Edo council chairman petitions IG, DSS others over alleged looting of office
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE chairman of Akoko-Edo local government area, Hon Tajudeen Alade who had been purportedly impeached on Monday denounced his alleged impeachment and said he had petitioned the police and the State Director, Department of State Services (DSS) on a recent invasion of his office by suspected thugs in an […]
Delta tanker explosion: I saw my wife on the ground burning, says husband, as victims count losses
By Ochuko Akuopha ASABA – Victims and residents, Monday, recounted their ordeal in the tragic diesel tanker explosion that left sorrow and tears on its trail at Agbor, headquarters of Ika South Local Government Area, Delta Delta State. Four persons lost their lives and four others sustained burnt injuries in the unfortunate incident that occurred […]
Davido least arrogant among his peers – Patrick Doyle
Veteran actor Patrick Doyle has praised singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, for his humility and composure in the face of criticism.
Ghana church honours 20 girls for preserving virginity
The Wenchi West District of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church in the Bono Region of Ghana has recognised 20 girls, aged 13 to 16, for preserving their virginity.
APC chieftain, mother, child, two others shot dead in Ondo cult war
By Dayo Johnson, Akure No fewer than five persons including a Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress in Owo, in Ondo state, Fisayo Oladipupo, a mother and her child, have been shot dead during a violent clash between suspected cult groups in the ancient town. Tension has therefore enveloped the ancient town following the casualties […]
I was beaten in the presence of policemen – Osun monarch
Shina Abubakar, Osogbo An Osun State traditional ruler, the Ajeniju of Halleluyah, Oba Jelili Olaiya has disclosed that youth that laid siege on his palace beat him in the presence of security operatives. The monarch was beaten by some youths who were angry over his decision to appoint a Chief Imam for the community, thereby […]
Trudeau, Canada’s Prime Minister resigns
“It has become clear to me that if I’m having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that (next) election”
Kidnapping, killing of Lasu student: NCoS dismisses report on Ayomide Adeleye’s custody status
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) has dismissed reports alleging that an Awaiting Trial Person, Ayomide Adeleye, was no longer in custody.
How Sokoto SSG lost daughter, 3 grandchildren, house help to fire incident
By Musa Ubandawaki in Sokoto SOKOTO: The Secretary to Sokoto State Government, Muhammad Bello Sifawa, has lost his daughter, her three children and a house help to an early morning fire outbreak that ravaged their house in the early hours of Monday. A statement made available by the Chief press secretary to state Governor Malam […]
Kebbi gov approves N585.4m for 100 students studying in India
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has approved the release of N585.4 million for payment of tuition fees for 100 students studying in different Indian universities. The Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Isah Abubakar-Tunga, made this known at a news conference on Monday in Birnin Kebbi. He said that the payment is for Kebbi indigenes studying […]
Japa: Remain in Nigeria, if you’re making money – UK-based singer, Candy Bleakz
Relocating abroad is not for everybody, especially if you’re doing well in Nigeria, UK-based singer Candy Bleakz has advised.
