As Balmoral burned, one man survived by hiding in a makeshift ‘coffin’ in his backyard

Steve Harrison is lucky to be alive. The 67-year-old artist became trapped on his property as the Green Wattle Creek fire roared towards his home in Balmoral in the NSW Southern Highlands on Saturday afternoon. His wife had already evacuated but Mr Harrison

Efforts to reconcile Obaseki with party leaders is my sin against him – Oshiomhole

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has given more insight into the lingering crisis in the Edo state chapter of the party, saying he made several attempts to reconcile Governor Godwin Obaseki with party leaders in the state

US places Nigeria on special watch list over religious freedom violations

The United States of America has placed Nigeria on a special watch list of countries that have engaged in or tolerated “severe violations of religious freedom.” A statement on Friday by the Secretary of State Michael Pompeo explained Nigeria was added to the

Fed. Legislator Hon. Idirisu salutes President Buhari on Birthday

A member of House of Representatives, National Assembly, Hon. Lawal Mohammadu Idirisu has joined other well meaning Nigerians to congratulate President Mohammadu Buhari as he turns 77, hailing him for his patriotism and quality leadership. Hon. Idirisu’s goodwill message was contained in a

Relief for those living with HIV: Ihedioha bans payment for treatment

Governor Emeka Ihedioha, Tuesday, announced free treatment for all persons living with Human Immune Virus, HIV, in the state. Ihedioha who announced this during the official launch of Antiretroviral Therapy, ART, Surge Response in Owerri, also warned that any government employee that violates

PSC VS IGP OVER POLICE 10000 JOBS PALAVER: It’s not yet uhuru for police legal victory

Barometer Without any ambiguity, Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja dismissed the suit brought  by the Police Service Commission (PSC) challenging the power of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to superintend the recruitment

Man, 34 drowns in swimming pool in Imo

Damian Duruiheoma, Owerri The Imo State Police command has begun investigation into the death of a 34-year-old man who drowned inside the swimming pool of Victella Hotel at Toronto Junction, Umuoba Uratta in Owerri North council area of the state. The deceased identified

Imo Comes Alive as Obazu Under 17 Tourney kicks-off

All roads lead to Obazu-Mbieri, the heartbeat of Mbaitoli local government area of Imo State as one of its illustrious sons, Comrade Tobe Peters hosts Obazu under 17 Football tournament. The opening ceremony kicked-off on Sunday, with pomp and pageantry at the open

Deputy Governor didn’t slap me – Lawmaker, Uche Ogbuagu

The lawmaker, Hon. Uche Ogbuagu, member of Imo State House of Assembly representing Ikeduru State Constituency, whose name is being thrown up on various social media platforms, has denied the story the report that he was slapped by Imo Deputy Governor, Engr. Gerald

Yuletide: Observe safety rules and live – Madumere urges Nigerians

The immediate past Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, has urged Nigerians to observe all safety rules to save themselves from avoidable pains and deaths. The former Imo deputy governor made the call on Tuesday while fielding questions from the newsmen