Video: Ogogo’s remains arrive Ilaro as actors Yinka Quadri, Jide Kosoko attend burial
The remains of veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have arrived in his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun State, for his burial.
Benue now home to 27 IDP camps, close to 2m IDPs — Govt
By Peter Duru, Makurdi THE Benue State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, yesterday, disclosed that there are 27 Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, camps in the state that are home to close to two million IDPs. Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr. Emmanuel Shior, who made the disclosure in Makurdi while flagging off the months’ distribution of […]
Killings: Our security agencies ‘ve failed Nigerians — Reps
… say they are benefitting from insecurity, don’t want it end …mull legalization of arms for personal protection …call for immediate sack of NSA …consider shutting down N/Assembly until Buhari acts By Levinus Nwabughiogu-Abuja In a unanimous decision, Thursday, the House of Representatives at the plenary declared that the security agencies have failed Nigerians. The […]
Teacher drove me to hotel, raped, threatened to kill me, says 15-yr-old student
My teacher drove me to a hotel, raped, threatened to kill me – 15yr old student
Insecurity: Rep wants Nigerians to bear arms
The Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rep. Ado Doguwa (APC-Kano) said on Thursday that it was time Nigerians were allowed to bear arms to defend themselves.
NASU threatens strike over 25% deduction from NECO’s account
By Joseph Erunke, ABUJA THE Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, has written the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, opposing alleged 25% deduction from the Treasury Single Account, TSA, of the National Examinations Council, NECO, by the Federal Government. NASU, in a letter to the minister, called for an immediate end […]
Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack: Claim of 970 passengers on board false ― NRC
By Dirisu Yakubu 72 hours after terrorists bombed a Kaduna-bound train killing about nine persons, the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, has dismissed social media reports that about 970 passengers were on board the AK-9 train when tragedy struck. Since the unfortunate incident, the corporation has been inundated with calls to verify the actual number of […]
Deaf, dumb man rapes 11-year-old niece to death in Lagos
By Esther Onyegbula, Lagos An 11-year-old girl has reportedly died of complications sustained at the hands of her deaf and dumb uncle, who subjected her to sexual abuse in the Alimosho area in Lagos. According to family sources, Peter consistently defiled the little girl and her elder sister, who live with their grandmother in Lagos. […]
Breaking: Eguavoen steps down as Super Eagles coach
Following the failure of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the erstwhile Technical Adviser, Augustine Eguavoen has stepped down from that position with immediate effect. The NFF has in the meantime withdrawn the two-and-half years contract offered the coaches and terminated the appointment of the entire technical crew […]
Kaduna train attack: Controversy rages over passengers’ manifest
•NRC disowns online passengers’ manifest •Terrorists contact families, say missing persons are with them By Dirisu Yakubu More than 48 hours after terrorists attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train, Monday night, Nigerians are yet to know the number of passengers on board. Recall that the attacked train, which left at least eight passengers dead and 41 injured, […]
Kaduna train attack questions our capacity to govern — Govs
Governors of the 36 states of the federation yesterday condemned the terrorist attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train service, saying the attack and other acts of violence in the country questioned their capacity to govern.
April 1 Lekki Toll Reopening: Residents kick, as Lagos govt seeks ‘understanding’
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Stakeholders have asked Lagos State government to halt the April 1 planned reopening of tolling of the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge by the Lekki Concession Company Limited, LCC. This came as the state government urged residents and stakeholders around Lekki and Ikoyi to show understanding. The appeal was made by Lagos State Commissioner […]
Bandits kill 23 in Kaduna villages
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Again, bandits hit two communities in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing 23 locals on Tuesday night. This is coming about 24 hours after terrorists attack an Abuja-Kaduna train with bomb. The bandits injured many others, as they shot sporadically during the attacks on the communities. READ ALSO: Terrorists invade […]
FG approves lie detector equipment, night vision goggles for NDLEA
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Federal Government has approved the procurement of lie detectors and digital night vision goggles for the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA) to enhance their performance. This is as the Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved various contracts for the award of projects under the Ministries of Works and Housing; Industry, […]
APC Chair: Buni hands over office to Adamu
By Ndahi Marama, Damaturu Following last Saturday’s National Convention of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC in which all the Chairmanship aspirants stepped down for the former governor of Nassarawa State, Senator Abdullahi Adamu emerged as National Chairman, Yobe state Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has on Wednesday formally handed over the office of the […]
Kaduna Train Attack: Passenger died of heart attack, terrorists left with SUVs filled with victims — Survivor
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A survivor of Monday night’s terrorists attack on an Abuja-Kaduna train, Malam Muhammadu, has narrated how some of the passengers suffered trauma, adding that they were two steps away from where he was when they turned, left, arguing. Muhammadu, who said they were about 10 left in Coach SP 17 when the […]
