Nigerian police arrest female tenant for pulling landlord’s private parts till he died
A 50-year-old landlord in Ogun State, identified as Surulere Oladele, has been confirmed dead after one of his female tenants inflicted pains on his private parts during a disagreement on electricity bills. The 33-year-old woman identified as Ifeoma Ossai, has been arrested by the Nigerian police, following a report lodged at Sango Ota Divisional Police […]
Naira scarcity: Nigerian bankers ask members to stay at home over attacks
The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions, ASSBIFI, on Friday directed members to stay away from work over persistent attacks on banks and financial institutions nationwide due to naira notes scarcity. This was contained in a statement released by the group’s National President, Olusoji Oluwole, stating that the reason for the […]
No worries for Tinubu over judgement against Oyetola —Lawyers say
Senior lawyers have claimed that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s candidacy for president of the All Progressives Congress did not become invalid as a result of Justice Emeka Nwite’s ruling of a Federal High Court in Abuja, which invalidated the nominations of Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State and his deputy, Benedict Alabi. Oyetola’s counsel, Kunle Adegoke, […]
Tinubu invites Aregbesola, other to ‘special prayer’ to kickstart campaign
The campaign team of the Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council has directed all the newly appointed 422 members to turn up at the PCC headquarters in Abuja for ‘special prayers’ to officially kick off Wednesday’s electioneering campaign.This was disclosed in a statement issued in the wee hours of Monday by the Director of Media and Publicity […]
Wike, Fayose snub Atiku’s meeting with ex-presidential aspirants
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday met with former presidential hopefuls of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The meeting was held at Abubakar’s residence in Asokoro, federal capital territory (FCT). Those who attended the meeting included Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation Magazine; Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, former managing director of the now-defunct FSB International Bank; Tariela […]
Kogi police arrest man for allegedly killing, burying friend in his house
A middle-aged man has been detained by the Kogi State Police Command for murdering his companion and hiding his body in his residence in Lokoja, Kogi State. According to information received, the event occurred at Felele, Lokoja, where the late Kehinde lived with his family. On July 24, 2023, the accused individual, whose identity has […]
Leadership Tussle: One feared dead, 3 wounded in Delta community
One person was allegedly killed and three others were injured following the lengthy leadership squabble that had rocked the village. In the previous three years, factions in the community have been at odds over concerns stemming from the election of a new executive committee for the Ofuoma Community Development Union. The deceased, named Mr. Felix […]
2023: Nigerians demand immediate extension of PVC registration, threaten mass protest
The deadline for the Continuous Voters Registration, CVR, expired yesterday, and Nigerians who were unable to register have petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to prolong the procedure. On Sunday, several registration sites were packed with eager Nigerians looking to beat the June 25 deadline set by the electoral commission. Remember that INEC extended […]
EXCLUSIVE: Top officials allegedly embezzle NSCDC allowances for Ekiti election, angry officers kick
Top officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have allegedly embezzled the allowances meant to be paid to officers who were deployed from other states to Ekiti State for the June 18, 2022 governorship election. The affected officers, who said their colleagues in other security agencies have been paid, are presently lamenting […]
Gunmen kidnap woman, traditional rulers in Ebonyi community
A woman leader in Isuokoma community in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Mrs. Juliana Uzor, has been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen.The woman leader was said to have been kidnapped in her farmland on June 17, 2022. The traditional Ruler of the community, Eze Ambrose Ogbu, was equally reported to have been abducted on the […]