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Former Attorney-General Of The Federation & Minister, Abdullahi Ibrahim Dies of COVID-19
A former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abdullahi Ibrahim, died of COVID-19, on Sunday.Mr Ibrahim, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, who served as Minister of Transport and Aviation in the military regime of Muhammadu Buhari, was said to have died in an isolation centre in Abuja on Sunday.A former top government official,

Two Men Hired For Hostel Renovation In UNICAL Arrested After Stealing Students' Properties
Security operatives attached to the University of Calabar have arrested two suspected thieves who stole electrical appliances including pressing irons and lamp holders at the students hostel.Two men hired for hostel renovation in Unical arrested after stealing students The suspects were arrested on Friday, during a stop-and-search of all vehicles
Young Man Found Hanging From High Tension Electric Pole After Committing Suicide In Kaduna
[size=10pt] File Photo [/size] Abdullahi Musa, a 22-year-old man, has committed suicide.The young man who was residing in Aboro, Sanga Local Government of Kaduna State reportedly committed suicide recently.His lifeless body was discovered dangling on a high tension electric pole by passersby in Friday's early hours. He was believed to ha

Fugitive Nigerian Drug Dealer, Okonkwo Kingsley Nwabuike Rearrested At Johannesburg Airport
A fugitive Nigerian drug dealer who skipped bail and fled South Africa more than three years ago after failing to appear in court has been rearrested while trying to re-enter the country on a flight from Nigeria. Okonkwo Kingsley Nwabuike, 46, was rearrested at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International airport on Thursday, January 21, by the Hawk
Three Arrested For Allegedly Beating 23-Year-Old Man To Death Over Phone Theft In Ogun State
The police in Ogun State have arrested three men for allegedly beating a 23-year-old man to death over phone theft.Abimbola Oyeyemi, the State Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed this in in a statement on Sunday.Oyeyemi identified the suspects, who were arrested on January 21, as Ugo Obi, Chinonso Jude, and Chibuke Samson. They are resident

Two Young Men Arrested, Beaten For Alleged Robbery In Abeokuta (Video)
Two young men were on Saturday caught by some residents of Abeokuta for alleged robbery.They were said to have been arrested by the people around Ibara GRA after they had attacked no fewer than two landlords in the area.According to a video made available to Daily Post correspondent, the men were three in number, operating with a motorcycle to aid
Woman Strikes Husband, Etsebanghanro Ighomi To Death With Shoe Heel In Delta
A yet-to-be identified woman on Saturday morning struck her husband to death with the heel of her shoe in Ugbuwangue community, Warri, Delta State.The deceased, identified as Etsebanghanro Ighomi, was a father of two children, information on his Facebook page suggests.It was gathered that the incident occurred close to the community’s town hall

SAD! LAWMA Staff On Duty Crushed To Death By The Machine Of The Waste Truck He Was Handling
A staff member of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has died in a work-related accident.He was reportedly crushed to death by the machine of the waste truck he was handling.The incident happened on Alexander Road in Ikoyi.The agency, in a statement, confirmed that the employee was Nasiru SaheedLAWMA assured that it was in touch with the
BLACK SATURDAY! Truck Kills Scores Including Undergraduates In Ondo Community (Photos)
It was a black Saturday in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State following the death of students and residents of the community who were killed by an articulated truck.The cement-laden truck belonging to Dangote Group was said to have lost control before ramming into some open shops opposite Adekunle Ajasin University

JUST IN: Northern Groups Issue Warning To Southwest Over Fulani Treatment
The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, has called on all Northern communities in the south to come back home safely before considering the next move.The spokesman of CNG, Suleiman Abdul-Azeez, in a statementlinked the warning to herdsmen in the south-west to a grand design to destabilize Nigeria and in particular bring the North to its knees.The g
American Broadcasting Legend, Larry King Dies At 87 After Being Hospitalized For COVID-19
Larry King has died at the age of 87. Ora Media confirmed the talk show host died in Los Angeles this morning. Three weeks ago CNN confirmed Larry King was hospitalized with COVID-19, but his cause of death this morning has not been confirmed.He was best known as host of the “Larry King Live” interview show that ran in prime time on CNN from 1

Woman Arrested After Boyfriend Dies While Spending Time With Her In A Hotel
A middle-aged man from Mwanza in Tanzania died on Monday, January 18 while spending time with his longtime lover in a lodging facility, Mwanza Regional Police Commander Jumanne Muliro says.The incident happened at Fimbo Lodge in Ilemela in Mwanza Region.The owner of the lodging facility, Christopher Lyang’ombe, confirmed the incident to Mwananch
Estrangled Boyfriend Ties Girlfriend, Margaret Muchemi To Bed; Sets Her Body On Fire
Police in Nairobi have launched a hunt for a middle-aged man who on Thursday morning killed his girlfriend and set her body on fire.Margaret Muchemi, a resident of Njiru in Kasarani Sub-County, Kenya had invited her estranged boyfriend to her home to “iron out their differences”.Muchemi, who had medical training, operated a private clinic in M

JUST IN!IGP Orders Arrest Of Youth Leader, Sunday Igboho Over Eviction Notice To Herdsmen
Nigeria's Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the arrest of Sunday Adeyemo, youth leader better known as Sunday Igboho, over the quit notice he issued to herdsmen.BBC Hausa quoted Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, as confirming the arrest order during its programme on Friday.Shehu reportedly said the IGP informed
EFCC Arrests 11 Suspected 'Yahoo Boys' With 12 Exotic Cars In Osogbo (Photos)
On Friday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan zonal office has arrested no fewer than 11 suspected internet fraudsters, otherwise known as yahoo boys in Osogbo, the Osun State capital.The EFCC said its operatives arrested the suspects with about 12 exotic cars, including SUVs and others.According to a statement on its Twit

Tipper Driver, Udoka Nwoya Crushes Commercial Motorcyclist To Death In Anambra
A commercial motorcyclist was on Friday crushed to death by an articulated truck in Umuazu Nteje in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra state.The crash which occurred around 11.10am involved a Mercedes Benz tipper and the motorcycle.The Nation gathered that the deceased was knocked down while crossing the road.The State Sector Commander, Federal

Many Feared Dead As Gas Explosion Rocks Agbor, Delta (Video)
It was a Black Friday in Agbor, Delta State, as a Gas plant near Untouchable, along Lagos-Asaba expressway, exploded.According to eyewitnesses, properties were destroyed and casualties recorded.As at the time of filing this report, no word from the authorities as to what caused the explosion. Watch the video below...

Insecurity: Ondo Gov. Akeredolu Approves Massive Recruitment For Amotekun
Following the prevailing insecurity in Ondo State occasioned by the activities of kidnappers and bandits, Governor Okuwarotimi Akeredolu on Friday gave a nod to the massive recruitment into the state Security Network otherwise known as Amotekun Corps.According to the approval memo, the categories of officers to be recruited were regular officers,
Military Reveals That Nigerian Soldiers Are Resigning To Join Nnamdi Kanu’s Eastern Security Network
At least five soldiers of the Nigerian Army reportedly resigned to join the Eastern Security Network (ESN) lauched by Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).It was earlier reported how about 127 soldiers resigned from the Nigerian Army despite the worsening security challenges in some parts of the country.The soldiers who ar

President Buhari Approves N6.45bn to Set up Oxygen Plants For COVID-19 Patients
President Buhari has approved N6.45 billion for the setting up of gas plants in 38 locations nationwide to help in the treatment of COVID19 patients who need oxygen. The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this at a national executive council meeting in Abuja on Thursday, January 21. She said the president approved the release of the fund
Court Overturns Death Sentence Imposed on Kano Singer Over Blasphemy
The death sentence imposed on Yahya Sharif Aminu, a Kano-based singer who was convicted for blasphemy has been overturned by a court. In a judgement delivered on Thursday January 21 by the state's chief judge Nuraddeen Sagir, it was stated that the trial was full of irregularities as the appellant was not given legal representation. Sagir al

Anthony Joshua Will Be Down In Third Round – Tyson Fury Boasts
WBC Champion, Tyson Fury, has boasted he will beat Anthony Joshua inside three rounds.Negotiations for a dream fight between the two British boxers are still on.But Fury took to social media to say: “I just got off the phone with [my trainer] Sugarhill Steward in America.“We are going to smash AJ – one round, two rounds, three rounds. Done!�
COVID 19: Kano Gov. Abdullahi Ganjude Warns Residents As 19 Members Of One Family Test Positive
Governor of Kano, Abdullahi Ganduje, has warned residents of the state, especially the market community to strictly obey the COVID 19 protocols.The Governor said this on Thursday at a COVID 19 stakeholders’ meeting with market community leaders in the state at the Government House.The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Nasiru Gawuna, s

Josef Bican Netted 821 Goals Not 759 - Czech Football Federation Disputes Ronaldo’s Records
Czech Football Federal has claimed that Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, has not broken Josef Bican’s all-time goal-scoring record.According to the CFF, Ronaldo will have to score 62 more goals to do so, insisting that Bican actually scored 821 goals and not 759.Ronaldo found the net for his 760th time (officially) for club and country whe
'We Are Not Doing Covid-19 Vaccination But That Of Yellow Fever'- Bauchi Agency Clears Air
It has been discovered that the ongoing vaccination against yellow fever in Bauchi State suffered a set back due to the misconception that the vaccination is for the COVID-19 pandemic.While expressing regret over the development, Executive Chairman of Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BASPHCDA), Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, traced the mi

Ex PRTT Boss, Abdulrasheed Maina Reportedly Suffers Partial Stroke In Detention
Former chairman of Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina, has suffered a partial stroke at the Kuje correctional center where he is being detained.Maina’s lawyer, Anayo Adibe, who disclosed this during an interview by ‘We FM’, said his client is in a “very bad shape” and needs adequate medical attention. “I visited him at

MUST READ: Full Transcript Of Donald Trump's Farewell Speech As He Leaves Office
Below is the full transcript of Donald Trump's farewell speech as he leaves office; ''My fellow Americans: Four years ago, we launched a great national effort to rebuild our country, to renew its spirit, and to restore the allegiance of this government to its citizens. In short, we embarked on a mission to make America great again�
UPDATE: Enugu Airport Stakeholders Jubilate During The Arrival Of Another Airline
Stakeholders in the aviation sector, as well as residents of the South-East, on Wednesday, hailed the arrival of another airline at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.The United Nigeria Airline touched down at the airport Wednesday afternoon, amidst jubilation by passengers and stakeholders.this brings to 7, the number of airlines operat
Dr. Uzoma Emenike Set To Become Nigeria's Ambassador To The USA
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dr. Uzoma Emenike as Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to the United States of America (USA).The appointment was disclosed by the Special Assistant to the President on Digital and New Media, Tolu Ogunlesi, on his Twitter page on Tuesday evening.According to Ogunlesi, Dr. Emenike is currently Nigeria’s Amba
Outgoing US Pre. Donald Trump Dumps Republican Party, Start New Political Party 'Patriot Party'
Outgoing President of the United States, Donald Trump has plans to start a new political party, called the Patriot Party, according to CNN.This means that Trump, who will leave the White House this morning, is preparing to dump the Republican Party.A senior aide to the outgoing President, said that Trump is disgusted with Senate Republicans follow

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Former Attorney-General Of The Federation & Minister, Abdullahi Ibrahim Dies of COVID-19

Two Men Hired For Hostel Renovation In UNICAL Arrested After Stealing Students' Properties

Young Man Found Hanging From High Tension Electric Pole After Committing Suicide In Kaduna

Fugitive Nigerian Drug Dealer, Okonkwo Kingsley Nwabuike Rearrested At Johannesburg Airport

Three Arrested For Allegedly Beating 23-Year-Old Man To Death Over Phone Theft In Ogun State

Two Young Men Arrested, Beaten For Alleged Robbery In Abeokuta (Video)

Woman Strikes Husband, Etsebanghanro Ighomi To Death With Shoe Heel In Delta

SAD! LAWMA Staff On Duty Crushed To Death By The Machine Of The Waste Truck He Was Handling

BLACK SATURDAY! Truck Kills Scores Including Undergraduates In Ondo Community (Photos)

JUST IN: Northern Groups Issue Warning To Southwest Over Fulani Treatment

American Broadcasting Legend, Larry King Dies At 87 After Being Hospitalized For COVID-19

Woman Arrested After Boyfriend Dies While Spending Time With Her In A Hotel

Estrangled Boyfriend Ties Girlfriend, Margaret Muchemi To Bed; Sets Her Body On Fire

JUST IN!IGP Orders Arrest Of Youth Leader, Sunday Igboho Over Eviction Notice To Herdsmen

EFCC Arrests 11 Suspected 'Yahoo Boys' With 12 Exotic Cars In Osogbo (Photos)

Tipper Driver, Udoka Nwoya Crushes Commercial Motorcyclist To Death In Anambra

Many Feared Dead As Gas Explosion Rocks Agbor, Delta (Video)

Insecurity: Ondo Gov. Akeredolu Approves Massive Recruitment For Amotekun

Military Reveals That Nigerian Soldiers Are Resigning To Join Nnamdi Kanu’s Eastern Security Network

President Buhari Approves N6.45bn to Set up Oxygen Plants For COVID-19 Patients

Court Overturns Death Sentence Imposed on Kano Singer Over Blasphemy

Anthony Joshua Will Be Down In Third Round – Tyson Fury Boasts

COVID 19: Kano Gov. Abdullahi Ganjude Warns Residents As 19 Members Of One Family Test Positive

Josef Bican Netted 821 Goals Not 759 - Czech Football Federation Disputes Ronaldo’s Records

'We Are Not Doing Covid-19 Vaccination But That Of Yellow Fever'- Bauchi Agency Clears Air

Ex PRTT Boss, Abdulrasheed Maina Reportedly Suffers Partial Stroke In Detention

MUST READ: Full Transcript Of Donald Trump's Farewell Speech As He Leaves Office

UPDATE: Enugu Airport Stakeholders Jubilate During The Arrival Of Another Airline

Dr. Uzoma Emenike Set To Become Nigeria's Ambassador To The USA

Outgoing US Pre. Donald Trump Dumps Republican Party, Start New Political Party 'Patriot Party'

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