Author: NPO Admin II
Gunmen have killed 10 persons and injured 19 others during a cultural festival in Chando Zerreci community in Irigwe Chiefdom of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau. Mr. Lawrence Zango, the National Publicity Secretary, Irigwe Youth Movement, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Jos. Zango said that criminals launched the attack on Saturday night during the annual ritual festival of ‘Zerreci’, which usually ushers them into the new farming season. Zongo, who condemned and described that act as ”sad and unfortunate”, added that the injured are currently receiving treatment at Enos Hospital Miango. He called on the government…
The 64th Grammy Award held Sunday night in Las Vegas has produced winners even as the event has created a new sensation within the music industry. Below is the list of winners in the major categories: Jazzman and bandleader Jon Batiste led the night with five awards including Album of the Year. Retro act Silk Sonic — the group project of Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak — won four awards including Record and Song of the Year. Pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo was named Best New Artist. Album of the Year: Jon Batiste, “We Are” Record of the Year (overall song…
Some gunmen have stormed an area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital and kidnapped three worshippers, including a police inspector. NPO Reports gathered that there was panic in the area as people ran for their lives when sounds of gunshots rent the air as the kidnappers made for their victims within the mosque said to be located at the Soyoye area of the city. The police inspector was identified as Kamorudeen Bello while the two others could not be identified as at press time. Police spokesman in Ogun, Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirmed the incident. He confirmed that the three regained their…
Dare-devil insurgents late Sunday night invaded the campus of the Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic, Zaria and made attempts to take away some staff and students. NPO Reports reliably gathered that the kidnappers, numbering about 50, came in some vans and breached the security of the campus sending many to run for their lives. However, it was gathered that the authority of the institution had called for help from nearly military settlement. The arrival of soldiers, according to findings by the NPO Reports, had saved the situation as the soldiers immediately dislodged the terrorists. A staff of the polytechnic, who identified himself…
Heirs Insurance Limited (HIL) has launched its motor insurance plan for women, Her Motor Plan. The company, in a statement made available to the NPO Reports, said the move is to demonstrate its commitment to gender inclusion with the prioritising safety. It said the plan offers to its subscribers 24-hour road rescue and vehicle repair services, as well as access to an exclusive community of likeminded businesswomen. The launch was held on March 31, 2022, at the Heirs Insurance headquarters, Heirs Towers, and pulled female business icons from all walks of life to celebrate the drive and enthusiasm of all…
The Nigerian Postal Services on Sunday said it has launched an investigation into the circumstances leading to the alleged disappearance of an item belonging to a customer. This was contained in a statement made available to the NPO Reports by the Director of Corporate Communications, Franklin Alao. The agency said it is aware of the protests by a customer, Mr. Victor Eze, whose item, an iPhone allegedly got missing when the mail arrived at its Asaba office. “The Postal Master General of the Federation, Dr. Ismail Adebayo Adewusi, upon being notified of the allegation, promptly directed that necessary investigations must…
Family, friends and associates gathered last Thursday at Hillcrest Event Centre in Okota, Lagos for the service of songs in honour of Dr Emmanuel Sunny Ojeagbase — popularly known as SO to his media colleagues — who passed away in Atlanta, Georgia, United States on February 26. Before the service began, I met top sports journalists Larry Izamoje and Isaac Ibhafidon. There were other former colleagues who bantered with each other and we used the opportunity to play catch up. I was a former employee of Complete Communications Limited, courtesy of SO’s large heart and kindness, before I moved on…
As former National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress attained the age of 70, President Muhammadu Buhari has joined leaders and members of the party to celebrate with the former Governor of Edo, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. In a congratulatory message issued by his spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina, on Sunday in Abuja, the President congratulated the former Chairman of the APC on another milestone. He saluted Oshiomhole’s salutary contributions to development of democracy and good governance. According to him, Oshiomhole’s leadership strides in various sectors will stand the test of time, deploying his time and strength to the good of workers…
The daughter of late M.K.O Abiola who also doubles as Director General Presidential Campaign of Governor Yahya Bello has said that Governor Yahya Bello if given the opportunity to lead in 2023 will run an all inclusive government. Hafsat made this known on Sunday evening while featuring on Arise Tv Program tagged “Sunday Live” Hafsat said the campaign Platform of Yahya Bello anchored on three major things which she listed as Unity, Security and Prosperity. She said only Yahya Bellow has shown his readiness to put women and younger Nigerians to where they truly belong by giving them opportunity to…
Shehu Sani, a former Kaduna Central Senator, has reacted to Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG’s remark regarding the 2023 elections. Sani described Pastor Adeboye’s remark as a missile. Adeboye had said he is still in doubt as to whether the general elections would hold in 2023. Papa Adeboye said God has not revealed to him if elections would hold in 2023 or not. He, however, added that God might still speak to him. Reacting, Sani tweeted: “When I saw the missiles I thought it was from Bishop Kukah or Father Mbaka then I found…