I can’t release Nnamdi Kanu, he should defend himself in court ―Buhari

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has stated that the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, should defend himself in court for peddling false information about his regime while he was overseas. The president stated this in an interview aired on Channels Television on Wednesday night. Some respected Igbo elders led by […]

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At last, govt declares bandits in Nigeria as terrorists

Nigerian Government has eventually declared a group of people being called bandits as terrorists. Sequel to a very long footdragging, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN, gazetted a court ruling that ordered the Nigerian government to declare bandits as terrorists. Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court sitting […]

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Dowen College students, officials cleared of complicity in Sylvester Oromoni’s death

Lagos State Government has cleared five students and five employees of Dowen College, Lagos accused of complicity in the death of a 12-year-old student, Sylvester Oromoni. The state cleared them as well as the school following the Legal Advice issued by the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Ms. Adetutu Oshinusi. According to the […]

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Olubadan-in-Council endorses Lekan Balogun as Olubadan-elect

The Olubadan-in-Council (except former governor Rashidi Ladoja, the Osi Olubadan who was absent), have endorsed the nomination of Lekan Balogun to become the next Olubadan of Ibadanland. The 10 members made the announcement after Balogun addressed a press conference at Mapo Hall on Wednesday to commiserate with Ibadanland on the demise of Oba Saliu Adetunji. […]

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Two brothers decorated as Major General in Nigerian Army (Photo)

Nigerian Army on Thursday, December 30, made history by decorating two siblings known as the Gagariga brothers, from the same parents, as Major General. One of them, who is the elder and Corps Commander, Nigerian Army Artillery, Major Gen TA Gagariga, decorated his younger brother Teriworie Gagariga with his new rank of Major General. Both […]

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Jailbreak foiled in Osun, four inmates killed, prison official injured

Four inmates on Tuesday reportedly lost their lives in Kosere Correctional Centre, Ile Ife, Osun State, during an attempted jailbreak by some of the inmates. Security source who spoke with newsmen said some inmates had planned to escape during the morning sanitation. The inmates had, while attempting to flee the centre injured a warder and […]

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What Nnamdi Kanu’s release is contingent on ―Malami

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN, says the President, Muhammadu Buhari, will consider the interest of over 200 million Nigerians before he grants the request for the release of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. AGF Malami stated this on Tuesday as a guest […]

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Gunmen kidnap Nigerian Pastor, Jay Jay Enejeta, shoot his wife dead

Gunmen allegedly kidnapped a General Overseer of Faith Fasting and Prayer Ministry (FFPM) in Nigeria, Prophet Jay Jay Enejeta. The gunmen also allegedly shot and killed the wife of the pastor during the operation. Reports say that the incident occurred on Thursday evening at University community of Abraka in Ethiope East council area of Delta […]

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Woman who had waited for 10 years, dies two days after giving birth to twins

A Nigerian woman, Mrs. Gloria Chiaka Aderibigbe, has passed away two days after welcoming a set of twins following ten years of marriage and waiting in the Lord. Her sister, Nancy Chiama shared the sad news online revealing Gloria developed complications shortly after giving birth to her babies on Thursday, December 23  and died on […]

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IPOB bans Nigerian national anthem in southeast schools, slaughtering of cows for ceremonies

Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has announced a ban on the singing of Nigeria’s national anthem in schools across the Southeast zone in Nigeria. IPOB’s Head of Directorate of State (DoS), Chika Edoziem, made the announcement as part of its action plan for the year 2022. He also announced the ban on the use of […]

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Singer Teni almost kidnapped on stage in Rivers State (Video)

A video clip shared online has captured a moment that singer Teniola Apata popularly known as Teni, was almost kidnapped while performing on stage in Buguma, Rivers state, Nigeria. Though others are saying it was just a fight. An eyewitness said the incident resulted in a stampede at the event center. It was also disclosed […]

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Few hours to her wedding, gunmen kidnap bride at pastor’s house in Nigeria

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a bride, Farmatof Paul, few hours to her wedding in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to Nigerian Tribune, Farmat was abducted on Sunday, January 2, at the residence of her pastor where she had gone to pass the night before her wedding, being the practice of the church. […]

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MKO Abiola’s opponent in 1993 presidential election, Alhaji Bashir Tofa, is dead

The conservative candidate in the two-party 1993 Presidential election, Alhaji Bashir Tofa, is dead. He died at the age of 74. Tofa was the Presidential Candidate of the defunct conservative National Republican Convention (NRC) and a major challenger of Chief MKO Abiola’s Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the controversial June 12, 1993, presidential election, annulled […]

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It is wrong to resign on social media ―Yoruba Self-Determination group tells lawyer Olajengbesi

Umbrella body of Yoruba Self-Determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, has faulted Pelumi Olajengbesi, the lawyer defending the aides of Chief Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho against the Department of State Services at an Abuja High Court, for tendering his resignation on social media. The self-determination campaigners explained that Olajengbesi was not hired […]

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Ekiti Governor, Kayode Fayemi’s New Year Address (Full text)

Full text of the Address by: His Excellency Dr. Kayode Fayemi, CON Governor, Ekiti State, Nigeria Commemorating the New Year 2022 – OUR YEAR OF FULFILMENT* Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State | Saturday, January 1, 2022 Ekiti-kete, I am delighted to congratulate you this morning and heartily welcome you to a new dawn – the Year 2022, […]

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Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has joined his ancestors

Oba Saliu Adetunji, the Olubadan of Ibadan, has passed away. He died at the age of 93. His death was confirmed by sources  from the palace on Sunday. “It is what you have heard. Baba (Olubadan) has joined his ancestors,” one of the palace sources said. Confirming the Olubadan’s death, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, […]

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Weeks after his wife’s death, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya’s twin sister, Kehinde dies

This life sometimes….! Senior Pastor of the Fountain of Life church Lagos Nigeria, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, has lost his twin sister, Mrs. Kehinde Hassan. She died on Thursday, December 30 reportedly from cancer complications. Her death came weeks after the clergyman and her twin brother lost his second wife, Nomthi, to cancer in November. Pastor […]

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Housemaid vanishes with madam’s two year old son in Lagos (Photos)

A family in Lagos state is currently in search of their two-year-old son, Praise Otojareri, who was allegedly taken away by their house help simply identified as Favour, on Sunday, December 19. Mr. Moses Otojareri, the father of the missing boy, said sometime in November, a man who his wife knows very well came to their house […]

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Buhari preaches security, unity, hope in 2022 new year speech (Full text)

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has said that his administration remains committed to protecting Nigerians by addressing insecurity across the country. In his new year message to Nigerians, the President said every life lost to insecurity is of concern to him and that his government will do more to protect Nigerians in this new year. Read […]

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