The family of Dr. Bashir Zubayr, a consultant with the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, has confirmed his abduction along the Lokoja-Okene federal highway. Family sources told newsmen that Dr Bashir was kidnapped alongside two of his younger brothers, and a younger sister at Irepeni 20km West of Lokoja on Wednesday afternoon. The medical doctor was … Read more
Six students and a lecturer of the Madonna University, Okija, Anambra State, who have been remanded since February, have regained their freedom. They were granted bail on Wednesday by the Federal High Court 2 sitting in Awka and presided over by Justice Babatunde Quadri. Their arrest and detention followed a petition by the management of … Read more
A 26-year-old Nigerian detained since last year in an Indian jail in Mathura has died. Times of India reported today that the Nigerian identified as Kumbha Roderick, died during treatment at the district hospital on Wednesday morning. According to police, Kumbha Roderick was arrested on September 30 last year by Mathura police under section 14 … Read more
Residents at Ijegun, a popular Lagos suburb are currently in panic over a raging fire in the area. The inferno, according to a resdient who spoke to The Nation, might have been caused by the activities of vandals. “Everywhere is on fire. We’re all outside with our properties. We can’t go to work because the … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced the departure date for the first batch of pilgrims from the state, just as it said 2,234 pilgrims from the state would be participating in the 2019 Hajj to Saudi Arabia. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, revealed this while inaugurating an 11-man committee for this year’s Hajj … Read more
Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, has advised the Lagos State Government to redouble efforts on its inter-modal system of transportation, as a solution to the gridlock in the state. Oyeyemi spoke on Wednesday while delivering the first distinguished lecture of the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo School of … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has warned traffic robbers and cult members in the state to renounce criminal activities, as the command had resolved on new strategies to track them down. The Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Lagos State Police Command, Mr. Mohammed Ali, gave the warning while addressing journalists at the Command Headquarters, in … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday inaugurated the ad-hoc committee for the 2019 Hajj Pilgrimage with a charge to the members to ensure that the state sustains its enviable position as the best in the country. Speaking at the inauguration, Obafemi Hamzat, the deputy governor, urged the committee members to see to the welfare and … Read more
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and the Inspector General Police, Adamu Mohammed, have been barred from harassing or interfering in the legislative duties of the Edo State House of Assembly. Justice M. Umar gave the order following a motion ex-parte, filed by Alhaji Yayaha Audu Omogbai, Clerk of … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Mr. Debo Akande as his Executive Adviser, Agricbusiness. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa further confirmed that Governor Makinde also named Mr. Adejumo Samuel Ademola as his Special Adviser on Legislative Matters. According to the statement, the two … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has called for a thorough investigation into the widespread allegations of rape against the founder of Commonwealth of Zion Assemble, COZA, Biodun Fatoyinbo, cautioning against any form of blackmail. CAN noted that although COZA is not a member of any of its families, the body condemned in totally … Read more
The senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Senator Ishaku Abbo, has apologised to Nigerians, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and women in general, this followed after a viral video in which he was seen physically assaulting a lady. He made the apology at a press conference at the PDP headquarters in Abuja. IGP Orders Comprehensive … Read more
Suspected political thug, Dauda Momoh has been killed by a mob in Adavi l Local Government Area of Kogi State for stabbing Ahmed Okino to death in Ogaminana market near Okene, Kogi Central. The incident was said to have occuredon Monday. Eyewitness report said Okino was accosted by Momoh at Ogaminana market where he … Read more
The Federal Government led by president Muhammadu Buhari has finally suspended the controversial Ruga initiative, it proposed to resolve the clashes between farmers and herdsmen. Ekohot Blog reports that the development was made known by the governor of Ebonyi state, Dave Umahi, at the presidential villa in Abuja on Wednesday, July 3. The Ebonyi state … Read more
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called for the immediate prosecution of electoral offenders, including members of the security agencies. He made the call in Abuja during a meeting of Interest Agency Consultative Committee on Electoral Matters. At the meeting, the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Adamu, said during the … Read more
Rivers State Government has stated that it will not participate in the planned settlements for herdsmen. In a statement released and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information, Paulinus Nsiri, the government said the state has no land for the implementation of such a policy. It noted that in his second term as Governor, Nyesom … Read more
The founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, Prophet T.B Joshua has reacted to claims that he raped a woman. Only yesterday, a video of a woman on a lone protest surfaced online, and the woman was heard saying, the clergyman molested her. She went on to accuse him of camping under aged girls … Read more
The Lagos State Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Mohammed Ali, on Tuesday, issued a stern warning to traffic robbers and cult members in the state to renounce criminal activities, as the command had resolved to track them down. Ali spoke when he played host to a group, Agege Community Media, at the Command Headquarters, in … Read more
The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, on Tuesday ordered the arrest of four drivers who violated traffic laws by driving against the traffic on Lagos-Badagry Expressway. Hamzat ordered that their vehicles should be impounded, while the offenders should be made to face the wrath of the law for their actions. The deputy governor … Read more
Residents of Corporation Estate at Mile 12, in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State, have nabbed a man for allegedly killing a lady, believed to be a sex worker, for ritual at his residence located inside the estate. It was gathered that the man whose identity could not be ascertained yet took the lady … Read more