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According to SaharaReporters, Nigerian human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has been tortured in prison. He was allegedly assaulted and tortured by officials of the Nigerian Correctional Centre in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State who used blunt instruments to forcefully shave off his beard. The lawyer was injured in the process, SaharaReporters has gathered.Prison Officials Forcefully Shave Off Beard Of Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong Jailed By Akwa Ibom CJ
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Details about the murder of Ikechukwu Onuma, an Onitsha-based public servant have emerged. Recall that we reported how he was killed on Tuesday night by his wife’s lesbian partner. A new report by DailyPost claimed that contrary to reports in the media, the man did not catch his wife red-handed with the suspected murderer in a sexual act. FindinUpdate: How Onitsha Lesbian Killed Partner’s Husband Revealed
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Abuja-based human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju has highlighted ways the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, may rig the 2023 presidential election.Adeyanju alleged that APC would use what he called collusive rigging during the February presidential election.The Abuja-based activist said the ruling party would send its thugs into polling units2023: Adeyanju Alleges How APC May Rig Presidential Election
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Anyone with an iota of compassion will feel pity for Alexandra. On several social media platforms, Alexandra, a 9-year-old girl, is portrayed as a desolate cancer patient who has already suffered severe hair loss and is struggling for her life. The emotional video depicted Alexandra in tears as she reaches out for financial assistance for treatmenIsraeli Scammers Defraud Nigerians With Child Cancer YouTube Adverts
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The Federal Government has borrowed N17.46 trillion to N19.91 trillion between December 2021 to June 2022 from the Central Bank of Nigeria. According to Punch, the total borrowing came through Ways and Means Advances. Data from the CBN shows that the Federal Government borrowed N2.45tn from the apex bank within six months. The N19.91tn owed the apFG Borrows N2.45 Trillion From CBN Amid Fiscal Risks
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Senator Joshua Dariye, an ex-governor of Plateau State, will declare interest to contest the Plateau Central senatorial seat on the platform of the Labour Party (LP) ahead of the 2023 elections. Dariye, former Taraba governor, Jolly Nyame, and three others were, on Monday, August 9, released from prison three months after their pardon by theFormer Plateau State Governor, Joshua Dariye Runs For Senate After Release From Jail
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In June, St. Francis Catholic Church Owo was attacked.In July, Kuje Prison was attacked and some criminals escaped from the facility.The question now is, how did Idris Ojo came out of prison to attack the Church and went back to the same prison?The claim by Nigeria’s Chief of Defense Staff that Idris Ojo, a Kuje prison escapee took part in the aNigerian Army Names Kuje Prison Escapee Idris Ojo as Owo Catholic Church Massacre Attacker
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This was announced in a statement by the director of protocols and public relations, JAMB, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, in Abuja.The result of the 2022 mop-up results of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations which took place on Saturday, August 6, 2022, have been released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Wednesday.This was annoJAMB Releases 2022 Mop-Up UTME Results
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Umar Abdullahi, a mechanic, has been killed in Plateau State. The mechanic as well as a kidnapper were killed during a gun battle in NEPA community, Jos Local Government Area of Plateau State. It was learnt that some kidnappers had wanted to abduct Abdullahi in his residence on Tuesday during which a shootout ensued between him and the gang.A resiMechanic Shot Dead After Killing One Of The Kidnappers Who Stormed His Home To Abduct Him
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The identities of the five suspects arrested in connection with the brutal killing of worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, have been unveiled. Recall that no fewer than 40 worshippers were killed with several others injured in the attack that occurred on Sunday morning, July 5, 2022. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), GeneraOwo Church Massacre: Identities Of The 5 Arrested Suspects Revealed
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Another seven hostages, including a family of six and a woman have been released by the terrorists that attacked the AK-9 Abuja-Kaduna train passengers on March 28. The identities of the released family of six are Abdubakar Idris Garba, his wife, Maryam Abubakar Bobo, and their eldest son, Ibrahim Abubakar Garba, who’s 10 years old. Others incluJUST IN: Terrorists Release Seven More Abuja-Kaduna Train Hostages
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According to a report by Vanguard, a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, sitting at Maitama, on Tuesday, revoked the bail it earlier granted to Mohammed Usman. The court revoked the bail given to Usman, who is the 3rd Defendant in the 14-count money laundering charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, preferred againAlleged N109.4bn Fraud: Court Revokes Bail Granted Ex-AGF, Idris’s Co-Defendant
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The Special Task Force of the Uttarakhand Police, India has arrested a Nigerian man for defrauding a man of Rs 60 lakh (N31m) after befriending him on Facebook. Police on Wednesday, August 10, said the accused identified as Oliver, was arrested from Humayunpur under the Safdarjang Police station in Delhi. Senior Superintendent of Police, UttarakhaNigerian Man Poses As Woman On Facebook, Defrauds Indian Man Of N31M
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The ruling party would be hoping to sell its presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, to Nigerians ahead of the 2023 presidential election.It has been reported that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will announce 28th September as date to commence its 2023 presidential campaign. This is as the party hopes to convince Nigerians to vote for its2023: APC To Announce Date For Commencement of Presidential Campaign
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One of the high-profile Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, Idris Ojo who escaped from Kuje Prison in Ondo State, has been rearrested by the Defence Headquarters. Lucky Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff, said this on Tuesday at a media conference in Abuja. On July 5, gunmen attacked the Kuje correctional centre in the FedeNigerian Military Arrests ‘High-profile ISWAP Terrorist Who Escaped During Kuje Prison Attack’
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Nigerians called on the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to embark on a national strike for three days.Concerned Nigerians have called for a 3-day nationwide strike to compel President Muhammadu Buhari to resolve the ongoing strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities. This is as the government stopped the payment of sNigerians Call For 3-Day Nationwide Strike To Demand Resolution Of ASUU Strike
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In what will come across as a really startling development, there has been a robbery incident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The robbery incident reportedly took place in the early hours of Wednesday morning, The PUNCH reports. The robbery occurred between 5.00 am and 6:15 am on the long bridge, near Warewa bus stop. A passenger of one of the busPanic As Gunmen Go Wild Again, Rob Motorists On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
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The incident occurred around Olunlade area, Ilorin on Monday night during the symbolic August 8 (8/8) celebration by the cult groups.A cult festival in Ilorin, Kwara State has left as many as four persons dead.According to Daily Trust, four members of different cult groups were allegedly killed during the festival.The incident occurred around Olun4 Feared Killed During Cult Festival In Kwara
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The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo has disowned a report circulating on social media that he asked the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu to step down for his counterpart in the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi.Akufo-Addo, who shared a screenshot of the report via his Twitter page on Tuesday, said he neverGhanaian President Akufo-Addo Debunks News Asking Tinubu To Give Peter Obi A Chance in 2023
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Date: Wednesday 10th August, 2022 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium Olympiastadion Referee Michael Oliver (England) Goal Scorer: Team News [size=14pt] Real Madrid [/size]Real Madrid head into the Super Cup without any injury concerns bedevilling Ancelotti, although Reinier Jesus has been absent from training in anticipation of another loanReal Madrid v Eintracht Frankfurt: UEFA SUPER CUP Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats
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President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that his government provided over N100 billion to pharmaceutical manufacturers in Nigeria. He said the money was given to enhance local production of medicines and medical consumables. President Muhammadu Buhari confirmed this on Tuesday while addressing the new executive members of the Nigerian Medical AssoPharmaceutical Manufacturers Received N100bn Loans From My Gov’t – Buhari
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Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Hajia Zainab Ahmed, has been summoned by the House of Representatives to provide all documents relating to subsidy claims from 2013 to date.Rep Ibrahim Aliyu, Chairman, Special ad hoc committee investigating Petroleum Subsidy regime, said this when Mr Stephen Okon, Director Home Finance in the minPetrol Subsidy: Reps Summon Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed
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A clergyman, Erinmole Adetokunbo and one Adedoyin Oyekanmi have been handed a death sentence by an Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday for killing a 7-year-old boy for ritual purposes.Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo sentenced the duo who changed their pleas from not guilty to guilty on Monday.The convicts were charged with conspiracy to commit murderCourt Sentence Lagos Cleric To Death For Using 7-Year-Old For Ritual
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Ahead of the 2023 general elections, masquerades have been banned from taking part in any election campaign in Nigeria.This is as contained in the new Electoral Law 2022 signed by President Muhammadu Buhari.In previous elections, masquerades were usually seen during campaigns across the country.There were some masquerades decorated with the logos2023: Masquerades Banned From Taking Part In Political Campaigns
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The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has warned Nigerians against downloading a new malware, HiddenAds. The Team said the malware, which is high in probability and damage potential, can impact device performance and jeopardize users’ privacy and can be found on Google Play Store. The malNCC Warns Nigerians Against Downloading This Privacy-Jeopardizing Malware On Google Play Store
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The arrest of killers of St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State worshippers has been confirmed. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State confirmed the arrest of five of the killers in Akure on Tuesday. mThe governor said, “I can confirm what the CDS has said. They were arrested last week and the photographs of the suspects were forwardedAkeredolu Reacts After Military Said It Has Arrested Killers Of Owo Catholic Church Members
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Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has taken a swipe at those who have an issue with him inviting his Lagos State counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to commission Orochiri-Worukwo (waterlines) Flyover in Port Harcourt. Speaking at the commissioning on Monday, Wike said he did not understand what the fuss was about.The governor has been makingYou Can Have Hypertension - Gov Wike Slams Those Questioning Invitation Of Sanwo-Olu To PH
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A former Nigerian lawmaker, Senator Lee Maeba has lashed out at Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike. In an interview with Punch, Maebe said the governor doesn't respect his elders. He said, “We have a candidate of the party who has the capacity to lead Nigeria out of crisis. So nothing can deter us from supporting Atiku to save Nigeria.“WWike Does Not Have Respect For Elders And Citizens - Senator Maeba
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The 23-time Grand Slam champion, Serena Williams has won her first singles match in over a year. She won after defeating world number 57 Nuria Parrizas Diaz 6-3 6-4 at the National Bank Open in Toronto. It was the first time 40-year-old Williams, in only her second appearance of the year, had won a singles match since beating Danielle Collins at tSerena Williams Wins First Singles Match After Over A Year
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The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has disclosed that members of the historic Team Nigeria who represented the country at the 2022 Commonwealth Games will be received by President Muhammadu Buhari who is proud of their feat.The 11-day Commonwealth Games in Birmingham ended on Monday, August 8, with World and CommonwealPresident Buhari To Host Team Nigeria After Successful Outing At 2022 Commonwealth Games
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