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IGP Usman Alkali Baba posts new commissioners to Rivers and Cross Rivers State Commands as well as other formations of the Force.

Businessmen demand N10bn from IGP, others over unlawful arrest, detention

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Other respondents in the suit filed at the Plateau High Court in Jos are the Nigerian Police Force, DCP Olatunji…
End of road for convicted Nigerian fugitive Onyegbu wanted in U.S.

End of road for convicted Nigerian fugitive Onyegbu wanted in U.S.

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

A convicted Nigerian fugitive, Florence Enwerim Onyegbu, was on Thursday, March 23, 2023, extradited to the United States of America,…
Labour Party chieftain Kennedy Iyere, claim his support for PDP's Peter Mbah in Enugu governorship poll was in line with wish of Peter Obi.

‘Why Obidients supported PDP candidate in Enugu governorship poll’

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

By Stanley Nwanosike A chieftain of Labour Party, Comrade Kennedy Iyere, has claimed that his support for Peter Mbah, the…
Ebonyi governorship: APC members endorse Frank Nweke

Enugu governorship election an assault on Nigeria’s democracy, says Nweke

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

According to him, the election that produced Mbah was an “assault” on Nigeria's democracy said the election was far from…
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investments Adeniyi Adebayo (CON)

Nigeria targets $50m export to U.S from AGOA

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

The committee is mandated to streamline a work plan on AGOA utilisation with a target export volume of 50 million…
A Nigerian woman Florence Enwerim Onyegbu has been extradited to the United States of America about 12 years after she ran way from the country to avoid serving a 45 years jail term for healthcare fraud.

Nigerian Florence Onyegbu extradited to U.S after 12 years on the run

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

EFCC said she changed her name from Florence E. Onyegbu to Janet Boi in an attempt to remain hidden and…
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike vows to halt what he described as gradual descent of Abuja, into a beggars' city with the attendant security risks.

‘Please, don’t demolish our office complex’ – AIT/Raypower Mgt begs Wike

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Rivers State Government had on Monday served a 48 hours quit notice to the management of DAAR Communications to vacate…
"Adeleke’s $20m fraud allegation against Oyetola mere shadow chasing"

BREAKING: Gov. Adeleke floors Oyetola at Appeal Court

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The Election petition tribunal had sacked Adeleke from office on the basis that he did not score the majority of…
Njoku barred as APGA chair

Supreme Court re-affirms Njoku as APGA national chairman

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

The Supreme Court's correction of an unintentional error has restored Njoku as the true national chairman of the party, which…
Court awards N1 million fine against ICPC for unlawful detention of Professor Dibu Ojerinde, former Registrar of JAMB.

ICPC arraigns ex-JAMB registrar, four youngsters

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

He is accused of misusing public funds while serving as National Examinations Council and JAMB registrar.
Sobomabo Jackrich, aka Egberipapa ex- militant leader and governorship arrested by military at his Usokun residence in Degema LG of Rivers

NRM’s Jackrich rejects result of Rivers governorship election

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

INEC had on Tuesday, March, 21, declared Mr Siminalayi Fubara of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) winner of the governorship election…
Dr Matshdiso Moeti

Africa posts 26% reduction in death from Tuberculosis – WHO

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Speaking on the theme, she said , there was need to ensure equitable access to prevention and care, in line…
Bawa, EFCC chairman

EFCC to begin massive arrest of corrupt governors after May 29

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

On those agitating for his removal, Bawa said the EFCC would not be intimidated, saying that it was on record…
Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu solicits for prayers, peaceful co-existence in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Sanwo-Olu noted that no government could achieve any success without divine intervention and support from its citizens, adding that peaceful…
Ogun Govt says it's committed to free testing treatment, awareness on prevention and early detection to tackle incidents of tuberculosis

Why Nigeria should be at forefront of global efforts to eradicate TB – NTS

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

TB remains the world’s deadliest infectious killer after COVID-19. Globally about 1.6 million deaths occurred from TB alone as at…
Kebbi

Suspected Fulani herders kidnap two in Edo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The hoodlums allegedly ambushed the victims who were commuting in a vehicle laden with palm produce.
Police say 24-year-old Joshua Kosoro hangs himself after telling his relatives that he was hearing strange voices in Ohaukwu LGA of Ebonyi

Four to die for kidnapping Gloria Emole, sister of Emzor coy’s boss

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The defendants, Victor Chukwunonso, Ifeanyi Maduaka, Obinna Nwankwo and Richard Nwabueze committed the offences at 8.30 a.m. on Nov. 19,…
Bandits kill police officer, 4 others in Benue-Police

‘How gunmen kidnapped 2 people in Edo community’

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The incident occurred Thursday afternoon, when the victims were on their way from Ugbokuli village to Ekiadolor.
PDP NWC set up the caretaker committees for the five states on behalf of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party,

Benue PDP vows to upturn APC election victories

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Benue PDP said it will challenge defeat of its candidates in the governorship and state assembly elections at the tribunal.
Ortom will not appear before PDP disciplinary committee: Wike blows hot

Ortom will not appear before PDP disciplinary committee: Wike blows hot

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Governor Wike explained that the decision of the NWC to refer governor Ortom to the party's National Disciplinary Committee is…
Court of Appeal reverses tribunal's verdict, says Uba Sani of APC conclusively won the 18 March Kaduna State governorship election

Kaduna Governor – Elect Uba Sani: Why I will drag PDP tribunal

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Uba Sani was declared winner of Kaduna governorship poll by the Returning Officer and Vice-Chancellor of the Usman Dan Fodio…
Governor Nasir El-Rufai signs order proscribing a social-cultural organisation in Kaduna state, the Atyap Community Development Association.

Protest: Kaduna govt issues strong warning

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

By Mohammed Kaduna government on Thursday said it is in possession of credible intelligence reports of plans by some politicians…
Nigerians troops discover, destroy 107 illegal petroleum products refining sites in the Niger Delta in the last two weeks.

Nigerian troops destroy 107 illegal refineries

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Danmadami said troops sustained the war against oil theft, illegal refining and other criminal activities in the Niger Delta through…
I proudly supported APC candidate in Ebonyi: Anyim dares PDP

Just In: PDP suspends Anyim, Fayose, refers Ortom to disciplinary committee

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The party, however, also referred Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue to its National Disciplinary Committee over alleged involvement in anti-party…
Kogi Assembly suspends 9 lawmakers, 7 LG chairpersons over involvement in electoral violence during last Saturday’s election in the state.

Electoral violence: Kogi Assembly suspends 9 lawmakers, 7 LG chiefs

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The nine lawmakers were suspended following a letter written to the House of Assembly by the state governor, Yahaya Bello.
Businessman Gyang Dung jailed 3 months for stealing policeman’s phone

Child theft: Couple jailed, man bags death sentence in Rivers

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Thompson stole the child after he shot his father, Chidiebere Ogbugu during a robbery operation in Rumuolumeni, Obio-Akpor Local Government…
Atiku Abubakar and Barr. Keyamo

EFCC, ICPC to respond in Keyamo’s suit against Atiku Abubakar

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Keyamo had earlier asked law enforcement agencies to arrest Abubakar based on an audio recording released by Michael Achimugu, his…
Chinyere Igwe, with the wads of about $500,000 US dollars meant to bribe Security agencies and INEC Officers.

Rep member caught with $498,000 gets N100m bail

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The Presiding Judge, Justice Stephen Daylop-Pam, also ordered Igwe to deposit his international passport with the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS.
Aggrieved parties file 25 petitions, tackle Gbajabiamila, Faleke, others

Naira crunch: Reps want online banking system overhauled

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

“Worried that if nothing is done by the CBN to address these difficulties or ineffectiveness, Nigerians will continue to suffer…
Troops

Troops eliminate 46 terrorists, apprehend 50

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

He said the troops had within the weeks in focus, neutralised 18 Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province terrorists,…
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