O’Reilly Senior High School in Okpoi-Gonno, Accra, Ghana, is facing intense scrutiny following the tragic d3ath of final-year student Edward Borketey Sackey, who was fatally st@bbed during an argument with friends on Tuesday, September 4. This incident marks the second student murder at the school, raising serious concerns over the safety of students and the effectiveness of the school’s management. Eyewitnesses reported that the argument, which started over a debate about whose father was wealthier, escalated quickly into a physical altercation. During the fight, one of the students reportedly pulled…
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IPOB: Prophet To Tinubu, Release Kanu To Avert Looming Danger
The founder of Peace of Yahweh Synagogue and Eastern Judaism, Daniel Sunday Onuoha, has written to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, “to avoid the impending catastrophe waiting to occur”. Onuoha stated this on Monday in an open letter he addressed to President Tinubu. According to him, Kanu is “a prophet of the most high God on a mission”. Advertisement He recalled that he earlier advised President Tinubu to release Kanu shortly after his inauguration last year, which was…
Read MoreNNPC Hikes Fuel Pump Price to N897 Per Litre
Just two days after announcing that the rising cost of petrol has pushed it into over $6 billion in debt, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited increased its fuel pump price from N617 per litre to N897 per litre on Tuesday morning. This marks an increase of over 45 percent. Checks at NNPC Retail stations in Abuja confirmed the new fuel price. When contacted for comment, the company’s Chief Communications Officer, Mr. Olufemi Soneye, stated that he was unaware of any price increase. “I’m not aware of this. Thank…
Read MoreDangote to Sell Exclusively to NNPC as Refinery Begins Production
Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited, has announced that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) will be the sole buyer of products from the Dangote Refinery as it begins production. According to Edwin, the NNPC is ready to purchase all outputs from the refinery to meet the country’s local demand for petroleum products. “We are currently testing the gasoline, and soon, it will start flowing into the tanks,” he stated. He added, “If no one buys it locally, we will export it, just as we’ve been doing with…
Read MoreOby Ezekwesiri: People’re Suffering,As Politicians Are Reckless With Scarce Resources.
…I cry about texts,my husband gets. According to the report from the Sun, a Former Vice President of the World Bank, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili expressed empathy for the struggles faced by families and shared her distress over the misuse of public resources by the political class. She emphasized the detrimental effects of high levels of debt on the country, asserting that focusing solely on the debt-to-GDP ratio is inadequate, given the nation’s GDP structure, revenue size, and scale. Ezekwesili argued that a more relevant measure to consider is the ratio…
Read MoreGwo gwo gwo: Enugu Govt Names Road After Mike Ejeagha,Takes Over His Upkeep.
Mike Ejeagha’s old-age limelight hit something close to a climax on Monday as Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has said that his government will henceforth be responsible for his upkeep. Ejeagha’s became renowned after popular comedian, Brain Jotter popularised his old song ‘Gwo gwo gwo’ with a unique dramatic dance that turned viral. The governor also officially renamed Obinagu Road in Abakpa Nike, Enugu, as Mike Ejeagha Road, recognizing its proximity to the artist’s residence. Mbah emphasized that the road commissioning would be incomplete without personally honoring Chief Pa Mike…
Read MoreImo LG Polls: APC Chairmanship Aspirant Vows to Address Insecurity, Hardship In Ihitte-Uboma.
Ahead of the September 21 Local Government elections in Imo state, Chief Iheanacho Calistus Korieocha, a chairmanship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC for Ihite-Uboma LGA , has pledged to tackle insecurity and reduce hardship in the area. Speaking in an interview, korieocha , a grassroots politician, expressed concern over the alarming rate of insecurity, which has forced residents to stay indoors from 7pm. He attributed his decision to contest the election to the need for effective leadership that can address the challenges facing the area. To address the…
Read MoreIhedioha appoints new CPS
Former Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has appointed Matins Ori as his new Chief Press Secretary (CPS). Ori comes to the job with a… Ori comes to the job with a rich experience spanning years of robust journalism practice. He spent almost ten years at The Sun newspapers working in various capacities such as assistant editor, sports; assistant editor, education; and assistant editor, investigation/ features. Before then, he had worked as South East bureau chief, Hallmark newspaper. Ori transferred his services in 2021 to the News Echo newspaper where…
Read MoreRoad Reconstruction: Your Claims Are False, Misleading, Made To Massage Your Ego – Abia Govt Knocks Orji Kalu
The Abia State Government has accused Senator Orji Uzor Kalu of spreading false, baseless, and misleading rumours over the reconstruction of the Ohafia-Arochukwu federal road in Abia State. Naijaonpoint understands that while flagging off the project, Governor Alex Otti had accused past administrations of using the road as a political tool. Otti claimed that since its construction in the 1960s by the Michael Okpara administration, the road was neglected by successive administrations, causing it to deteriorate. However, Kalu faulted Otti for not giving credit to the efforts of the Federal…
Read MoreSouth Korea now offering residents $38,000 for dating, marriage
South Korea is grappling with the world’s lowest birth rate and is now turning to financial incentives to address its demographic challenges. In Busan’s Saha District, a new initiative offers residents up to $38,000 to encourage dating and marriage. This program is part of a broader national strategy aimed at reversing the country’s historically low fertility rate of 0.72 children per woman. The initiative seeks to make family life more attainable and financially viable while also creating opportunities for social connections through various events that bring together like-minded individuals. By…
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