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New tenant disappears with neighbours’ four children in Abia
Four children belonging to three neighbours have been taken away by their new neighbour who just packed in three days earlier in Umuahia, Abia state, police have confirmed.
The tenants, all women who are also petty traders, are Madam Ngozi … Continue Reading
Tinubu Warns New NNPCL Board, Tasks Them to Deliver Results or Get Dissolved
President Bola Tinubu has reportedly warned the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) that non-performance will not be tolerated.
The President, who inaugurated the Board of the NNPCL at the State House on Monday, also cautioned the … Continue Reading
Breaking: Tinubu Resolves Rivers Political Crisis, Parties Sign 8 Points Resolutions for Peace (VIDEO)
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, resolved the lingering political crisis in Rivers State after a meeting with governor Siminalaye Fubara, the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, former governor Peter Odili and other key stakeholders in the … Continue Reading
Lawyer, Ekere Ebong Seen in Viral Video Beating His Wife Arrested in Uyo
Ekere Ebong, lawyer who was seen in a viral video beating his wife, has been arrested by the police, local authorities in Akwa Ibom state have confirmed.
Mr Ebong was arrested on Monday, according to a statement by the police … Continue Reading
Scavenger Snatches Gun From Policeman, Goes on Shooting Spree in Port Harcourt
A scavenger identified simply as Nuhu has stabbed a police inspector multiple times and snatched his AK-47 rifled in the Ada-George axis of Port Harcourt, in Rivers state, the local police authority has confirmed .
The man was also … Continue Reading
Supreme Court Orders Continuation of Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial
The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the continuation of the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on terrorism and other related charges.
The case which began in 2015 was put on hold at … Continue Reading
Ex-governor of Anambra State, Chukwuemeka Ezeife is dead
The family of Chief Chukwuemeka Ezeife, a former governor of Anambra state has announced his death at 86 years of age.
Mr Ezeife died at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, on Thursday, according to a statement on Friday by Rob … Continue Reading
Citizens Have The Right To Film Policemen on duty — FPRO
The Nigeria Police Force has said that it is legal for citizens to film police officers while they are on duty.
The Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated this in response to an X user, #Boy_Cyril, who reported being extorted … Continue Reading
How Random Boy, Kingsley Kosisochukwu Joseph Who Stole the Red Carpet Show At Aba Fashion Week Became Adidas Ambassador
When young Kingsley Kosisochukwu Joseph graced the red carpet of the Aba Fashion Week show on December 6, 2023 and dazzled spectators with his unique runway steps, little did he know that he had just kickstarting his journey into fame
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Governor Fubara Begins The Demolition of Rivers state House of Assembly Complex as Crisis Looms (VIDEO)
The Rivers state House of Assembly complex is currently undergoing demolition by governor Sim Fubara following an order raised by one of the factional speakers of the house, Ihie Edison, on Wednesday morning. This is coming amidst the political crisis … Continue Reading