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Pensioners Protest Non-payment Of 25 Months Arrears In Benue State
Hundreds of pensioners yesterday barricaded the entrance of the Benue State Government House in Makurdi to protest the non-payment of 25 months arrears of pension.The Chairman of the Concerned Pensioners, Mr. Peter Ikyado, said the money was over N23 billion.The pensioners carried different placards with different inscriptions such as “Ort -
Xenophobic Attack: Air Peace Offers To Evacuate Stranded Nigerians From South Africa For Free
Nigeria’s foremost carrier, Air Peace has offered to repatriate Nigerians back home as a sign of solidarity with the government of President Muhammadu Buhari administration.Allen Onyema, the Chairman of the airline, made the announcement yesterday while sympathizing with the Nigerian victims who lost their lives and properties in the attacks.Acc -
Xenophobia: Police Arrest Protesters in Lagos As IGP Orders Security Beef Up For Foreigners
No fewer than 125 looters have been arrested by the police in Lagos in connection with destruction of properties owned by South Africans in the wake of Xenophobic attack on Nigerians in South Africa.The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu, has also ordered water-tight security around embassies, foreign missions, foreigners and their b -
Nigerian Cybercriminal, Forgive Ochuko Who Scammed American Convicted, Spared Jail
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of a Nigerian online scammer Forgive Ochuko, for a one-count charge bordering on internet fraud. In the cyberworld, Ochuka is known as Greg Robert.Ochuko, who was arraigned before Justice N.E. Maha of a Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday was arrested by operatives of -
Nigerian Grandma, Martina Obi-Uzom Jailed For Circumcising a Child Without Parents Consent
A pharmacist who posed as the mother of an 11-month-old boy so he could be circumcised without his parents' consent has been spared jail. Martina Obi-Uzom, 70, was entrusted to look after the child while his parents were away over the weekend of September 2 to 3, 2017. She used the opportunity to travel to London an -
Angry Hoodlums Invade Ebonyi Governor's House
A group of Political thugs on Monday allegedly broke into the Abuja home of Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi. However, the alleged invasion has sparked controversy as some of the governor’s close associates believe those who broke into the house were police.The hoodlums, who allegedly invaded the house at about 6.30am, allegedly wanted to plant -
JUST IN: MTN Closes Shops In Nigeria
Telecommunications giant, MTN, has announced the closure of all its shops in Nigeria.This may not be unconnected with the threat by some Nigerians to reciprocate the Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that there had been series of attack on Nigerians and their businesses in South Africa, an ac -
SO SAD:Inspector, Clement Dies While Trying To Arrest Suspects Linked To Kidnap Kingpin, Wadume
A police Inspector has reportedly died while trying to capture more suspects linked to kidnap kingpin, Wadume. A police Inspector attached to the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) was killed on Monday night while four others were injured when their vehicle had a lone accident on Wukari Road in Ibi, Taraba State.It was gathered that the operat -
Xenophobia: Zambia Cancels Friendly Match Against South Africa
The Zambian Football Federation has cancelled the international friendly match between its national team and South Africa fixed for Saturday.The FA President Andrew Kamanga reportedly confirmed that the friendly was cancelled due to the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa.He made this known while speaking with Metro FM/Radio 2000 on Tuesday. -
Oyo Assembly Slashes 2019 Budget To N182B
Oyo State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, reduced the 2019 budget of N282 billion passed into law by the immediate past administration under the leadership of Senator Abiola Ajimobi to N181 billion.The review of the budget which started last week Thursday, was at the instance of the incumbent Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde, who described the budget ear -
Xenophobia: Nigerian Lady, Lily Loveth Rendered Jobless After Shoprite Wing Was Looted In Lagos
A store at Novare, Timekeepers Novare mall located in Sangotedo, Lekki - Lagos State was severely vandalized by hoodlums in the wake of attacks on South African multinational firms.This was spurred by the series of xenophobic attacks by South Africans on foreigners with Nigerians badly affected.An employee of the shop identified as Loveth has decr -
Student Runs Out Naked From Bathroom As Snakes Take Over Auchi Poly
Palpable fear and anxiety have gripped staff and students of Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, as dangerous snakes have allegedly taken over the institution.Students, canteen operators and other members of staff who work or reside on the campuses of the federal tertiary Institution, have reportedly sighted the dangerous and poisonous visitors n -
Kwara Assembly Demands Revocation Of Saraki’s Landed Property
The Kwara House of Assembly on Tuesday urged Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq of the state to declare as void the acquisition, appropriation and conversion of residence of the late Dr Olusola Saraki.The property with Survey No KWG927 and LAN/G-2071 is situated on Ilofa Road, GRA, llorin.The property which has been in existence for several years is popu -
Jubilation As MC Oluomo Becomes NURTW Chairman in Lagos
Its Official, Musiliu Akinsanya aka MC Oluomo, has been elected as the NURTW Chairman, Lagos chapter. There has been jubilation at Oluomo's quarters since the news filtered in. Details later... -
I Started Stealing After Seeing Naira Marley's Lifestyle and Listened To His Song - 16 Yrs Old
Music has, over ages, proven to be a powerful tool for social crusade and musicians have been known to be among the most effective social thought leaders. If there is an idea that music has failed to propagate, one may safely conclude that such is an idea that will never be propagated. This will explain why companies usually pick -
PHOTOS: 6 Suspected Facebook Hackers Nabbed By EFCC In Uyo, Akwa Ibom
The Uyo Zonal Office of the Eonomic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday September 2, 2019, arrested six suspected internet fraudsters, who specialized in hacking into Facebook accounts of unsuspecting victims and defraud persons in the compromised accounts’ contact list. .They were arrested in a two-bedroom apartment, located on No -
"Better Have Your Security" - Burna Boy Threatens South African Rapper, AKA
Burna Boy has cut short his social media holiday due to the ongoing Xenophobic attack against Nigerians in South Africa. The singer was not pleased by the statements made by South African rapper, AKA. Burna boy also threatened fellow Nigeria artist who stood up for AKA, Nigerian rapper, M.I. Here is what Burna boy had to say: Ok. I have been away -
We Will Kill All Foreigners Before They Become President In South Africa - President Cyril
South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa has openly declared disdain for foreigners coming into the country, in his words, the president stated that the "issues of foreigners coming into South Africa to setup shop and sell items will be addressed accordingly". This distasteful statement comes at the back of the South Africa Deputy Minist -
PDP Aspirants In Kogi Debunks Rumour Of Stepping Down For Wada, Insist He Remains In Race
Dr. Victor Adoji, one of the governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) reported to have stepped down for Captain Idris Wada has denied stepping down from the race.The Nation reported that Five governorship aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Kogi State have stepped down, ahead of the party’s forth -
Alibaba Joins Nigerians To React To The Xenophobic Attacks On Nigerians In South Africa
Alibaba joined other Nigerians to react to the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The comedian wondered what President Buhari can do in such a situation when reports of killings within Nigeria have not been stopped by the President.He cited a past occurrence where Nigeria sanctioned MTN and it resulted in a Presidential visit from th -
Xenophobia: Consider Military Action Against South Africa- AEID To President Buhari
The Advocacy for Integrity and Economic Development (AIED) has advised the Federal Government of Nigeria to put all options on the table in dealing with the unending xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa.The organization in a statement on Tuesday signed by its Director of Media and Publicity, O’Seun John, condemned the targeted ha -
Busted! How Nigerian Army Nabbed Four Men Who Supply Logistics To Boko Haram In Borno
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said it had arrested four Boko Haram insurgents’ suppliers in Borno State, as part of a renewed campaign to stifle the insurgents’ economy, Punch Metro reports.The Theater Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj.-Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi, made the disclosure during the destruction of four vehicles and essential commodit -
Sharia Council Blasts Wike Over Alleged Mosque Demolition
Governor Nyesom Wike suffered yet another blowback from The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, over the alleged demolition of a mosque at Rainbow Junction in Trans Amadi. Though the Rivers State Governor has vehemently denied the alleged demolition, the Shari’ah council however joined the long list of those that have countered his denial -
An Internet Fraudster Captured While Trying To Recover The Car He Left During Raid In Lekki
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, has arrested one Darlington John Irmahia, for alleged internet fraud on Tuesday evening.Upon his arrest, the anti-graft agency said fraudulent documents and pornographic videos were recovered.This was contained in a statement released by EFCC.Darlington, 26, a graduate of Fine -
2023: Oshiomhole, El-Rufai's Presidential Campaign Posters Sighted In Lagos
Campaign poster of Adams Oshiomhole, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, vying for 2023 presidential election has emerged.The poster has Oshiomhole, former Edo State Governor vying for the presidency with Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai as his running mate.The campaign poster was cited in Ikeja, Lagos State, yesterda -
Police Special Squad, Operation Sting Recovers Arms From Make-Shift Shop In Rivers
Police special squad have raided a makeshift shop in Rumuolumeni Community, Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State and recovered arms and ammunitions.It was gathered that the operatives of the Operation Sting attached to the Rumuorlumeni Police Division stormed the shop made of caravan and made the recovery.The operatives were said to ha -
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
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