Nigerian man arrested in India for killing his friend over deal

A Nigerian man identified as Obasi, has been arrested for allegedly killing his friend, Chidiebube, during a fight in New Delhi, India. According to reports, the duo were fighting over the money realized from a deal they did together. Obasi had reportedly accused Chidiebube of receiving payment from their client and refusing to give him […]

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Sokoto governor, Tambuwal re-elected, narrowly defeats opponent

Governor Aminu Tambuwal of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has scored the highest votes in the Sokoto State governorship election after polling a total of 512,002 from both the March 9 first ballot and yesterday’s supplementary election. Ahmad Aliyu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) came close behind with 511,660, losing to his erstwhile principal […]

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Weeks to travel abroad, woman dies after falling into soakaway pit (Photos)

A woman’s plan to travel abroad was not to be. The plan has been cut short after she fell into a soakaway pit and died. Janefrancis Madumere from Mbano in Imo state was to leave Nigeria next month, before she met her untimely death. She had already gotten her visa and was making preparations. Sadly, […]

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Weaponising Religion in Yoruba Politics, By Simon Kolawole

In case you missed it, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), an advocacy group, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint Muslim ministers from five south-west states when he constitutes his cabinet for his second term. Why? The group says because five of the south-west governors would be Christians, that is the way to go — […]

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Returning officer for Gboko supplementary election shot

Some gunmen, on Saturday, reportedly shot and wounded the Returning Officer of Gboko Local Government Area,  Prof T.  Dooshima. Mr. Issac  Utom, eye-witness, told journalists in Makurdi that the Prof, an unnamed Electoral Officer for the LG and the driver were in the vehicle with registration number,  FG 273 UO1 when the attack occurred. He […]

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Husband, wife die after eating wedding food, maid in critical condition (Photos)

A man, Emeka Joseph Ozoekweh and his wife have died after allegedly eating wedding food given to them at a wedding ceremony they attended in Umuozu, Uratta, Abia State, Nigeria. Emeke was said to be the Secretary of the Timber Dealers Association in Abia State. It was gathered that the couple had chaired the wedding […]

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Obasanjo speaks on Osun gov election tribunal judgment

In a statement, the former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has hailed the declaration by an election tribunal, of Ademola Adeleke as the governor-elect of Osun State, saying INEC’s earlier decision against him was a “desperate attempt to change the will of the Osun people”. His full statement: STATEMENT BY H.E OLUSEGUN OBASANJO ON THE […]

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Nigerian pastor arrested for impregnating, aborting baby of teenage church member (Photo)

The police command of Edo state have arrested the General Overseer of Gloryland Church, Pastor Ekene Samuel, for impregnating and procuring abortion for a 17-year-old member of his church identified as Miracle. According to police investigations, the married pastor allegedly charmed and had sex with the teenager identified as Miracle. When he found out she […]

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Kano State Commissioner arrested for allegedly leading thugs

Police officers on election duty, Saturday, arrested Kano State Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr. Muktar Yakasai. Mr Yakasai allegedly led some thugs to disrupt ongoing election at Yelwa Secondary School in Dala Local Government Area of the state.. Police spokesperson in the state, Abdullahi Haruna could not be reached but witnesses said Mr Yakasai was […]

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Alleged Ganduje’s thugs take over Kano gov rerun (Videos & Photos)

Watch this video provided by one Kadaria Ahmed on her Twitter page to see for yourself. And far down below you will find Kayode Ogundamisi’s tweets and comments condemning the governor of Kano state for his do or die rerun. https://twitter.com/i/status/1109396553708568576 APC Spokesman and commentator, Kayode Ogundamisi has condemned the do or die actions of […]

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PDP asks INEC to cancel Kano governorship rerun, alleges thugs interference

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano State has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the rerun governorship election ongoing across the 28 local government areas of the state, alleging that thugs have taken over the process. The Acting Chairman of the party, Rabiu Sulaiman-Bichi, made the call while addressing a news […]

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Man who killed his wife in Nigeria 1 month after wedding sentenced to death (Photos)

A High court sitting in Yenogoa, Bayelsa state, Nigeria, on Friday, March 22, sentenced the 42 year old Ogho-Oghene Stephen Akpata to death by hanging for stabbing his wife of just one month, Oyinye Faustina Eze, to death at their home in the Kpansia area of Yenagoa in August 2017. Faustina and Stephen, a returnee from […]

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Man cancels his wedding after alleged Catholic priest affair with his fiancee (Photos)

A man has called off his wedding on the grounds of infidelity, after accusing his fiancee of having sex with a Catholic priest. McDonald Majaya, 32, from Bulawayo in Zimbabwe told The Chronicle that he found out about the alleged affair between his fiancee Rutendo Mudzingwa, 24, and her priest, Father Itai Mangenda, after he stumbled […]

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Onnoghen, Adeleke and Tales of Man’s Inhumanity to Man, By Dele Momodu

Fellow Nigerians, please don’t get it wrong, I’m not a Judge and I’m not about to deliver a judgment in favour of the ‘suspended’ Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen. I lack such capacity and jurisdiction. Besides, as the lawyers say, the matter is ‘sub judice’ i.e. under judicial consideration and therefore not meant for […]

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Four INEC officials allegedly abducted by gunmen in Bauchi

According to reports, 4 yet-to-be identified staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Bauchi State have allegedly been kidnapped by armed men. As of the time of this report, the issue has caused tension among INEC staff and residents who were seen discussing the issue in hushed voices. The incident was said to […]

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