Nigeria Needs To Continue Borrowing, Says Fashola
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has justified the loans obtained by the Federal Government, saying the country needs to borrow for development. Critics of the current administration…
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- Insecurity
- June 20, 2021
- 383 views
Police confirm killing of popular Ibadan radio presenter Titus Badejo
The Police Command in Oyo State, on Sunday, confirmed the murder of a popular Ibadan Radio Presenter, Mr Titus Badejo, by unknown gunmen. The Police Public Relations Officer in the…
14 Gunmen Killed As Bandits Attack Benue Police Station
The Police in Benue State, early hours of Sunday, killed 14 bandits during a gun battle to repel the attackers from freeing detainees at a police cell in the Kastina-Ala…
Man shoots 19-yr-old mentally deranged to death in Enugu
A man identified as Lawrence Ezeoha, has allegedly shot a 19-year-old mentally deranged young man, Ifeanyi, AKA, Agudo, to death at Ikem, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State. This…
- Human Rights
- June 20, 2021
- 306 views
HORROR: Woman tortures, nearly starves stepchildren to death with husband’s consent
A housewife in Bauchi with the ‘consent’ of her husband who happens to be the father of the children, subjected them to domestic violence, torture, dehumanization, cruelty and starvation. The…
- Human Rights
- June 20, 2021
- 306 views
SERAP Sues FG, Lai Mohammed Over Repressive Directive Asking Broadcasters To Stop Using Twitter
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Abuja “to stop the Federal Government and the Minister of Information and Culture, Mr.…
United Nigeria? Yes, but southeast leaders must prioritize Igbo’s sense of belonging in Nigeria
By Ibe Pascal Arogorn The peoples of Nigeria must be united to enable this country to play a full part in shaping the destiny of mankind. On no account should…
- Corruption
- June 20, 2021
- 348 views
Stop Tinubu from controlling Alpha Beta, ex-MD begs court
A former Managing Director of Alpha Beta LLP, Mr. Dapo Apara, has filed a suit before a Lagos State High Court asking it to stop a former Governor of Lagos…
Asset declaration: EFCC issues final warning, targets over 120 bank MDs, top executives
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has issued a final warning to over 120 managing directors and top executives of banks to submit their asset declaration forms. The anti-graft agency…
Obaseki demolishes loyalist hotel in Benin
RESIDENTS of Adeyan Street, GRA, Benin City, were thrown into confusion, following the alleged demolition of almost completed hotel by Governor Godwin Obaseki. Our Correspondents report that the hotel, which…
Sickle cell: Nigeria ranked highest globally – Minister
By Moses Emorinken, Abuja Relevant stakeholders and sickle cell survivors have advocated for an increase in awareness about sickle cell disorder, the elimination of negative notions associated with it, and…
- Kidnapping
- June 20, 2021
- 455 views
Banditry: Nine Kebbi pupils, teachers rescued, three dead, 90 still missing
Seventy-two hours after bandits attacked the Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, Kebbi State, 10 persons comprising 94 pupils, four teaching and four other non-academic staff members were kidnapped, Sunday PUNCH…
NLC leaders were paid to organise protest against my Govt – El-Rufai
Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has alleged that, members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) were paid from Abuja to organise the recent protest against his government’s rightsizing exercise. El-Rufai…
- International , News
- June 19, 2021
- 492 views
UAE Lifts Travel Ban On Nigeria As Emirates Resumes Flights
The United Arab Emirates has finally lifted the travel ban on Nigeria, paving the way for the resumption of flights between the two countries. Flights were suspended since March following…
- Insecurity
- June 19, 2021
- 327 views
10 killed in fresh Benue/Ebonyi communal conflict
No fewer than 10 persons were feared dead in a renewed bloody clash between the bordering communities of Ezza and Effium in Ado Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State…
