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Benue commissioner’s abductors demand N60m ransom
Abductors of Benue State Commissioner of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mathew Abo, on Saturday opened discussion with his family, demanding a ransom of N60 million. Our correspondent gathered that the abductors made the demand through a phone call to a member of the family. Tahav Agerzua, a former media aide to two ex-governors of the
Many Trapped As Flood Takes Over New York Streets
Many residents of New York are currently trapped at home as a result of life-threatening storm and heavy rainfall which caused flooding in major parts of the American city. Reports from the United States revealed that infrastructural facilities, businesses and properties were damaged by the flood. Parts of Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and New
Burna Boy is cheap and fake, says Brymo
?lawale ?l?f?r?, the singer popularly known as Brymo, has described Grammy Awards star, Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy as “cheap and fake”. In an interview with TVC, Brymo accused Burna Boy of trying unfairly reap from the hard work of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. He said, “I saw a video where he
Demolition: Court awards N30bn damage against Kano Govt
A Federal High Court in Kano has ordered the State Government to pay the Incorporated Trustees of Massallacin Eid Shop Owners the sum of N30 billion compensation for the unlawful demolition of their shops without following due processes laid down by law. Justice Samuel Amobeda on Friday averred that the action of Kano State Government
I need you on my side, Umahi begs protesting workers
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has apologized to workers for locking them out over lateness. Daily Trust had reported how civil servants in the ministry of Works blocked access into the ministry in the early hours of Thursday. It was leant that the protesting staff resorted to the action after Umahi ordered the closure of
Uduak Adams and Mob Justice
By Zayd Ibn Isah I have come across many quotes on mob justice, but none resonate with my conscience quite like this powerful statement by the American politician and lawyer, Robert F. Kennedy: “What has violence ever accomplished? What has it ever created? No martyr’s cause has ever been stilled by an assassin’s bullet. No
Police: How Man Attempted To Rape Married Woman Inside Husband’s House
Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a man Godstime Ekanem who allegedly invaded the residence of a married woman, Mrs Jelila Oyinbo, and attempted to rape her. According to SP Omolola Odutola, Police Public Relations Officer of Ogun, the incident occurred at Mowe-Ofada, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state. Odutola,
Owner found dead inside hotel room in Kwara
The Managing Director of Water View Guest House, Ilorin, Kwara State capital, Adeniyi ?j?, died under suspicious circumstances, on Friday. The deceased, it was gathered, was found lying motionless on the bed in one of the rooms in the facility. Located opposite Asa River Bank, Water View is a popular guest house in the state
Aviation workers move to ground airports as Pilots, engineers prepare for labour strike
Aviation workers including pilots and engineers have issued notice of indefinite nationwide strike beginning from Tuesday October 2, 2023. This is in reference to the strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). Daily Trust reports that the two Labour unions had directed all Nigerian workers to embark on
Police kill 4 ‘kidnappers,’ recover guns in Delta
The Delta State Police Command has neutralised four suspected kidnappers and recovered arms and ammunition from them. These include two AK-47 rifles, four magazines, 26 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, and 47 empty shells of 7.62mm ammunition. This is according to a statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe. The statement
Kaduna: We are coming after you – CDS warns terrorists
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa, has said that the military will flush out bandits and terrorists from the country. The CDS made the commitment on Friday in Kaduna when he paid a courtesy visit to Governor Uba Sani at government house. He said, “For terrorists and bandits, it’s just a matter
Kaduna: We are coming after you – CDS warns terrorists
Interior Minister tasks correctional officers on professionalism
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Friday, tasked officers of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) to display a high sense of professionalism and patriotism in the discharge of their duties. Tunji-Ojo gave the charge at the passing-out parade of 213 Cadets of the 29th ASC Basic Course International on Friday in Kaduna. Represented by
Interior Minister tasks correctional officers on professionalism
Delta guber: Omo-Agege rejects tribunal ruling, heads for Appeal Court
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the Delta State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the last election says he plans to challenge the ruling of Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, which affirmed the election of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Omo-Agege said this in a statement he personally signed on Friday in Asaba. ”I call on our
Delta guber: Omo-Agege rejects tribunal ruling, heads for Appeal Court
Kogi 2023: I have no thugs, killer squad – Senator Echocho
Senator Jibrin Echocho (APC-Kogi) on Friday declared that he has neither political thugs nor killer squad as being insinuated in some quarters against his good image and character. The senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District made the declaration in a statement he made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja. There was
Kogi 2023: I have no thugs, killer squad – Senator Echocho
EPL: Not a distraction – Ten Hag speaks on Antony’s return to Man Utd squad
Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag, hinted at when Antony could play for the Premier League club again. Antony has returned to training amid domestic abuse allegations. In a statement on Friday, United confirmed that Antony was available for selection, having spent the few weeks dealing with allegations made by his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin. When
EPL: Not a distraction – Ten Hag speaks on Antony’s return to Man Utd squad
NNL adopts abridge format again as new season starts October 28
The 2023/24 Nigerian National League (NNL) season will start on Saturday, October 28. DAILY POST reports that the new season will be run in an abridged format. The NNL board reached an agreement on the date at the ongoing annual general meeting in Jos, Plateau State. The teams will be divided into four groups (Southern
NNL adopts abridge format again as new season starts October 28
Independence Anniversary: Adeleke calls for prayers for Nigeria, cancels celebrations in Osun
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed citizens of the state to pray for Nigeria as the country marks its 63rd independence anniversary. The governor also cancelled Independence Day celebrations earlier slated for Sunday October 1. On Sunday, October 1, Nigeria will be celebrating her 63rd independence anniversary having gained independence from Great Britain on
Independence Anniversary: Adeleke calls for prayers for Nigeria, cancels celebrations in Osun
‘Oyetola is my big brother’ — Adeleke sends birthday message to former governor
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has described his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola, as a big brother. Adeleke spoke in a personally signed message he addressed to Oyetola on the occasion of his 69th birthday. In the statement, Adeleke described the advancing age of Oyetola, who is the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, as a divine
‘Oyetola is my big brother’ — Adeleke sends birthday message to former governor
NPFL: Niger Tornadoes FC set to start new season tomorrow
NIger Tornadoes FC of Minna, Niger State, will tomorrow kick start the the New league season against Abia Warriors of Umuahia at the Abia Township Stadium. The team presently under the tutelage of Technical Adviser Hamza Abdulazeez Abarah, rounded off preparations for the new league season last week. The competition, according to a statement signed
NPFL: Niger Tornadoes FC set to start new season tomorrow
Uncle arrested for allegedly raping 10-year-old, 4-year-old nieces in Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Police Command has apprehended one Mr. Adamu Sani for allegedly raping two of his nieces, aged 10 and 4, in the Karu Local Government Area of the state. DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, made the disclosure during a press conference held in Lafia on Friday. The
Uncle arrested for allegedly raping 10-year-old, 4-year-old nieces in Nasarawa
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