Why Agba Jalingo, activist and journalist was arrested in Lagos, bundled to Abuja

Following a report by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, late Saturday, Elizabeth Ayade, the wife of Frank Ayade – a brother to the Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, is being linked to the arrest of the activist and journalist in the state, Agba Jalingo. “On Saturday, August 20, 2022, Jalingo was arrested by […]

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Tinubu’s endorsement claim fake ―Obasanjo

Ex-Nigerian president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has cautioned supporters of the All Progressives Congress Presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, over the claim that he has endorsed him . Chief Obasanjo expressed dissatisfaction with what he described as unauthorised report of the discussion at the closed doors meeting he held with Tinubu. The former president in a statement […]

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NBC revokes licenses of AIT, Raypower, Silverbird, Rhythm FM, others

Nigeria’s National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has revoked the broadcast licenses of Silverbird TV, AIT, Raypower FM, and Rhythm FM amongst others, over failure to renew their broadcast licenses. This was disclosed by the Director General of the NBC Mallam Balarabe Shehu today August 19. Shehu also directed its state offices to liaise with security agencies […]

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Woman and 5-year-old girl die in Lagos church stampede

Two persons died in a stampede at the Comfort Life Mission International Church located on Ewenla streets, off Ikotun-Idimu Road in Lagos. The incident happened on Thursday, August 18, during a prayer service hosted by Pastor Odekunle Epaphras Prayer Ministries, also known as Olorun Ojiji. The service which holds on the third Thursday of every […]

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ASUU President tells students not to vote for politicians with children schooling abroad

President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, Wednesday, has stated that Nigerian students should not vote for politicians who have their children studying in institutions outside the country. Osodeke was speaking on a Twitter Space Webinar, organised by Premium Times and tagged, ‘ASUU strike, Revitalisation Fund and the Way Forward.’ […]

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Woman gets 27 years imprisonment for arranging husband’s murder with her boyfriend’s help

Mapula Florah Manaka, a South African woman, was on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, sentenced to 27 years imprisonment for orchestrating the murder of her husband, Archie Manaka during an incident. The Limpopo High court in Polokwane heard that Flora, 40, and her boyfriend plotted a murder against Archie, 43, who was an IT Specialist in […]

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Nigerian Prince dies after drinking with friends, his sister mourns

Daughter of a late traditional ruler in Rivers State, Nigeria, Princess Dorathy Osaronu, has lost her brother. This is coming three months after the burial of their father, HRH Oneh Eh Eta Onne, Paramount ruler of Onne Clan in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers state, Nigeria. Princess Dorathy, who disclosed this on Tuesday, August […]

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Four teenage students drown at Lagos beach while celebrating WASSCE completion

It was heavy tragedy on Tuesday at the Elegushi Beach, in the Lekki area of Lagos State, Nigeria, after four teenagers drowned while swimming in the water. Ten secondary school leavers, who were said to be pupils of the Kuramo Senior College, Lekki, aged between 14 and 15, went to swim at the beach to […]

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Gov Wike donates mansion to Peter Odili on 74th birthday (Photos)

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has gifted a mansion to former governor of the state, Dr. Peter Odili, on his 74th birthday. Media aide to the Governor, Mr. Kelvin Ebiri, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, August 15, said the private residence was built and donated to Dr. Odili by the Rivers […]

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Kidnap kingpin, Wadume, gets seven years imprisonment

Popular Taraba State millionaire kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Bala, popularly known as Wadume, to seven years without an option of fine. Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, delivered the judgment on July 22 but obtained by newsmen on Sunday. In the trial that lasted three years, Wadume was convicted on counts two and […]

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Peter Obi has capacity to rescue Nigeria ―Fulani group replies Miyetti Allah

Coalition of Fulbe Professionals in Africa (COFPIA) has replied and rebuked Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore over its attack on the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi. COFPIA, a Fulani professional group, said the comment by the National Secretary of Miyetti Allah, Alhaji Alhasan Salah, against Peter Obi as “politically sponsored.” The […]

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Watch how Redeemed Church members reacted when Peter Obi was introduced at the Holy Ghost service (Video)

Members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), went wild with cheers, joy and jubilation when Mr. Peter Obi fellowshipped with them and was introduced at the Holy Ghost service at the Redemption Camp along Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Watch the videos below: Look how excited people were the moment H.E Peter Obi was introduced at […]

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William Ruto wins Kenya presidential election

Chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of Kenya, Wafula Chebukati, on Monday declared the deputy president, William Ruto, winner of the country’s presidential election. Ruto polled 50.49 per cent of the total votes cast (7,176,141) to defeat his closest rival, ex-Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who got 48.85 per cent (6,942,930), in a tight race […]

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If anything happens to me, hold Oma Nnadi ―Actress Chioma Okoye cries out

Nigerian actress, Chioma Okoye has alerted the public about an undisclosed issue with her colleague, Oma Nnadi. The actress in an Instagram post she shared, said Oma Nnadi should be held responsible should anything happen to her. Okoye wrote: “If anything happens to ME please you guys should hold @omannadi” The post:

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Local Govt Transition Committee Chairman poses with wife as Gov swears him in, four days before allegedly battering her leading to her death (Photos)

The suspended Transition Committee Chairman of Nnewi North Local Government Area, Hon Mbazulike Iloka was pictured with his late wife, Chidiebere Jane, at his swearing-in four days before her death. Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo on Tuesday, 2nd August, 2022, inaugurated the Transition Committee Chairmen of the 21 Local Government Areas of Anambra State at the State […]

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Alleged domestic abuse: Nigerian Gov suspends newly appointed LG Chairman over death of his wife (Graphic video)

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo has suspended the newly appointed transition committee chairman of Nnewi North Local Government Area, Hon Mbazulike Iloka. Iloka, who is popularly known as Mba Mba, was suspended following widespread allegations that he battered his wife, Chidiebere, her leading to her death. Late Chidiebere, who had not exhibited any sign of […]

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Polytechnic beauty queen abducted, raped and killed

Unknown assailants suspected have abducted, raped and killed a student of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria, identified as Happiness Odeh. It was gathered that the ND II student of Mass Communication, won the Miss MAPOLY beauty contest on August 3, 2022. The victim was said to have been kidnapped on her […]

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19-year-old Nigerian comedian remanded in prison custody over bank robbery prank

19-year-old Lagos-based Nigerian comedian, Eyinatayo Iluyomade, has landed in prison custody for playing pranks by dropping a threat note of robbery at the counter of a commercial bank in Ondo town, Ondo State, Nigeria. According to Vanguard, Iluyomade was charged to court by the police on three count-charge bordering on conspiracy, threat and manner likely […]

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If Peter Obi wins and changes the country, better for all of us ―Femi Kuti denies calling ‘Obidients’ zombies

Nigerian afrobeats music star, Femi Kuti has denied calling “Obidients”, who are simply those campaigning for Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, zombies. “You know what obedience means? Stand up, sit down, sit there — zombie,” Mr Kuti said during a performance at the Shrine Thursday night in Lagos, wondering why Mr Obi’s popularity […]

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