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Today, at the early hours of the morning, suspected militants led by the declared wanted criminal kingpin, Benjamin Simplee (AKA G1) leader of the Bakassi Strike Force, in several speed boats attacked troops deployed at Efut Esighi waterfront in Bakassi LGA of Cross River State.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and in 2016, it begins in the evening of June 5 and ends in the evening of July 5. This is the month in which the Quran was revealed, when Archangel Gabriel (Jibreel in Arab) appeared to the Prophet Muhammad and began revealing the verses of the Quran and continued to do so for 23 years. During this period of time,

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday fulfilled his promise to the people of Badagry with the restoration of power supply to some communities within the Badagry West Local Council Development Area of the State which had been disconnected from the national grid since 1999. The Governor who was represented at the commissioning by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello, reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensure inclusive growth in order to make life more comfortable for everyone irrespective of their location within the state. Governor Ambode described the restoration of electricity to the people of the area as an intervention of the State’s Light Up Lagos initiative designed to improve the socio-economic well-being of all residents of the State, saying that the importance of the energy for socio-economic growth and development of any community cannot be over-emphasized. “By this intervention under the “Light Up Lagos...

Get the kids involved with filling their own smoky chilli bowls, complete with toppings, after getting everything on the table in 20 minutes. Sprinkle over grated cheese, squeeze a bit of lime, dollop on soured cream and serve with sliced avocado for two of your five-a-day. 

The trucks parked at Johnson Street - nine of them paid 10000 naira each The Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) Kirikiri Branch who is one of the 46 unions currently affiliated with the Nigerian Labour Congress  (NLC)  has pointed accusing fingers to the community boys saying that they are fond of illegally passing unsuspecting trucks from the link bridge down to the end of the line and collect huge sums of money ranging from NGN60,000 - NGNG100,000 per truck. Weeks ago, a young man Onyekachi, died as a result of road congestion caused by the truck drivers insensitivity and traffic/surveillance officers carelessness and neglect.

While the family had had some unpleasant experiences with reptiles before the fateful day, they never imagined the rough encounter they had with the uninvited guest. The family’s residence is a three-bedroom bungalow with two other rooms attached. Although the unpainted, weather-beaten building is located in an area one would consider a developed part of Lagos, it has a sub- urban ambience with patches of algae on its walls.

THERE was seeming tension and uncertainty in the Abakaliki Federal Prisons, Friday afternoon following reports of protests by the inmates who among other called for the immediate removal of the Deputy Comptroller of Prisons (names withheld) in the State.

Borussia Dortmund's German forward of Nigerian descent made a stunning revelation after his man of the match performance against Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League. 🍲 The 20 year old credited Nigeria's popular dish "FUFU" as the secret to his speed. 📍 Recall last year Karim Adeyemi was spotted in Ibadan (Nigeria) with his father attending a football match, he might have come back home to restock 😅 We just hope the price of fufu won't go up after this interview 😂 #A2ZisHere | #A2ZFootballHub | #KarimAdeyemi Thank you for reading. Kindly share also.

By U.D.Okechukwu “We have stayed without light for over 8 months because of this issue anytime the transformer fails (explodes)(blow). Presently, If it is about the light, we have it but it is just that the load on this transformer sitting at the junction of Otun street is massive. It causes the light to trip off almost every time. Ajanlekoko, Otun, Fakande, Tariah, part of Karimu, Imam Busari, Shokumbi and one lane on Shokumbi street are all connected to this small transformer.” An aggrieved resident spoke to Kirikiri News Media. When power transformers are damaged beyond repair, installation of new ones are done. It is obvious that the transformer at the Shokumbi street junction directly opposite Agunbiade street is no longer sitting there. The space is empty. Where is that transformer?  Community Accountability is keen to community development! This transformer served Shokumbi and it’s lane, Part of Karimu and Ajanlekoko streets respectively until it’s mystic disappearance. The ...

by: Claudia Sessa Joe Rock was forced to leave his home Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 as water levels rose. The creek which runs through his backyard stretches more than five feet towards his house. He said his first thought was to get his family and pets out of the house and to safety. “They were first priority,” Rock said. “Everything else is replaceable.” When asked how it felt to come back and see his house this way, Rock was left speechless. “I don’t know…. I don’t know yet,” Rock said. While some areas got hit harder than others, everyone is working together to help the community begin their steps to recovery, including the National Guard. Sgt. Brenton Boone, with the 1033rd Engineer Support Company out of Cedar Bluff, VA, said since Governor Northam declared a State of Emergency, it allowed FEMA to send people down to Tazewell county. “We’ve been going door to door, knocking on doors, talking to local citizens, checking if there’s any issues as well...