Kaduna-based bandits invade Niger communities, kill 30, burn village ‘completely’

Over 30 people have been killed by bandits in Kachiwe and adjourning villages in Sarkin Pawa headquarters of the Munya Local Government Area of the state. The people were said…

NLC berates governors’ power shift wrangling amid killings, poverty

The Nigeria Labour Congress has slammed the Southern and Northern governors for fighting over power shift amidst the bloodshed and rising poverty in the country. The NLC President, Ayuba Wabba,…

Igbos behind their ordeals, working against themselves – Umahi

THE Ebonyi State Government has said the people of the South-East were responsible for the ongoing crises and killings in the region. It said lack of love and the pursuit…

Igbo nation under siege over senseless killings, Ohanaeze cries out

THE apex pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has raised the alarm over senseless killings in the region. This was as the pan-Igbo group noted that the five states…

Court remands man for allegedly defiling neighbour’s 3 daughters

An Ogudu Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday ordered that a 35-year-old man, Christian Ikechukwu, be remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly defiling his neighbour’s three daughters. The police charged Ikechukwu,…

Fani-Kayode is asset to APC —Group

A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has been described as an asset to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) even as arrangements are in top gear to formally…

Bus conductor docked for allegedly attempting to rape girl

He said that the defendant dragged the girl into a nearby bush and attempted to rape her. The prosecutor said that the defendant conducted himself in a manner likely to…

China says it’s ready to help Nigeria reduce poverty

The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nigeria, Mr Cui Jianchn, has said the Chinese government is ready to help Nigeria reduce the level of poverty in the…

President Buhari grants approval for 159 new radio, television stations

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of 159 new radio and television stations in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a release signed by the Director-General, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC),…

APC aspirant faults Fayemi over silence on zoning

AN All Progressives Congress governorship aspirant in Ekiti State, Segun Agbalajobi, has criticised the state governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, over his silence about the contentious issue of zoning of the…