Browsing Tag

headline

BREAKING: Tribunal nullifies Dino Melaye’s election

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Aug 23, 2019 0

An election tribunal sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, has nullified the election of Dino Melaye, senator representing Kogi West. The tribunal ordered a fresh election to be conducted in the senatorial district. Mr Melaye’s closest rival, Smart Adeyemi of the APC, had challenged his victory at the tribunal. Mr Melaye was first elected to the…

Few days after Invictus Obi’s arrest, FBI announces largest fraud cases in US history…

Deji Aug 22, 2019 0

United State Of America is no longer a safe haven for Billionaire fraudsters and Notorious 'pickers' operating locally and remotely as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has spread their touch for a global hunt. Few days after…

BREAKING: Ex-Super Falcons player, Ifeanyi Chiejine is dead

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Aug 22, 2019 0

Former Super Falcons striker and maiden Captain of the female under 19 team (The Falconets) Ifeanyi Stephanie Chiejine is dead. The 36 year old was said to have died at about 10pm on Wednesday night after a brief Illness. She made…

BREAKING: Fatoyinbo snubbed PFN’s investigating panel on rape allegation

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Aug 22, 2019 0

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has disclosed that embattled founder of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo shunned several invitations to appear before a five-member investigative panel it set up on the…

Again, Nigerian Man Stabbed To Death In New Xenophobic Attack In South Africa

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Aug 22, 2019 0

A 46-year old Nigerian man identified as Obinna Stanley Ayanele has been stabbed to death in a latest xenophobic attack in South Africa. This was confirmed via a statement issued by the president of the Nigeria Union South Africa,…

Borno Governor Uses Quran To Curse Persons Diverting IDPs’ Items

Ola A Aug 20, 2019 0

Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum, on Monday had a curse placed on anyone in the habit of diverting food items meant for internally displaced persons in the state. The incident took place while the governor was coordinating and…

Diezani kicks as EFCC seeks final forfeiture of N14b jewellery

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Aug 20, 2019 0

A former Petroleum Resources Minister, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, has urged the Federal High Court in Lagos to refuse an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking the final forfeiture of her 2,149 pieces of…

Oyo gov, Seyi Makinde Nominates 27-year Old OAU Graduate As Commissioner

Ola A Aug 19, 2019 0

Governor Seyi Makinde has chosen a 27-year old alumnus of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Seun Fakorede, as a commissioner in Oyo state. Fakorede, who hails from Idere area of Ibarapa Central local government, is joining Alhaja…

El-Zakzakky: Group commends Buhari for obeying court on IMN leader’s medical vacation, asks court to…

Agency Report Aug 18, 2019 0

A civil society organization under the aegis of the Peace and Justice Forum has commended President Muhammadu Buhari obeying court order, which allowed the embattled leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, to…

JUST IN: Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu Stoned By Angry Igbo Men in…

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Aug 17, 2019 0

Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremmadu was on Saturday stoned and chased out by some sect of angry Igbo Men in Nuremberg Germany. Withinnigeria learnt that the Igbo men were opposed to the visit of the former Deputy…

El-Zakzaky: How ABU expelled IMN Leader in 1979 over violent protest

Deji Aug 16, 2019 0

Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) lost his 'first-class in economics' after he was expelled from the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, in 1979 after reportedly leading a violent protest in the school.

Why we can’t pay N30,000 minimum wage to corps members yet – NYSC

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Aug 16, 2019 0

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has said it cannot pay the N30,000 minimum wage to corps members yet because it is yet to get such directive from the federal government. The agency also said it will hand over fake graduates…

BREAKING: Atiku’s son-in-law gets N20m bail

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Aug 15, 2019 0

Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday granted bail to Abdullahi Babalele, son-in-law of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. He admitted him to bail for N20million…

Police: IGP asked to urgently implement SARS reforms over incessant extra-judicial killings of…

Agency Report Aug 14, 2019 0

The Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Adamu has been asked to as a mater of urgency implement the recommendations of the presidential panel on the reorganization of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) arm of the Nigeria Police Force.…

Taraba killings: Rift between Army, Police deepens over leaked Memo from Buratai

Deji Aug 13, 2019 0

Few hours after Defence Headquarters panel arrested two policemen responsible for allegedly leaking confidential information to a suspected kidnap kingpin Hamisu Wadume, there is another report of leaked Memo that is fueling the ongoing…

Ex-INEC boss, Jega gets new appointment

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Aug 13, 2019 0

Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has been appointed by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, to chair its newly inaugurated committee on the internalisation of…

Two policemen arrested for leaking ‘planned arrest’ to Taraba kidnap kingpin, Hamisu…

Deji Aug 13, 2019 0

Defence Headquarters panel have arrested two policemen responsible for alleged leaking of information to a suspected kidnap kingpin Hamisu Wadume.

No rift with Oshiomhole, says Obaseki

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Aug 13, 2019 0

Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has said there is no rift between him and his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole. The governor said the assumed rift is created by third parties. Obaseki spoke yesterday at St. Paul Catholic Church, Benin, at…

Boko Haram: We celebrated Sallah for the first time in 5 years – Shehu of Bama

Agency Report Aug 13, 2019 0

The Shehu of Bama Kingdom of Borno State, Kyari Ibn Umar El-Kanemi, has expressed delight after his people joined the rest of the world to mark the first Eid-el-Kabir celebration in his domains.

Ihedioha reveals why he is after Okorocha

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Aug 13, 2019 0

Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha, has told Nigerians not to see the current probe of his predecessor, Rochas Okorocha, as an act of witch-hunt. Ihedioha stated this while speaking to journalists in Yola, the Adamawa State capital,…

Father Mbaka speaks on God ‘being angry with Buhari’

Chocomilo Aug 13, 2019 0

Few days after viral social media report, the Spiritual Leader of Adoration Ministry Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has denied the report credited to him that God is angry with President Muhammadu Buhari In this viral social media report…

Photos of IMN Leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky aboard aircraft to India

Deji Aug 12, 2019 0

The leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Ibrahim El-Zakzaky was spotted aboard an Emirates aircraft before his departure to India on Monday evening.

Buhari reportedly drops Ita Enang as SSA on National Assembly, replacement revealed

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Aug 12, 2019 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly dropped Ita Enang as his Senior Special Assistant on National Assembly Matters (Senate). Enang is a former senator from Akwa Ibom state. Premium Times on Monday reported that Buhari has picked…

Ebonyi govt threatens to clampdown IPOB members

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Aug 12, 2019 0

The government of Ebonyi State on Monday threatened to clampdown on the members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, for unlawful organizing of activities that threatens the peace and order of the people of the state. Withinnigeria…

Bello warns against attack on Fed Govt.

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Aug 12, 2019 0

KOGI State Governor Yahaya Bello has cautioned leaders to desist from inciting the public against the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. He said the President is doing his best and will continue to transform the nation. The…

Buhari centre fires back at Timi Frank, says Jonathan should apologize to Nigerians, not Buhari

Agency Report Aug 11, 2019 0

The Buhari Phenomenal Leadership Centre states that while Mr. Timi Frank is free to express himself as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended, however, decorum must not be sacrificed at the altar of…

REVEALED: Senior Military Officer allegedly involved in the killings of policemen in Taraba

Chocomilo Aug 11, 2019 0

Few days after the killings of three policemen by soldiers during the arrest of a notorious kidnapper, Hamisu Wadume, a senior military officer,allegedly benefiting from Hamisu Wadume's largesse has been accused of ordering the hit on the…

Dana Air Customers stranded in Uyo as the Airline delays and finally cancels Lagos bound flight…

Deji Aug 10, 2019 0

Dana Air customers were made furious today after the Airline caused them stranded at Akwa Ibom international airport in Uyo for 10 hours before announcing impromptu cancellation of flight.

Police cautioned over attempt to instigate personnel against soldiers, asked to allow panel…

Agency Report Aug 10, 2019 0

The Nigeria Police have been cautioned against instigating colleagues of the deceased policemen to go after soldiers in retaliation over the recent incident involving their men and personnel of the Nigerian Army in Takum, Taraba State.

UPDATED: Court remands Iwu, ex-INEC chair, over ‘N1.2bn fraud’

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Aug 8, 2019 0

A federal high court in Lagos, on Thursday, remanded Maurice Iwu, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in custody over allegations of fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had…

1 2 3 … 78 Next