Newscenter Media News The Rivers State Government has said it would set aside ₦2bn monthly to offset the backlog of pension and gratuity to retired civil servants. The State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, disclosed …
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Nine dead in migrant boat accident on Serbia-Bosnia border river-Official
At least nine people died after a boat carrying migrants capsized in the Drina River separating Serbia and Bosnia on Thursday, officials said, as a search for others continued. Several …
Read More »2,111 #EndBadGoveranceInNigeria protesters arrested, 1,403 arraigned -Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), on Thursday said a total of 2,111 individuals were arrested during the 10-day nationwide protests. The #EndBadGoveranceInNigeria protests, which commenced on August 1 and …
Read More »Nigerian woman gives birth to baby girl aboard flight to Brazil
A Nigerian woman, identified as Oyindamola Akinyera on Instagram, gave birth to a baby girl on a Qatar Airways flight from Lagos to Brazil on Saturday. Akinyera disclosed this in …
Read More »Kumuyi urges Christians, Muslims to unite for Nigeria’s growth
The General Overseer of Deeper Life Christian Church, Pastor William Kumuyi has called on Christians and Muslims in the country to ignore religious segregation and collaborate to change Nigeria for …
Read More »Army probes killing of civilians, 100 cattle in Kaduna
The Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into the alleged killing of three persons and 100 cattle by troops during a recent operation in Sabon Birnin village, Igabi Local Government …
Read More »Leverkusen coach Alonso says Bayern ‘favourites’ in Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Thursday that Bayern Munich are the Bundesliga title favourites this season, despite his side’s incredible league and cup double last campaign. “For me, the …
Read More »A’Ibom CJ frees man accused of stealing mother’s cooking pot, 43 other inmates
The Chief Justice of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Obot, has ordered the release of 44 inmates, including two females, across the correctional facilities in the three senatorial districts of …
Read More »First Lady unveils N1.85bn recapitalisation grant for female traders
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday, unveiled a recapitalisation grant for 37,000 women petty traders across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. During the flag-off ceremony …
Read More »Sri Lanka court convicts president over vote delay
Sri Lanka’s top court found President Ranil Wickremesinghe guilty of “unlawful conduct” on Thursday for indefinitely delaying local polls seen as an unofficial referendum on his handling of the economy. …
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