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Over 150 armed herdsmen attack Kogi community, kill 4
Over 150 suspected armed herdsmen have attacked Agojeju-odo in Bagaji-Odoh District of Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing four persons. The lawmaker representing Omala…
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Police dismantle kidnappers’ hideout in Abuja, Kill bandits’ leader, Isa Dei-Dei
The Intelligence Response Team of the Nigeria Police Force has smashed a notorious bandit group in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, led by one Isa Dei-Dei.…
Paradigm Initiative charges Senegalise Govt to respect citizens right, stop internet shut-down
Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has charged the Senegalese authorities to respect citizens right and stop further move to shut-down internet in the region. Paradigm Initiative in a…
Court nullifies N21.5 billion money laundering charge against former Chief of Air Staff Amosu and others
Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday nullified a criminal charge preferred against a former Chief of Air Staff, Adesola Amosu,…
EFCC uncovers N8.06 billion contract fraud traced to Sirika brother’s account
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday quizzed Abubakar Ahmad Sirika over an alleged N8.06 billion contract fraud in the Federal Ministry of Aviation. Abubakar…
BREAKING: Fuel Queues Resurfaces in Lagos, amidst rumours of impending scarcity
Lagos witnessed severe traffic congestion on Monday as motorists flocked to filling stations, forming long queues outside the forecourts amidst growing concerns of an imminent scarcity…
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Kidnapped wife of slain Kwara monarch regains freedom
The wife of the slain Olukoro of Koro Ekiti in Kwara State, General Segun Aremu-Cole (retd), and two others who were kidnapped have reportedly regained their…
EFCC Arrests General Overseer Over Alleged N1.3bn Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested the General Overseer of Faith On The Rock Ministry International, Theophilus Ebonyi, over allegations of defrauding church members and other…
Security
Passengers of two Abuja-bound luxury buses kidnapped by Gunmen In Kogi
Yet-to-be-ascertained number of travelers from Umuahia, Abia States, in two luxury buses have been kidnapped in Inyele Eteke in the Olalamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi…
Entertainment
Renowned Actor Jimi Solanke Passes Away at the Age of 81
Veteran actor, and folk singer, Jimi Solanke, is dead. The legendary poet and playwright died on Monday at the age of 81. He was said to…