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Court sentences Kamilu Olona to eight months imprisonment for stealing items belonging to his father’s tenants at Bodija Market, Ibadan.

Metro

Benin human trafficker Mercy Owuzo jailed 5 years

Owuzo was arraigned by the Benin Zonal Command of the agency for organising foreign travels, “which promotes prostitution and harbouring…
Senator Abe support protesting at Rivers APC secretariat in Port Harcourt on Wednesday morning

Metro

Commotion as police use teargas, bullets to disperse protesting Rivers APC members

The protesters among others, accused the former Transportation Minister, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi of hijacking materials meant for the party ward…
Senator Abe support protesting at Rivers APC secretariat in Port Harcourt on Wednesday morning

Politics

Rivers APC: Abe’s loyalists protest ‘exclusion’ from congresses

The leadership of APC in Rivers said there is no justification for the protest.
James Brown: speaks on relationship with Bobrisky

Entertainment

James Brown: I get angry when people compared me with Bobrisky

When asked about why she traveled to the UK, James said, "London was a new adventure for me. I was…
A woman wears N95 face mask

World News

Australian medical association calls for return of face masks

Australia on Wednesday recorded more than 50,000 new coronavirus infections and more than 50 deaths.
Osun Police Commissioner Olawale Olokode: probes Ile-Ife killings

Politics

Osun 2022: Police ask parties to submit campaign itineraries

Osun Police Command explained that the directive became necessary to safeguard against clashes between political parties during the campaigns.
Ugwuanyi not in hiding, nor probed for fraud – HURIWA

Politics

PDP stakeholders in Udi demand Enugu West Senatorial ticket

While commending Ugwuanyi for the peace and good governance in the state, they said it was their turn to produce…
Nigerian govt. shreds Atiku's economic plan, says it is poor photocopy

Politics

2023: Atiku promises devolution of powers to states, LGAs

Atiku promised to work with state governors, national and state assemblies that would be elected, to amend the constitution for…
Tope Fagun: sentenced to two years imprisonment for duping Alhaji Ali Bukar Dalori, a Borno chieftain of APC of N70m.

Metro

Tope Fagun jailed for duping Borno APC chieftain of N70m

Fagun had claimed that he will use the money to promote the activities of APC during the Edo State’s 2020…
Modu Ali: jailed six months for N570 million land fraud in Maiduguri

Metro

Modu Ali jailed 6 months for land fraud

Modu Ali sold two plots of land to Suleiman Bukar and Abubakar Mala and refused to remit the purchase sum…
L-R: Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike; Kebbi State PDP chieftain and Chairman of Forum of former PDP Ministers, Alhaji Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, (SAN) and former Attorney General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN), during Governor Wike's meeting with Kebbi State PDP delegates at Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday.

Politics

We need a president who believes in unity of Nigeria- Wike

Wike, told the delegates that he is the best PDP aspirant that has the capacity to secure electoral victory for…
(R-L) Presidential Aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, addressing the Lamido of Adamawa, Muhammadu Barkindo Mustapha, while former Governor of Adamawa State, Jubrilla Bindow watch, during Amaechi’s consultative visit to the monarch and APC delegates in the State, Monday night.

Politics

2023 presidency: Lamido of Adamawa pledges support for Amaechi

Bindow, told the delegates that Amaechi would be the best candidate for the APC as he understands the plight of…
Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi (right) with Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule during Amaechi’s consultative visit to the Governor and delegates of the All Progressives Congress in the State.

Politics

Amaechi: How I will revamp Nigerian economy if elected president

Amaechi recounted his achievements as Rivers Governor in the area of security, noting that he would replicate the feat if…
Lai Mohammed said his strategy enables the APC to reconnect with undecided voters and neutralise misinformation ahead of the election.

News, Top Stories

IPOB: Nigerian Govt meets Facebook team

Nigerian Government said despite the numerous complaints to Facebook on the activities of IPOB, nothing has been done by the…
Stanley and Comfort Nwagadi with the injuries inflicted on them with cutlass by Alabo, their landlord in Port Harcourt

Metro

Rivers landlord attacks couple with cutlass, flees

By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command are on the trail of a landlord who allegedly…
Peter Obi addressing PDP delegates in Awka Anambra State

Politics

Peter Obi: Why I visited Tafawa Balewa’s tomb

Obi, appealed to the party’s delegates to vote wisely during the upcoming special national convention to elect the PDP flag…
Deborah Samuel and Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto

News

Deborah: Group urges support for Tambuwal

Diversity Bridge Builders Collective (DBBC), a coalition of advocates for true inclusion, zero prejudice and peaceful coexistence, has said that…
L-R: former NBA president, O.C.J Okocha, SAN; Governors Udom Emmanuel (Akwa Ibom); Samuel Ortom (Benue); Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Adamawa); Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and his wife, Hon. Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom WIke; Hon. Justice Mary Peter Odili; Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun; Governors Senator Douye Diri (Bayelsa); , Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia); Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu) and Seyi Makinde (Oyo) during book presentation in honour of Justice Odili on her retirement from the Supreme Court of Nigeria and her 70th Birthday celebration, at Dr. Obi Wali International Conference Centre in Port Harcourt on Monday.

News, Top Stories

Wike to NBA: You’re too docile, can’t fight for social change

Wike said this while urging the leadership of NBA to go beyond issuing of statements to taking concrete actions against…
SERAP

Politics

Why we can’t tinker with 2023 elections timelines – INEC

INEC spoke against the backdrop of the two months extension of deadline for the conduct of parties’ primary recently sought…
UNIBEN Students at entrance to Federal Secretariat Benin on Monday

Education

ASUU strike: UNIBEN students take over federal secretariat

The protest resulted in heavy traffic gridlock around the Federal Secretariat, Aduwawa and Ramat Park axis of Benin City.
Ebonyi PDP Campaign Council explains how gunmen invaded the home of its chieftain, Mr Boniface Ofoke, at Edukwu Achi in Izzi LG of the State.

Politics

Ebonyi PDP Chair Silas Onu reacts to news of suspension

Onu urged party faithful in Ebonyi state and across the country to disregard the rumour, saying that the ward did…
Osun State University

Education

Osun varsity set to join ASUU strike

In 2020, some members of ASUU Uniosun broke ASUU strike which led to the suspension of the branch by the…
The Polytechnic Ibadan

Education

Ibadan Poly suspends examinations over students’ protest

Some students of Ibadan Polytechnic had on Monday paralysed academic activities in the institution, disrupting the commencement of the second…
Sharia Court

Metro

Love-struck Kaduna teenager drags father to court

The Judge, Murtala Nasir, after listening to the parties, held that Yusuf’s father should be advised to allow the children…
Murder

Metro

Lagos man Sunday Akpan acquitted of defiling step daughter

“The court is only interested in the testimony of quality witnesses. I wish to say that the case has been…
APC

Politics

2023: 93 APC aspirants jostle for 25 seats in C/River Assembly

Initially more than 500 APC members in Cross Rivers had declared intention to contest the 25 assembly seats.
Inauguration of Taibat Alim (centre) as the first female state chairman of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, ANAN

News

Accountants urged to shun corruption

Adejoke Adeleye/ Abeokuta Nigerian accountants have been advised to shun corruption and keep to the ethics of the profession as…
Testing for COVID-19 in North Korea

World News

COVID-19 deaths: WHO to support North Korea

WHO had supported North Korea develop a COVID-19 vaccine deployment plan along with partner organizations - UNICEF and GAVI.
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar

Politics

2023: Atiku promises to restructure Nigeria

Atiku said that his manifesto focused on five key areas, including national unity, economic development, national security, education and restructuring…
Headquarters of Idemili North LGA in Ogidi, Anambra burnt by arsonists early Monday morning

Metro

Anambra: Arsonists burn Idemili North LG secretariat

By Francis Onyeukwu Police in Anambra have confirmed the burning of the headquarters of Idemili North Local Government Area in…
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