I might have been killed if I did not leave Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu tells court
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), says he might have been killed if he did not leave Nigeria. When he was brought to court on Tuesday,…
After arrest, extradition from UK, court remands Nnamdi Kanu in DSS custody
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday ordered that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, be remanded in the custody of the Department of…
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- Sex Crimes
- June 29, 2021
- 274 views
LASU Student Gets 21 Years In Prison For Raping Fellow Students
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday sentenced a student of Lagos State University (LASU), Afeez Ogunbowale, to 21 years imprisonment for involvement in armed robbery and rape of two…
Two PDP Federal Lawmakers Defect To APC
Two members of the House of Representatives have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. Lehor Idagbo and Michael Etaba are both from Cross River State.…
- Human Rights
- June 29, 2021
- 252 views
Court extends time for Sowore to challenge bail conditions
The Appeal Court in Abuja has granted the request by the publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore for more time to file a notice of appeal, challenging the conditions attached…
- Insecurity , Politics
- June 29, 2021
- 278 views
Okorocha, Ihedioha, Ararume shun Imo peace summit
Former Governors Rochas Okorocha and Emeka Ihedioha were conspicuously absent at the summit organised by Special Bishops Committee on Peace in Imo State. Two-term Senator for Imo North, Ifeanyi Araraume,…
No Petrol Price Increase In July – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said the official price of a litre of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, will remain N162 in July. It said…
- Cross-border Crimes
- June 29, 2021
- 354 views
Jacob Zuma Gets 15-Month Jail Term For Contempt Of Court
South Africa’s top court on Tuesday handed former president Jacob Zuma a 15-month jail term for contempt of court following his refusal to appear before graft investigators. “The Constitutional Court…
Nwajuba: Katsina has second highest number of out-of-school children
Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, minister of state for education, says Katsina has the second highest number of out-of-school children in Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari hails from Daura, Katsina state. Speaking on Monday…
We are building a professional army to accomplish our mission ― COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Faruk Yahaya has said that the force is building a professional army to accomplish its mission of defending the territorial environment of…
Why Nigeria hasn’t resumed flight to Dubai, by Sirika
The Federal Government on Monday explained why it has not resume flight to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika gave the explanation during the briefing by the…
House summons FIRS over $30b revenue leakages
The House of Representatives Committees on Finance and Banking and Currency have summoned the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to appear before them next Monday as investigation continues into $30…
- Insecurity
- June 29, 2021
- 281 views
Missing Ondo woman found dead in cocoa plantation
A woman, Joke Olaniji, has been found dead on a cocoa farm in the Ondo East Local Government Area of Ondo State, two weeks after she was declared missing. The…
Police wait on pathologist over Super TV boss’ murder case
THE body of the slain Super TV boss, Usifo Ataga, is ready for autopsy as part of ongoing investigations by the Lagos State police command. The autopsy is, however, being…
- Sex Crimes
- June 29, 2021
- 255 views
Youths strip, rape wife of Delta chief
Wife of the Odogwu (War lord) of Ogwash-Uku kingdom, Aniocha South LGA, Mrs. Ohai, was at the weekend stripped and raped by irate youths over chieftaincy tussle. The Nation gathered…
