on the Deputy governor, Umar Kadafur, said his ministry’s was out to ensure that gas was given the rightful place to drive the nation’s economy. “I have been briefed that the single aspect of it that generates about…

Arsenal spurned several chances and failed to take full advantage of Premier League leaders Liverpool’s slip-up against Fulham when they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Everton on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s side kept their gap to Liverpool at six points but after their rivals were held to a 2-2 draw, title hopefuls Arsenal will be disappointed not to have made up some ground. Arsenal remain third in the table on 30 points from 16 games, one point behind second-placed Chelsea, who host Brentford on Sunday. Everton, who are 15th with 15 points, snapped a three-match losing streak…

Liverpool’s Diogo Jota bagged a last-gasp equaliser to snatch a 2-2 draw for the 10-man Premier League leaders on Saturday, with Arne Slot’s Reds twice roaring back from a goal down at Anfield. Liverpool remain top of the table on 36 points, five ahead of Chelsea, who host Brentford on Sunday, and six in front of Arsenal , who were held to a 0-0 home draw by Everton and have played a game more. Fulham are ninth on 24 points. Andreas Pereira put Fulham ahead in the 11th minute with an acrobatic volley from Antonee Robinson’s cross which bounced off…

In celebration of his son’s 18th birthday, a Nigerian father, Sanya Onayoade, took to his Facebook page to give the young lad a piece of advice as he transitioned into adulthood. Onayoade, in the post, recalled his son’s growth from birth to teenager which was backed up with pictures of his childhood memories. While welcoming him to the new age where he ceased to be a minor, the father hinted his son on the expectations that come with his new age among which include taking full responsibility of his life and gradual decline in parental control which will now be…

Safiu Kehinde Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force has on Saturday rescued a Director of Ministry of Justice and his niece who were abducted in Akwa-Ibom state. As contained in a post made available to NPO Reports, the Director identified as Barrister Emmanuel Ubengama, was abducted with his niece along Abak-Ikot Abasi Road. They were tied up and kept in a soakaway facility at the kidnappers’ hideout. However, a fierce exchange of gunfire led to death of their kidnappers and their eventual rescue by the security operatives. As seen in the video attached to the post, the policemen dragged the…

Isak Andic, the billionaire founder of high street fashion chain Mango, died in an accident on Saturday while exploring caves near Barcelona. Spanish media reported the 71-year-old fell down a ravine to his death while hiking in caves that are part of a mountain range. Andic was with his son and other family members when he fell, according to the El Pais newspaper, triggering a large emergency response. The Turkish-born businessman founded Mango with the help of his brother, Nahman, in Barcelona in 1984 and the chain now operates almost 3,000 outlets in 120 countries. Forbes estimated Andic’s net worth…