A 200-level female student in the Department of Political Science at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Feranmi Fasunle Omowumi, has committed suicide. it was reported that Fasunle reportedly drank poisonous substances believed to be sniper. She died this morning after being taken to several hospitals. She did not leave any suicide note to indicate the reason…
Lieutenant General Joshua Dogonyaro, a former Chief of Defence Staff during the regime of the late General Sani Abacha, is dead. Dogonyaro died on Thursday morning at The Jos University Teaching Hospital. The 80-year-old was reportedly admitted to The hospital following a brief illness. His body has been deposited at Air Force Hospital in Jos,…
An infant and two other persons died in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital when a gas component of a faulty refrigerator exploded. According to reports, a technician was repairing the fridge when the explosion occurred. The three deceased persons got burnt after they were trapped and unable to escape after the gas cylinder exploded. “In the…
Maureen Badejo, a UK based Nigerian blogger, activist and host of GIOTV shows has said that she has nothing against Chief Sunday Igboho. She told her viewers and followers that the sum of N2.5million donated on her platform to support Sunday Igboho has been refunded. In one of her live shows, Maureen placed a phone…
An official said the government had just approved the construction of a structure around the Agia Tree in Badagry, where the first Christmas was celebrated in Nigeria. The Lagos State Government (LASG) on Monday said that it would turn the ancient town of Badagry into the “Jerusalem of Nigeria” by constructing a befitting structure under…
A yet-to-be-determined number of worshippers were successfully abducted. An armed group has kidnapped an unknown number of Muslim worshippers following attacks on two mosques located in Jibia local government area of Katsina State. The Nigerian Army said in a statement on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 that troops foiled the first attack on Magama Central Mosque….
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has revealed that the commission has recovered a whopping $153 million from former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison Madueke. Bawa also revealed that no fewer than 80 choice property valued at $80 million have also been seized from her and handed over to the federal government….
An editor with the Adamawa Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) who was kidnapped last week, has regained her freedom. Mrs. Amra Ahmed, a nursing mother and News Editor with the ABC Yola, was kidnapped on the night of May 4th at her residence in Mbamba, Yola North Local Government Area. Rumour had it that the kidnappers demanded…
Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP AbdulQadir Garba Hardo, who died after he was shot by bandits in Kebbi State has been laid to rest in Gusau, Zamfara. It was reported that the gallant officer died after being shot in the leg while leading the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tactical Squad in a gun duel with…
A tragic incident occurred at Somabula in Zimbabwe on Tuesday last week, as a 21-year-old Gweru man committed suicide by hanging after he was reportedly denied conjugal rights by his 18-year-old wife. Councillor Adam Shava identified the now-deceased man as Dumisani Matonsi and further disclosed that he walked out of his bedroom after a misunderstanding ensued between…