Human parts do not make wealth – Nigerian traditional worshippers ask police to arrest ritualists
The Traditional Religion Worshippers Association has disclosed that there is no Yoruba deity recorded to have used human beings or parts of their bodies for wealth. This was made known in a statement released by the Oyo State chapter of the body, calling on the Federal government to clamp down on the people that claim […]
Court orders Malami to pay N200,000 to Nnamdi Kanu’s co-defendants
Abuja Federal High Court has ordered the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami to pay N200 to Nnamdi Kanu‘s co-defendants. The court gave the order following the absence of the Federal Government’s lead counsel, Mr Shuaib Magaji Labaran, for the trial of four co-defendants of Nnamdi Kanu on Wednesday. […]
Bill to scrap NSCDC passes first reading at House of Reps
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading, a bill that seeks the scrapping of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The Federal Lawmakers approved the bill for the second reading on Tuesday after it was presented by the lawmaker representing lseyin/ltesiwaju/ Kajola/lwajowa Federal Constituency in Oyo State, Shina Peller. The bill […]
UNIOSUN graduate begs for N30million to free husband abducted by herdsmen in Ekiti
A graduate of the University of Osun, Motunrayo Shittu, has called on Nigerians to help her with funds to be able to pay a ransom of N30million to secure the release of her kidnapped husband. The young woman, in a video, said she was expecting her husband’s return to their home in Ekiti State on […]
Two dead as tanker explodes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Two people have been confirmed dead in a tanker explosion that occurred in an accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. This was confirmed by the Sector Commander of the FRSC, Mr Ahmed Umar. According to him, the tanker, with no registration number and laden with Premium Motor Spirit, was inbound Lagos-Ibadan Expressway when it exploded some […]
Expect nemesis on your presidential ambition, cleric tells Tinubu
The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Wednesday said the day of reckoning is fast awaiting the National Leader of All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju, Bola Tinubu on his presidential ambition in 2023. The popular man of God explained that Tinubu should expect betrayal of the high level as he had done […]
Senate approves bill to stop payment of annual rent in Abuja
The Senate on Tuesday passed for second reading, a bill, which seeks to regulate rent payments in the Federal Capital Territory. The bill, sponsored by Senator Smart Adeyemi (APC, Kogi), seeks among other things, to reduce advance payment for new tenants to three months and thereafter, proceed with the monthly payment scheme. It equally seeks […]
Buhari promises to honour agreements with ASUU
President Muhammadu Buhari says the Federal Government remains committed to honouring promises made to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to prevent disruptive strikes, engender uninterrupted academic programmes and improve funding of education institutions. The President’s spokesman, Femi Adesina, said Buhari made the pledge on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving members of the Nigeria […]
PDP: Kolawole, best man for Ekiti job, Ayu taunts Oni
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, on Tuesday, taunted a former governor of Ekiti State, Segun Oni, saying Bisi Kolawole, the party’s candidate for the coming governorship election in the state was the best man for the job. Recall that Kolawole who is an anointed candidate of former governor Ayo Fayose […]
Ooni of Ife imposes curfew over bandits’ attacks in Osun town
Yoruba’s foremost traditional ruler, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has ordered a restriction of movement in Ile-Ife, Osun State, from 11pm to 5am over incessant criminal activities. The development was reported to have forced the traditional council members and some local security to keep vigil in some areas through the night, last Friday. The Ooni, in a statement, […]