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MAN FOUND UNCONSCIOUS AFTER ALLEGEDLY THROWING CHILDREN FROM STOREY BUILDING IN ABA. (PHOTO).

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  DEVELOPING STORY: Man Found Unconscious After Allegedly Throwing Children From Storey Building in Aba A man was reportedly found unconscious but still breathing after allegedly falling from a storey building at New Phase of Umuobe by Barracks, Opobo Road, Obignwa, Abia State. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, has caused panic among residents of the area. Eyewitnesses told Magic FM Aba that the man allegedly threw two of his children from the building before attempting to throw down his wife. However, the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear. The two children were reportedly rushed to a hospital for medical attention. As of the time of filing this report, Magic FM Aba could not independently confirm their condition or whether they survived the fall. The man, who sustained an injury to the head, was still lying in front of his house and had yet to receive assistance as of the time of this report. Witnesses said he was unconscious but still breathing. Reside...

STRIKE: DOCTOR'S DEMANDS UNREALISTIC-OBASEKI.{PHOTO}.

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     Following plans by the Edo State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), to embark on strike, Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state government is making arrangement for private health care providers to offer essential services to patients in state government hospitals, as the demands by the NMA are unrealistic. Obaseki said this when he received the newly inaugurated members of the Governing Board of the University Of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) at the Government House, in Benin City on Monday. He said the state government will write to the national body of NMA as the Edo State chapter of the association “has threatened to shut down the health system in the state following their unrealistic demands.” Obaseki said: “We believe that the doctors’ demands are unrealistic, having been part of the steps taken so far to improve the conditions of service of medical doctors in the state. They see what we are doing and yet...

NOLLYWOOD STARS STORMS UYO FOR IME BISHOP UMOH'S CHILD DEDICATION ON SUNDAY .{PHOTOS}.

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     One of my reporter Chinenye Genevieve is reporting today with photos that ''Nollywood industry and the entertainment industry on Sunday relocated to Uyo for the child dedication of comic actor, Ime Bishop Umoh.The event which took place at Insight Bible Church, Nsikak Eduok Avenue had in attendance comedian cum actor AY, John Okafor aka Mr Ibu, Francis Duru, Klint d'Drunk, AGN President Emeka Rollas, former AGN President Ibinabo Fibresima, and a host of other dignitaries.The home-based politicians shuttled between Bishop's event and the 40th birthday Thanksgiving of Rt. Hon. Onofiok Luke which was a stonethrow away at Full Life Christian Centre, Uyo. The baby is named Zoe Ime Umoh. Reception is currently taking place at Emerald Events Centre,  Edet Akpan Avenue, Uyo''.More photos below.

NIGERIA'S ECONOMIC GROWTH OUTLOOK POSITIVE-ADEOSUN+TARGETS 7% GROWTH IN THE NEXT THREE YEARS.{PHOTOS}.

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       The Honourable Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, disclosed on Tuesday that the country’s economic outlook for the year 2018 and beyond was positive. She stated that the country was now resilient after exiting recession and has the potential to achieve a seven per cent economic growth in the next two to three years. The Minister gave this assurance at the fourth Ogun State Investors Forum attended by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo; Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun; former President of Mexico, Mr. Felipe Calderone and eminent persons and captains of industries. Adeosun disclosed that the current Administration had succeeded in building macroeconomic resilience for the country, particularly revising the funding mix, rebuilding fiscal buffers, enhancing foreign exchange reserves and focusing on import substitution strategies. She said, “President Muhammadu Buhari has laid the foundation for the repositioning of the econom...

PRESIDENT BUHARI SALUTES RUSSIAN PRESIDENT PUTIN ON RE-ELECTION

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      President Muhammadu Buhari has extended “sincere congratulations” to President Vladimir Putin of Russia on his victory in the recent presidential election in the Asian country. In a letter on behalf of himself, the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the President said Putin’s “success for the fourth time in the election is a clear testimony of the confidence” Russians have in his leadership. He also urged his Russian counterpart to “see this victory as a base to continue to promote international peace and stability.” President Buhari assured President Putin of “Nigeria’s commitment to a stronger and mutually beneficial relation with the Russian Federation under your watch.” He said he looked forward to continue working with the Russian leader “to strengthen our defence, trade and technical partnerships as well as promotion of private sector participation in all sectors of our economies.” FEMI ADESINA Special Adviser to t...

NIPOST WON AN AWARD TODAY AT THE 7TH ANNUAL WSIS IN GENEVA SWITZERLAND.{PHOTOS}.

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           Today at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) process Forum in Geneva, Switzerland, the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) was awarded a Winning Prize in the 7th Annual WSIS Prizes Contest—for the NIPOST Address Verification System (AVS). Post Master General Bisi Adegbuyi was present to receive the award.More photos below.

LAGOS FLAGS OFF 2018 WORLD WATER DAY.

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      Lagos Water Corporation has flagged-off the 2018 World Water Day with Free Water Test campaign at various locations across the metropolis. Speaking to the LWC Quality Assurance as well as Sales & Commercial Department teams before take off, the Head of the Department, Mrs. Monsurat Banire enjoined the Staff to be worthy Ambassadors of the Corporation, urging them to be polite in answering questions and friendly to all as they are esteemed customers of the Corporation. She said the three-day event is expected to cover the eight operational regions of LWC, for easy accessibility, adding that “You are expected to take samples of water used in the locations cover irrespective of the source, either it is LWC, borehole or any other. According to her, the essence is to show the general public the quality of water the Corporation is serving the public compared to what is obtained from other sources such as boreholes. Banire maintained that LWC distribute...

ARMY AVERT BREAK DOWN OF LAW AND ORDER AFTER 500 YOUTHS STAGED A PROTEST IN AGASHA TOWN.{PHOTO}.

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      Troops of 707 Special Forces Brigade on the 18 March 2018 prevented the break down of law and order in Agasha town. Sequel to the arrest of 4 youths suspected to be members of a syndicate which rustled 20 cattle, youths numbering about 500 staged a protest demanding the release of the suspects from the custody of a sister security agency. Timely response of own troops prevented the situation from degenerating beyond control. The situa tion is closely being monitored as patrols continue to dominate the general area. Thank you for your kind cooperation. Brigadier General Texas Chukwu     Director Army Public Relations