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BREAKING: Nigeria Lawmakers Out-rightly Reject Castration As Punishment For Rap3
House of Representatives members on Thursday June 4, rejected castration as punishment for people convicted of rape. Hon James Faleke made the suggestion during a debate on the motion of increased sexual violence against women particularly the rape and murder of two girls in Oyo and Edo states recently.The lawmakers who identified “weak institut -
Footballer, Diego Costa Sentenced to Six Months Imprisonment For Tax Fraud
Diego Costa has been sentenced to six months in jail for tax offences but will pay a £32,000 fine to avoid serving the time.The ex-Chelsea striker pleaded guilty to an offence which occurred in 2014 - the year he left Atletico for Chelsea.According to reports in Spain, the 31-year-old avoided paying £980,000 in tax - which he paid back last year -
Govt. Offices Under Lock And Keys After Cabinet Members Test Positive To Coronavirus in Ebonyi
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state has ordered the immediate shut down of all government offices after some members of his cabinet tested positive for the novel Coronavirus.In a statement released by the state Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Orji Uchenna Orji, the governor ordered the immediate decontamination of all offices -
Brazil Reports A Record 1,349 Coronavirus Deaths In 24 Hours
Brazil reported a record 1,349 coronavirus deaths in a 24-hour period on Wednesday, the health ministry said, as the pandemic continued to take a grim toll on Latin America’s hardest-hit country.The figure brought the total death toll from the new coronavirus in Brazil to 32,548, with 584,016 confirmed infections — the second-highest caseload -
Retired Army Captain In Police Net For Allegedly Defiling His 4-year-old Niece In Calabar
A retired army captain, Bassey Ekanem, has been arrested by police in Calabar for allegedly defiling his four-year-old niece.The incident happened at Ekanem’s residence at 12, Edim Ibangha Street, Big Qua Town, Calabar.According to a source, Ekanem, who is in his 60s, claimed he was under the influence of alcohol.A neighbour, who pleaded not to -
Nigeria Records 348 New Cases Of Coronavirus As Total Surpasses 11,000
Nigeria has recorded 348 new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 11,166.This was disclosed in a tweet late Wednesday by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), stating that Lagos continues to be the epicentre of the pandemic with 163 new infections.According to NCDC data, -
NNPC Unveils COVID-19 Contacts-tracing App To Minimize Human Contact
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) yesterday unveiled a technology application to facilitate tracing contacts of people infected with COVID-19.This followed NNPC’s Transparency, Accountability and Performance Excellence (TAPE) agenda and commitment to continuously deploy Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for operati -
Jigawa Gov. Badaru Abubakar Bitterly Reacts To R@pe Of 12Yrs Old Girl By 11 Men In The State
Governor Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa State has reacted bitterly over the rape of a 12-year-old girl by 11 men in the state.Badaru said the state government will ensure that perpetrators of the act were prosecuted.11 men have been arrested for the alleged rape of a minor in Jigawa State.He said his administration is not joking with anything that woul -
I Gave You N20 Million, You Are A Full Time Fulani Caliphate Agent - Nnamdi Kanu To Asari Dokubo
Nnamdi Kanu stated this after the former Niger Delta militant leader denied allegations from IPOB members that he collected the sum of N20million from Kanu in 2016.We had published a video that shows the moment Asari Dokubo swore by the Quran that he had never collected any money from Nnamdi Kanu.Reacting in a swift statement on Tuesday, Nnamdi Ka -
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson Offers Visas For Millions in Hong Kong
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Tuesday he would offer millions of Hong Kongers visas and a possible route to UK citizenship if China persists with its national security law.“Many people in Hong Kong fear their way of life — which China pledged to uphold — is under threat,” Johnson wrote in an article for The Times newspape -
BREAKING NEWS: FG Lists The Five Airports Set to be Reopened in Nigeria For Now
The Federal Government has disclosed that only five airports would be operational from June 21, while the others remained closed for further assessment.This was contained in a circular to airlines signed by the Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt Musa Nuhu.In the circular dated June 1, the regulator stressed that -
BREAKING: President Buhari Releases Guidelines For Reopening Of Churches, Mosques
In the wake of the lifting of the ban on religious centres by the Federal Government, the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has provided guidelines that would make it safe to do so.The PTF National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, said this at the briefing on Tuesday, listing new measures that would mitigate the spread of the virus as religious centres -
JUST IN! Another Heavy Protest Rocks Abuja Over George Floyd's Death In USA (Photos)
Following the killing of George Floyd, a black American in the United States Of America, a group of Nigerians under the auspices of Black Lives Matter Movement In Nigeria on Tuesday stormed the Embassy of United States in Abuja.The protesters defied the armed policemen stationed at the embassy to drive home their message.The protesters called for -
Update On Madagascar's Alleged COVID-19 Cure - Nigerian Govt Reveals
The federal government has revealed more details about Madagascar’s COVID Organics sent to the country some weeks ago. In an update on Monday, the government said the drug has been transferred to the Ministry of Health. The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, made this known on Monday during the daily briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF -
Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Caught in NYSC Certificate Alteration
The Department of State Service (DSS) has confirmed an alteration in the exemption certificate issued by the NYSC to the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo.This is coming after the candidate of the Liberation Movement (LM) in the November 16, 2019 governorship election in Bayelsa, Vijah Opuama petitioned -
COVID-19: "All Schools Are To Remain Closed For Now" - Federal Govt Says
The Federal Government has announced that schools across the country would remain closed for now.The Presidential Task force on COVID-19 made this known during its daily briefing on Monday in Abuja.While giving an update on the PTF announcement, the Personal Assistant on New Media to @MBuhari, Bashir Ahmad, tweeted, “For now, all the schools are -
Fresh Ebola Outbreak Reported In DR Congo
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have reported a fresh Ebola outbreak in its northwest on Monday, the latest health emergency for a country already fighting an epidemic of the deadly fever in the east as well as a surging number of coronavirus infections.The 11th Ebola outbreak in the vast central African country’s -
BREAKING: NDLEA Warns Nigerian Citizens Against Drug Abuse Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic
Head of Public affairs, NDLEA, Mr Jonah Achema, gave the warning in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja.Achema said that some people had taken to self medication of Coronavirus by treating themselves in the house without getting to see a doctor noting that such act could trigger abuse of drugs and illicit substances.A -
#JusticeForUwa: IGP Adamu Commence Investigation To Unravel Death Of UNIBEN Student
The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), DCP Frank Mba, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.He said the deployment of the investigation aids and forensic support to the Police Command in Edo, was to complement and expedite actions in the ongoing investigations into the unfortunate incident.Mba said it was part of deliberate and conc -
Nigerian Govt Announces New Reduction In Pump Price Of Petrol (Details Inside)
The Nigerian government said that 2 Naira band has been removed from the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).One litre will now sell for between N121.50 to N123.50.The PPPRA had on March 31 fixed a price band of N123.50 to N125 per litre. -
Bayelsa State Government Seals Living Faith Church & 5 Others For Flouting COVID-19 Protocols
Bayelsa State Government has sealed six churches for breaching operational protocols required to conduct services during the COVID-19 pandemic.Living Faith Church, Igbogene, Salvation Victory Centre, Igbogene, Shalom International Christian Centre, along Tombia-Amassoma road, Great Grace Distinguished Assembly, Okutukutu, Brotherhood of the Cross -
"Everything Just Tire Me, Just Living In Fear" – Funke Akindele
Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has reacted to the killing of Tina and Vera. According to the mother of two, she is tired and sad about the alarming situation.Funke added that the recent killings, chaos, confusion, corruption, unemployment is making people live in fear. She wrote on Instagram; “Fed up!!! I’m so worried! Which way?” Don’t -
Ogun State Police Command Arrest Three Members Of An Armed Robbery Syndicate (Photo)
A statement from the command says the suspects were arrested on May 24 following a distress call received by the DPO Agbara division that armed robbers have invaded Idanyin community and have been raiding house to house dispossessing their victims of their belongings and inflicting injuries on them. Upon the distress call, the DPO Agbara division -
PALLIATIVE! Enugu Community Begins Cash Transfers To 200 Indigent Families
The Okpebe Autonomous Community in Nkanu West Local Government Area, Enugu State, has supported no fewer than 200 indigent households in the area with cash palliatives.Mr Charles Ngene, the President General of the community, made the disclosure on Sunday at the inauguration of the first phase of the cash transfers to the beneficiaries.Ngene said -
Gunmen Kill APC Chairman, Alhaji Abdulhamid Mamman In Katsina LGA
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have shot and killed the All Progressive Congress (APC) chairman of Batsari council area of Katsina state, Alhaji Abdulhamid Mamman.Mammam was killed on Sunday afternoon, at about 2:45pm, after the gunmen besieged Sabon Garin Dunburawa village, where he hailed from.Gunmen entered his home with the intention of abduct -
Robbers Raid Algerian & Man. City's Forward, Riyad Mahrez Apartment, Steal £500,000 Valuables
Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez had three luxury watches worth more than £300,000 ($370,000) stolen when thieves raided his penthouse apartment, according to British media reports on Sunday.More than £50,000 in cash along with Cartier bracelets and rare football shirts worth up to £150,000 were also taken from the Algeria international.The -
JUS IN: Moscow-Bound Plane Called Back After Pilot Tests Positive For COVID-19
An Air India scheduled to land in Moscow on Saturday was called back after one of its pilots tested positive for COVID-19, local media reports said.The VT-EXR Air India flight on its way to Moscow from Delhi to bring back stranded Indians was immediately asked to return as per the protocol.Since it was a ferry flight, reports said only the crew wa -
Teenager, Sadiq Ibrahim Cheats Death After Being Shot By Police While Performing Ablution In Abuja
For Sadiq Abubakar Ibrahim, the year 2020 will not only be remembered as the year COVID-19 pandemic put the whole world on the edge, but it will also be remembered as a year he narrowly escaped death in the hands of the Nigeria Police.On May 18, Sadiq, a teenage son of Engr Abubakar Yaro Ibrahim, a former Sole Administrator of the National Iron Mi -
Oil Giant, Chevron Set to Sack 6,750 Staff in Major Global Downsizing Move
United States Oil Giant, Chevron has announced a major global downsizing move that would see 6,750 staff lose their jobs.The massive job cuts is expected to affect 15% of its global workforce in its ongoing efforts to restructure it’s operations.According to Chevron spokesperson, Veronica Flores-Paniagua, the move is necessary for the oil giant -
Police Recovers 72 Children From 40-Yr-Old Taraba’s Suspected Child Trafficker, Mary Yakubu
Mary Yakubu, a forty-year-old lady, was arrested by police detectives while trying to convey 23 children to an unknown location.Mary, a native of Maraban Baissa in Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State, was at the time of her arrest a teacher in one of the primary schools in Bali town.She wasarrested following a tip off by some people in the
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