Abia: Ikpeazu pardons 20 prisoners
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has granted state pardon to 20 prisoners convicted for offences ranging from stealing, armed robbery, conspiracy, intent to commit felony, advanced fee fraud and assault....
View ArticleSenator Magnus Abe is a security risk – Rivers PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State on Tuesday raised alarm concerning the alleged “activities and unguarded statements” of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator, representing...
View ArticleSeun Egbegbe being investigated for stealing recharge cards – Kemi Olunloyo
After the social media went agog over the news of Toyin Aimakhu’s ex-boyfriend, Seun Egbegbe, being attacked for allegedly trying to steal nine iPhones from a store in Lagos State, , more accusations...
View ArticleFemi Fani-Kayode: Southern Kaduna: Hit back or die
“Buhari is the last standing samurai of the oligarchy with the boldness to implement the Fulani agenda. He is doing it as fast as possible. The regime of Buhari is on a conquest mission. It is not...
View ArticleNigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Wednesday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) worldwide has condemned a statement credited to the Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, where he...
View ArticleIbori: Why Delta State may not be given any amount from $250m loot
Delta State Government may not receive one kobo from the $250m worth of assets and money the United Kingdom claims a former governor, Chief James Ibori, stole from the state’s coffers. Ibori is...
View ArticleFayose lied over promotion of 15, 000 Ekiti workers – APC
The Ekiti State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has described the State Governor, Ayodele Fayose as an “unconscionable liar.” The state chapter of the party made the claim while reacting...
View ArticleSapele indiegenes threaten to shut down BEDC if power is not restored in town
Sapele indegenes and residents have asked the Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC to be ready to face the consequences if it fails to heed its call to restore and supply light to Sapele town...
View ArticleHerbert Onitiri’s death a national loss – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday expressed sadness over the passing of a former Executive Director of the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research, Ibadan, Herbert Onitiri. A statement...
View ArticleHow blind students cheat during exams- WAEC
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), says blind candidates collide among themselves to cheat during examinations. The Head of Test Administration of WAEC in Nigeria, Mrs Frances Iweha-Onukwu,...
View ArticleBagudu swears in 18 sole administrators for Kebbi council areas
Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Bagudu on Wednesday swore-in the 18 newly appointed sole administrators for local councils. Bagudu said he made the appointments due to the prolonged court case on tenure of...
View ArticleIbori reacts to Senator Okpozo’s death
James Ibori, a former governor of Delta State, has described the death of Second Republic Senator, Francis Spanner Okpozo, as a great loss to the South-South and Nigeria. Okpozo, 81, who hails from...
View ArticleNPFL: Enyimba will be champions again – Ogunbote
New Enyimba head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote, has said the club will win the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title again. Last season, the Peoples’ Elephant finished a disappointing 10th, as...
View ArticleHow Pastor Ashimolowo lost $5m to ponzi scheme
Kingsway International Christian Centre, a 12,000-member megachurch in Britain headed by Nigeria’s Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo, lost $4.8 million to a Ponzi scheme after trustees carelessly invested money...
View ArticleWhy my visit to Bauchi was cancelled – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has explained that his visit to Bauchi, scheduled for today was cancelled due to bad weather. Buhari was earlier scheduled to visit the state on 13th December but the trip...
View ArticleFall of Sambisa Forest: Boko Haram fighters penetrating Adamawa communities –...
The Adamawa State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Jibrilla, has alleged that Boko Haram fighters fleeing Sambisa Forest are attempting to infiltrate his state. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Engr Martins...
View ArticleFayose behind media attacks on Pastor Adeboye – APC
The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has claimed that Governor Ayodele Fayose was behind the media attacks on Pastor Enoch Adeboye. The party claimed that Fayose championed the attack and then...
View ArticlePlastic rice: Seized consignment not good for consumption – Customs, NAFDAC
Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Retired Col. Hameed Ali and the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, (NAFDAC), Yetunde Oni, on Thursday, held a...
View ArticleCult clashes claim 400 lives in Rivers communities
No fewer than 400 natives of Ekpeye ethnic group have been killed in Ahoada East and Ahoada West Local Government Areas of Rivers State as result of cult-related activities within the last two years....
View ArticlePlane bombing allegation: Buhari will not descend to Wike’s level – Presidency
President Muhammadu Buhari’s spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu has said his principal will not join issues with Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State. This followed the latter’s allegation of a plot by his...
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