Kenya’s parliament voted on Tuesday to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on charges including enriching himself and stirring ethnic hatred, the chamber’s speaker said, paving the way for the senate to consider the motion. “According to the results … of the motion that I’ve just declared, a total of 281 members being more than two…
The Federal Government will on Monday arraign five suspected terrorists linked to the notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, at a Federal High Court in Abuja. The suspects, who were arrested by the security agencies, will be arraigned by the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation before Justice Emeka Nwite, a vacation judge. Although they…
Umuahia, the capital city of Abia State, witnessed empty streets on Friday as residents stayed back in their homes in total compliance with the sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB) in honour of fallen Biafra heroes. The roads were virtually deserted except for occasional movements of tricycles and a few vehicles. Shops…
A leader of the herdsmen in the state, Aliu Yunusa, has been killed by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in the early hours of Sunday. Yunusa was killed near Ilu-Abo junction, in Akure South Local Government Area while going to his ranch. The Commander of Ondo Amotekun Corps, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, who confirmed this said…
The FBI has arrested Nigerian Pastor Edward Abiodun Oluwasanmi for conspiring with Osun monarch, Oba Joseph Oloyede, to defraud the U.S. government of $4.2 million COVID-19 relief funds. Like the Apetu of Ipetumodu, Mr Oluwasanmi also submitted forged documents to apply for the COVID-19 loans meant to lessen the financial burden of struggling businesses during…
Some hoodlums have allegedly beaten a yet-to-be identified female officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) to stupor in Kwara State. The incident, it was gathered, occurred during the turbaning of a newly appointed traditional title holder in Ilọrin. According to eyewitnesses, the hoodlums swam on the female officer, a mother of…
A lady simply identified as Charity Moses has tragically passed away, allegedly because of a ₦9,000 transfer she refused to refund. According to reports, the young lady had received the money as transport fare from a man who invited her for a visit. After collecting the money, she insulted the sender and refused to show…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a message to Nigerians on the occasion of the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The president in a statement on Thursday urged citizens to embrace patience and resilience amid ongoing national reforms. He noted that while Nigerians have faced challenges, the sacrifices made are beginning to yield results. “There are no…
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading, a Bill to strip the Vice President, Governors and their deputies of immunity against prosecution. The Bill sponsored by Rep. Solomon Bob, passed through second reading alongside 41 other bills at the Plenary on Wednesday. It was subsequently referred to the House Committee on Constitution Review….
The Garun Mallam Local Government Area of Kano State has shut down the Kwanar Gafan Tomato Market allegedly turned into place of prostitution, adultery, homosexuality and other immoral activities. It was reliably gathered that the alleged immorality being perpetrated by some youths and married women within the premises of the market prompted the local council…