A vehicle conveying journalists to Government Girls Secondary School in Jangebe, Zamfara State where 317 female students were abducted by unknown gunmen was attacked by a mob as confirmed by the police.
It was learnt that the mob who were infuriated with news of the abduction, created roadblocks inside Jangebe town and attacked the vehicle conveying journalists.
Chinese President, Xi Jinping has announced that his country has achieved the "miracle" of eradicating extreme poverty.
According to Xi, over an eight-year period, nearly 100 million people have been lifted out of poverty due to the nation's aggressive economic policies.
Speaking at a ceremony in Beijing on Thursday, February 25, Mr Xi said it was a
The Management of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology LAUTECH, have reacted to the viral video of a man said to be a lecturer of the institution having sex with a lady alleged to be a student of the institution.
LAUTECH became the number one trending topic on Twitter on Thursday February 25 after the sex tape was released. In the 44-second video, the middle-aged man was seen having his way with the young lady in a room. The lecturer was left in shock
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that 634 new cases of Coronavirus were recorded in the country of Thursday February 25.
The health agency gave a breakdown of the new cases across states as follows; Lagos-259, Osun-45, Edo-38, Ogun-35, FCT-33, Anambra-26, Imo-24, Ondo-24, Akwa Ibom-20, Plateau-20, Abia-19, Kaduna-19, Ebonyi-17, Borno-10,
The office of the national security adviser (NSA) has expressed its fear with the deployment of 5th Generation (5G) technology in the country.
Bala Fakandu, director of communications in NSA who appeared before the senate committee on communications on Thursday February 25, said they are concerned about the deliberate vulnerabilities and backdoors within the 5G network equipment, which according to him might expose Nigeria to "eavesdropping,
Writing celebrities name on one's body is now trending. The likes of Bobrisky, Ka3na amongst several others are having their fans making tattoo of their names on their body part.
The latest one that got our attention is the one that was posted on Friends Alliance Booth group on Facebook. Favour N. Moluno, a regular member of the group used pen to write the admin's name on her hand jokingly and posting it on the group but what she got
was what she never expected. When the Admin saw the post, she wrote:For using pen to write my name on your hands, I’ll spoil you small, I sent you 2500 for lunch, go and buy amala, 1000 airtime😂😂😂😂 If you want bag of rice, go and do original tatt 😂😂😂😂😂
Bobrisky no do pass like this Biko 😂😂
We meeeuuveeeeeeee😂😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️❤️
Doris Anyanwuocha, a business tycoon, the founder of Friends Alliance Booth aka FAB is a generous woman who believes so much in giving back to the society. More blessings and prosperity is all you shall always deserve.
The Nigerian Air Force has released the names of the seven personnel that perished in the military aircraft that crashed in Abuja today February 21.
According to a statement released by AVM Ibikunle Daramola, the Director of Public Relations and Information, the deceased personnel include;
Convicted international fraudster, Obinwanne Okeke, popularly known as Invictus Obi, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for fraud. The Nigerian national was sentenced on Tuesday 17th of February, 2021 by Chief District Judge, Rebecca Smith, after he was convicted for involvement in a computer-based intrusion fraud scheme that caused approximately $11m in known losses to his victims, according to the judge.
"Through subterfuge and impersonation, Obinwanne Okeke engaged in a multi-year global business email and computer hacking scheme that caused a staggering $11 million in losses
Men of the Anti-kidnapping and Cybercrime Unit of the Edo State Police Command have arrested two notorious criminals on its most wanted list.
The suspects, Samson Ibiweh and Philip Chirer, were arrested along Ofunama Road in Ovia South-West local government area of Edo state while on their way to Ofunama forest to blow up the Petroleum Pipelines to enable them to siphon the
Unidentified gunmen have killed a female student of the Benue State University, identified as Jessica Agee. It was gathered that the student was shot dead by the assailants at her Gyado villa residence in Makurdi, the state capital on Monday night, February 15.
The deceased's cousin, Phillips Guda, confirmed the report via Facebook on
One of the ladies @Stargious, wrote
Hours after his arraignment and release for participating in the #OccupyLekkiTollgate protest, comedian, Mr. Macaroni, has taken to his Twitter handle to share his thoughts about the insecurity in Nigeria.
He averred in his Tweet that the government is responsible for any insecurity in
It is the season of love and Nigeria’s leading low cholesterol milk brand from the stables of FrieslandCampina WAMCO, Three Crowns milk, welcomes Valentine’s Day 2021 with its unique #TCHappilyEverAfter Campaign.
The campaign which focuses on celebrating the past, present and future of love relationships between moms and their spouses or best friends, is one of the many ways through which the brand has chosen to celebrate the season with its esteemed consumers and their loved ones.
Speaking on the details of the campaign, the Marketing Manager, Three Crowns, Omolara Banjoko, disclosed that the campaign will be executed digitally on Twitter,
Wole Soyinka, has said he doesn't believe that President Buhari is in charge of the country. According to the Noble laureate, the manner the President has so far handled insecurity, suggests that he doesn't have a full grasp of how bad it is. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV, Soyinka said he doesn’t see any proof that the president understands how much needs to be done in terms of improving security.
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) says the decision by the Federal government to propose a new pump price for Petrol shows it has no mercy for the poor in the country.
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, while speaking at the launch of the Nigerian Upstream Cost Optimisation Programme in Abuja, hinted that there might soon be an increase in petroleum pump price. He said since there is an increased demand for oil globally, this will translate to an increase in the oil price which would mean an increase in revenue for Nigeria. However, an increase in oil
Nigerian singer, Sanni Wasiu, popularly known as Lil frosh, has been remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre till March 9, 2021 over the alleged assault on his girlfriend, Okeoghene Iyomaterie.
Recall that in October 2020, the singer who was at the time signed under Davido's record label, DMW records, was called out for subjecting his woman, Okeoghene, to physical and verbal assault while they were dating. Okeoghene in a post shared on her Instagram page, said she had been in a relationship with the musician since
Stephen Ngila chopped off Jackline Mwende's hands with a machete in Machakos County on July 25, 2016, because she couldn't conceive after seven years of marriage. Ngila, now 39, was given the sentence on Tuesday, February 9, after he was found guilty. He was however granted 14 days to appeal the ruling.
In her judgment, Machakos Law Court Justice Brenda Bartoo said the court had taken note the accused was not remorseful for the offense he was convicted of.
The Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) has arrested two men, Abdulmumuni and Mohammed Sani, for their involvement in the recent killing at Miango community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau state.
It will be recalled that suspected Fulani militia ambushed and killed two natives in Miango community, Raphael Bawa and Mabo Aga on Februray 2, 2021. The Commander of the OPSH, Major General Chukwuemeka Okonkwo, who paraded
Every crisis creates two things: problems and opportunities.
As the world fights COVID-19 and its devastating impacts on human life, the economy, businesses, and jobs, we are often too distracted by the problems to notice the growing opportunities around us — especially in an interesting market like Africa.
Surprisingly, last year, despite the pandemic and the lockdowns and business shutdowns that came with it, tech startups across Africa still raised more than $1.3 billion from local
“Crude oil export sales contributed 73.09million dollars (67.15 per cent) of the dollar transactions compared with 12.38 million dollars contribution in the previous month; while the export gas sales amounted to 35.75 million dollars in the month.
“The total crude oil and gas export for the period of November 2019 to November 2020 stood at 2.89billion dollars,’’ it said.
The report also revealed a trading surplus of ₦13.43billion for the month of November 2020 up by 54 per cent when compared to the ₦8.71billion surplus
68-year-old Linus Onuzulike has been arrested by men of the Anambra State Police Command for allegedly defiling a 7-year-old girl in Abagana in Njikoka Local Government. The suspect was paraded alongside fifteen others for different offenses at the Police Command’s headquarters over the weekend.
Police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed, also confirmed the arrest of a 24-year-old man over the rape of a 16-year old girl. He explained that the suspect had
Chukwuemeka Obijofa, a 28-year-old man who claimed to be an ordained evangelist has explained why he killed his wife and 4-year- old son with a shovel in Ofufe Nza village in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Upon being paraded before newsmen on Saturday February 6 at the Police headquarters in Amawbia, together with other suspects, the suspect confessed to
Respected Nigerian monarch, Ooni of Ife, Enitan Ogunwusi has broken his silence after being called a Fulani slave by Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho.
Reacting, Ooni of Ife said Igboho\"s comment is irresponsible.
In an exclusive telephone interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Mr Ogunwusi, who spoke through his spokesman, Moses Olafare, said the palace was not ready to engage Mr Adeyemo formally on the matter but the issue of the threat of violence
Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has apologized to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, for describing him and other Youruba leaders as ''Fulani slaves”.
Igboho in a virtual meeting on Tuesday February 2, accused the Ooni of failing to tell President Buhari the truth about the plight of Yorubas during a meeting in Abuja last week. Igboho described the Ooni, APC National leader Bola Tinubu, Governor
Zamfara state has recorded several attacks from bandits. Recall that after the Kankara school boys were abducted, they were moved to Zamfara state where the negotiation for their release took place before they were returned to Katsina state.
Sahara Reporters reports that Sheik Gumi began his peace moves with visits to the hideouts
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state has said that come 2023, he is certain that Nigerians will come out en-mass and vote for the ruling APC.
Governor Uzodinma said this during an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday night, February 3.
The group made the allegations on Tuesday, February 2 in a press statement which was made available to News Express. The report said the soldiers were secretly
Comedian Buchi has reacted to a viral video of his wife being arrested by men of the Nigeria Police Force. It was alleged that the comedian's wife, Rukky allegedly harassed the estate security personnel and vandalised items which she was charged N700,000 for by the estate. However after she and her husband refused to pay the money, the estate management cut their power supply till they pay for the damages. An altercation which ensued at the estate chairman's house,
Social Media users are saying that Lagos NURTW boss, Musiliu Akinsanya Ayinde popularly known as MC Oluomo, is now an author and has reportedly written a book titled 'My Service To Humanity'. MC Oluomo and his new book are now the subject of discussion on Social Media.
Recall that last year, Lagos NURTW Chieftain, MC Oluomo was presented for a keynote address at a University of Lagos (UNILAG) symposium on critical transport
A Nigerian Catholic Missionary priest, Rev. Fr. Kelvin Ugwu has condemned the viral TikTok’s Silhouette Challenge which he described as “immoral, pornographic” and those partaking in it “porn stars in the making”. The cleric took to his Facebook page on Thursday, January 29, to write about how the world is obsessed with sex and women’s unclothedness.
Fr. Kelvin bemoaned the fact that everything from products to music, movies won’t sell unless pictures and videos of naked women are attached to them
A motorcyclist identified as Garuba Sanni has been arrested after over 20 pieces of ammunition was found on him in Oghara, Ethiope West council area of Delta state
The Nation reports that Garba was involved in an accident close to Oghara Junction by the Cattle Market along the expressway. It was then sympathizers who rushed to help him discovered he had the ammunition on him.
After he was beaten up, the suspect alleged that it was one Sariki in the cattle
An outbreak of the Nipah virus in China with a fatality rate of up to 75 percent, could potentially be the next big pandemic after COVID-19, according to a report by the Access to Medicine Foundation.
“Nipah virus is another emerging infectious disease that causes great concern. Nipah could blow any moment. The next pandemic could be a drug-resistant infection,” The Guardian quoted Jayasree K Iyer, the executive director of the
Secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha has said that no one in the world is safe until everyone gets the Coronavirus vaccine.
Speaking during a sensitisation meeting with leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Abuja on Monday February 1, the SGF who is the chairman of the presidential task force on COVID-19 called on religious leaders to step up to educate their followers about the pandemic.
Mustapha who averred that every Christian should be an advocate for vaccines, also noted
The Nigeria Police Force(NPF) is experiencing some sort of anxiety because of the possible departure of its inspector general, Adamu Muhammed, who his tenure is ending on Monday, February 1, 2021.
Nobody knows what might happen, maybe the president is going to extend his tenure, or he will bow out today, after 35 years of a meritorious service.
The inspector of police, who is the 20th IGP in the country has been appointed since
