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Days after gunmen suspected to be kidnappers abduct two Catholic priests in Ondo state, the abductors have demanded the sum of N100m ransom.
WITHIN NIGERIA had earlier reported that two Catholic priests from Awka Catholic Diocese have…
Finland’s 34-year-old Sanna Marin becomes world’s youngest Prime Minister ever
A 34-year-old woman identified as Sanna Marin has emerged as Finland's youngest Prime Minister ever after winning Sunday's election to replace Prime Minister Antti Rinne who resigned on Tuesday December 3.
Recall that former Finland…
24 members of cult group ‘Awawa boys’ arrested by Lagos Police
No fewer than 24 members of an alleged dreaded cult group known as 'Awawa Boys' have been arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations in the state, Bala…
We are pursuing El-zakzaky’s case through diplomatic contacts – Iran
The Foreign Ministry Spokesperson of Iran has disclosed that the case of Nigeria's top Shia cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky has been constantly pursued through diplomatic contacts with the Nigerian government in line with efforts to help…
Yobe state governor suspends monarch for allegedly defiling 6-year-old boy in Yobe
The suspension of the district Head of Fannami Ward Lawan Mari has been ordered by the Executive Governor of Yobe state, Mai Mala Buni for allegedly defiling a six year old boy.
In a statement released by the state's commissioner for…
Anthony Joshua’s next opponent revealed after win against Andy Ruiz Jr
Anthony Joshua has been forced by the President of the World Boxing Organisation, Francisco Varcarcel to defend his WBO title after winning his re-match with Andy Ruiz Jnr
In a statement released by the President of the organisation,…
VIDEO: Customs officers nab smuggler with portions of rice strapped to his body
Amidst the controversy surrounding the prolonged border closure and attentions it has garned, a comic bur rather sad video depicting moment a smuggler who tried smuggling portions of rice into the country was nabbed by Custom officers has…
VIDEO: Accused Yahoo Boy sets girlfriend on fire for allegedly cheating on him
Hours after pictures of a husband who was arrested for beating his wife into coma went viral, video of a young Nigerian man who allegedly set his girlfriend on fire has emerged.
The suspect identified as Victor Oji from Benue State was…
Tragedy struck in Osun community as truck kills pregnant woman and two others
Tragedy struck in Osun community as a pregnant woman and two others lost their lives in a fatal car accident on Saturday, December 7th.
This sad incident reportedly happened at Lamenco Area of Osogbo, the Capital of Osun state.
WITHIN…
Farmer in trouble for Killing Fulani herder who destroyed his crops
Hours after report of a herder who allegedly killed a farmer in Ogun state emerged, the Niger State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man identified as Mohammed Isa for allegedly shooting and killing his neighbour with dane gun.…
We lack constitutional powers to restructure Nigeria – Presidency tells Nigerians
Following the agitations of Nigerians on restructuring, the Presidency has reacted to these agitations saying that it has no constitutional power to restructure the country but only the National Assembly does.
This was disclosed by the…
Gunmen abduct two Catholic priests in Ondo State
Two Catholic priests from Awka Catholic Diocese have been abducted by unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers.
WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the two clergymen identified as Rev. Fr. Joseph Nweke and Rev. Fr. Felix Efobi were reportedly…
7 police officers and NSCDC officials arrested over the disappearance of N3.5m in Bayelsa Government…
Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested seven policemen and operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and detained at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Bayelsa State Police Command.
They were…
DSS reacts to alleged re-arrest of Omoyele Sowore in court, says it was an orchestrated drama
Hours after video of alleged re-arrest of Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore by the DSS Operatives, the Department of State Services has disclosed that they did not arrest Omoyele Sowore, convener of the #RevolutionNow movement in…
Rotimi Amaechi finally reacts to alleged video of IPOB attack
Hours after alleged video of members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) beating up the Nigeria's Minister of Transport surfaced online, the former Governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi has debunked the claims of the IPOB members.…
Police arrest herdsman for allegedly killing farmer in Ogun
A herdsman identified as Muhammad Garba has been arrested by the Ogun state police command for allegedly killing a farmer in Imala community of Abeokuta North Local Government Area.
WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the deceased farmer…
Nigerian pirate arrested in South Africa, handed over to Dutch authorities
Authorities in South Africa has arrested a Nigerian pirate linked to the Dutch-flagged freight ship hijack in 2018 and he has been handed over to Dutch authorities.
WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the 29-year-old Nigerian suspect has been…
OAU Lecturer Dies In His Office
Tragedy struck in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife as one of her lecturers identified as Mr. Nicholas Igbokwe reportedly died in his office.
This sad incident which occured on Saturday morning has thrown the academic community into…
Pensacola Shooting: Saudi student opens fire at US naval base, President Trump reacts
No fewer than three people were reportedly killed on Friday morning after an aviation student from Saudi Arabia opened fire in a classroom at the Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida.
The shooting which reportedly killed three and left…
SOWORE: Seun Kuti narrates FELA’s ordeal as a victim of government’s victimisation
The youngest son of legendary Afrobeat godfather Fela Kuti and Grammy awards nominee, Seun Kuti has joined other Nigerians to condemn the alleged re-arrest of Sahara Reporters publisher and Convener of #RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore in a…
PHOTO: Ogun State Police arrest man with 300 wraps of Indian Hemp
Men of Ogun State Police Command have arrested a man idenitified as Ibrahim Aremu popularly known as Jenromi for allegedly being in possession of about 300 wraps of suspected Indian hemp.
This was disclosed by the Police Public Relations…
PDP announces plan to file an appeal on Dino Melaye’s election loss
Days after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced Smart Adeyemi, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the rerun of Kogi West Senatorial poll, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has…
Police declare three teenage girls missing in Akwa Ibom State
Three teenagers have been declared missing by Police in Akwa Ibom State.
In a statement released on Friday, December 6th by the acting Police Public Relations Officer in the state, N-Nudam Fredrick released the names of the missing…