A Nigerian soldier serving with the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army in Jos, Plateau State, Private Lukman Musa, has been sentenced to death by hanging by a General Court Martial sitting at Maxwell Khobe Cantonment for the murder of a Keke (tricycle) rider, Abdulrahman Isa, in Azere town, Bauchi State. The death sentence was…
The Lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency 1, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide has praised Governor Seyi Makinde and the PDP for successfully hosting the national convention in Ibadan. Comforter made this commendation after the successful conclusion of the PDP national convention held at Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, Oyo state capital. In a statement made available…
A former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, said that he would have performed better than President Bola Tinubu in two years if he was occupying his position. In an interview with Arise TV on Tuesday, Mr Obi said Mr Tinubu has not done well in…
Kebbi Police Command has confirmed the killing of three of its officers by bandits in Bunza Local Government Area of the state. The Spokesperson of the command, CSP Nafi’u Abubakar, said in a statement on Saturday in Birnin Kebbi, that the Police officers lost their lives during a fierce gun duel with bandits. Abubakar said…
Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi , popularly known as Portable, was reportedly arrested by the police after his baby mama, Ashabi Simple, reported him. The singer and his baby mama have been at loggerheads and have dragged each other online over allegations made by the music star. In the video making the rounds, Portable…
A Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana (SAN), has knocked the decisions of Nigeria National Petroleum Company to fix prices of imported fuel and locally refined fuel, which are illegal, null, and void. In a statement on Thursday, Falana said the move contravenes the provisions of section 205 of the Petroleum Industry Act….
The Special Adviser on Security Matters to the Sokoto State Governor, Col. Ahmed Usman (rtd), says the state government is willing to engage in dialogue with repentant bandits who are ready to lay down their arms and embrace peace. Usman made the remarks while addressing journalists, reiterating the administration’s commitment to lasting peace and security…
Nigerian streamer and TikToker Habeeb “Peller” Hamzat has sparked reactions on social media after announcing that he might withdraw from university barely two days after resuming academic activities. The 20-year-old revealed on his Instagram page on Saturday that he secured admission into a private university in Lagos to study Law. Although Peller did not disclose…
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) on Monday, June 23, announced that recruitment into the four agencies under the ministry of interior has officially started. According to a statement issued by the Federal Fire Service (FFS) headquarters’ public relations unit, applications will be accepted for Nigerians interested in working with the…
The Anambra State Government has refuted recent claims by former Governor Peter Obi that SABMiller, a multinational beverage company, was the state’s highest taxpayer during his administration. The state government described Obi’s assertions as misleading and lacking in factual accuracy, urging the public to disregard what it termed “half-truths.” In a statement issued on Thursday,…
