Two Buhari-must-go protesters in Kogi secretly charged for treason despite JUSUN strike, remanded in prison custody

Anene Victor and Emmanuel Larry, the two men who were arrested for protesting against Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari in Kogi State, have been secretly arraigned before a magistrates’ court in Lokoja, the state capital. The two of them had been seen in a viral video on Monday holding “Buhari must go” posters. The two were […]

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Nigerian military denies involvement in massive killings, destruction of community in Benue

In a statement by the acting Director of Defence Information, Onyema Nwachukwu, on Friday, the Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied allegations of massive killings and destruction of houses and other properties by the military in the Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State. Read full statement below: UPDATE ON SITUATION IN KONSHISHA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA […]

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Petrol dealer kidnapped by gunmen in Ekiti

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have kidnapped a petrol dealer, Mr Itakorode Adebayo, at the state governor, Kayode Fayemi’s hometown of Isan-Ekiti, Oye Local Government Area of Ekiti State. Itakorode, the Manager of Prosperous Filling Station located at Isan Ekiti, was abducted around 7.00pm on Thursday evening, April 8. It was gathered that the gunmen […]

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Nigerian Poly student caught with revolver pistol, ammunition at institution’s gate

Security operatives of Kogi State Polytechnic have arrested one Shehu Tenimu Mohammed, an ND II student of the Department of Public Administration of the institution for being in possession of a locally fabricated revolver pistol while making his way into the campus. The Head, Public Relations and Protocol Unit of the institution, Mrs. Uredo Omale, […]

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Toyin Lawani’s father, Olanrewaju Lawani, has passed away (Video, photos)

Owner and CEO of Tiannah’s Empire Place, celebrity stylist, mother of two, Nigerian fashion designer and entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani has announced the death of her father, Mr. Olanrewaju Lawani. Toyin disclosed in a lengthy Instagram post on Thursday that her father died in her presence. “He Just took his last breathe in front of me […]

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Man sets ex-wife, her 2 children and himself ablaze in Nigeria

A man, identified as Ahmed Saka, has killed his ex-lover, Mutiat Oladele and her two children by setting her room ablaze. The incident happened on Wednesday night at Shogoye, Idi-Arere area of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. It was gathered that Mutiat and Saka, had been lovers before the woman broke up the relationship. Saka had […]

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Pregnant woman, mother of eight allegedly stabbed her husband to death in Nigeria

The Delta Police Command has arrested a pregnant mother of eight children, identified simply as Dada, for allegedly stabbing her husband, Jonathan Otomi, to death. The incident happened in Otomi community, Uwheru town in Ughelli Local Government Area of the state on Monday night, April 5. It was gathered that trouble started when the woman […]

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After final exam, Nigerian University female student slumps, dies

A final year student of the University of Port Harcourt identified simply as Gloria, has died few days after writing her first semester exam. It was gathered that the student of the Faculty of Agriculture reportedly collapsed in her room and died on Wednesday, April 7. The cause of her death cannot be ascertained, however, posts […]

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Carwash employee who absconds with customer’s car in Nigeria, arrested (Photo)

Men of the Ogun state police command have arrested one Kazeem Olanrewaju, who absconded with a Toyota Venza car with registration number APP 775 GB given to him to wash. A statement released by the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, states that the suspect was arrested, when the DPO Idiroko division […]

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HEDA’s report reveals Nigerian former governors, senators, ministers own over 130 assets in Dubai

Nigerians on social media are currently reacting to a new report claiming that more than 130 choice assets in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), were purchased by some ex-governors, ministers and senators using looted funds. This allegation is contained in a report titled “UAE component of the three-country (Nigeria, UAE and the UK) comparative study […]

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Osinbajo decorates acting IGP, Usman Alkali Baba (Photos)

Nigerian Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday April 7, decorated the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, as the acting Inspector-General of Police. The event took place at the State House, Abuja. President Buhari, through his Minister of Police Affairs, Mohammad Dingyadi, had on Tuesday April 6, appointed Usman as the next Nigeria’s […]

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Nepotism, lack of merit, family and friends favouritism responsible for Nigeria’s current state ―Jonathan

Ex-Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has said that Nigeria is where it is today because of nepotism. Speaking on Tuesday, April 6, at the Palace of the Emir of Bauchi during a one-day working visit to Bauchi state, Jonathan said the problem is with Nigeria’s leadership style that puts family, friends, and acquaintances over merit, […]

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Yoruba group, Afenifere denies endorsing Tinubu or anyone for 2023

The Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has categorically denied supporting the presidential bid of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, or any aspirant for the 2023 presidential election. This is coming on the heels of a viral statement by the leader of South West Agenda (SWAGA), Prince Dayo Adeyeye, purporting that his […]

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Woman accused of killing her 6-year-old son to claim $100,000 insurance benefit

A woman from Houston, Texas, United States, has been accused of killing her six year old son so she could earn his insurance money. Ashley Marks took out two life insurance policies on her 6-year-old son before giving him lethal doses of medications and over the counter drugs that caused him frightening hallucinations before he […]

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Another police station, a Divisional Hqrts razed by gunmen in Imo, suspects freed

Another police station has been razed by gunmen in Imo State, few hours after Nigerian Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo and outgoing Inspector General of Police (IGP), Muhammed Adamu left Owerri, the Imo State capital. Osinbajo led a delegation of Nigerian Government officials including the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, to visit the state over […]

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Buhari’s official driver is dead

The official driver of President Muhammadu Buhari, Master Warrant Officer Sa’idu Afaka, is dead. Late Afaka died at the State House Clinic, Abuja on Tuesday, April 6, after a prolonged illness. A statement released by presidential aide, Garba Shehu, states that President Buhari extends his heartfelt condolences to the family of late Afaka. The president also commiserated with the Government and […]

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BREAKING: Buhari appoints new Inspector General of Police

President Buhari has approved the appointment of the Deputy Inspector-General, DIG, Usman Alkali Baba as the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP. The Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, made the announcement when he spoke with State House correspondents in Abuja on Tuesday April 6. He said the appointment was with immediate effect. Dingyadi added that issues of […]

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