By Jimitota Onoyume Eight inmates, four at the Warri custodial centre, (Okere prison) and another four at the Sapele custodial centre have regained their freedom. The Chief Judge , Honourable Justice Tessy Diai on tour of correctional centres across the state for jail delivery exercise said the move was to decongest the centres, adding thatContinue reading “CJ frees eight inmates in Warri, Sapele custodial centres”
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Ukraine War: ‘Massive New Strike’ targets energy grid as 1.5 million left without Power
Michael Drummond More than a dozen Russian missiles struck energy facilities and other infrastructure across Ukraine, the country’s air force said. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Ukrainians to conserve electricity as Russian strikes devastate the country’s power supply. Ukraine’s president described a “new massive strike” in several regions on Saturday, saying: “The main target of terroristsContinue reading “Ukraine War: ‘Massive New Strike’ targets energy grid as 1.5 million left without Power”
We killed 49 terrorists, rescued two more Chibok girls with babies – Army
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) claimed at the weekend to have neutralized 49 Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in the Bama-Mandara-Damasak axis of Borno state. This is even as two Chibok girls were also rescued along with two babies. The alleged killing were madeContinue reading “We killed 49 terrorists, rescued two more Chibok girls with babies – Army”
Pictures From Ofala Festival In Anambra State – Culture
The colourful traditional Ofala Festival held in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Saturday. The three-day festival features colourful displays of works of art and culture. The festival also marked the 20th anniversary of the reign of the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe.
Bayelsa Lady Single-Handedly Kills Two Pythons
A fearless lady in Sagbama, Bayelsa State single handedly killed two pythons this morning while searching her fishing net in the floodwater.
Flood: Jonathan Now An IDP – Bayelsa Governor, Duoye Diri – Politics
The flood ravaging Bayelsa State and other parts of the country has taken over the Otuoke residence of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Otuoke in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa is the hometown of the immediate past president. Speaking when he visited the community on Friday, Governor Duoye Diri lamented the degree of destruction causedContinue reading “Flood: Jonathan Now An IDP – Bayelsa Governor, Duoye Diri – Politics”
Abba Kyari: Cocaine Trafficker Narrates How He Bribed Nigerian Airport Officials
The four police officers with whom Abba Kyari is now facing the charges are Sunday Ubua, an assistant commissioner of police; Bawa James, an assistant superintendent of police; Simon Agirgba, an inspector, and John Nuhu, also an inspector. Emeka Ezenwanne, a convicted cocaine trafficker, on Thursday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja how heContinue reading “Abba Kyari: Cocaine Trafficker Narrates How He Bribed Nigerian Airport Officials”
2023: Osinbajo, Lawan, Amaechi In Full Support Of Tinubu, Says Adamu
The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Abdullahi Adamu, has said that all the presidential aspirants who contested the party’s ticket alongside Bola Ahmed Tinubu have now declared support for him. The APC national chairman, however, challenged the media to meet the said presidential aspirants to hear directly from them. Speaking duringContinue reading “2023: Osinbajo, Lawan, Amaechi In Full Support Of Tinubu, Says Adamu”
Commuters Stranded As Flood Takes Over Obafemi Awolowo Way In Ikeja, Lagos
PHOTOS: Commuters stranded as flood takes over Obafemi Awolowo way in Ikeja, Lagos #ComputerVillage
FG Directs Telcos To Reverse 10% Increase In Calls, Data Tariffs
The Federal Government has directed network service providers to reverse 10 per cent increase in calls and data tariffs.In a statement, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) directed the telecom operators to withdraw the hike in calls and data rates to old rates. Though the tariff adjustment was proposed and provisionally approved by the Management, pendingContinue reading “FG Directs Telcos To Reverse 10% Increase In Calls, Data Tariffs”
Breaking News: Jandor In Severe Pain Over Wike’s Endorsement Of Sanwo-Olu – Lagos APC – Politics
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday said Olajide Adediran (Jandor), governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is very pained by Governor Nyesom Wike’s endorsement of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for a second term. The party in a statement signed by Seye Oladejo, its Publicity Secretary reads “We readContinue reading “Breaking News: Jandor In Severe Pain Over Wike’s Endorsement Of Sanwo-Olu – Lagos APC – Politics”
Breaking News: EFCC Arraigns Fake Interpol Officers Over Alleged $954,960 Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a three-man fraud syndicate, who allegedly defrauded their victims of the sum of $954,960 before the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja. The EFCC docked the alleged fraudster, who presented themselves to their victims as officers of the International Police Officer (Interpol), on allegations of conspiracy,Continue reading “Breaking News: EFCC Arraigns Fake Interpol Officers Over Alleged $954,960 Fraud”
Obi’s ‘Obidient’ movement shakes up Nigerian presidential race
The 61-year-old former governor emerges as first credible third-party candidate since return to democracy in 1999. Only a few months ago, the contest for Nigeria’s presidency in February’s elections was billed as a straightforward battle between two wealthy septuagenarian veterans who had been on the political scene for more than three decades. But former stateContinue reading “Obi’s ‘Obidient’ movement shakes up Nigerian presidential race”
US F-16 Jets Intercepts 2 Russian Nuclear Bombers Crossing Into Alaska
U.S F-16 warplanes intercepted two Russian nuclear capable bombers in international airspace near the state of Alaska, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said Tuesday. The Tu-95 bombers were intercepted the previous day after “entering and operating within the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone,” NORAD said in a statement. The Air Defense Identification ZoneContinue reading “US F-16 Jets Intercepts 2 Russian Nuclear Bombers Crossing Into Alaska”
Atiku Clarifies Controversial Statement, Says Tinubu Embarrassed El-Rufai
Atiku Clarifies Controversial Statement, Says Tinubu Embarrassed El-Rufai The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has clarified the controversial statement he made in Kaduna on Saturday. Naija News had reported earlier that Atiku while speaking in Kaduna State, charged northerners not to vote for a Yoruba or Igbo presidential candidate in 2023.Continue reading “Atiku Clarifies Controversial Statement, Says Tinubu Embarrassed El-Rufai”
Teenager jumps off bridge to escape police arrest in US
The police officers have captured a 14-year-old boy who jumped off of a 25-to-30-foot bridge after running out of gas during a pursuit in Detroit, Michigan, the United States. According to Fox 2 Detroit reports, the teenager on Wednesday night, was suspected to be a thief who had stolen one of three Mustang Shelby GT500sContinue reading “Teenager jumps off bridge to escape police arrest in US”
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