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UPDATE: Mother and child burnt to death as petrol tanker explodes in Onitsha market (PHOTOS)

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 16, 2019 0

Tragedy struck part of Onitsha on Wednesday as fire incident claimed the lives of a mother and her child. WITHIN NIGERIA had earlier reported the fire explosion at the Ochanja market in Onitsha, where a fuel tanker fell and exploded at the upper Iweka in Onitsha. Following the fire disaster, a mother and her child were burnt to death in the…

Transfer: Barcelona target Samuel Chukwueze

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 16, 2019 0

Spanish giants, Barcelona are considering a move for talented Nigeria winger Samuel Chukwueze. The Villarreal winger, Samuel Chukwueze, could leave the club for Barcelona at the end of the season. According to Gol Digital, the La Liga…

Metro

UPDATE: EFCC frees 13 out of 94 ‘Yahoo boys’ arrested in Osogbo club

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 16, 2019 0

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, in Ibadan, Oyo State, have freed 13 out of 94 arrested suspected ‘Yahoo boys.’ WITHIN NIGERIA recalls that 94 suspects were arrested on Sunday night after the agency raided three Night…

Politics

Falana Attacks Moghalu For Dumping YPP For Political Gains (Video)

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 16, 2019 0

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has reacted to the resignation of former presidential candidate of Young Progressives Party, YPP, Kingsley Moghalu, from his party. WITHIN NIGERIA had reported that Moghalu on Monday announced his…

Entertainment

EXCLUSIVE: Blackface leaks 43-minute conversation with Faze, accuses 2face in shocking revelation…

Chocomilo Oct 15, 2019 0

There is no doubt that the fight between Plantashun Boiz namely Ahmedu Augustine as Blackface, Chibuzor Oji (Faze) and Innocent Idibia (Tuface) may possibly take another form as Ahmedu Augustine (Blackface) who has been in a legal battle…

Metro

Troops discover France-based NGO’s Staff ID card with slain Boko Haram terrorists

Agency Report Oct 14, 2019 0

A France-based non-governmental organisation, Première Urgence Internationale, is accused of working alongside Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists after a recent discovery by Nigerian troops. With headquarters in Asnieres-sur-Seine on the…

Metro

Flood sweeps 11-year-old boy, rescuer, to death in Lagos

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 12, 2019 0

Tragedy struck residents of Aboru and Iyana-Ipaja in Alimosho area of Lagos on Saturday as flood swept away an 11-year-old boy and his rescuer, one Wasiu into a canal linking Aburo and Iyana-Ipaja on Ige Road. The News Agency of Nigeria…

Politics

Dino Melaye bags acting role hours after court nulls his election victory

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 11, 2019 0

Embattled Senator Dino Melaye on Friday said there is no tension over the Appeal Court verdict, which reaffirmed his sack. WITHIN NIGERIA had earlier reported how the Appeal Court sacked Senator Dino Melaye and ordered a fresh Election.…

Gist / Viral

Sadiya Umar Farouq finally reacts to impostor’s claims

Deji Oct 11, 2019 0

Fake Sadiya Farouq’s Twitter account comments on ‘wedding’

National

Buhari’s rumored wedding: Viral video claims Aisha Buhari is restricted in Aso Rock

Deji Oct 11, 2019 0

The number one speculation in Nigeria at the moment is gaining more momentum as the Presidency refuses to debunk or confirm the widespread rumors about President Buhari's upcoming wedding to Sadia Umar Farouq, the Minister of Humanitarian…

BREAKING

Breaking: Buhari, Jonathan meet in Aso Rock

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 10, 2019 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met behind closed doors with former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the former president arrived the State House at about…

BREAKING

BREAKING: Buhari presents Nigeria’s 2020 budget

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 8, 2019 0

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, has presented the 2020 appropriation bill before a joint session of the national assembly. According to the President, the 2020 national budget has been estimated at N8.155 trillion. Buhari, who…

Metro

No evidence against lecturers in #SexForGrades documentary — University of Ghana

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 8, 2019 0

The University of Ghana says that there was no firm evidence to trap two of its lecturers who were exposed on BBC Africa documentary for sexual harrassment. The University of Ghana says there was no concrete evidence to prove its…

National

Buhari presents N11tr 2020 budget to National Assembly today

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 8, 2019 0

President Muhammadu Buhari will today present an appropriation bill of N10.729 trillion for the 2020 fiscal year before a joint session of the National Assembly. Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and…

Politics

Kogi 2019 Election: Faleke agrees to work with Gov Bello

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 7, 2019 0

The running mate to the late Prince Abubakar Audu in the 2015 Kogi governorship election, Hon. James Faleke, has confirmed that he will support the re-election bid of Governor Yahaya Bello in the November 16 poll. WITHIN NIGERIA learnt…

Sports

EPL: Man City suffer shock defeat to Wolves to gift Liverpool eight point lead

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 6, 2019 0

Manchester City suffered a shock 2-0 defeat against Wolves on Sunday that left them eight points behind arch-rival, Liverpool. Guardiola’s side was rocked by two late goals from Wolves winger Adama Traore at the Etihad Stadium, and City…

National

Chibok girls: APC faults Ex-president Jonathan for replying Cameron

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 5, 2019 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has lambasted former President Goodluck Jonathan for refuting comments by former British Prime Minister, David Cameron that his administration rejected the help of the British Government in rescuing the…

National

Sowore’s Bail Conditions Can’t Be Fulfilled – Lawyer Cries Out

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 5, 2019 0

Inibehe Effiong, one of the lawyers on the legal team representing Omoyele Sowore, has cried out over the ‘stringent' bail conditions set for the release of the activist. WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that Omoyele Sowore, convener of the…

BREAKING

‘You are a liar’ — Jonathan fires back at Former UK Prime Minister over claims on Chibok girls

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 5, 2019 0

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has fired back at former British Prime Minister, David Cameron over his judgment on his administration and matters concerning the rescue of Chibok Girls, who were kidnapped in 2014. David Cameron in his…

BREAKING

BREAKING: Tribunal reaffirms Wike’s victory

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 5, 2019 0

The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Port Harcourt has dismissed the petition filed by the Action Democratic Party, ADP and its 2019 governorship candidate, Victor Fingesi, seeking to cancel the victory of Governor Nyesom Wike in…

Metro

Three killed in Ondo auto crash (PHOTOS)

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 4, 2019 0

Three young persons were killed on Friday after a car ran into a stationary truck on Oyemekun Road in Akure, the Ondo State capital. Confirming the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on telephone, Mr Rotimi Adeleye, the State…

BREAKING

BREAKING: Court grants Sowore N100m bail

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 4, 2019 0

Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu, has granted bail to the co-convener of RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore. . The judge made the ruling after taking arguments from parties on the bail application by Sowore and his co-defendant, Olawale…

National

Four years is not enough for any President to perform – Jonathan

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 3, 2019 0

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has said that the four-year term constitutionally given to Presidents is too short for them to perform. He said, “Four years is quite a short period for a country that is developing, for a person…

Metro

Tragedy as commercial van plunges into Ososa River in Ogun

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 2, 2019 0

Many persons have been feared killed after a passenger bus plunged into River Ososa in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State on Wednesday evening. A commercial Toyota Sienna with passengers plunged into the Ososa River on the Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode-Benin…

National

VIDEO: How Army troops risk toxic Lake Chad, Sambisa rivers to dispel Boko Haram

Agency Report Oct 2, 2019 0

The march to clear the fleeing Boko Haram terrorists by the troops of the Nigerian Army is a task non-negotiable. Whether on land, air or water, the gallant troops have displayed an incredible desire to get rid of the already…

National

161 Nigerians arrive from Libya on Independence Day

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 1, 2019 0

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed that the agency received another batch of 161 stranded Nigerian returnees from Libya. Alhaji Idris Muhammed, the Coordinator, NEMA Lagos Territorial Office, confirmed the…

National

Buhari is the best President, his administration is best since 1960 – MURIC

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 1, 2019 0

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) says the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is the best since Nigeria got independence in 1960. In a statement on Tuesday, Ishaq Akintola, MURIC’s director, said corruption has been a major…

National

Boko Haram: Buratai never sought spiritual backing, civil rights lawyer rubbishes reports

Agency Report Oct 1, 2019 0

A civil rights lawyer, Emmanuel Osuagwu Ugochukwu, has dismissed reports by some section of the media which claimed Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Tukur Buratai called for prayers to end insurgency. The Punch Newspaper had painted a…

National

Text of President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech to mark Nigeria’s 59th Independence

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 1, 2019 0

DEAR Compatriots, October 1 of each year is an opportunity for us to reflect and thank God for his endless blessings on our country. It is also a time for us, collectively, to remember the sacrifices made by our founders and great…

Sports

EPL: Arsenal hold Man United at Old Trafford

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Sep 30, 2019 0

Arsenal have played out a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at the Old Trafford Stadium. Manchester United and Arsenal played out a grim stalemate at Old Trafford that provided compelling evidence to illustrate just how far away from a…

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