Hope James

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News Writer at News About Nigeria

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Peter Obi Urges Government to Prioritize Investment in Agriculture

Nov 20, 2024 | newsaboutnigeria.com | Hope James

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has urged the federal government to invest in the agricultural sector, News About Nigeria reports. He made this appeal in a statement shared via his verified X account on Thursday during a visit to Mary Agro Farms, Omughu, Obeleagu-Umana, in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Arewa Forum Declares Support for Northern Presidency, Calls for Economic Reforms

Nov 20, 2024 | newsaboutnigeria.com | Hope James

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has stated that it will support only a Northern candidate for the presidency in the 2027 general elections, News About Nigeria reports. This announcement was made during the Forum’s National Executive Council meeting held in Kaduna State on Wednesday. In a communiqué signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba, the ACF expressed its readiness to back Northern candidates for the presidency.
Labourer Killed by Stray Bullet in Police-Soldier Clash in Ebonyi

Nov 20, 2024 | newsaboutnigeria.com | Hope James

A labourer who was struck by a stray bullet during a clash between policemen and a soldier in Ebonyi State has died, News About Nigeria reports. The Commissioner of Police, Adaku Uche-Anya, confirmed the incident on Wednesday. The tragic event reportedly occurred on Wednesday morning in Ugwuachara village, located in the Ebonyi Local Government Area of the state.
Navy and Tompolo’s Firm Clash Over Niger Delta Oil Theft Allegations

Nov 20, 2024 | newsaboutnigeria.com | Hope James

The Nigerian Navy and Tantita Security Services Limited, a private firm owned by Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, have exchanged accusations over responsibility for the ongoing oil theft in the Niger Delta region, News About Nigeria reports. Tompolo alleged on Tuesday that the Navy is obstructing efforts to address and ultimately end crude oil theft in the region. He claimed that the Navy is complicit in sabotaging initiatives to combat oil theft effectively.
Cyril Ramaphosa Makes History as First African President of G20

Nov 20, 2024 | newsaboutnigeria.com | Hope James

The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, has emerged as the president of the G20, News About Nigeria reports. This development makes South Africa the first African nation to lead the influential bloc of the world’s largest economies. Ramaphosa took over at a handover ceremony on Tuesday during the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Zamfara Police Arrest Algerian Arms Trafficker Linked to Bandits

Nov 20, 2024 | newsaboutnigeria.com | Hope James

A 58-year-old Algerian national has been arrested by officials of the Zamfara State Police Command for alleged transborder arms trafficking, News About Nigeria reports. This was disclosed by the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mohammed Dalijan, during a briefing in Gusau on Tuesday. He noted that the suspect was apprehended as part of ongoing operations to combat arms smuggling and illegal weapon distribution in the region.
Dele Momodu Debunks Fake News on Mike Adenuga’s Alleged Death

Nov 20, 2024 | newsaboutnigeria.com | Hope James

Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has urged Nigerians to ignore fake news, even as he debunks rumors circulating that Nigerian billionaire businessman, Mike Adenuga, is dead. News About Nigeria reports that rumors had spread online claiming that the 71-year-old Adenuga, who is the fifth-richest person in Africa according to Forbes and the founder of Globacom, Nigeria’s second-largest telecom operator with operations in Ghana and Benin Republic, had passed away.
Man Brutalized by Soldiers Seeks Justice, Demands N150 Million Compensation

Nov 20, 2024 | newsaboutnigeria.com | Hope James

A man, identified as Vershima Mker, has petitioned the Chief of Army Staff, demanding justice after being brutalized by soldiers. News About Nigeria reports that the incident reportedly happened on 3rd Avenue, Gwarimpa, Abuja, when the soldiers had forcefully opened the victim’s car, and assaulted the victim and his fiancee.
73-Year-Old Woman Dies After Pit Bull Attack, Husband and Cops Injured

Nov 19, 2024 | newsaboutnigeria.com | Hope James

A 73 year old woman Jeriline Brady-McGinnis, has died after being attacked by her own dog, a pit bull, in Massachusetts, News About Nigeria reports. The unfortunate incident happened on Monday evening, as disclosed by the Police, who added that the deceased husband and two Boston cops was injured when they jumped in to help her. She was gruesomely killed by her dog inside their home in Roxbury around 4:30 p.m. after which they were all rushed to the hospital.
Doyin Okupe Praises Tinubu for Strong Policy Framework Over Atiku and Obi

Nov 19, 2024 | newsaboutnigeria.com | Hope James

Former Director-General of the Labour Party presidential campaign, Dr Doyin Okupe, has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu possesses better policy documents compared to his two major rivals, Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar in the last general elections, News About Nigeria reports. He made this statement while assessing the performance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration on Tuesday.