Thirteen suspected members of Boko Haram who attempted to attack military cantonment at Wawa in Borgu local government area of Niger State have been arrested. LEADERSHIP gathered that six of them were arrested at a farmland in Wawa, two in Wawa town and five others at Gada Oli on the outskirts of Wawa town tryingContinue reading “13 Boko Haram Members Arrested In Niger Over Attempt To Attack Military Base”
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2023: Shettima Wants To Be President Using Tinubu’s Weak Health’ – Reno Omokri
A former aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has described the Vice Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kashim Shettima, as a manipulative human being. Omokri said Shettima wants to be president, using the party’s presidential candidate as a ladder. Omokri spoke on Wednesday in reaction to Shettima’s verbal attack onContinue reading “2023: Shettima Wants To Be President Using Tinubu’s Weak Health’ – Reno Omokri”
23-year-old Mechanic Disappears, Family Seeks Help
A Lagos resident, Babatunde Banjoko, has cried out following the disappearance of his brother, Adewale. The 23-year-old mechanic was said to have left his parents’ house at Igando in the Alimosho area of Lagos State on October 14 and never returned home. Babatunde told our correspondent that the family, which had been disturbed by theContinue reading “23-year-old Mechanic Disappears, Family Seeks Help”
Group Accuses Abia State Govt Of Trying To Influence Outcome Of PDP Congress
A group of concerned PDP members have called the attention of the general public on what they described as an act of desperation by the Abia State Government trying to prevail on INEC into doing its bidding for a fee. The group stated that the PDP worried that the Federal High Court Umuahia will likelyContinue reading “Group Accuses Abia State Govt Of Trying To Influence Outcome Of PDP Congress”
Fayose In Court Over Unpaid ₦900 Million Legal Fees
A former governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayo Fayose, on Tuesday appeared before the Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, in a suit filed against him for allegedly owing his former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Owoseni Ajayi, N900 million in professional fees. Ajayi, who was Fayose’s AG during his first and second termContinue reading “Fayose In Court Over Unpaid ₦900 Million Legal Fees”
Nigerian Romance Scammer Arrested In India For Duping Indian Woman Of N9.5m
A Nigerian national has been arrested in India for allegedly duping a woman of 18 lakh (N9.5m) aftter promising to marry her, police said on Sunday, October 30. The 50-year-old Nigerian identified as Amuluonye Prince Felix, was arrested in Delhi by the Hyderabad City Cyber Crime Police. Officials acted on a complaint lodged at theContinue reading “Nigerian Romance Scammer Arrested In India For Duping Indian Woman Of N9.5m”
Atiku To Tinubu: Nigerians Won’t Elect A Ghost President
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has fired back at Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, flagbearer of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2023 elections. Tinubu and Senator Kashim Shettima, his running mate, had criticised Atiku and other presidential candidates during a town hall meeting at Eko Hotel, Lagos,Continue reading “Atiku To Tinubu: Nigerians Won’t Elect A Ghost President”
Doguwa Goes Berserk Again, Assaults Another Party Leader, Threatens Ex-SSG
House Majority Leader Doguwa goes berserk in Kano, assaults another party leader, threatens ex-SSG Hours after attacking the deputy governorship candidate of the APC in Kano Murtala Garo, the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Doguwa, has assaulted the state publicity secretary, Ahmad Aruwa, on Tuesday. DAILY NIGERIAN reliably gathered that the incidentContinue reading “Doguwa Goes Berserk Again, Assaults Another Party Leader, Threatens Ex-SSG”
Victor Osimhen Rated Fourth Best Striker In Europe
Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, has been ranked the fourth most prolific striker in Europe’s top five leagues so far this season. The Nigerian striker has scored seven goals in eight league games so far averaging a goal every 93 minutes in the Serie A despite being out for five weeks due toContinue reading “Victor Osimhen Rated Fourth Best Striker In Europe”
TikTokers, Mubarak Uniquepikin & Nazifi Muhammad In Jail For Criticizing Ganduje
By Umar Audu Two TikTok skit makers, Mubarak Muhammad (Uniquepikin) and Nazifi Muhammad, have been remanded in prison custody for allegedly defaming the character of the governor of Kano, Abdullahi Ganduje, in one of their comedy skits. DAILY NIGERIAN gathered that the duo made a skit depicting the governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, asContinue reading “TikTokers, Mubarak Uniquepikin & Nazifi Muhammad In Jail For Criticizing Ganduje”
Zamfara PDP Chairman, Ahmad Sani Kaura Is Dead
The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State, Alh Ahmad Sani Kaura is dead. He died today after slumping during a peace accord meeting. Preparations are in top gear to bury his remains according to Islamic injunction today in his home town of Kaura Namoda.
2023: Oyo LP Deputy Chairman, Other Party Members Defect To PDP
Oyo State Deputy Chairman of the Labour Party, Mrs. Mayoress Olubukola Olayinka has officially announced her intention to work for the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa. Mayoress Olubukola made this known while decamping into the Peoples Democratic Party,Continue reading “2023: Oyo LP Deputy Chairman, Other Party Members Defect To PDP”
Folarin scores Makinde low, promises massive health reform
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Senator Teslim Folarin, has said his administration will establish cardiovascular centres at the State Hospital, Ring Road, Ibadan, in Oyo and Ogbomoso if elected governor in 2023. Folarin said this would form a part of the total reform he would carry out in theContinue reading “Folarin scores Makinde low, promises massive health reform”
eNaira records 700,000 transactions valued at N8bn – Emefiele
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, says the eNaira has recorded 700,000 transactions valued at N8 billion since its inauguration on Oct. 25, 2021. Emefiele said this on Wednesday in Abuja, at the 28th edition of the apex bank’s annual In-house Executive Seminar with the theme, ‘Digitalisation of Money and MonetaryContinue reading “eNaira records 700,000 transactions valued at N8bn – Emefiele”
Gunmen kidnap 39 children on Katsina farm
Gunmen have kidnapped nearly 40 children working on a farm in northwest Nigeria and demanded ransom for their release, police and a local official said on Wednesday. Dozens of gunmen on motorcycles stormed a farm outside Mairuwa village in Faskari district of Katsina State on Sunday and rounded up 39 children who were harvesting cropsContinue reading “Gunmen kidnap 39 children on Katsina farm”
Delta police arrest 10 suspected gunrunners
By Dele Ogunyemi Operatives of Delta State Police Command have arrested ten suspected gunrunners in Emuhu Community, Ika North-East Local Government Area of the State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the arrest followed credible intelligence about the syndicate that specializes in manufacturing locally made guns and other arms. It was gathered that on this premise, theContinue reading “Delta police arrest 10 suspected gunrunners”
Drugs: NDLEA arrests 130 suspects in Kaduna
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested 130 suspects in Kaduna State in October while in possession of illicit drugs weighing 1,728.536kg. Seven of those arrested are female. NDLEA Commander in the state, Mr Umar Adoro, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Kaduna that the agency also dismantled 20 notorious drug joints.Continue reading “Drugs: NDLEA arrests 130 suspects in Kaduna”
Court sets up task force for pre-election cases2nd November 2022
The Federal High Court of Nigeria has constituted a special task force of Judges to swiftly hear and determine all pre-election cases before it. The FHC made this known on Wednesday in a statement by its Assistant Director of Information, Dr Catherine Oby-Christopher, in Abuja. According to Oby-Christopher, a circular letter issued by the HonourableContinue reading “Court sets up task force for pre-election cases2nd November 2022”
Lagos policewoman beats accountant seeking blood for wife
A chartered accountant, Anu Hunwathan, has accused a policewoman of assaulting him and tearing his clothes during an altercation at the Badagry Roundabout in the Badagry area of Lagos State. Hunwathan said an argument ensued between him and the cop after she demanded N100 bribe from a taxi driver on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. TheContinue reading “Lagos policewoman beats accountant seeking blood for wife”
Why PDP won’t sanction aggrieved govs – NEC members2nd November 2022
There are indications that the Peoples Democratic Party will not take punitive measures against five of its governors for their recent utterances against the leadership of the party. Governors Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Samuel Ortom (Benue), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu) and Seyi Makinde of Oyo states have been consistent in their call for theContinue reading “Why PDP won’t sanction aggrieved govs – NEC members2nd November 2022”
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