The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has revealed when the census will begin. The NOA says the population and housing census will commence on May 3. In an interview with NAN, Garba Abari, NOA director-general, said the exercise would commence on May 3 and end on May 5. In April 2022, the federal government announced that…
Unknown gunmen resumed their attacks on security checkpoints in Enugu State on Sunday, reportedly killing two policemen. It was reported that the gunmen launched the attack at a police checkpoint close to the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, UNEC. A source hinted that the policemen, who were on stop and search, were caught unawares. A…
Ibrahim Ma,aji, the Special Adviser to Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle on political affairs, has been abducted by gunmen suspected to be bandits. It was gathered that Ma,aji was abducted on Saturday, March 25, 2023, in his house in the Mareri area of Gusau town. A source close to the family of the victim, Mohammed…
Five men were burnt to death after they allegedly attempted to snatch a tricycle operator of his tricycle in Onitsha, Anambra State. The incident occurred at old Nkpor road, close to the headquarters of People’s Club, in the commercial city of Onitsha on Saturday, March 25, 2023. According to an eyewitness, the suspects allegedly…
Former Nigeria President, Olusegun Obasanjo has condemned the “persistent” aversion of some Nigerians to the Igbos, which he describes as ‘Igbophobia’ In Obasanjo’s administration which spanned 1999 to 2007, Soludo served as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), while Okonjo-Iweala, the current World Trade Director General was the Minister of Finance Speaking…
They were arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly buying and selling money to individuals with higher interest. The operation was carried out in Akure South and Akure North Local Government Areas. It was gathered that the PoS operators were forced to disclose the source of the cash…
The Chief of General Staff (military Vice President) to Gen Sani Abacha.Lt- General Oladipo Oyeyinka DIYA (Rtd) GCON, LLB, BL, PSC, FSS, mni is dead. The former military administrator according to Barrister Prince Oyesinmilola Diya died n the early hours of 26th March 2023. Born in 3rd of April, 1944 Diya was military Governor of…
Mother-of-two, Rebecca Ikumelo, killed in a crush at the 02 Academy Brixton during a concert by Nigerian singer, Asake, has been laid to rest. The 33-year-old died from her injuries after a large number of people tried to enter the concert on December 15, 2022. During the burial that was held on Friday, the deceased’s…
The Government of Lagos State has said it would sue Chrisland High School, Ikeja, some members of staff, and one of the vendors. The government would sue them for “Involuntary Manslaughter and Reckless and Negligent Acts,” following the death of a 12-year-old student, Whitney Adeniran, during a sporting event organised by the school. This is…
The Lagos State police command has launched an investigation into the assassination of a former Ogun state permanent secretary Engr. Femi Matthew Egbeoluwa and his wife Funmi in their Lagos residence. They were reportedly killed by unidentified gunmen who broke into their home at 1, Adefolu drive, Allen Avenue Ikeja between last Friday night and…