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Tipper drivers block Niger bridge over alleged extortion by Anambra govt

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Speaking to journalists, a top official of the tipper drivers association, Mr Onodugo Onochie, lamented that they were being extorted…

Pakistan’s PM meets Jonathan-led Commonwealth Observers, promises peaceful elections

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Caretaker Prime Minister also stated that his administration had fulfilled its responsibilities to run the day-to-day affairs of the…

‘Stop asking people to pray for Nigeria’ – Betty Irabor tells Adeboye, others

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

However, Nigerian beauty entrepreneur and lawyer, Tara Durotoye opposed Irabor’s stance on the issue through a post on her IG…

Police rescue nine kidnapped PDP members in Edo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The victims, who were ad-hoc electoral officials for the PDP delegate election in the state, were reportedly kidnapped on Saturday…

Kogi govt raises alarm as EFCC goes after ex-gov. Bello

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

It called on the President to step in to save the integrity of the EFCC from those “pushing the Commission…

Abuja man Adegboro who stabbed policeman to death remanded in prison

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Following the prayer of the prosecution counsel for a date to open his case, Justice Peter Kekemeke adjourned the matter…

Edo 2024: Akpata opens up on protest at LP’s Secretariat

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Akpata, also a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) affirmed that he had no knowledge of the protest…

Police arrest three fleeing robbers who rammed vehicle into traders in Rivers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

A trader, who simply identified herself as Rachael said that they were in the market when they saw a Sienna…

Ogun PDP governorship candidate Adebutu docked for vote buying

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The federal government alleged that Adebutu ordered, through his bank, the issuance of 200,000 preloaded ATM verve cards with N10,000…

Video: Women protest lack of romance with husbands due to heat caused by power outage in Rivers

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

There was mild drama as some women from some streets in Mile 2 and Mile 3 Diobu, Port Harcourt protested…

Court renews order restraining Police from arresting Rivers’ CoS, Edison Ehie

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Port Harcourt Division of the Rivers State High Court on Tuesday renewed and extended the interim court order restraining…

Court quashes N21.5bn money laundering charges against Amosu, two others

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Delivering his ruling on Tuesday, Justice Aneke held that the prosecution neither admitted nor denied the depositions of the defendants.

Kwara businessman Babarinde accused of N170m scam arraigned in court

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Babarinde was arraigned by the EFCC, alongside his company, Ajays Engineering Limited and one Suleiman Muhammed, (who is currently at…

Ex-Irish Premier dies at 76

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“John is survived by his wife, Finola, son Matthew and daughters Juliana, Emily and Mary-Elizabeth, grandchildren, sons-in-law, his brother, Richard,…

Court quashes N21.5bn money laundering charges against ex-Air Force chief

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He said: “As officers of the armed forces, they ought to have been first investigated by the armed forces and…

Nigeria chairs African mining ministers group

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Alake stressed that the era of carting away solid minerals is over, charging countries on the continent to speak with…

Four-year-old boy killed in fire incident

Paul Dada

2 years ago

"He was rescued unconscious and our men conveyed him to the Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital, where the doctor on duty…

Police declare Inspector wanted for murder

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The statement assured that any information given to the police concerning the whereabouts of the officer would be treated with…

How we rescued widow of murdered Kwara monarch set free, arrested 13 suspects — Police

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Confirming this in press statement issued on Tuesday, the Spokesperson of Kwara State Police Command, Ejire Adeyemi Adetoun, said the…

I will inform Tinubu Nigerians are suffering – Gov Yusuf

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Yusuf expressed deep concern for the dire circumstances faced by the populace due to the persistent inflation, noting that many…

NDA launches 60th anniversary emblem, crest

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“Therefore, the diamond jubilee anniversary is an avenue to celebrate the achievements of the academy, honour its legacies and re-affirm…

We have no hand in teenager’s death — Customs

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“Our attention has been drawn to the devastating loss of a young life in the Jibia Border Area of Katsina…

Edo 2024: PDP cancels ward congress over abduction of electoral officers

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

He noted that the party can do without the 31 delegates from the affected area out of the 594 delegates…

Distillers kick against ban on alcohol in sachets

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The NAFDAC boss also said it was not acceptable that some manufacturers still had stacks of alcoholic products in the…

Wicked Bayelsa man Tony beheads girlfriend

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to neighbours, the sad incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, at about 3 am, with the severed…

Peter Obi’s desperation to be president too much – Reno Omoki

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Omokri said: "I'm even surprised he did not turn up uninvited at the Grammys. The desperation is too much. Good…

How four cultists were killed in Ogun – Police

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Odutola said that members of aye group and buccaneer confraternity were killed during the weekend in cult clashes involving the…

Dangerous child sex predator Jake Wright jailed nine years in London

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Wright, 29, of Dells Close, Chingford was sentenced to nine years imprisonment with four years extended licence at Snaresbrook Crown…

Six notorious kidnappers arrested in Abuja hotel

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The statement indicated that the suspects have confessed to the crime and other kidnapping incidents in the Territory.

Kano: Police arrest deadly bandit Isah Lawal in Gwarzo-Karaye forest

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Police investigations showed that the bandits were based in Birnin Gwari, but decided to relocate to Gwarzo-Karaye forest to continue…

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