Hours before the Big Brother Naija(Lockdown edition) is scheduled to come to an end later today, many celebrities and fans have continued to intensify their support for Olamilekan Agbeleshe, aka Laycon. There are currently five contestants left in the house― Laycon, Nengi, Dorathy, Neo and Vee― but going by social media posts, Laycon is undoubtedly the...
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Son allegedly kills, buries dad in Anambra shallow grave
A 26-year-old man, Chisom Ogum, has allegedly killed his septuagenarian father, Christopher Ogum, in Anambra State. The incident occurred in Umuomaku in the Orumba South Local Government Area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Haruna Mohammed, who confirmed the incident, said the suspected had been arrested. He said the suspected ran amok...
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UPDATED: Death toll in Zulum’s convoy attack rises to 30
The death toll from Boko Haram attack on the convoy of Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has risen to 30, security sources said Saturday. Two sources told AFP the number of fatalities from the attack Friday had doubled as more bodies were found and now included 12 policemen, five soldiers, four members of a government-backed militia, and nine...
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Borno attack: We’re facing tough situation, says Zulum
The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has expressed sadness over the killing of 11 security personnel in his convoy. A statement by his spokesman, Mallam Isa Gusau, on Saturday said those killed included eight policemen and three civilian JTF members who were ambushed on their way to Baga as security back-ups in reconstruction efforts. The...
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I’ll support Tinubu’s presidential bid —Senator Buhari
Oyo North lawmaker, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, says he will support All Progressives Congress stalwart, Bola Tinubu, to be the next president of Nigeria the moment he declares his interest in the nation’s top job. Buhari said this during an interview with journalist, on Thursday. When asked if Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State was working...
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Election: Ondo is not Rivers, Akeredolu tells Wike
The Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, has warned his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike, to steer clear of the October 10 governorship election in the state. Wike had on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Friday declared that Eyitayo Jegede of the Peoples Democratic Party will win the Ondo Governorship election. The Rivers governor claimed that...
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Buhari said he congratulated me reluctantly -Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Friday, said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), jokingly told him that he reluctantly congratulated him on his re-election because he defeated the candidate of his party. The governor, who was the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party beat Osagie Ize-Iyamu of Buhari’s All Progressives Congress and others...
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God forbid I become a godfather, says Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Friday promised never to become a godfather in politics, saying the concept is dangerous to democracy. He said in case he turns to one, he should be dealt with accordingly. Obaseki said this in an interview with State House correspondents after a meeting he had with the President, Major...
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Obaseki visits Buhari, says it will be immoral to return to APC
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Friday met with the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The governor however told State House correspondents at the end of the meeting that it would be immoral for him to return to the All Progressives Congress. Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party beat...
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Ex-knight arrested for defrauding Anambra bishop, others of N15m
The Zone 13 Police Headquarters in Ukpo, Anambra State, has arrested one Izuchukwu Nwabueze for allegedly defrauding an Anglican bishop and 10 others. It was gathered that Nwabueze, who recently renounced his Anglican knighthood, allegedly defrauded his victims to the tune of N15m on the pretext of using the funds to furnish the residence of...