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Governor Nyesom Wike has come under attack by groups and opposition in Rivers over his appointment of 14,000 advisers, 319 ward Liaison Officers and 40 local government area liaison Officers on Tuesday.

Youth group asks Wike to fulfill 5,000 jobs promise

On the 2023 general elections, the group asked youths to go about the electioneering processes peacefully, shun violence and thuggery.
The fraudsters

Six Nigerian fraudsters who impersonated Americans jailed

The convicts include Hassan Sarki (aka Olivia Logan), Ikani Abdullahi Sani (aka Vegas Smart), Japhtan Alhassan (aka Harry Mack), Hassan…
Malami

Nigerian govt says 1,000 terrorists convicted in 18 months

Malami said that within the period under review, the ministry had been involved in 312 cases ranging from terrorism to…
A protesters three a teargas canister at the police. Photo: Reuters

Deadly protests leave five policemen, 21 civilians dead in Sierra Leone

Deadly protests in Freetown, Sierra Leone have left five policemen and 21 civilians dead. Many stayed indoor on Thursday to…
Lagos

Lagos to close popular bridge in Apapa four months: Plan your movement

A statement issued by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde said the closure of the bridge would begin from…
Troops

Troops kill 45 terrorists, release 45 kidnapped victims

In North Central, Onyeuko said the air component of Operation Whirl Punch carried out air strike on terrorists loyal to…
Shaibu (in jersey No. 40, addressing his team mate during training)

Edo deputy gov. Shaibu retires from active football

It would be recalled that Shaibu inspired Insurance FC to gain promotion from NNL to NPFL in 2018/2019 football season.
Couple sell their one-month old baby for N50, 000

Peter Uyi, wife docked for destroying neighbour’s door

Tanko said that the couple jointly trespassed into the complainant’s apartment and forcefully destroyed her iron front door and window…
NYSC sets IT completion requirement for HND candidates

9 corps members disciplined, 2 rewarded in Kogi

The coordinator explained that three of the corps members only came to Kogi, registered and absconded but must come back…
Police rescue 3 fraudsters from mob action in Abuja

Police rescue 3 fraudsters from mob action in Abuja

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has rescued three alleged internet fraudsters from a mob in the…
Gunmen abduct Islamic cleric, Alfa Fasasi Ola Mejabi, younger brother along Lokoja/ Obajana/ Kabba road of Kogi State

How gunmen abducted man in broad daylight in Rivers

According to an eyewitness account, a woman was among the gang of gunmen who kidnapped the yet to be identified…
Ayobiyi Cook

Nigerian boy in U.S. kills mum Ayobiyi Cook in accidental discharge of firearm

A statement from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office revealed that the boy had initially lied to detectives about the cause…
NAF said the air strikes degraded the capacity of bandit networks operating in Zamfara to manufacture and employ improvised explosive devices

Terrorist kingpin Shanono, 18 others killed in Kaduna air raid

He said that the terrorists were eliminated following sustained air operations in the North West. According to him, no less…
Odumboni

LAWMA announces date to increase waste bill by 50 percent

The LAWMA boss said the Authority was working with PSP operators to resolve some of the issues affecting their operation,…
Some of the convicted internet fraudsters

Oyo Court jails seven internet fraudsters

The convicts: Ogunyemi Olajide Temitope, Olamilekan Fafiolu Quadri, Olamilekan Paul Akinyemi, Ayegbusi Ayokunle, Taiwo Azeez Dolapo, Adeogun Usman Oluwatobiloba and…
Pastor Adeboye of RCCG

25 babies delivered in Redemption City

General Overseer of the Church, Pastor Enoch Adeboye announced the births on Wednesday at the Welcome Service at Arena, of…
Abdulrasheed Bawa: EFCC boss

How some banks management stole billions of Naira in the name of borrowing – Bawa

According to Bawa in some of the failed banks, the management stole billions of Naira in the name of borrowing,…
The suspected internet fraudsters

EFCC cracks 22 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja

EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement on Wednesday said their arrest followed actionable intelligence received by the Commission on…
The released hostages and Gumi

Abuja-Kaduna train attack: Terrorists release family of six, sexagenarian

Tukur Mamur, Kaduna-based publisher, said the children and their parents were released after the intervention of Sheik Ahmad Gumi.
60 year old Malam Bala and his son, Sunusi 35, died in a well at Sabon Garin Bauchi, in Wudil LGA of Kano while draining water from it.

How 60-year old Malam Bala, son died inside well in Kano

A statement from the spokesperson of the Kano State Fire Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, said on Wednesday in Kano that…
Monday Ojoagbu a cultist arrested in Ilorin

4 killed in Ilorin as cult groups clash marking 8/8

Okasanmi stated that the official figure indicated only two deaths during the celebration, but people in the area however said…
60- year- old Nsa Heneswa: Her attempt to take 3 stolen children out of Maidugri, Borno State was foiled.

‘How Heneswa plot to take 3 stolen children out of Maiduguri was foiled’

Heneswa was arrested at the Borno Express Motor Park, Maiduguri on Aug. 4 with two abducted Almajiri children and a…
Sheikh Abdul Hafeez Abou

Tinubu rejoices with Centenarian Sheikh Hafeez Abou

The APC National Leader described 100 years as a major milestone in the life of any human being especially for…
Kara Bridge on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

No kidnapping on Kara Bridge, it’s fake news from hell: Ogun Police

Police spokesman, Abimbola Oyeyemi on Tuesday described the report as a wicked rumour, fake news and a lie from the…
Sunday

Ibadan man Gbadamosi docked for killing man through reckless driving

Gbadamosi whose home address was not presented was docked on a count charge of reckless driving; causing death.
EKEDC confirms fire outbreak at Lagos Island substation

EKEDC confirms fire outbreak at Lagos Island substation

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced a fire incident at its injection substation in Idumagbo, Lagos Island.
Police rescue four of the passengers abducted from commercial bus hijacked in the Omerelu axis of Port Harcourt-Owerri road, Rivers State

Rivers: Police bust teenage prostitution ring, arrest suspects.

Relative of one of the underage girls involved in the prostitution had asked officers of Rumulomeni (Iwofe) Police station in…
FIRS director Kudu shot dead

FIRS Director Kudu shot dead in Niger, as AbdulRazaq mourns

Ajakaye quoted the governor as describing the death of the FIRS top official as unfortunate, saying, “the incident is one…

Residents beg Sanwo-Olu over bad roads, Okada ban

According to the residents, they had earlier reached out to the immediate-past administration of Lagos State, but nothing was done.…
St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, where the massacre occurred in June

Updated: Military arrests terrorists who attacked Owo Church 

Over 40 worshippers were killed on June 5, 2022 when terrorists invaded the church during Mass Service and opened fire…