Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Abducted Edo siblings released after payment of N6m ransom
The siblings were kidnapped on Tuesday by the gunmen at about 5:35 pm along Igarra-Auchi Road, near Ikpeshi.
Report: ISWAP appoints Sani Shuwaram as new leader
Shuwaram was sworn in in KURNAWA, a remote camp in the fringes of Lake Chad Basin believed to be the…
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Tragedy as 99 people burnt to death in fuel tanker explosion
“many people rushed to the tanker to siphon off petrol after the collision with containers, shortly afterwards, the truck exploded.’
Wicked: 2 herbalists lured woman from Lagos to Saki, slaughtered her
The two herbalists were approached by “a yahoo boy” that needed a human head
Fashola: We must get rid of belief systems that fuel ritual killings
“Which society even thrives in the belief that if you get a human head, it will turn to money; what…
Water tanker crushes 6 to death in Enugu, CP orders probe
The water tanker lost control while descending the hill towards Nze Street, and ran into parked tricycles.
OML 11: Controversies trail selection of Wike as leader Ogoni talks with FG
Wike had earlier announced that the State Government had acquired 45 percent share of OML 11.
MultiChoice launches new channel “Me”
Me’ sees two channels, M-Net City 115 and Vuzu 116, merge to create a channel aimed to give viewers famous…
#AnambraDecides: Yiaga Africa worries over low turnout, voters’ safety
Yiaga Africa commended efforts by INEC to improve voter access to polling units by creating additional 1,112 polling units in…
D’ Tigress finally receive ‘adopt a sport initiative’ N 41m largesse
Afrobasket champions, the D’ Tigress, had on Oct. 13 protested over their unpaid wages and allowances.
Sgt. Akpoboloukeme murders colleague over a joke in Bayelsa
Akpoboloukeme attempted to run away to a neighbouring after the murder, but he was intercepted and arrested on the East/West…
Court fixes date for El-Zakzaky, wife’s N4bn suit against DSS, AGF
El-Zakzaky alleged that while in custody, he suffered lead poisoning with 244 lead metals lodged in his body, while his…
#AnambraDecides: Labour Party canvasses votes for missing candidate
“We are not deterred by continuous disappearance of our candidate because we trust God to bring him back to us…
#AnambraDecides: Army speaks on alleged escort of fake voters
Army says the duty of its personnel in Anambra is purely security-related and in support of the police, the lead…
Court frees Edo lawmaker-elect of forgery, impersonation charges
Ugiagbe, like the 13 others elected on the platform of APC in 2019 to Edo House of Assembly turned down…
Major distributor of Indian hemp in Kogi, Ibrahim Usman nabbed
Usman has been handed over to NDLEA for further investigation and prosecution.
#AnambraDecides: Bianca knocks Gov. Obiano on APGA
Mrs Ojukwu blamed APGA’s present leader and the state governor, Chief Willie Obiano and his henchmen for the downfall of…
OML 11: Ogoni leaders ask Wike to lead talks with FG
The meeting with Governor Wike is sequel to the meeting a delegation of Ogoni leaders had with President Muhammadu Buhari…
Police officer, 6 Rivers Taskforce members injured in clash with traders
"We were there to clear those involved in street trading. On arrival, we were taken unawares by the traders who…
Kidnappers demand N100m ransom for 2 Edo students
The abductors allegedly made contact with the father of the students, Kola Momodu, three days after the kidnapping.
Pandora Papers: Code of Conduct Bureau probes Oyetola, Peter Obi, others
Isha also solicited the cooperation of public officers on effective conduct of verification of asset declaration.
Why Gombe will continue to borrow funds – Gov. Yahaya
He blamed the past administrations for huge borrowings which he said failed to address infrastructural needs of the state.
Woman jailed 15 years for murdering her 5 children
The prosecution alleged that she had first sedated the children and then drowned or suffocated them one at a time.
Peterside queries Wike’s N16bn expenditure on Law School
He said the huge spending was not approved by the Rivers State House of Assembly,
Alaghodaro 2021 raises hope for Edo’s industrial development
The Alaghodaro Summit, in its fifth edition, is scheduled to take place between November 12 and 14, 2021
2023: I’m ready to carry on with legacies of Buhari – Bello
Bello received traditional and political leaders from Daura, the President's home town in Katsina State in Abuja.
#AnambraDecides: Petroleum marketers to shutdown Thursday
Motorists and those on election duty in Anambra advised to buy sufficient petrol on Thursday
Gunmen kill 7 in Adamawa community
The assailants launched the attack on the community at about 2 a.m. on Wednesday.
Fashola lists major roads completed by FG
The minister reeled out the roads when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Works.
Edo community laments neglect of road project by NDDC
The road leads to 12 communities and was awarded for rehabilitation to a contractor by NDDC in 2014.