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Kogi PDP Primary: Seven Aspirants Step Down For Wada

Hours to the Kogi State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary, no fewer than five aspirants from Kogi East, have stepped down for the immediate past Governor Cap. Idris Wada.According to TheNation, Wada, who is seeking a second and final term as governor, is one of the 11 PDP governorship aspirants from Kogi East, from a total 13.Add

Ghanaian Banker, Ellias Preko Who Laundered Billions For James Ibori Fined Millions By UK Court

Ellias Preko, a Ghanaian and former Goldman Sachs banker, who helped James Ibori, former governor of Delta hide a fortune in offshore accounts has been ordered by a UK court to pay back £7.3m(N3.2 billion) to the British treasury or face 10 years more in jail.The order was slammed on Preko on Monday by Judge David Tomlison, following a confiscati
Northern Coalition Vows To Reclaim Jobs From Southerners In The North

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNGs) on Sunday vowed to reclaim job opportunities in the North occupied by southerners in the northern part of the country.The CNG in a statement by its spokesman, Abdul-Azeez Sulaiman said that job opportunities meant for indigenes of the northern states had been hijacked by people from the South.Suleiman, who a

Yakassai Warns South East Governors, You Cannot Ban Movement Of Herdsmen, Cattle

Vocal elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakassai has warned all South-East Governors against resorting to self-help over the issue of killing and kidnapping by suspected herdsmen in the region.Yakassai, who was reacting to the recent ban on the movement of cattle or their herders in the southeast, noted that every Nigerian is constitutionally empowere
Lagos Records Over 70% Of Nigeria’s Vehicular Traffic – Official

Lagos State records more than 70 per cent of Nigeria’s vehicular traffic, in spite of its small landmass. The Federal Controller of Works in the state, Mr Adedamola Kuti, made the observation in an interview with newsmen in Lagos on Sunday. Kuti said that the traffic situation was a major challenge to road rehabilitation in the state, Nigeria’

Security Agents Arrest Three Gang Members Who Attacked And Stole A Taxify Car

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested five persons in connection with the alleged hijacking of a Taxify Toyota Corolla Sports in Lekki, Lagos State, according to a report by TheNation.The suspects, Michael Sosa, 27, Nelson Benson, 24, Idowu Dauda, 30, Owolabi Shobayo aka Daju pa, 29 and Biliaminu Abu alias Gengen, 43, were nab
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway To Close From Today Till 31st Of October 2019

Work would begin in earnest on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway as proposed, starting from September 2nd, 2019 and has been projected to end on the 31st of October 2019.In a bid to control traffic, a circular has been released containing the road diversion that would ease the traffic congestion during the period of repairs. A portion of the Lagos-Ibada

Kaduna Pastor, Elisha Numan Regains Freedom 15 Days After Abduction

The abducted pastor of the Baptist Church in Ungwan Makeri community of Chikun Local Government Area in Kaduna state, Rev. Elisha Numan has regained his freedom after spending 15 days in his abductor's den. The Baptist Pastor regained his freedom on Saturday evening after an undisclosed amount was paid as ransom to the gunmen that abducted hi
37-Year-Old Man, Seyi Onayemi Found Dead With A Suicide Note After Drinking ‘Sniper’ In Ikorodu

A 37 year old man, Seyi Onayemi, has committed suicide in Ikorodu estate in Lagos state. The man is reported to have killed himelf on Friday August 30th.A statement from the spokesperson of the Lagos state police command, Bala Elkana, says on August 30th, men of the Shagamu Road Police Station, Ikorodu received a distress call that the deceased al

Armed Robbery Suspect Gets Arrested By Police At A Church Retreat In Lagos

An armed robbery suspected has been trailed to a church retreat and arrested while in operation. Men of the Lagos state police command have arrested an armed robbery suspect, Wasiu Kamarudeen, who led a team of robbers to attack members of the St. Patrick Catholic Renewal Church, Jakande Opened Field during their church retreat yesterday Saturday
Nigerian Air Force Kills Scores Of Boko Haram Terrorists, In Aerial Bombing In Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has neutralised scores of Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) in air strikes at Yuwe “C” in Borno.Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, NAF Director of Public Relations and Infomation, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday said the operation was conducted on Saturday.

SAD! Father Of Two, Sunday Olorunleke Hacked To Death In Ekiti State

A commercial motorcyclist identified as Sunday Olorunleke, was on Saturday, August 31st found in a pool of blood in his residence at the Aba area of Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital. The father of two was reportedly alone at home when the unknown assailants struck and hacked him to death right in his house. Wife and children of the d
Fifty AK-47 Rifles Recovered From Nasarawa Deputy Governor’s Attackers

Muhammad Akazakwai, a kidnap kingpin said to have masterminded the recent attack on the Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Emmanuel Akabe has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).The suspect was arrested at his mother’s residence in Kano where he was being treated for gunshot wounds, days after the attack in whic

IGP, Mohammed Adamu Orders Arrest Of Shi’ite Leaders Nationwide

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria may be in for a new ordeal as the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the arrest of all identified Shi’ite leaders across the country.He has also directed a team of special police to dismantle the structures of the IMN in the country immediately.Adamu, in a signal to the operatives dated Augus
List Of 10 Nigerians Wanted By The FBI and EFCC In Nigeria

Last week, 80 Nigerians were arrested by the United States Federal Bureau of Intelligence for alleged involvement in business email compromise, romance scam and defrauding American citizens millions of dollars which were allegedly channelled through Nigerian banks.The development has triggered the arrest of some local collaborators while the F

How Donald Trumps New Immigration Policy Will Affect Nigerians Abroad

The Nigerian Diaspora Movement (NDM) in the U.S. says President Donald Trump’s new immigration policy will, over time, reduce the number of Nigerians in strategic professional positions in that country.Chairman of the movement, Prof. Apollos Nwauwa, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).A policy alert released on
Five Years After, Boko Haram Sect Attack Chibok Again; Residents Flee

Residents of Yimirmigza village in Kautikari ward, Chibok local government area of Borno, scampered for safety after suspected Boko Haram insurgents laid siege on their village.In a chat with TheCable on Saturday, a Chibok resident said they started hearing strange gunshots around 6pm.The villager said they fled when they noticed that the gunshots

Police Release 123 Intercepted Truck Passengers In Lagos

The Police Command in Lagos State has released the 123 male passengers who were intercepted along Moshalashi road, Agege alongside 48 motorcycles that were coming from Jigawa State. The Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana, in an earlier statement said that a truck, with Registration Number JIGAWA HJA-680-XA, conveying the male pass
Zamfara Bandits Surrender Weapons, Military Uniform – Police

Some repentant armed bandits in Zamfara, on Saturday handed over sophisticated rifles, ammunition and military uniform after denouncing crime, the police have said.The Zamfara State police spokesperson, Muhammad Shehu, said the development was part of an ongoing effort to ensure peace and reconciliation, an initiative of the state government being

JUST IN: Leah Sharibu Still Alive, FG Negotiating Release — Presidency

The Presidency has dismissed speculation that Leah Sharibu, the Dapchi schoolgirl still held by Boko Haram, is dead.It said Miss Sharibu was alive, while the Federal Government continue to negotiate her release from the captivity of the terrorist group.The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu,
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje Vows To Sue Wike Over Alleged Demolition Of Mosque

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has vowed to drag Governor Nyesom Wike to court over the alleged demolition of the Rainbow Town Central Mosque in Trans-Amadi area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital. . The Governor of one of the 12 northern states practicing Sharia Law said he received the news of the demolition with shock while promising to seek le

South-East Governors Ban Herdsmen, Cattle Movement

Governos of South-East geopolitical zone have banned movement of herdsmen and cattle from one community to the other within the zone. This decision comes weeks after a Reverend father was murdered by suspected herdsmen in Enugu state.The Governors took this decision during their meeting with enlarged stakeholders which included the Minister for Av
Nigerian President, Buhari Departs Japan For Abuja Despite Nnamdi Kanu’s Shocking Threat

Buhari has departed Yokohama, Japan for Abuja on Saturday.President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Japan after participating in the seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7)) in the country.KanyiDaily recalls that the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu had issued a shocking threat, saying Presiden

EFCC Arrests Two More Suspects Wanted By FBI In Port-Harcourt (Photos)

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt Zonal Office have arrested two suspected internet fraudsters linked to the on- going collaborative investigations between the EFCC and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI.The suspects were separately arrested in Port Harcourt, Rivers State and Owerri, Imo State. O
Teenager, Yakubu Dahiru Jailed 3 Months For Stealing Fowl Valued @ 2k

A Magistrates’ Court in Minna has sentenced a teenager, Yakubu Dahiru, to three months in prison for stealing a fowl.Sentencing the teenager, the Magistrate, Binta Rijau, however said she would be lenient on the accused person as he was remorseful.Rijau ordered him to pay a fine of N3000 or serve three months in prison in the event of a defaultD

EFCC Arrests 12 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In A Lagos Yahoo Yahoo School (Photos)

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 12 suspected Internet fraudsters in Lagos.The suspects-Oluwaseun Ogunbunmi, Haruna Yusuf , Olubori Hassan, Wasiu Idowu, Basit Adeniran, Aina Olajuwon, Okafor Joseph, David Ado, Olamide Ogunseye, Opeyemi Ahmed , Monsuru Amao, Taiwo Rasak- were arrested on Thursday, August 29, 2019 in
DSS Arrests Dreaded Kidnapper, Muhammad Sani Who Masterminds Attack On Nasarawa Deputy Governor

The Department of the State Security Service in Kano State, has arrested one of the dreaded kidnapping kingpins, who allegedly organized the recent attack on Nassarawa State Deputy Governor, Emmanuel Akabe where three Policemen and a civilian were killed.The suspect, Muhammad Sani Akazakwai, was apprehended at his mother’s residence in Kano duri
EFCC Arrests Operators Of Ponzi Scheme, Wonder Bank Over Alleged N2bn Scam

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt Zonal Office, have arrested 19 staff of a fake investment company allegedly floating a Ponzi Scheme, with which they have defrauded members of the public N2,000,000,000.It was learnt that the suspected company called Bluekey Investment Club, operating from Sonia Mall,
Mother Of Four, Chinasa Odah Bled To Death After Boyfriend Gave Her Abortion Pills In Ebonyi

The Ebonyi State police command has confirmed the death of a 29-year-old mother of four, Mrs Chinasa Odah, from Inikiri Effium, Ohaukwu local government area of Ebonyi State, who administered drug for abortion giving to her by his suspected boyfriend, one Mgbada.According to DSP Loveth Odah, who confirmed the death noted that the woman bled to dea
I Told My Parents I Made Money From Tech Contract – 19-Year-Old Fraudster, Emmanuel Amadi

The Father, John Amadi A teenager, Emmanuel Amadi, was arrested last week at Iyana Ishasi, Lagos, by men of the Area F Command, Ikeja, for cybercrime. He tells AFEEZ HANAFI how he went about the fraudulent act What is your name? Emmanuel Amadi. How old are you? I am 19 years old. What state are you from? Ebonyi. I am an undergraduate – a