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They Are After My Life - Borno Pastor Who Exposed Minister Pantami in a Letter Cries Out
The Director-General, Centre for Justice on Religion and Ethnicity in Nigeria, Kallamu Musa Ali Dikwa, said he has been receiving threats on his phone following his calls for the sacking of Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami.Speaking with SaharaReporters, Dikwa said that he has been receiving calls from strange numbers thr

President Buhari Finally Breaks Silence of Pantami's Terrorist Comment: I Stand With Pantami
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the backlash against Isa Pantami, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy.Buhari declared his support for Pantami amid the backlash from Nigerians.Pantami was recently linked to terrorists’ organisations like Al-Qaeda and Taliban due to his past radical preachings.Following the emergence of hi
JUST IN: Pre. Buhari Meets Northern Governors, Pledge To End Insecurity In The Country
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the Northern Governors Forum of his commitment to end all forms of insecurity in the country.The president gave the assurance when he met with governors from the region at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday.The meeting was attended by the Chair of the Northern Governors Forum, Governor Simon Lalong o

Kidnappers Of Kaduna University Students Demand N800m Ransom For Their Release
Abductors of students of Kaduna-based private owned Greenfield University have contacted their parents to demand a collective ransom of N800 million, with threats of killing the students if the ransom is not paid.A cousin to one of the kidnapped students, Georgina Stephen, confirmed the abductionStephen claimed 23 students, including 14 females an
"No Money Was Printed" -NEC Debunks Claims Of N60 Million By Gov. Godwin Obaseki
The National Economic Council (NEC) has affirmed that there was no printing of N60 billion or any other amount whatsoever to shore up allocation for the month of March, as alleged by Governor of Edo State Godwin Obaseki.NEC reached the conclusion after receiving presentations from the Minister of Finance Zainab Ahmed, Central Bank Governor Godwin

The Moment Uniformed Police Officer Remained Calm While Being Assaulted By Traffic Offender
A police officer has been honored by the Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu for remaining calm even while being assaulted by a traffic offender. The uniformed police officer, ASP Erhabor who is attached to the RRS was assaulted by a traffic offender and his friend in Victoria Island, Lagos, after being stopped for driving against traffic.
Photo: Eight Repentant Niger Delta Militants And Kidnappers Become Pastors
Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, the General Overseer of the Omega Power Ministries (OPM), has disclosed that eight repentant Niger Delta militants and kidnappers have given their lives to Christ, undergoing rehabilitation and are now pastors in the church.Chinyere, who is the founder of OPM disclosed this in a telephone interview with NAN on Monday.The

Pantami May be Placed On No-Fly Zone As US Begins Investigation Says Ex-DSS Director
A former Assistant Director with the Department of State Services, Dennis Amachree, has said the secret police informed the Nigerian government and the National Assembly of the past radical pro-Taliban views of embattled Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, before his confirmation as minister in 2019.Pantami, a former direc
IGP Usman Baba Orders Immediate Withdrawal of Senior Police Officers Attached to EFCC
Usman Baba, the acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has ordered the withdrawal of senior officers attached to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).He cited operational requirements of the Force as his reason.In a letter dated April 15, 2021, addressed to the EFCC Chairman and signed by the Principal Staff Officer to the IG, Id

Our Professors May Work In Togo Bakeries If Nigeria Breaks Up — Lai Mohammed Warns Elites
Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, has cautioned the elites to stop fanning calls for the nation to break up, stating that professors may be left with no option than to work in bakeries in neighbouring Togo just to survive, if that happens. Speaking in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, April 21, the minis
Angry Fans Attack Schalke Players Following Bundesliga Relegation
Schalke players have been attacked by their own fans when returning from Bielefeld following their relegation from the German Bundesliga.Gelsenkirchen police confirmed they were on site at the Veltins Arena as footage published on social media showed that fans chased some of the club’s players on the stadium perimeters, and though police could n

UPDATE: Ghost Workers Exposed As Bauchi Govt Removes 715 Civil Servants From Payroll
Bauchi State Government on Wednesday revealed that it had removed no fewer than 715 civil servants from the payroll system in the state in a bid to checkmate ghost worker syndrome.The revelation was made by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mohammed Sabiu Baba, while briefing journalists of the outcome of the State Executive Council (SE
EFCC Bust 11 Yahoo Boys in Rivers, Bayelsa, Recover Lots of Gadgets & Exotic Cars (Photos)
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) apprehended 11 suspected fraudsters in a sting operation covering Rivers and Bayelsa States.The spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement said they were arrested on Wednesday.The suspects are Eliot Chuku; Oghenero Tega; Pamkim James; Jeremiah Agbani; Frank Freeman; George Naomi; Joshua Patrick;

Just In: Nine Arrested In Relation To The Attack On Ex CBN Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo
No less than nine persons who participated in the attack against Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, have been arrested. Prof. Soludo was last month attacked by unknown gunmen in his community, Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area, during an interactive session with youths of the community.Three policemen we
Nude Photo Saga: Actress Akuapem Poloo Has Been Granted N5.6million Bail
A High Court sitting in Accra, Ghana, on Wednesday, April 21, granted convicted Ghanian actress Akuapem Poloo ¢80,000 (about N5.6million) bail with two sureties to be justified.MyJoyOnline reports that as part of her bail condition, the social media sensation born Rosemond Brown has to report to the case investigator every two weeks. She is also

Former Zamfara Governor, Abdulaziz Yari Arrested By EFCC Over Fraud
Former Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari has been arrested. He was arrested and detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over alleged illegal financial dealings and misappropriation of funds. Yari, who was arrested on Tuesday by operatives of the anti-graft agency, was taken to the Sokoto office of the commission wh

Unknown Gunmen Attack Police Another Station In Enugu, Leaving 3 Policemen Dead
According to reports, a Divisional Police Station in Adani, in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State has been attacked on Wednesday by gunmen. This is coming barely 24 hours after a Police Zonal Headquarters, Zone 13 in Ukpo, Anambra State was attacked. It was gathered that three policemen on duty were killed, while several others w

Unknown Gunmen Attack Private University In Kaduna, Abduct Students
Unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted some students of Green Field University along the Kaduna-Abuka Highway in Chikun Local Government Area. It was learnt the attack occurred on Tuesday night.Kaduna Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the incident. It was learnt gunmen invaded the universit
Police Officer, Derek Chauvin Found Guilty Over Death Of George Flyod
A jury has found white former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all three charges in the murder of Black man George Floyd last year.The 12 members of the jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of the murder of George Floyd on Tuesday in a Minneapolis courthouse.The jury declared Chauvin guilty on all three charges, namely secon

Pre Buhari Won’t Be Bullied Into Breaking Up Nigeria Says Garba Shehu
The Presidency has said that President Muhammadu Buhari would not be intimidated into breaking up the country to satisfy a few.Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu said this on Tuesday after attending an event organised by the APC Professional Forum in Abuja.He said that similar calls were made during
Proposed European Super League Collapses as Premier League Clubs Pull Out
The proposed European Super League collapsed on Tuesday after Premier League clubs withdrew from the deeply divisive project following a furious backlash by fans and threats from football authorities.Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal were six of the 12 leading clubs to initially sign up to the breakaway

NNPC Assures Nigerians That There Will Be No Increase In Fuel Price In May
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has promised Nigerians that there will be no increase in the price of petrol in May. The NNPC while assuring Nigerians, said there will be no increase in the ex-depot price (price marketers buy products from depot owners; it determines the pump price at filling stations) of Premium Motor spirit al
Egypt FA Names Liverpool Striker, Mo Salah as New Captain Of National Team
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been announced as the new captain of Egypt’s national team by head coach Hossam El-Badry.The news was posted in a statement on the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) Facebook page. Senior players in the Egypt squad were asked about the decision and gave their full support.El-Badry said that it was “vital to

IPOB, MASSOB Members to Be Granted Asylum By The U.K
The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has released new guidelines to its decision makers on how to consider and grant asylum applications by members of Biafran secessionist groups, TheCable is reporting.Asylum is to be granted to “persecuted” members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), which has been designated as a terrorist organisation
NDLEA Arrests Student And Her Boyfriend For Producing Drugged Cookies For School Children
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a 300-level university student, Rhoda Agboje and her boyfriend, Ifeanyi Nwankwo, who both specialize in producing and selling drug cookies to school children and other unsuspecting members of the public in Abuja.Spokesperson of the agency, Femi Babafemi, who disclosed thi

Just In: Chad President Idris Deby Killed During Clash With Rebels
Chad’s President Idriss Deby has died, the country’s military has announced. Mr Deby, who was reported Monday to have won a sixth term, died while on the frontline during a battle against rebels who were advancing on the country’s capital, Ndjamena, Al Jazeera reported Tuesday.The army had earlier said it had beaten back a column of the figh

144 Nigerian Policemen Land In Somalia To Bustle Up Security
A total of 144 policemen and women from Nigeria have arrived Somalia to boost stabilisation efforts, The Africa Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has revealed. The officers, including women, quietly departed Nigeria at the weekend. They have Samuel Ita as the commander. AMISOM Police operations coordinator Daniel Ali Gwambal said 30 of the police
REVEALED: 4 Died, 44 Critically Injured In 34 Ogun Road Crashes
At least, four persons died while 44 others sustained injuries in 34 road crashes across Ogun State between March 28 and April 11, 2021, being the Easter period.The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) explained that the road traffic crashes involved five private cars, two private buses, three commercial buses, five commerci
JUST IN: Ex US Vice President, Walter Mondale Reportedly Dies At Age 93
Former US Vice-President Walter Mondale has died in Minneapolis on Monday aged 93, his family has announced.Mondale was Jimmy Carter’s running mate for his winning 1976 presidential bid and defeat four years later, reports the BBC. Carter said he considered Mondale the “best vice-president in our country’s history”.Mondale lost heavily to
Lagos Govt. Finally Sends Female Secondary School Girls Smoking Shisha To Rehab
Lagos State authorities have found the female students of Oreyo Senior Grammar School, Igbogbo in Ikorodu, seen smoking shisha in a video.The five students were smoking in an apartment while dressed in school uniforms. The footage went viral last weekend.The state government, through the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Youth and Social Devel

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They Are After My Life - Borno Pastor Who Exposed Minister Pantami in a Letter Cries Out

President Buhari Finally Breaks Silence of Pantami's Terrorist Comment: I Stand With Pantami

JUST IN: Pre. Buhari Meets Northern Governors, Pledge To End Insecurity In The Country

Kidnappers Of Kaduna University Students Demand N800m Ransom For Their Release

"No Money Was Printed" -NEC Debunks Claims Of N60 Million By Gov. Godwin Obaseki

The Moment Uniformed Police Officer Remained Calm While Being Assaulted By Traffic Offender

Photo: Eight Repentant Niger Delta Militants And Kidnappers Become Pastors

Pantami May be Placed On No-Fly Zone As US Begins Investigation Says Ex-DSS Director

IGP Usman Baba Orders Immediate Withdrawal of Senior Police Officers Attached to EFCC

Our Professors May Work In Togo Bakeries If Nigeria Breaks Up — Lai Mohammed Warns Elites

Angry Fans Attack Schalke Players Following Bundesliga Relegation

UPDATE: Ghost Workers Exposed As Bauchi Govt Removes 715 Civil Servants From Payroll

EFCC Bust 11 Yahoo Boys in Rivers, Bayelsa, Recover Lots of Gadgets & Exotic Cars (Photos)

Just In: Nine Arrested In Relation To The Attack On Ex CBN Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo

Nude Photo Saga: Actress Akuapem Poloo Has Been Granted N5.6million Bail

Former Zamfara Governor, Abdulaziz Yari Arrested By EFCC Over Fraud

Unknown Gunmen Attack Police Another Station In Enugu, Leaving 3 Policemen Dead

Unknown Gunmen Attack Private University In Kaduna, Abduct Students

Police Officer, Derek Chauvin Found Guilty Over Death Of George Flyod

Pre Buhari Won’t Be Bullied Into Breaking Up Nigeria Says Garba Shehu

Proposed European Super League Collapses as Premier League Clubs Pull Out

NNPC Assures Nigerians That There Will Be No Increase In Fuel Price In May

Egypt FA Names Liverpool Striker, Mo Salah as New Captain Of National Team

IPOB, MASSOB Members to Be Granted Asylum By The U.K

NDLEA Arrests Student And Her Boyfriend For Producing Drugged Cookies For School Children

Just In: Chad President Idris Deby Killed During Clash With Rebels

144 Nigerian Policemen Land In Somalia To Bustle Up Security

REVEALED: 4 Died, 44 Critically Injured In 34 Ogun Road Crashes

JUST IN: Ex US Vice President, Walter Mondale Reportedly Dies At Age 93

Lagos Govt. Finally Sends Female Secondary School Girls Smoking Shisha To Rehab

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