Captors fed us with garri without water, Eda Oniyo worshippers relive horror in kidnappers’ den
After more than two months in captivity, 14 worshippers of the Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Eda Oniyo, Ekiti State, have regained their freedom after N25.5 million ransom was said to have been paid.
Turji’s fresh threat empties villages, rekindles fear in Sokoto
Local accounts suggest that Turji is attempting to reassert relevance and recognition after a lull in his activities, warning of “dire consequences” for Tidibale and nearby settlements that have not aligned with him.
38 suspects nabbed as Ondo Amotekun intercepts truck
A coal-laden truck conveying 38 suspected northerners have been intercepted by the personnel of the Ondo State security outfit codenamed Amotekun in Akure.
Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation costs N43bn — Umahi
THE Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, yesterday, disclosed that the total rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State cost N43 billion, while the bridge’s Closed Circuit Television Camera, CCTV, Centre cost about N2.5 billion.
US revoked 100,000 visas since Trump return, 8,000 students affected
The State Department said that “thousands” of the visas were revoked over crimes, which can include assault and also drunk driving.
Kidnapping: Emotions as court remands protesters from Ekpoma
…Edo PDP demands release of 52 suspects By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – EMOTIONS were high yesterday, as parents cried, hugging their children as an Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City remanded 52 persons in Ubiaja prison as a result of last Saturday’s protest in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of the […]
This is most trying moment of my life — Widow of late Bayelsa dep gov
By Samuel Oyadongha Yenagoa —Widow of the late Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Mrs. Beatrice Ewhrudjakpo, has described the sudden death of her husband as the most trying moment of her life. Beatrice, a lawyer, when she was visited by a delegation of the Association of Women Against Gender Based Violence led by its President, […]
Suspected generator fume kills family of 6 in Rivers
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT—Suspected generator fume has killed six members of a family in Rivers State.The incident was reported at Ogale community in Eleme Local Government Area of the state on Sunday. It was gathered that the six members of the family, including four children and their parents slept Saturday night but did not […]
Court remands 52 over Ekpoma protest
Some lawyers expressed shock that charges of malicious damage and armed robbery were filed against the suspects
Updated: Arowolo, Hassan, Onanuga, 92 others jostle for Awujale stool
The only female who indicated interest in filling the vacant position of the Awujale is Princess Kemi Adetokunbo Onanuga.
Nestlé infant formula in Nigeria safe, not part of UK recall — NAFDAC
She explained that the recalled products were limited to UK batches and were never registered nor approved for sale in Nigeria.
Edo monarch confirms N100m demand from abductors of subjects
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in military uniform kidnapped eight Imoga indigenes on Friday night.
Native doctor who promised Mali AFCON victory after collecting €33,500 arrested
The man, formerly known as a political activist, “proclaimed himself a marabout overnight and made a fortune”
GNI Fire: Death toll rises to 12
The death toll from the fire that gutted the old Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) building in Lagos Island has risen to 12, after four more bodies were recovered from the rubble.
Generator fumes kill six in Rivers, police launch investigation
Six members of a family in Ogale Community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, have died in a suspected generator-related incident.
Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation cost N43bn – Umahi
“It also includes rebuilding and repainting some concrete works and replacing expansion joints and putting i solar lights.”
