BREAKING: Nigerian Govt Declares Free University Education For Students With WAEC Credits Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Nigerian Govt Declares Free University Education For Students With WAEC Credits The Governor of Adamawa State, Umaru Fintiri, on Wednesday launched a free university education policy for female students who have scored nine credits in the senior secondary school examination. Fintiri announced the policy in his office while granting audience to parents of 21 pioneer benefiting students of what he described as “the fulfilment of my campaign promise.” He noted that the policy which underscores the fulfilment of his campaign promise, aims…
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I Received N25million Allowance, Others, Says Dogara A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara on Wednesday said what he received as allowance while in office was ₦25m contrary to public perception that National Assembly members collect humongous salaries and allowances. Dogara, who represented Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa Federal constituency of Bauchi State, served in the 8th National Assembly between 2015 and 2019. The former Speaker, who spoke at the National Assembly, Abuja, during the ‘Legislative Open Week’ organized by the House of Representatives was trying to dispel public perception that the federal legislators collect so much money as allowances…
Man Lands In Trouble For Raping ‘Mad’ Woman To Coma Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Man Lands In Trouble For Raping ‘Mad’ Woman To Coma A secondary school student, Idris Alex Emeka, 20, has been remanded by a magistrate court for allegedly raping a mentally ill woman on multiple occasions. The defendant, who attends Capital Government Day Secondary School in Yola, pleaded guilty to the charges brought against him at the Chief Magistrate Court 2 in Yola. The offence contravenes section 260 of the penal code law. Magistrate Musa Alhaji Adamu, presiding over the case, ordered the defendant to…
BREAKING: Crisis Rocks Benue State , Many Feared Killed, Photos Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Crisis Rocks Benue State , Many Feared Killed Several people have been reportedly killed in Borikyo, in the Ukum Local Government of following an attack on the community by unknown armed men. It was gathered the attackers invaded the community on Wednesday afternoon, killing residents indiscriminately. They also burnt the local government secretariat. It was also gathered that the residence of the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Paul Biam in Zaki Biam was also burnt down during the attack. The tragic incident forced…
BREAKING: Popular Chef Arrested For Fabricating Guinness World Record Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Popular Chef Arrested For Fabricating Guinness World Record A Ghanaian chef, Ebenezer Smith, popularly known as Chef Smith, has been arrested and detained for fabricating a Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. Smith, at a press conference on Tuesday, announced himself on social media as the new world record holder for a purported 820-hour 25-minute cook-a-thon, from February 1, 2024 to March 6, 2024. The Public Relations Executive for Guinness World Record, Alina Polianskaya, refuted the claims made by Smith…
BREAKING: FG Set To Release Nnamdi Kanu As He Agrees To Comply With The Following Conditions The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has reportedly agreed to comply with the conditions set by President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government for his release from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). This was disclosed by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe representing Abia South Senatorial District on Wednesday after their recent meeting between the South-East Senators and the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) on Kanu’s release. Led by Senator Abaribe, approximately 15…
Tension As Flood Sweeps Away Primary 6 Pupil A primary six pupil named Joshua was tragically swept away by floodwaters in the Ikosi, Ketu area of Lagos State. The incident occurred while Joshua was returning home from school with his friends. Joshua’s mother, a fruit seller, expressed her grief over losing her only child. “Joshua died hungry and cold. He was in primary six; he was supposed to write his common entrance exam,” she told Daily Trust. A witness, Oloyede, who is a youth leader in the area, recounted seeing children in the rain and warning them to be cautious…
Obasanjo Speaks On Nnamdi Kanu’s Release Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he did not discuss the issue of releasing Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) during his discussion with the South-East Governors, on Tuesday. Our correspondent reports that Governors under the umbrella of the South-East Governors’ Forum met in Enugu, on Tuesday, and resolved to meet with President Bola Tinubu to seek the release of Kanu. Hope Uzodinma, governor of Imo and chairman of the forum, announced the resolution at the end of a meeting of the governors held in Enugu. The governors at the…
Marley ‘Stole’ My Weed – Seun Kuti Cries Out For Help Nigerian afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, has recounted his first meeting with Jamaican reggae star, Damian Marley. He disclosed that he first met Marley at a festival in France years ago where the reggae artist “stole” his weed. Speaking in a recent interview with Naija FM, Lagos, Kuti explained that he gave Marley the weed to smoke and pass back to him but he “chanced” him after lighting it. “Damian Marley and I first met at a festival in South France. It was at the beginning of my career. He…
Vigilantes Commander Arrested With Human Skulls, Other Body Parts Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Vigilantes Commander Arrested With Human Skulls, Other Body Parts The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the commander of a local vigilante group identified as Felix Nwaobakata with two human skulls and other body parts. According to the spokesperson for the State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, on Wednesday, the suspect was arrested at his hideout in Omoku, headquarters of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of the state. The police added that seven other members of the…