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A Stranger Reportedly Disappeared With A One-Year-Old Baby, Esomchi Oyoke In Ebonyi

Accoring to Report, there was anxiety in the Ogbe Hausa area of Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, as a stranger reportedly disappeared with a one-year-old child, Esomchi Oyoke.It was gathered that Esomchi went missing after a stranger, who was identified as Okechukwu from Ushegbe village in the Ezza North Local Government Area of the state, left the house.

Police Arrest 3 Fake Journalists Who Tried To Extort Minister Of Petroleum At National Assembly

Men of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the National Assembly Complex Abuja on Thursday arrested three fake journalists on the premises.The suspects, identified simply as Balarabe Umar, Joseph Andor and Ibrahim Bello, were handed over to the Divisional Police Officer, National Assembly Division, Mr Abdullahi Sambo.The alleged impersonato
Gun Battle Breaks Out In Mexico As Police Captured Drug Kingpin, El Chapo’s Son

Firefights erupted on the streets of Mexico as police arrested drug kingpin El Chapo's son.There was fierce gun battles in Culiacan, Mexico, as the military swooped into the city and arrested the druglord's son.Ovidio Guzmán López, believed to be in his 20s, is said to have taken a top role in the Sinaloa cartel following his father�

Chelsea v Newcastle: English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats

Date :Saturday 19th, October Time : 3:00pm Stadium Stamford Bridge Referee Andre Marriner (England) Goal Scorer: Team News: [size=14pt] Chelsea [/size]Having put together a run of four victories in the space of 11 days, the international break came at the wrong time for Chelsea as they bid to keep pace with the form clubs in the top fl
BREAKING! Labour & FG Reach Agreement On New Minimum Wage, See New Percentage Increment

On Thursday, the organised Labour and the Federal government agreed on percentage increase of the consequential adjustment in workers’ salaries as a result of the new minimum wage of N30, 000. .The two parties agreed to percent increase of 23.2% for workers on level 7 and 20% for workers on level 8, while they agreed on 19% increase for workers

Constituency Projects Scam: Court Orders Interim Forfeiture Of N116m

Justice A.R. Muhammad of Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, October 14, 2019 granted an order for interim forfeiture of N116m alleged proceeds of crime linked to the non- execution of constituency projects awarded to Hamza Barau and Hamshakin Ventures Ltd and funded by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN on be
Man, Ogundele Taiwo Sentenced To Death For Killing MTN Staff Who Turned Down His Proposal

An Ilorin High court, today, sentenced one Ogundele David to death by hanging for killing a staff of MTN, Abiola Tosin Ashinwo.On 25th April 2016, David said to be a teacher at Landmark University Secondary School, Omu-Aran, was was at Tosin’s residence at Tanke where he met her mother, Abiola Ashinwo, and made effort to convince his girlfriend

President Buhari Meets With Igbo Leaders Ahead Of 2023 Presidential Election (Details Inside)

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of the sum of N10billion Special Intervention Fund for immediate repairs and upgrade of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu State.Buhari made the disclosure during the meeting with a delegation of governors and leaders of the Southeast on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja and w
Ali Kwara, Exposes 26 NSCDC, 6 Military Officers Over Arms Dealing With Bandits In Bauchi

A renowned armed robbery hunter in Bauchi State, Ali Kwara has revealed how 26 officers of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and 6 military officers were arrested for allegedly selling arms and ammunition to kidnappers and bandits in Katsina and Zamfara States.Speaking to newsmen on the incident in Azare local government area of the

'Foreign Funding For Boko Haram Has Risen To 50%, Raises Concerns'- Olusegun Obasanjo

Obasanjo's assertion came as top military sources expressed concerns that the war against insurgency is prolonged by foreign funding and interference.There are growing concerns that the insurgency war in the North-east is being prolonged by massive external funding from fundamentalist groups and foreign nations.Former president, Chief Olusegu
Buhari Approves N10 Billion For The Upgrade Of Akanu Ibiam International Airport In Enugu.

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the sum of N10 billion for the upgrade of Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu.Buhari explained that the approval was in line with his administration’s goal of improving on infrastructures across the country.He made the disclosure on his verified Twitter handle, on Thursday. According to Buhari: ”

House Member, Dr Ekpo Condemns Alleged Takeover Of 35,000 Hectares Of Bakassi Land For Seaport

The Honourable member representing Bakassi State constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Dr Ekpo Ekpo Bassey has condemned the alleged ceding of 35, 000 hectares of land for development of Deep Seaport.Hon Ekpo Bassey lamented the donations announced by the Paramount Ruler of Bakassi, Etinyin Etim Okon Edet during a courtesy
Governor, Willie Obiano Visits Onitsha Fire Scene, Reveals When To Compensate Victims

Governor Willie Obiano, on Thursday morning, visited the scene of Wednesday’s fire disaster in Onitsha, promising to compensate the victims before Christmas.The governor who was at the scene with members of his executive expressed sadness over the incident, assuring that government would not leave them alone in this moment of grief.Also, in a sw

Unilorin Embarked On An Awareness Campaign On Suicide Prevention Across The Institution

The Suicide Prevention and Research Initiative Nigeria (SURPIN), a brain-child of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin), Behavioural Sciences Department, has embarked on an awareness campaign on suicide prevention across the institution.Oluwabunmi Buhari said the initiative was to encourage people to seek help on mental health issues.Ms Buhari, who
“Nigeria Need More Prayers To Overcome Current Challenges"- Senate President, Ahmad Lawan

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday said that Nigeria would need prayers to overcome its current challenges.Mr Ola Awoniyi, Special Adviser (Media) to the President of the Senate quoted Lawan to have said this when a delegation of the Christian Legislators’ Fellowship of the National Assembly visited him.He said that given the sit

AMCON Drags M.R.S Oil SMCS To Court Over N1.6bn Debt

The Asset management corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has filed an application before a Federal high court sitting in Lagos, southwest Nigeria, seeking an order to compel M. R.S Oil Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society (formerly Chevron Oil Co-operative Society Limited) to pay a debt of N1,684,878,475.92 or in the alternative the court should issu
Governor Yahaya Bello Appoints Asuku Jamiu As Chief Of Staff, As Onoja Resigns

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has appointed Abdulkareem Asuku Jamiu as his new Chief of Staff.Asuku Jamiu, who was until now the Director General, Protocol replaced Edward David Onoja, who is now the running mate to the governor in the November 16 election.A statement from the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mohammed Onogwu said that th

Edo Lawmakers To Be Sanctioned For Refusing To Be Inaugurated

Stalwarts of the All Progressives Congress Party (APC) in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, have jointly issued ultimatum to their lawmakers-elect at the State House of Assembly, to resume plenary unfailingly on or before October 21, 2019, of face “consequential actions”.They asked the members-elect, Vincent Uwadiae and Dumez
#SexForGrades: U.I Sets Up Panel To Expose Randy Lecturers

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Idowu Olayinka, on Wednesday posted on his verified Facebook account that a committee had been set up to expose any s3xual misconduct in the institution.Olayinka said the move was aimed at guarding against any untoward s3xual behaviour in UI.He wrote, “The recent exposé of sexual misconduct

I Built Church & Mosque With Ransom I Collect -Taofeek Lawal, The Notorious Kidnapper in Oyo

A suspected kidnapper, identified as Taofeek Lawal, ha been arrested in Ibadan, Oyo StateAccording to DailyTrust, Lawal confessed he had been engaged in the kidnapping business to sponsor his wife’s education in a higher institution in Ile-Ife, Osun State.The suspect, who confessed that his targets were children between the ages of four and six
4 Policemen Who Were Freed Unjustly To Face Trial Again For Killing Two Boys In Lagos

The Lagos State Government says it will prosecute four police officers indicted in an alleged extra-judicial killing of two people in Lagos.The families of late Segun Sholaja and Ogheneovo Ebobo had cried out after the Directorate of Public Prosecutions ordered the release of the officers, saying they had no case to answer.The families of the vict

Buhari Bans Foreign Foreign Trips For His Ministers

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the reduction of overseas tours by ministers, permanent secretaries and chief executives of government agencies to eight per year, and must be strictly for official purposes.In a new guideline on fiscal prudence issued today by the office of the Secretary of the Government of the Federation, President Buhari
"How Fraudsters Hacked Our Bank Server, Withdraw N752M" - Auditor Tells Court

An auditor with United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Ojo Oladimeji, has told the Federal High Court, Lagos, how suspected fraudsters hacked into the bank’s server and fraudulently withdrew the sum of N752 million from the account of the Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, domiciled with the bank.Oladimaji made this known while giving evidence in a cr

All Hands Must Be On Deck To Ensure Boko Haram Insurgents Are Completely Defeated - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said all hands must be on deck to ensure that Boko Haram insurgents are completely defeated.Buhari said Nigerians and security agents must team up with his government to stop the degraded Boko Haram insurgents from attacking soft targets in the Northeast.He made the appeal during the launching of the 2020 Ar
30 Years Old Man, Ogundetu Apprehended For Defiling His Daughter In Ogun State

Men of the Ogun State Police command have apprehended a man identified as Solomon Ogundetu for defiling his 12-year-old daughter since 2018.The police swiftly arrested the 30-year-old Ogundetu after his daughter reported him to her teacher who in turn confided in a community leader, Alhaji Obamuyiwa Semiu who made a complaint.The state’s police

"I Did Not Mean To Embarrass Moghalu" - Femi Falana Tenders Apology

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has apologised over his claim that Kingsley Moghalu, former presidential candidate of the Young Peoples Party (YPP), resigned from his party in order to accept an appointment from the current administration.We had earlier reported that Falana accused Moghalu of resigning from his party (YPP) because he was gi
Here Are The Break Down Of Nigeria's N25.7 Trillion Public Debt

Nigeria public debt has hit N25.7 trillion, up by N3.32 trillion in one year as at the end of June 2019, the Debt Management Office has revealed.While the Federal Government owed N20.42trn as at June 30, 2019, the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory debt portfolio stood at N5.28trn.The DMO revealed the debt stock is made up of N8.32trn ($2
Nigeria Labour Council (NLC) Set To Commence Nationwide Strike Tomorrow Over Minimum Wage

Nigeria's workers union, NLC are set to begin a begin a Nationwide strike tomorrow over the non-implementation of the agreed National minimum wage. This strike means no one will be going to work for a while until the workers union and the government solve this impasse. Read the notice of the strike below:
"Aisha Must Be Respected”- Some Nigerians Rally Behind First Lady On Twitter

Since a video clip of a private altercation between First Lady Aisha Buhari and her in-laws became public, three hashtags have been trending on Twitter.#FirstLady leads the trends with 17,100 tweets; her brother in-law 80-year-old #MammanDaura follows with 14,400 tweets so far; while #AishaBuhari trails them with 11,900 tweets.The tweets are unequ
Photo: Ex-BBNaija Housemate, Khafi Bags Endorsement Deal With ‘The Temple Company’

Former Big Brother housemate, Khafi just got endorsed by ‘The Temple company’, and she can’t keep calm about the good news.Khafi took to Instagram some minutes ago to announce the birth of her new deal with the company and tagged it a dream come true.Former Big Brother housemate, Khafi just got endorsed by ‘The Temple company’, and she c

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A Stranger Reportedly Disappeared With A One-Year-Old Baby, Esomchi Oyoke In Ebonyi

Police Arrest 3 Fake Journalists Who Tried To Extort Minister Of Petroleum At National Assembly

Gun Battle Breaks Out In Mexico As Police Captured Drug Kingpin, El Chapo’s Son

Chelsea v Newcastle: English Premier League Match, Team News, Goal Scorers and Stats

BREAKING! Labour & FG Reach Agreement On New Minimum Wage, See New Percentage Increment

Constituency Projects Scam: Court Orders Interim Forfeiture Of N116m

Man, Ogundele Taiwo Sentenced To Death For Killing MTN Staff Who Turned Down His Proposal

President Buhari Meets With Igbo Leaders Ahead Of 2023 Presidential Election (Details Inside)

Ali Kwara, Exposes 26 NSCDC, 6 Military Officers Over Arms Dealing With Bandits In Bauchi

'Foreign Funding For Boko Haram Has Risen To 50%, Raises Concerns'- Olusegun Obasanjo

Buhari Approves N10 Billion For The Upgrade Of Akanu Ibiam International Airport In Enugu.

House Member, Dr Ekpo Condemns Alleged Takeover Of 35,000 Hectares Of Bakassi Land For Seaport

Governor, Willie Obiano Visits Onitsha Fire Scene, Reveals When To Compensate Victims

Unilorin Embarked On An Awareness Campaign On Suicide Prevention Across The Institution

“Nigeria Need More Prayers To Overcome Current Challenges"- Senate President, Ahmad Lawan

AMCON Drags M.R.S Oil SMCS To Court Over N1.6bn Debt

Governor Yahaya Bello Appoints Asuku Jamiu As Chief Of Staff, As Onoja Resigns

Edo Lawmakers To Be Sanctioned For Refusing To Be Inaugurated

#SexForGrades: U.I Sets Up Panel To Expose Randy Lecturers

I Built Church & Mosque With Ransom I Collect -Taofeek Lawal, The Notorious Kidnapper in Oyo

4 Policemen Who Were Freed Unjustly To Face Trial Again For Killing Two Boys In Lagos

Buhari Bans Foreign Foreign Trips For His Ministers

"How Fraudsters Hacked Our Bank Server, Withdraw N752M" - Auditor Tells Court

All Hands Must Be On Deck To Ensure Boko Haram Insurgents Are Completely Defeated - Buhari

30 Years Old Man, Ogundetu Apprehended For Defiling His Daughter In Ogun State

"I Did Not Mean To Embarrass Moghalu" - Femi Falana Tenders Apology

Here Are The Break Down Of Nigeria's N25.7 Trillion Public Debt

Nigeria Labour Council (NLC) Set To Commence Nationwide Strike Tomorrow Over Minimum Wage

"Aisha Must Be Respected”- Some Nigerians Rally Behind First Lady On Twitter

Photo: Ex-BBNaija Housemate, Khafi Bags Endorsement Deal With ‘The Temple Company’

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