Son sets mother ablaze over witchcraft allegations in C’River
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar CALABAR — A middle-aged man, identified as Emmanuel Akposi, has been declared wanted after allegedly dousing his elderly mother with fuel and setting her ablaze at Ojo community in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State. The victim, identified by family sources as Mrs Atim Akposi, also known as Atim […]
Man, 27, beats girlfriend to death in Bayelsa
By Samuel Oyadongha & Emem Idio – Yenogoa A 27-year-old man identified as Promise David has reportedly beat to death his 18-year-old girlfriend at the Amarata suburb of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State following a minor disagreement. The incident occurred along the Ebi’s Mechanic Road in the state capital at about 12 am Monday According to sources, […]
Despite killings, statewide records show Buhari did better in Borno ― Zulum
By Ndahi Marama – Maidugiri Notwithstanding recent killings of farmers and other attacks, statewide records on the 27 local government areas since 2011, indicate clearly that President Muhammadu Buhari has still performed better in handling Borno’s security challenges, the state’s governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has declared. Zulum stated this on Sunday, while addressing northern elders […]
Rep member, Olajide, sinks 50 motorised boreholes, promises not to disappoint constituents
The member representing Ibadan northwest/ Ibadan southwest federal constituency in the house of representatives, Hon Adedeji Olajide, on Saturday said he had concluded arrangements to sink no fewer than 50 motorised boreholes in the constituency. Apart from this, the lawmaker said he had designed programmes and projects in the critical areas and the areas being […]
New #EndSARS: Protesters will be dealt with decisively ― Cross River CP warns
***says memories of devastating destructions still fresh By Ike Uchechukwu – Calabar The Cross River Police has vowed to deal decisively with any person or group of persons who gather with the intent to protest or carry out any procession in the state. In a press release by the Commissioner of Police, Abdulkadir Jimoh, through […]
Ogun Police warns against ‘#EndSARS Phase II’ protest
By James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta The Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Police has warned any persons or group of persons planning to stage any form of protest in the state to desist from such action or face the full wrath of the law. The command spokesperson, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, gave the warning in a […]
