Embattled Dowen College has vowed to work alongside the authorities in the investigation into the death of one of its pupils, Sylvester Oromoni, who was allegedly tortured by colleagues for refusing to join a cult. The school, In a statement issued on Saturday, described Sylvester as a beacon of light for the school as itContinue reading “Embattled Dowen College Speaks On Sylvesterâs Death, Vows To Assist Police With Investigation”
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If A Senate President Could Be Removed For Error In His Name, Soludo’s Gov’ship Hope May Be In Doubt
The governorship election of Anambra State has come and gone but the legal battle surrounding the qualification of Professor Charles Soludo could be considered as a factor that may still leave the governorship seat in a state of uncertainty. Remarkably, the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State was conducted and candidate of the AllContinue reading “If A Senate President Could Be Removed For Error In His Name, Soludo’s Gov’ship Hope May Be In Doubt”
I want justice for my son â Dad of 12-year-old killed in Lagos school
Late Sylvester Oromoni Junior would have marked his 12th birthday today, but he did not live to see the special day as he succumbed to death on November 30, after battling pain and injuries sustained after he was allegedly beaten and molested by some students of his school. Sly Junior as he was fondly calledContinue reading “I want justice for my son â Dad of 12-year-old killed in Lagos school”
My Husband Sacrificed Himself After Bandits Threatened To Kill Everyone At Home -Widow Says
A six-month-old baby and her mother were kidnapped alongside other children below the age of 10 after bandits stormed the Angwan Gimbiya community in Chikun Local Government Area (LGA) in Kaduna State. A widow in the community has since narrated how her husband got killed in her presence. She spoke during a visit to theContinue reading “My Husband Sacrificed Himself After Bandits Threatened To Kill Everyone At Home -Widow Says”
Anambra guber: APC awarded fictitious figure to Andy Uba â Ngige
Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has reiterated that fictitious figures were awarded for all the aspirants that took part in the June 26 governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State. Ngige specifically accused the embattled acting state chairman of the party, Basil Ejidike, and some unnamed persons ofContinue reading “Anambra guber: APC awarded fictitious figure to Andy Uba â Ngige”
“I was Told Not To Write-Off Andy Uba Since Uzodinma Became Governor Through Court” -Babajide Says
Nigerian Journalist, Babajide Kolade Otitoju, has reacted to APC’s promise to challenge the outcome of the 2021 governorship election in Anambra State in court. Babajide spoke concerning the events unfolding after the election during his interview on TVC News. You may recall that Professor Charles Soludo was declared the winner of the recently concluded governorshipContinue reading ““I was Told Not To Write-Off Andy Uba Since Uzodinma Became Governor Through Court” -Babajide Says”
Bandits now to be treated as terrorists, Malami confirms
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has confirmed that bandits operating in the country have now been branded terrorists and will now be treated as such. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday night, he recalled that a court order had been sought and obtained andContinue reading “Bandits now to be treated as terrorists, Malami confirms”
Biafra: Why Nnamdi Kanuâs lawyer, Ejiofor is angry over my visit to IPOB leader â Orji Kalu
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has responded to the claim by Barr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lawyer to Nnamdi Kanu wherein the lawyer said that he (Kalu) violated the law by visiting the secessionist leader in jail.null Kalu said Ejioforâs anger may be out of vexation that he was not around to listen to their conversations. DAILYContinue reading “Biafra: Why Nnamdi Kanuâs lawyer, Ejiofor is angry over my visit to IPOB leader â Orji Kalu”
How Armed Bandits Invaded Fulani Base At Midnight And Killed Man Amid Rising Insecurity
Recent happenings have indicated that the insecurity in some parts of the country is getting more serious despite efforts to contain it. Among the worst hit states are the states in the North West part of the country. Kaduna State is one of those states that have been having several attacks by armed bandits. InContinue reading “How Armed Bandits Invaded Fulani Base At Midnight And Killed Man Amid Rising Insecurity”
Banditry: Northern Elders warn against declaring all Fulanis terrorists
Northern Elders under the umbrella of the Northern Elders Forum, have warned against any move targeted at designating all Fulani persons as terrorists.null DAILY POST reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja, presided by Justice Taiwo had declared the bandits terrorising parts of the North as terrorists, saying their criminal activities were acts ofContinue reading “Banditry: Northern Elders warn against declaring all Fulanis terrorists”
HURIWA reacts as Garba Shehu accepts to travel on roads without security
Garba Shehu, a Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari, has accepted a challenge posed to him by the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, to travel on Nigerian roads without his security details.null HURIWA, as DAILY POST earlier reported, had challenged Shehu to embark on a road journey from Abuja to any ofContinue reading “HURIWA reacts as Garba Shehu accepts to travel on roads without security”
Bandits demand N299m for abducted police orderly, Kaduna worshippers
Bandits, who abducted Dambo Hosea, the police orderly of a slain former governorship aspirant in Zamfara State, Sagir Hamidu, along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway last Sunday, have demanded N200m as ransom for his release. Also, abductors of 66 worshippers of the Emmanuel Baptist Church, Kakau Daji, in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have Continue reading “Bandits demand N299m for abducted police orderly, Kaduna worshippers”
Kanu: After Igbo delegationâs visit, CNG seeks audience with Buhari
File: Leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu A week after an Igbo delegation, led by first republic parliamentarian and Aviation Minister, Mbazulike Amaechi, met with the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to seek the release of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, the Coalition of NorthernContinue reading “Kanu: After Igbo delegationâs visit, CNG seeks audience with Buhari”
Why Gumi Must Begin To Dissociate Himself From Bandits Now
After series of call on the federal government to declare bandits ravaging the North-western and the North-central regions as terrorists, on Friday, a FederalHigh Court in Abuja declared the activities of banditsâ groups as acts of terrorism. Photo Credit: Punchng The declaration came about five days after the notorious bandits abducted some travellers and killed aContinue reading “Why Gumi Must Begin To Dissociate Himself From Bandits Now”
AIG approves dismissal, prosecution of cop involved in shooting incident in Enugu
The Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 13, Mr Muri Musa, on Friday approved the recommended punishment of dismissal for Inspector Edem Ebong. It would be recalled that Ebong allegedly shot and killed five persons and injured four others for no justifiable reasons at Golf Estate, Enugu metropolis, on June 20, 2021.Continue reading “AIG approves dismissal, prosecution of cop involved in shooting incident in Enugu”
25 escape death as truck, buses crash in Anambra
At least 25 persons escaped death in a multiple crash involving three vehicles along Nteje-Awka road by Abba junction, Dunukofia Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra State. According to an eyewitness, the accident occured Thursday afternoon when a Truck driver with reg. ENU 518YS wrongfully overtook, left his lane, and rammed into the oncoming vehiclesContinue reading “25 escape death as truck, buses crash in Anambra”
No more messing around with road marshals, they’ve got guns
Bandits and hoodlums menacing the highways have the officers of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to contend with, apart from the police. Kingsley Agomoh, Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Project Implementation Office, revealed Thursday that the agency has gotten the nod of the Federal government to carry arms. Agomoh revealed this while answering questions at aContinue reading “No more messing around with road marshals, they’ve got guns”
Court declares bandits as terrorists, proscribes two northern groups
A Federal High Court in Abuja has outlawed the activities of some groups linked to banditry and declared their activities as acts of terrorism. In a ruling yesterday, the Abuja court specifically declared the activities of the âYan Bindiga Groupâ and the âYan Taâadda Groupâ and other similar groups in any part of the country, especially in the NorthwestContinue reading “Court declares bandits as terrorists, proscribes two northern groups”
Why I Arranged My Own Kidnap, Demanded N50,000 From Husband â Ekiti Woman Makes Startling Claim
It was learnt that a sum of N50,000 was demanded from her husband as a ransom for her supposed release. According to a report by SaharaReporters, a housewife, identified only as Sule, has been arrested by the Ekiti State Police Command for allegedly arranging her own kidnap. It was learnt that a sum of N50,000Continue reading “Why I Arranged My Own Kidnap, Demanded N50,000 From Husband â Ekiti Woman Makes Startling Claim”
Buhari Petitioned To Sack Justice Peter-Odili For âServing As Complainant, Prosecutor And Judge In Her Own Caseâ
Odili and his spouse, Justice Mary Peter-Odili reportedly saw Okponipere as the architect behind their loss of the PDP presidential and vice-presidential tickets A lawyer and human rights’ activist, Timipa Jenkins Okponipere, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to sack Supreme Court Judge, Mary Ukaego Peter-Odili over allegations of judicial misconduct and abuse of privilege. SaharaReportersContinue reading “Buhari Petitioned To Sack Justice Peter-Odili For âServing As Complainant, Prosecutor And Judge In Her Own Caseâ”
JUST IN: âI was not arrested by EFCCâ â Fani-Kayode opens up [PHOTOS]
Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister of aviation has denied reports of his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. On Tuesday, FFK was reportedly arrested by operatives of the anti-graft commission in Lagos on allegations of Fraud and Forgery. However, in a statement sent to POLITICS NIGERIA on Tuesday night, the fiery politician disclosedContinue reading “JUST IN: âI was not arrested by EFCCâ â Fani-Kayode opens up [PHOTOS]”
Opinion: Why Anambra Deputy Governor Should Return To APGA Before It Is Too Late.
It is no more news that the Deputy Governor of Anambra State, dumped the Party, few days to Anambra Governorship Polls, in the State. The Deputy Governor, Nkem Okeke dumped his Party, All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA for the All Progressives Congress APC in the state, because he complained of being marginalised, by the StateContinue reading “Opinion: Why Anambra Deputy Governor Should Return To APGA Before It Is Too Late.”
APGA Finally Opens Up On Planned Defection of Obiano, Soludo to APC
There are no plans for the rumoured defection of Willie Obiano and Charles Soludo to APC, the All Progressives Grand Alliance has said The reaction from APGA follows reports that the duo plan to leave the party to the All Progressives Congress after their meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari According to the party, at noContinue reading “APGA Finally Opens Up On Planned Defection of Obiano, Soludo to APC”
Bird strikes commercial airplane in Owerri, affects engine
The Lagos-bound plane was diverted to Port-Harcourt where it landed safely. Air Peace says its plane was involved in a bird strike incident (image used for illustration) Air Peace airline has announced that an incident with a bird grounded one of its flights on Monday, November 22, 2021. Flight P47159 took off in Owerri, ImoContinue reading “Bird strikes commercial airplane in Owerri, affects engine”
What Next For Andy Uba After His Kinsmen Said He’ll Face Consequences From Them If He Goes To Court?
The kinsmen of the candidate of the All Progressive Congress in the just concluded Anambra state gubernatorial elections, Andy Uba has issued a warning to him to get rid of any plan to challenge Soludo’s victory in court otherwise, he will face consequences from them. This was made known in a statementissued by one Mr PeterContinue reading “What Next For Andy Uba After His Kinsmen Said He’ll Face Consequences From Them If He Goes To Court?”
How Fasholaâs Response Suggests That Tinubu May Be Making A Mistake That Can Affect His Ambition
Tinubu is one big politician many people are hoping he would contest for President in 2023 when President Muhammadu Buhari would be leaving office. Image credit: The Punch However, Tinubu has decided to keep his ambition secret (or call it an open-secret). The bottom line is that Tinubu has not publicly declared that he wouldContinue reading “How Fasholaâs Response Suggests That Tinubu May Be Making A Mistake That Can Affect His Ambition”
Set aside ego, letâs help Nigerians â Davido tells colleague [VIDEO]
Famous Nigerian singer, Davido, has advised his colleagues in the Nigerian entertainment industry to put aside their ego and help Nigerians in need. Davido said this in a recent video while giving reasons for donating the sum of N250m to orphanages in Nigeria. According to him, people suggested he keep the money to himself butContinue reading “Set aside ego, letâs help Nigerians â Davido tells colleague [VIDEO]”
Fake Donation? Reno Omokri Clears The Air About Davido N250M Donation Âť
Controversial social media commentator and activist, Reno Omokri has praised singer Davido for donating N250M to orphanages in Nigeria. Recall that Davido revealed on Saturday that he had distributed the over N200 million he received from his birthday challenge, along with a personal donation of N50 million to charity. Reno Omokri, in response to thisContinue reading “Fake Donation? Reno Omokri Clears The Air About Davido N250M Donation Âť”
Oduduwa University Owner, Atobatele Adedoyin Not A Ritualist â Read More Details About Timothy’s Death Here
This is another side Adedoyin Not A Ritualist but a devoted muslim (1)Â The Lady Receptionist that admitted Timothy Adegoke to the Hotel collected cash by transfer to her personal Accout. Not the account of Hilton Hotels. So late Timothy can not be regarded as a guest of Hilton Hotel, Ife. As a chartered accountantContinue reading “Oduduwa University Owner, Atobatele Adedoyin Not A Ritualist â Read More Details About Timothy’s Death Here”
Timothy’s Corpse Was not Found Near Adedoyin’s Hotel -Police PRO Reveals
The spokesperson of the Osun State Police Command, Yemisi Opalola, has revealed more details concerning the death of Timothy Adegoke. Yemisi spoke regarding the case during her interview on Channels TV. You may have heard the story of Timothy Adegoke, a post-graduate student of OAU who allegedly died in a popular hotel owned by RamonContinue reading “Timothy’s Corpse Was not Found Near Adedoyin’s Hotel -Police PRO Reveals”
9,000 Lawyers Sign Petition Asking For A Remark Of AGF Malamiâs Law School Exam Papers â Barr. Nwabufo â NewsTrack Nigeria
This was made known by a lawyer, Barrister Austin Nwabufo in a post on his official Twitter account @AustinNwabufo on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. He said; â9,000 lawyers sign petition demanding the remarking of Malamiâs law School exams papers, Malami cried in his office, suspectâs Akpata to be responsible for his travailsâ Meanwhile, this isContinue reading “9,000 Lawyers Sign Petition Asking For A Remark Of AGF Malamiâs Law School Exam Papers â Barr. Nwabufo â NewsTrack Nigeria”
Why Amaechi Said He Could Control Nnamdi Kanu If He Is Released To Him By Buhari
On Friday, Sequel to the plea by highly respected Igbo leaders, President Muhammadu Buhari said he would consider an unconditional release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, who is currently standing trial for treason, even though it runs contrary to the doctrine of separation of powers. Photo Credit: Punchng ThisContinue reading “Why Amaechi Said He Could Control Nnamdi Kanu If He Is Released To Him By Buhari”
EndSARS report: US seeks justice for victims, over 75,000 sign ICC petition
Pic 25. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama (R) and the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken briefing newsmen at a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday (18/11/2021) 07068/18/11/2021/Callistus Ewelike/NAN The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has said America isContinue reading “EndSARS report: US seeks justice for victims, over 75,000 sign ICC petition”
Nnamdi Kanu In Trauma Raises Alarm In DSS Custody Over Assassination Attempts
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is currently in trauma as he raises alarm over an attempt to assassinate him in the DSS custody. The IPOB leader had rejected the entire offer presented to him by the Federal Government of Nigeria to denounce Biafra and embrace Nigeria, but heContinue reading “Nnamdi Kanu In Trauma Raises Alarm In DSS Custody Over Assassination Attempts”
WhiteMoney Brings Enugu To A Standstill As He Storms The Streets For His Homecoming Party [VIDEO]
Big Brother Naija season six winner, Hazel Oyeze Onou popularly known as Whitemoney has arrived in his hometown, Enugu State, for his meet and greet with fans. Whitemoney arrived in Enugu on Friday afternoon and he was welcomed in a grand style by fans and followers. Currently the talk of the town, Whitemoney has been ableContinue reading “WhiteMoney Brings Enugu To A Standstill As He Storms The Streets For His Homecoming Party [VIDEO]”
BREAKING: I will consider request for Nnamdi Kanuâs Release â Buhari to Igbo leaders
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he will consider a request for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Kanu is currently standing trial for treason and terrorism. The president disclosed that such a demand âis quite heavyâ but he will consider it nevertheless. He said this onContinue reading “BREAKING: I will consider request for Nnamdi Kanuâs Release â Buhari to Igbo leaders”
American pastor speaks on Prophet TB Joshua using âdemonic powersâ, reveals where she saw him
A female American Pastor, Daphne Patoir, has made a sensational claim on YouTube about controversial Nigerian Pastor, T.B. Joshua.null She insisted she saw the Nigerian cleric âin Heavenâ where she was taken during a vision. Responding to a video alleging Joshuaâs âpowersâ were demonic, Pastor Daphne Patoir shared her âHeavenly experienceâ. âOn Tuesday January 2nd,Continue reading “American pastor speaks on Prophet TB Joshua using âdemonic powersâ, reveals where she saw him”
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Friday morning
Good morning! Here is todayâs summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday, reacted to the report of the panel the Lagos State government set up to probe police brutality. Speaking during a meeting with Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State, Buhari said the federal government will take up the report after Lagos has concludedContinue reading “Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Friday morning”
Court rules on suit seeking Soludoâs disqualification Nov 30
The Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday, fixed November 30 for judgment in a suit challenging the qualification of the Governor-elect and Deputy Governor-elect Charles Soludo and Onyeka Ibezim, for the November 6 Anambra State gubernatorial election. Justice Taiwo Taiwo picked the date after lawyers to the case made their final submissions. The plaintiffs, Adindu ValentineContinue reading “Court rules on suit seeking Soludoâs disqualification Nov 30”
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