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Chike Akunyili: shot dead in Anambra

IPOB breaks silence on murder of Chike Akunyili: ‘The true story’

Nnamdi Kanu's proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has reacted to the tragic death of late Dora Akunyili's husband, Chike.
Chike Akunyili: shot dead in Anambra

Gunmen kill Chike Akunyili, husband of late minister Dora

He was killed at Umuoji in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State on Tuesday evening, hours after attending an event…
NAF airstrikes kill terrorists, destroy 25 illegal refineries

Nigerian Air Force mum on Daban Masara bombing as death hits 50s

Initial death toll was estimated at 20. But a resident and a victim of the attacks said no fewer than…
IGP Alkali Baba in Ibadan Oyo state

Nigeria Police Force set to recruit 20,000 junior officers: IGP Alkali Baba

The IGP said that the recruitment exercise would not only expand the capacity of the force in combating crime, but…
Emir of Kagara Alh Ahmed Garba Attahiru II: Palace attacked by gunmen

60 gunmen storm Emir of Kagara’s palace, miss target

Multiple reports said the gunmen stormed the palace around 6:00 p.m., shooting sporadically and causing residents to scamper for safety.
George Obiozor: leader of Ohanaeze Ndigbo

2023 presidency: Why PDP will fail – Ohanaeze

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide on Monday said the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will fail in clinching the presidency in 2023…
Commodore Jamila Abubakar

Navy disowns Commodore Jamila’s bombshell on Chadian soldiers selling guns

In a statement today, the spokesman of the Nigerian Navy, Suleman Dahun said the view of the officer does not…
Afenifere leader, Adebanjo and Buhari

Afenifere to Buhari: Restructure Nigeria before 2023 elections

The Pan-Yoruba Socio-Political organisation, Afenifere has restated its call on President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently restructure Nigeria before the 2023…
Panic as nine members of the same family die under mysterious circumstances in Nagazi town of Adavi LGA of Kogi State

N20B Kogi salary loan diverted, EFCC moves for forfeiture

The EFCC which got wind of the money and was suspicious is now seeking a court order to freeze it…
policemen

Gun-duel in Osun: Robbers raid bank, shoot policeman dead

A police officer was feared dead as suspected armed robbers on Tuesday attacked a first generation bank in Iragbiji, Boripe…
President Muhammadu Buhari

Buhari asks Senate to confirm ICPC, RMAFC Commissioners

The Senate has received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari to confirm the appointment of five Commissioners to fill vacancies…
Shiites protest in Abuja and the traffic jam caused, top left

Updated: Police, soldiers kill 8 Shiite protesters, arrest 42 in Abuja

DSP Josephine Adeh, the spokesperson for the police, said that the protesters who came from Niger, Bauchi, Gombe, Borno and…
Justice Samuel Chukwudumebi Oseji

Supreme Court loses Justice Oseji to death

Oseji who hailed from Idumuje-Unor community in Aniocha North local government area of Delta State was born 2 June 1954.
Sikiru Smith

Gunmen kidnap Air Vice Marshal Sikiru Smith in Lagos

Gunmen have abducted Air Vice Marshal Sikiru Smith (retd.), in the Ajah area of Lagos State.
Commodore Jamila Abubakar

Chadian soldiers sell guns for $20 when broke: Nigerian Navy

Commodore Jamila Sadiq Abubakar, who represented Chief of Naval Staff, Awwal Gambo, said Chadian soldiers, when broke, pawned guns for…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide dismisses speculation of leadership tussle among members following death of its former leader Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.

Ohanaeze declares Wednesday ‘Igbo Mourning Day’

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has cancelled its earlier scheduled Igbo Day celebration, to announce “Igbo Day of Mourning”.
Nigeria govt. shuts Federal Secretariat, Abuja

Federal Secretariat Abuja shuts down Thursday

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Folashade Yemi-Esan, disclosed the government’s decision in a circular
A Nigerian Air Force fighter plane

20 Nigerian fishermen killed as fighter jet bombs wrong target

The fighter jet early on Sunday bombarded Kwatar Daban Masara in Lake Chad, which straddles Nigeria and neighbouring Niger, Chad…
Covid-19

Covid-19: Nigeria logs 12 more deaths as Rivers leads new cases

No fewer than 296 new infections and 12 COVID-19 related deaths were recorded in the country in the past 24…
2,000 Nigerians banned from traveling abroad for evading COVID-19 tests

2,000 Nigerians banned from traveling abroad for evading COVID-19 tests

The Presidential Steering Committee(PSC) on COVID-19 has banned over 2,000 Nigerians and foreigners from traveling abroad and into the country…
The final six housemates of BBNaija

Angel, Pere back in BBNaija house for final. How to vote worldwide

Voting has opened and it has been extended till Friday, the organisers said.
R.Kelly

JUST IN: Jurors find R. Kelly guilty of all charges

He was convicted on all nine counts including violations of the Mann Act, which prohibits the transport of “any woman…
File: some of the arrested Nigerians in Texas in 2020

33 Nigerians on trial in Texas for romance scams [The full List]

They have been charged with a variety of financial crimes, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to launder…
Diri and Abacha

Why Abacha would remain hero, great man in Bayelsa – Diri

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri on Monday said late Nigerian dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha remained a great man and hero…
Rotational presidency is unconstitutional - Northern governors

Northern governors counter South: Rotational presidency unconstitutional

Northern governors on Monday rose from their meeting to pass a vote of no confidence on rotational presidency, describing it…
Nigerian soldiers in deadly ambush by ISWAP

Breaking: Nigeria’s DHQ admits ISWAP attack in Sokoto, heavy casualties

A statement released on Monday by the DHQ spokesman Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyer attributed the attack against a military…
Tinubu campaign in UK 2

Tinubu campaign posters emerge in London [Photos & Video]

Some of the messages in the advert blitz read: "Asiwaju for 2023', "Call to Serve, Let's Go", "Asiwaju the right…
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State

Tinubu had health challenges: Fayemi speaks on London visit

The governor, who spoke on Arise TV, said the visit was to show support for a "friend and elder" and…
Boko Haram terrorists

Bloody weekend: Terrorists in NW, NE stage multiple attacks, soldiers, civilians killed

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has not spoken on the attacks, but they came as the authorities claimed they were winning…
Samaila Leeman of APC dethroned by PDP in Chikun LGA

PDP topples APC in Chikun, another Kaduna LGA

He said Salasi Musa of the PDP polled 19,402 votes to derail the re-election dream of the APC incumbent Samaila…
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