NIMASA Secures Release Of Abducted 5 Maritime Workers, Others
Five maritime workers and eight other Nigerians, who were recently kidnapped by unknown gunmen in the Nigerian high seas, have gained their freedom. The release of the members of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN) and the eight others, who were kidnapped on Monday in Rivers State, was facilitated by the Nigerian Maritime Administration […]
Big Brother Naija Season 6 Begins
The sixth edition of Africa’s biggest reality show, Big Brother Naija has begun. The show which will last for a period of 3-months has Ebuka Obi-Uchendu as the host. Since its debut in 2006, the winners of the reality show have carted away millions of naira . The first season saw the winner, Katung Aduwak […]
Simi Makes Adekunle Gold A “Sinner” In New Music Video
Afrobeat singer and songwriter, Adekunle Gold has just released a spanking new single – “Sinner” . The Afro-pop singer released the single today featuring New Orleans singer Lucky Daye. “Sinner” which sees Gold singing about his addiction to love interest, Sheba (reads Simi) was accompanied by a deserving vidoe with a cameo appearance from his […]
Court Orders DSS To Produce Detained Igboho Associates
A federal high court in Abuja has ordered the Department of State Security Services (DSS) to produce the 12 aides of Yoruba Nation Fighter, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho, who have been in their custody since the second of July, 2021. The DSS arrested Igboho’s associate after a raid on his resident in […]
LG Polls: Lagos Government Restricts Movement On Saturday
The Lagos State Government has announced the restriction of movement as it goes to polls for the local government elections bill for this weekend . The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotsho stated this in a statement issued on Thursday, noting that the movement restriction will be on Saturday, July 24th between 08:00 and […]
Reject Attempts To Re-present Flawed National Water Bill, Groups Tell NASS
The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) and the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) have urged the National Assembly to reject attempts by the promoters of the stepped-down version of the National Water Bill to re-present it with the same contentious provisions in the hallowed chamber. […]
Gunmen Kill Two Police Officers In Enugu
Gunmen have killed two police officers at a check-point in Obeagu-Amechi area in Enugu Obeagu-Amechi in NAN reports that two police checkpoints in Enugu south LGA and Amagunze in Nkanu east LGA were attacked on Wednesday evening. A vehicle and a motorcycle were reportedly burnt during the attack. Daniel Ndukwe, spokesman of the Enugu police […]
Nigeria Records Spike In COVID-19 Infections With Two Deaths, 238 New Cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the country recorded two deaths and 238 new cases of coronavirus . The agency released the figures in its daily update on Wednesday According to the agency, Lagos which still remains the epicenter of the virus in Nigeria, recorded 181 new cases , while Akwa […]
Gunmen Kidnap Bayelsa SSG’s Mother
Gunmen have kidnapped Betinah Benson, mother of Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government, Kombowei Benson. The victim, 80, was kidnapped on Tuesday morning and took to an unknown destination. The Bayelsa State Police Command spokesperson, Asinim Butswat confirmed the incident in a statement, adding that some of the suspects have been arrested “The Bayelsa State […]
Ighoho: There’s a Strong Possibility that Extradition Request of Nigerian Government May be Rejected by Benin Republic – Akintoye
Says “Leading Lawyers in Benin Republic Are Now Incharge” A Renowned Historian and Leader of the Umbrella Body of Yoruba Self-Determination Groups, Emeritus Professor Banji Akintoye, has confirmed the arrest of Yoruba Freedom Fighter, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, fondly called Sunday Igboho in Benin Republic. Akintoye, however, said he, alongside other Yoruba Patriots who are immediately […]
