Over 100 people were working in the factory when workers heard a series of explosions from the second floor, where lithium-ion batteries were being inspected and packaged, firefighter Kim Jin-young told the media. In the massive blaze that ensued, twenty-two people were killed, including 20 foreign nationals — 18 Chinese, one from Laos, and one…
The Kano State Executive Council has approved the sum of N99,928,541.63 for the reconstruction and renovation of the defective wall fence and surroundings at the Nasarawa Emir’s palace, where the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, currently resides. Governor Abba Yusuf disclosed this on his official Facebook page as the outcome of the council’s…
The chairmen stated this under the aegis of Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) at a briefing in Port Harcourt, the state capital, on Sunday. The Chairman of the association and Administrator of Port Harcourt Local Government Area, Ezebunwo Ichemati, warned against protest at the council headquarters on Monday. He said the protest is…
An eyewitness confirmed this to Trust Africa News Multiple have also shown the massive edifice being destroyed yesterday by fire. The fire which broke out in the early hours of Sunday caused significant damage to the church property, sending shock waves throughout the immediate community and beyond.Officials of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service…
Chairmen of the labour centres said the suspension followed reports of plans by some individuals to incite violence under the guise of being labour members. At a joint press briefing in Port Harcourt on Sunday, NLC Chairman Alex Agwanwor urged the police to apprehend anyone who protests in the union’s name on Monday. He advised…
The assaults launched on Sunday come just three months after Islamic State group fighters killed more than 140 in a Moscow concert hall, the deadliest terror attack on Russia for almost 20 years. Moscow said on Monday it had concluded an “anti-terrorist operation” and killed five of the assailants behind the coordinated attacks on Sunday…
In a statement released Sunday night, police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, said the police are aware of the protest. The police explained that although they respect people’s rights to gather, they strongly advised against the protest to avoid infiltration. “The Rivers State Police Command has become aware of the planned protest by the Nigeria Union of…
Eze Wodo, who recently visited Governor Fubara to pledge his support for his administration, is to replace King Sergeant Awuse, an ally of the former governor. Obio/Akpor Local Government Area is where former Governor Nyesom Wike comes from. Awuse, a prominent politician, became a traditional ruler in his Emohua Kingdom in Emohua Local Government Area…
Dammy Krane had taken to his X handle, formerly Twitter, to make allegations against Davido after he recently announced his wedding to Chioma Rowland. The post had attracted reactions from fans on social media, prompting Davido to take action. In the letter by Davido’s lawyer, Chikaosolu Ojukwu, SAN, Dammy Krane was given 24 hours to…
