A Superintendent of Police, Goddy Ihende, has told a Lagos State High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square that a driver of the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit, Andrew Ominikoron, who allegedly raped and murdered his passenger, Oluwabamise Ayanwole, always raped his victims in secluded places. The witness said apart from the deceased, the defendantContinue reading “Bamise: How Lagos BRT Driver Raped Female Passengers – Witness”
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Nnamdi Kanu: Court awards N500m against FG on extraordinary rendition
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Wednesday, floored the Federal Government as the Federal High Court sitting in Umuahia upheld his suit against the federal government. The court presided over by Justice Evelyn Anyadike awarded N500 million cost against the federal government.
Nigerians Hit Tinubu Over Comments On Borrowing
A recent comment by the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Party (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, justifying the Federal Government’s penchant for borrowing to fund consumption and other non-productive ventures has sparked controversy across the country with many Nigerians expressing displeasure at the intentions behind his proposition. Tinubu who made the comment in a YoutubeContinue reading “Nigerians Hit Tinubu Over Comments On Borrowing”
774,000 Jobs: Senate Panel Demands Names, Account Details Of Beneficiaries
The senators said none of their constituents benefited from the programme coordinated by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo. The Senate Public Account Committee has begun a probe into the Special Public Works programme coordinated by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in 2020. The panel has demanded a list ofContinue reading “774,000 Jobs: Senate Panel Demands Names, Account Details Of Beneficiaries”
Northern Ireland Protocol Bill: Lord Clarke says it is poisoning UK-EU relations
Advancing the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill through Parliament is “poisoning the whole relationship” behind UK-EU negotiations, Lord Clarke has said. He was speaking as the bill moved to its next stage in the House of Lords. “What would our reaction be if the Europeans came to the table and put a similar blunderbuss in frontContinue reading “Northern Ireland Protocol Bill: Lord Clarke says it is poisoning UK-EU relations”
Gunmen kill 12 people in Mexico bar
Mexican authorities are searching for gunmen who killed at least 12 people and injured three more after opening fire in a bar in central Mexico on Saturday evening. Gunshots were reported at the bar in the city of Irapuato in the central state of Guanajuato at close to 8 p.m. local time Saturday, the city’s Secretary ofContinue reading “Gunmen kill 12 people in Mexico bar”
Killing of 5 over witchcraft: Police rescue 3 officers in C’River
Three policemen abducted during surveillance to Ndon Owong community, Odukpani Local Government Area, Cross River State after five women were beaten to death over witchcraft allegations have been rescued. It was gathered that for the intervention of the abducted policemen, 15 people were pencilled down for killing by the village youths over allegations that theyContinue reading “Killing of 5 over witchcraft: Police rescue 3 officers in C’River”
Stanbic IBTC engages businesses to for new markets
Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, has said it is collaborating with Nigerian businesses both large, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, SMEs, through enabling platforms to connect the players with new markets and also for capacity building. The bank stated this during the official launch of its new products and unveiling of proposition for businesses of differentContinue reading “Stanbic IBTC engages businesses to for new markets”
Breaking: Many trapped as fire guts WAEC office in Lagos
Pandemonium has broken out in the early hours of Wednesday, as fire gutted the West Africa Examination Council, WAEC building in Yaba area of Lagos State. According to reports, several people are still trapped in the building as the fire rages. The cause of the fire which started at about 6.50 am, was yet toContinue reading “Breaking: Many trapped as fire guts WAEC office in Lagos”
Your plans for health sector ‘ll determine our support, NMA tells Tinubu, Obi, Atiku
AHEAD of the 2023 general elections, the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has said it would only support a presidential candidate whose blueprint in the health sector addresses the nation’s current health challenges and is in line with the United Nations’ recommended standards. President of NMA, Dr Uche Ojinmah, who said this at a briefing inContinue reading “Your plans for health sector ‘ll determine our support, NMA tells Tinubu, Obi, Atiku”
Nationwide Darkness Imminent As NCC Directs Generation Companies To Shut Down
There seem not to be respite in the power sector as the National Control Center, NCC Oshogbo responsible for all Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN grid operations monitoring and control within the transmission network yesterday instructed power generation companies to shut down from 12 midnight till now. LEADERSHIP findings reveal that the directive became necessaryContinue reading “Nationwide Darkness Imminent As NCC Directs Generation Companies To Shut Down”
Boko Haram Infiltrators Working As Tailors, Mechanics, Carpenters In Abuja
Following heavy bombardments by security operatives in the North East and North West, some insurgents have relocated to the nation’s capital where they disguise as menial workers. A security source disclosed this to Daily Trust while reacting to the security advisory by the US Mission in Nigeria. On Sunday, the US embassy warned Americans inContinue reading “Boko Haram Infiltrators Working As Tailors, Mechanics, Carpenters In Abuja”
Fuel Scarcity Grounds Lagos, Ogun, Abuja, Commuters Stranded
Petrol scarcity hit different parts of Nigeria on Tuesday, forcing motorists to spend hours at filling stations while battling to get the product. Black marketers had a field day, selling a litre of fuel at N300-N400 in many parts of the country. Many motorists were forced to patronise them as the unpalatable alternative was toContinue reading “Fuel Scarcity Grounds Lagos, Ogun, Abuja, Commuters Stranded”
Dele Momodu: Only Tinubu Could Appoint A ‘Certified Nuisance’ Like Festus Keyamo
Dele Momodu said that a “shameless Festus Keyamo” was one of those who had once wanted to “run Tinubu out of town” when there was an attempt to impeach him as Lagos governor. I have just read Festus Keyamo’s response to my critique of the APC Manifesto of lies. I’m not surprised that all heContinue reading “Dele Momodu: Only Tinubu Could Appoint A ‘Certified Nuisance’ Like Festus Keyamo”
APC Slams Obaseki, Says Nigeria Safe Under Tinubu
The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council on Tuesday asked the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, to apologise to Nigerians over his divisive comment. The call was made by the spokesman of the APC Campaign Council, Festus Keyamo, in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH. Obaseki had warned that Nigeria will collapse completely ifContinue reading “APC Slams Obaseki, Says Nigeria Safe Under Tinubu”
Nnamdi Kanu: Court Of Appeal Clarifies “Transfer Of Justices” – Politics
PRESS RELEASE RE: NNAMDI KANU: 3 JUSTICES ON APPEAL COURT PANEL TRANSFERRED The attention of the Court of Appeal has been drawn to a publication in the Vanguard Newspaper of Monday 24th October, 2022, as well as its on line version, with the caption “Nnamdi Kanu: 3 Justices on Appeal Court Panel Transferred”, followed byContinue reading “Nnamdi Kanu: Court Of Appeal Clarifies “Transfer Of Justices” – Politics”
INEC to conduct Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi Governorship elections Nov 2023
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has announced November 11, 2023, for the conduct of governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states. At its weekly meeting held on Tuesday in Abuja, the Commission said it approved the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States’ Governorship elections. INEC National CommissionerContinue reading “INEC to conduct Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi Governorship elections Nov 2023”
3 Dead, Seven Injured at US School Shooting
Not fewer than three people, including the 19-year-old suspect who opened fire at a high school in St Louis, Missouri, died on Monday. According to BBC, seven others were fatally injured in the shooting that happened at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School around 9:00 am. The doors of the school building were shutContinue reading “3 Dead, Seven Injured at US School Shooting”
I’m 43% Nigerian, but still digging more into my tribe – Meghan Markle
American member of the British royal family, Meghan Markle, has opened up on her genetic heritage, revealing that she is 43% Nigerian. According to Mirror, the Duchess of Sussex made this known in the latest episode of her podcast, Archetypes, where she expressed her desire to learn more about her roots. In the episode, MarkleContinue reading “I’m 43% Nigerian, but still digging more into my tribe – Meghan Markle”
More than 600 killed in Nigeria’s worst flooding in a decade
The death toll from the worst flooding Nigeria has seen in a decade has passed 600 people, the country’s humanitarian affairs ministry tweeted on Sunday. According to the ministry, more than 2 million people have been affected by flooding that has spread across parts of the country’s south after a particularly wet rainy season. MoreContinue reading “More than 600 killed in Nigeria’s worst flooding in a decade”
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