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Nigerian Man Alowonle Oluwajuwon Sentenced to Death For Killing a Nurse in Malaysia
A 38-year-old Nigerian national, Alowonle Oluwajuwon Gilbert, was sentenced to de*th by the High Court in Shah Alam, Malaysia, for the murder of Serdang Hospital nurse Siti Kharina Mohd Kamarudin on August 1... Judge Ab Karim Ab Rahman handed down the sentence to Oluwajuwon, on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, after the prosecution had proven its case a

Abba Kyari Replaced by DCP Tunji Disu as Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team
IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has appointed DCP Tunji Disu as the new Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT). He is to replace the embattled Abba KyariTunji is adjudged by many Nigerians to be one of NPF’s finest officers who did a fantastic job with Lagos State’s RRS. He is considered to be highly professional and efficient. See how Nig
#Oduduwa12: Court Grants Igboho's Aides Bail After 32 Days In DSS Custody
After spending 32 days in the detention facility of the Department of State Services, DSS, in Abuja, a Federal High Court, Abuja, has granted bail to the 12 detained aides of Yoruba secessionist leader, Chief Sunday Igboho in line with their request. The detainees were admitted to bail by Justice Obiora Egwuatu in a ruling just delivered on their

Hoodlums Clash Leaving Two Dead And Many Vehicles Burnt In Jos (VIDEO)
At least two people were killed after hoodlums blocked Gada-Biyu Highway in Jos, Plateau State capital, on Tuesday night, August 3. It was reported that it is suspected that the clash is connected to an attack carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Irigwe area of the state last weekend. The police commissioner in the state had confirmed that
BREAKING: Oyo High Court Stops AGF, DSS From Arresting Igboho, Blocking Accounts
The Oyo High Court has restrained the Department of State Security (DSS) from arresting Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Igboho. The court presided over by Justice Ladiean Akintola also granted an ex-parte motion restraining the security agency and the Attorney General of the Federation from intimidating, harassing, and blocking bank accounts of Igb

Hard Time Hit Nigeria As Man Seen Advertising For Fresh Kidney In Lagos Traffic (Video)
Times are hard in Nigeria, and it may seem as though the citizens are now going extreme lengths just to make money – or get their next meal.A video making the rounds online captured the moment a man brandished a cardboard-ad, telling people that he had a fresh kidney for sale.We can’t ascertain if the kidney he was advertising is his – but �
Heavily Tattooed Artiste ‘King of Madness’ Threatens To Sue Police N500M For Damages
Anthony Uchechukwu, an upcoming artiste popularly known as King of Madness, has threatened to file a lawsuit against the Nigeria Police Force and demand the sum of N500m for indiscriminate arrest and unlawful detention. The artiste stated this in an interview after he was released recently by the Lagos State Police Command.The artiste was paraded

Be Ready To Face Allah's Wrath If You Fail To Declare August 9 Public Holiday – MURIC To Buhari
Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has demanded that the Federal Government recognise and declare every first day of the Islamic calendar as a holiday or be ready to face punishment from Allah.MURIC made this demand in a statement signed by its founder and director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola and made available to DAILY POST on Wednesday.Muslims in Nigeria w
Three More Students Kidnapped From Bethel Baptist School Reportedly Escape From Bandits
According to a report by The PUNCH, three more kidnapped students of Bethel Baptist High School, Kaduna have reportedly escaped from captivity.They were subsequently found by security operatives roaming the forest, according to The PUNCH.The students, according to a security source in Kaduna on Tuesday, were found roaming in the forest in the Chik

Tokyo Olympics: 28-Year-Old Nigeria’s Enekwechi Qualifies For Men’s Shot Put Final
Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka Enekwechi has qualified for the men’s shot put final at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday.Enekwechi launch hit a mark of 21.16m. The 28-year-old ranked 4th and picked up one of the non-automatic qualifying spots for the final.He will now contest against other opponents in the final billed for Thursday, 5th August.Enek
Buhari Govt Pushing Igbos, Yorubas Out Of Nigeria – Ezeife Remarks After Kanu, Igboho's Arrest
Chukwuemeka Ezeife, a Third Republic Governor of Anambra State, has said the rearrest of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and Yoruba agitator, Sunday Adeyemo alias Sunday Igboho, could indicate that the Federal Government is pushing the South out of Nigeria.Ezeife made the remark while stressing the need for the Nigeri

UAE Lifts Ban On Transit Flights From Nigeria, Others
Emergency, Crises and #Civil Aviation announce the exclusion of new categories of travelers from some countries from which entry has been prohibited, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Nigeria and Uganda, as of August 5.‎These categories include those with valid residency permits who have received full vaccination doses in the UAE and
FG Threatens To Dismiss Civil Servants Leaking Official Documents On Social Media
The Federal Government has again raised the alarm over what it described as incessant unauthorised disclosure of official documents on social media and other platforms. It has therefore threatened to henceforth dismiss officials caught doing so.The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, handed down the warning in an Au

BREAKING: Nigeria's Oborududu Wins Another Medal for the Country
Nigeria's Blessing Oborududu has made the country proud by winning silver at the ongoing 2020 Olympic games. Even though she lost the final of the 68kg women’s freestyle wrestling event 4-1 to America’s Tamyra Mensah-Stock, she went home with silver. With this result, Nigeria has now won two medals at the games.
Officials From The British High Commission Demand to Meet Nnamdi Kanu In Custody
The officials of the British High Commission in Nigeria will be meeting with Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra in DSS custody. There is an arrangement being facilitated by the IPOB leader’s lawyers that some of his family members would see him in detention of the DSS during the next visit. Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, dis

Couple Arrested for Allegedly Staging Daughter's Kidnap After Failing to Repay a Bank Loan
A couple is currently in hot soup for staging their daughter's kidnap. According to the Delta State Police Command, the couple allegedly staged the kidnap of their 21-year-old daughter, Stephine Solomon Oghenevoke. Recall that the young woman was declared missing after she left for work at Okumagba Estate in Warri, on July 19, 2021, and neve

Court Orders EFCC To Unfreeze Dokpesi’s N2.1B Bank Account, Release Seized Documents
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have been ordered by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Justice John Tsoho, on Tuesday to unfreeze the N2.1 billion bank account of the founder of Daar Communications Plc, Chief Raymond Dokpesi.Justice Tsoho ordered that the account domiciled at First Bank of Nigeria be immediately

Federal Government Begins Cash Transfer To 200,000 Nigerians
200,000 Nigerians are set to receive cash from the Federal Government. The beneficiaries are urban poor senior citizens that do not have access to regular income and are impacted by COVID-19. Iorwa Apera, Coordinator, National Social Safety Net Programme, made the announcement on Monday in Abuja.The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Ma
'He Requires Advanced Medical Care' - Kanu's Lawyer Reveals After Visiting Him in DSS Custody
Nnamdi Kanu's lawyer, Barr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor has given an update after visiting the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra in DSS custody. He revealed that the IPOB leader is alive, dispelling rumors that have emanated since the Department of State Services (DSS) failed to provide him in court at the July 26 hearing . Ejiofor, who visited K

Ese Brume Wins Nigeria's First Medal In Tokyo 2020 Olympics By Coming Third In Long Jump
Nigeria's Ese Brume has won the bronze medal in the female long jump event at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics event - Nigeria's first overall medal in the entire event.Team Nigeria have been let down from the administrative side by a very lacklustre preparation by the athletics federation who had forgotten to file in their paper works around
Two Students Of TASUED, Ogun State Found Dead After Drinking Sniper
The female and her male colleague died after they accidentally took a substance suspected to be sniper at a private hostel in Ijagun town on Sunday, August 1.The Nation reports that the lady, a 200 level student of the Library and Information Science department, TASUED, had gone to the male student’s room. However, when she did not return to her

Ogun Female Kickboxing Head Coach, Olufunke Ogunsuyi Found Dead In Kwara Hotel Room
The Head Coach of kickboxing in Ogun State, Olufunke Ogunsuyi, has been confirmed dead.She died in Ilorin on Saturday while participating in the Kwara Zonal and Invitational Kickboxing Championship.She officiated in the competition and also fielded two athletes.The corpse of the former kickboxing champion was picked up in her hotel room, when her
Popular Abuja Chef, Emeka Vincent-Eloagu Stripped Nak3d, Tied Up & Strangled To Death
Popular Abuja Chef, Emeka Vincent-Eloagu, is dead.He was reportedly found dead by his wife at his Abuja residence on Sunday night, August 1, 2021. According to reports, the 35-year-old was stripped nak3d, tied up and strangled to death by unknown persons who gained entrance into his home in the middle of the night.Emeka, 35, was a chef of repute

Mastermind Of The Downing Of The Fighter Jet Of NAF Identified As Notorious Bandit, Ali Kachalla
Mastermind of the downing of the fighter jet of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in July has been identified as Ali Kachalla and it has been alleged that he wanted to capture the pilot of the fighter jet alive. Recall that Abayomi Dairo, a flight lieutenant and pilot of the jet, survived after he successfully ejected from the aircraft which was shot d
Four Brothers Beat 19-year-old Sister, Aisha Isiyaku To Death Over Alleged Promiscuity In Kano
A 19-year-old divorcee, Aisha Isiyaku, suspected by her family members to have indulged in promiscuity, has been allegedly murdered by her elder brothers.According to Maro, late Aisha’s mother, the incident occurred in their residence in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area of Kano State.She said that some members of her family accused her daughte

My Husband Pounds Me, Starves Me Of Food - Wife Asks For Divorce
Aliyu, a businessman who resides within Kaduna metropolis, denied beating or starving his wife of food.He accusedA housewife, Hadiza Jibril, who accused her husband, Aliyu, of beating her has begged a Sharia Court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State to dissolve her marriage. her of taking phone calls from her former lovers. “I overheard her in

2023: It’s Not Your Turn To Produce Nigeria’s President – Islamic Group Tells Christians
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has told the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has stated that it is not yet the turn of a Christian to be the President of Nigeria. MURIC said it was depending on mathematical exactitude from the time Nigeria began civil rule in 1999 to drive home its argument.The group was reacting to a recent statement by
Students Beg ASUU Not to Go On Nationwide Strike Again
The Academic Staff Union of Universities have been urged not to embark on another nationwide strike. The appeal was made by Sunday Asefon, President, National Association of Nigerian Students. He begged the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities, ASUU, to find a common ground in the interest of the future of the s
Suspended Abba Kyari to Appear Before Four-Man Panel This Week
Abba Kyari is to appear before a four-man panel this week, according to a reports The suspended Head of the Intelligence Response Team, who is also a Deputy Commissioner of Police will appear before the Special Investigation Panel to give information about his alleged involvement in a $1.1 million Internet fraud this week. The Police Service Commi
Ballon d’Or 2021: Check Players Positioned To Win Award Named
Italy and Juventus stars, Federico Chiesa, Giorgio Chiellini, and Chelsea’s Jorginho, have been named possible favourites to win this year’s Ballon d’Or.Lionel Messi of Argentina and Barcelona and Italy goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma are also among the list of favourite players hoping to grasp the prestigious individual award this year.A f

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Nigerian Man Alowonle Oluwajuwon Sentenced to Death For Killing a Nurse in Malaysia

Abba Kyari Replaced by DCP Tunji Disu as Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team

#Oduduwa12: Court Grants Igboho's Aides Bail After 32 Days In DSS Custody

Hoodlums Clash Leaving Two Dead And Many Vehicles Burnt In Jos (VIDEO)

BREAKING: Oyo High Court Stops AGF, DSS From Arresting Igboho, Blocking Accounts

Hard Time Hit Nigeria As Man Seen Advertising For Fresh Kidney In Lagos Traffic (Video)

Heavily Tattooed Artiste ‘King of Madness’ Threatens To Sue Police N500M For Damages

Be Ready To Face Allah's Wrath If You Fail To Declare August 9 Public Holiday – MURIC To Buhari

Three More Students Kidnapped From Bethel Baptist School Reportedly Escape From Bandits

Tokyo Olympics: 28-Year-Old Nigeria’s Enekwechi Qualifies For Men’s Shot Put Final

Buhari Govt Pushing Igbos, Yorubas Out Of Nigeria – Ezeife Remarks After Kanu, Igboho's Arrest

UAE Lifts Ban On Transit Flights From Nigeria, Others

FG Threatens To Dismiss Civil Servants Leaking Official Documents On Social Media

BREAKING: Nigeria's Oborududu Wins Another Medal for the Country

Officials From The British High Commission Demand to Meet Nnamdi Kanu In Custody

Couple Arrested for Allegedly Staging Daughter's Kidnap After Failing to Repay a Bank Loan

Court Orders EFCC To Unfreeze Dokpesi’s N2.1B Bank Account, Release Seized Documents

Federal Government Begins Cash Transfer To 200,000 Nigerians

'He Requires Advanced Medical Care' - Kanu's Lawyer Reveals After Visiting Him in DSS Custody

Ese Brume Wins Nigeria's First Medal In Tokyo 2020 Olympics By Coming Third In Long Jump

Two Students Of TASUED, Ogun State Found Dead After Drinking Sniper

Ogun Female Kickboxing Head Coach, Olufunke Ogunsuyi Found Dead In Kwara Hotel Room

Popular Abuja Chef, Emeka Vincent-Eloagu Stripped Nak3d, Tied Up & Strangled To Death

Mastermind Of The Downing Of The Fighter Jet Of NAF Identified As Notorious Bandit, Ali Kachalla

Four Brothers Beat 19-year-old Sister, Aisha Isiyaku To Death Over Alleged Promiscuity In Kano

My Husband Pounds Me, Starves Me Of Food - Wife Asks For Divorce

2023: It’s Not Your Turn To Produce Nigeria’s President – Islamic Group Tells Christians

Students Beg ASUU Not to Go On Nationwide Strike Again

Suspended Abba Kyari to Appear Before Four-Man Panel This Week

Ballon d’Or 2021: Check Players Positioned To Win Award Named

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