Rapid Response Squad has arrested two motorcycle robbers and Retrieved a motorcycle in Park View Estate, Ikoyi area of Lagos. The suspects, Ayo Taiwo ‘m’ aged 25, Jude Prince Ovat, ‘m’ aged 21, and Daniel Chibuike, ‘m’ who is still at large, were arrested at about 2300hrs on May 8, after they dispossessed a motorcycle rider…
Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, the late Alaafin of Oyo, is said to have been poisoned. Guru Maharaj Ji, a prominent spiritual leader, made the allegation in an interview with BBC News Yoruba published on Tuesday. Guru Maharaj Ji lamented the monarch’s death, declaring that Oba Lamidi must be resurrected. He did not, however, name those…
The lifeless body of a pastor identified as Segun Adebisi was discovered in an unfinished building in Kubwa, an Abuja satellite town. According to the GIOTV, the Pastor’s body was discovered on Saturday morning, May 7, during a search after he was declared missing. During the search, the police were notified that the Pastor was…
Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps agents have apprehended a 52-year-old man for reportedly kidnapping and strangling to death his neighbor’s 5-year-old daughter after collecting money from her parents. Kabiru Abdullahi, a native of Narabi in Bauchi State’s Toro Local Government Area, is accused of conspiring to kidnap the girl alongside one Alhaji Yawale, 45….
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has revealed that he will be fine if he dies and goes to hell. He was responding to a question posed by Twitter user @Almisehal. He had asked: “@elonmusk You won’t die before your day Elon. Anyhow, you are/were a unique figure in this world. I’m only wondering one…
A traditional ruler and two others have been abducted in Bayelsa State’s Otuabula community, Ogbia Local Government Area. According to reports, a group of about 20 heavily armed gunmen stormed the community at about 1 a.m. on Monday, abducted the deputy paramount ruler, Chief Otia Isomom, Mrs Lucy Osain, and Mr Friday Abah, and sped…
Students of various institutions In Edo state started their protest last week to call for an end to the lingering ASUU strike. They continued today, May 9, as they blocked the entrance to the airport and the ever-busy Airport road. This development which has resulted in a major gridlock on that axis is in fulfillment…
Omoyele Sowore, a presidential aspirant, has called on Nigerian students to stage massive protests in response to the Academic Staff Union of Universities’ decision to go on another 12-week strike. Recall that we reported that ASUU announced on Monday that its ongoing strike had been extended by 12 weeks. A statement signed by ASUU’s president,…
The Acting Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Isa Jere Idris, has revealed that the linking of the National Identification Number (NIN) has caused a significant delay in passport production. In a statement issued on Sunday, May 8, Jere stated that the challenge of verifying NIN prior to passport issuance plays a significant role in…
Chinedu Njirinzu, a Nigerian man, died three months after his wife gave birth to twins after waiting for 16 years after their marriage. “Words have failed me. I am heart broken by the sudden death of my brother in-law, Prince Chinedu Njirinzu(Skippo) “He loved my sister so much and supported her for the 16 years…