Gov. Tambuwal orders the immediate arrest of Sokoto singer for hailing bandits’ leader in his song

Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has ordered the immediate arrest of a musician who praised a bandit leader, popularly known as Bello Turji, in a song. In the song, the musician,…

Collaboration key to fighting ‘Mkpuru Mmiri’ in Anambra, says NOA

The National Orientation Agency has solicited the support of Civil Society Organisations in the fight against the use of Methamphetamine Hydrochloride, popularly known as ‘Mkpuru Mmiri’. The Anambra State Director…

Gunmen kidnap another Imo monarch during meeting in market square

Gunmen have kidnapped the traditional ruler of Umuezeala-Ama Kingdom in the Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, Aloy Igwe. Sources said the monarch was kidnapped on Tuesday at…

Diezani: EFCC uncovers fresh $72.87m in Fidelity Bank, arrests ex-MD Okonkwo

As part of the ongoing investigations of the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a former Managing Director of Fidelity Bank…

Forgery: Fani-Kayode’s arraignment stalled over jurisdiction application

The arraignment of a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, on allegations of forgery, was stalled on Tuesday over jurisdiction application. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday dragged…

Nigerians will appreciate Buhari after 2023 – Governor Sule

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state has said that President Muhammadu Buhari will be appreciated by Nigerians when he leaves office in 2023.  Addressing State House Correspondents after a closed-door…

Katsina commissioner was killed by assassins and not bandits – Governor Masari

Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina state has said that the Commissioner of Science and Technology, Dr Rabe Nasir, who was killed at his residence in the state capital last Wednesday,…

Prophet sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for raping and impregnating 15-year-old girl

A 28-year-old self-proclaimed prophet, Samuel James, has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment with hard labour for raping and impregnating a 15-year-old girl in Malawi.  First Grade Magistrate George Chimombo…

IPOB: Detention preparing Nnamdi Kanu for tasks ahead, says lawyer

The detention of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, by the Department of State Services would be an interesting lesson preparing him for the greater tasks ahead,…

ENUGU COMMUNITY LAUDS GOV. UGWUANYI’S ACHIEVEMENTS IN ENUGU STATE

The Obeagu Ward in Awgu Local Government Area, has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s achievements in Enugu State, saying his leadership had brought developments and lasting peace in the State. The…