753 Abuja Duplexes: Court Grants Emefiele ₦2bn Bail
Justice Yusuf granted the bail after Emefiele was arraigned on an eight-count charge in which he is accused of among others, unlawfully acquiring a housing estate…
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Politics
Governor Alia Suspends Chief Press Secretary Indefinitely For Joining #EndBenueGenocide Protest
The Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has suspended his Chief Press Secretary, Hon. Ukeyima John UKmoni, indefinitely for participating in the #EndBenueGenocide protest in defiance of…
Security
Vanguard Faces Backlash for Front-Page Focus on Tinubu, Wike Water Project Amid Benue Massacre
Vanguard Newspaper has ignited widespread criticism for its decision to prioritize a front-page story on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike…
Politics
2027: We will vote Atiku if Shettima is dropped – APC members threaten as Crisis rocks Party
Tension gripped Sunday’s All Progressives Congress North‑East stakeholders’ meeting in Gombe after delegates threatened to back former Vice President Atiku Abubakar if current Vice President Kashim…
Security
Nigerians Slam President Tinubu’s Tone Deaf Reaction To Benue Massacre
Nigerians have unleashed a wave of criticism against President Bola Tinubu following his statement on the brutal massacre of over 200 people in Yelwata, Benue State,…
Security
Katsina Govt to open literacy classes for repentant bandits
The Katsina State Government has announced plans to open literacy classes for repentant bandits in the state, as part of efforts to reintegrate them into the…
Food Security: Nigerian Government Calls for 3-Day Prayer and Fasting to End Hunger
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has declared a three-day period of prayer and fasting for divine intervention on food insecurity in the country.…
Education
“Thunder”, lightning kill Covenant University student on campus
An engineering student at Covenant University, CU, Ota, Ogun State, Mordi Nwense Daniel, has died while playing football with some of his colleagues. Mordi died on…
Security
Bauchi Police Arrest Suspected Cyber Fraudster Known as ‘Snake’ for Online Scams and Identity Theft
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a suspected cybercriminal and identity thief, Umar Yau, popularly known as “Snake,” over his alleged involvement in a string…
Politics
I Would’ve Sued Tinubu if Given National Award – Sowore
Popular socio-political activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has stated that he would have taken legal action against President Bola Tinubu if his name had…