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Popular politician, Senator Alphonsus Igbeke accused of using 8 children for ritual

Nsugbe Community in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State has reacted to the allegations on social media, which indicted its son, Senator Alphonsus Obi Igbeke of using eight children in the community for ritual. The community in a meeting it held on Tuesday rose in defense of its son, warning that they will…

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Abacha killed by handshake not apple, says Al-Mustapha

The former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, Gen Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, has revealed what really killed his former boss. Al-Mustapha said Abacha did not die after eating an apple from his concubines, as widely speculated. he said Abacha died after a brief illness. Giving a detailed account on how…

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Calling for a Yoruba Nation is laughable, extremist – Ebenezer Babatope

•Insists Buhari must be fair to all tribes at all times Former Minister of Transportation and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Ebenezer Babatope has described the agitation for the emergence of an independent Yoruba nation as laughable and extremist. While dissociating himself from the ongoing struggle, the lawyer cum journalist said…

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Boko Haram breaks silence on controversial death of Shekau in new video (Video)

In its short Arabic video released yesterday, 14th of June 2021, the Shekau faction of Boko Haram confirmed the death of its leader, Abubakar Shekau. The speaker, identified as Bakura Sahalaba and flanked by dozens of fighters, prayed for God’s mercy on Shekau and urged his comrades not to be disheartened by what had occurred. …

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Man kills wife, stabs her in stomach, chest after catching her in bed with lover

Tragedy struck in Marakwet county as a man was arrested after he ruthlessly killed his wife. According to reports, the man killed his wife by stabbing on the stomach and chest. Unfortunately the wife, 23, died on the spot. On the other side, the wife’s lover managed to escape. The police officers are tracking the…

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Just In: Twitter writes Nigerian Govt over ban

The Nigerian Government has claimed that Twitter has formally written them to seek for dialogue on issues leading to the indefinite suspension of its operations in the country. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, confirmed this when he featured on “Politics Nationwide,’’ a Radio Nigeria call-in programme in Abuja. “I can confirm…

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“We are battle ready for you”, MEND tells Fulani Jihadists who gives Delta Govt 72 hours to rescind open grazing ban or face attack

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND has threatened to descend into ‘Dragon War’ if Delta state is ever attacked by Fulani gunmen. The group’s statement is coming shortly after a group known as the ‘Fulani Jihadists’ issued a 72 hour ultimatum to the Governor of Delta state, Ifeanyi Okowa to rescind…

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Just In: OYSG evacuates beggars to Akinyele resettlement centre (PHOTOS)

The government of Oyo State has commenced the evacuation of beggars from the shanties on Jemibewon Road, Sabo area of Ibadan to the newly built Akinyele Resettlement Centre. The evacuation process, which started months ago, formally commenced at 7 a.m. on Tuesday following a tour of the new site by Arewa community leaders and representatives…

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Nigeria needs leaders who will unite country- Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that Nigeria needs more leaders who are proactive and prepared to bring the country together. He said this in Lagos on Sunday during a courtesy visit to the palace of Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, on the occasion of the monarch’s first coronation anniversary. Senior Special Assistant…

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37 dead from Bauchi Cholera outbreak

The number of casualties who have lost their lives in the recent cholera outbreak in Bauchi State has risen to 37. Dr Aliyu Maigoro, immediate past Commissioner for Health in the State, had on 25th May 2021, announced the outbreak, with a 37-year-old housewife who reported with the disease at the Burra General Hospital on…

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