Netizens, especially some fans of music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, have lashed at him for confirming romantic relationship with Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, expressing his desire to marry her. Natasha Osawaru is the Deputy Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly and grand-daughter of Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion. The News…
Operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) have apprehended a suspected notorious bandit and kidnapper in Sokoto amid the screening of intending Muslim pilgrims. The suspect, known as Sani Galadi, was taken into custody on Monday at Sultan Abubakar International Airport after being closely monitored by the operatives. This arrest follows the capture of…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria to justify its proposed subscription price increase, set to take effect on March 1. MultiChoice’s summon is contained in a statement issued by FCCPC’s Director, Corporate Affairs, Mr Ondaje Ijagwu, in Abuja on Tuesday. Ijagwu said the commission had directed the Chief Executive…
No fewer than four traders have been feared killed on Monday when gunmen ambushed a group of six shoe sellers travelling from Gangare, Jos North to Pankshin LGA for business transaction. News gathered that the victims were attacked by the gunmen before reaching Mangu Hale in Mangu LGA. The killing of the traders raised tensions…
The trial of former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke opened in London on Tuesday, with prosecutors alleging she accepted cash and luxury benefits from oil executives seeking favourable treatment. Alexandra Healy, for the prosecution, told Southwark Crown Court that Alison-Madueke received at least £100,000 in cash, private jet flights, chauffeur-driven vehicles and high-value goods while…
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), on Sunday alerted farmers, herders and residents to steer clear of its area of its forthcoming ‘Range Classification Exercise’. The academy’s spokesperson, Maj. Mohammad Maidawa, made the announcement in a statement issued in Kaduna. Maidawa said: “NDA wishes to inform the public, particularly farmers, herders, and residents of surrounding and…
Sightsavers Nigeria has partnered with traditional, community, and religious leaders to eradicate trachoma and other neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The collaboration was formalised at a stakeholders’ engagement meeting in Birnin Kebbi, themed “Promoting Healthy Practices and Strengthening Community Engagement for Facial Cleanliness and Environmental Improvement.” Country Director…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an ex-international football player, Segun Hunkarin over alleged attempt to smuggle a consignment of cocaine into Nigeria. The consignment was attempted to be smuggled through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. A statement by NDLEA’s Director Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Dr. Tersoo Loko, former Chairman of the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC), and 10 others before the Federal High Court in Makurdi over alleged N1.1 billion fraud. The 30-count charges, filed by the EFCC’s Makurdi Zonal Directorate, relate to the misappropriation of funds intended for…
By Sunday Isuwa, Abuja Sympathisers gathered on Friday at Kamrum, Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, to pay their final respects to the late George Stephen Shekari, son of the former deputy governor, who passed away at the age of 52. The late George Stephen Shekari was the first son of the former…
