Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has stated that popular actor Baba Ijesha, who has been in the News lately for molesting a teenage girl, will spend at least 14 years in jail. In a tweet on Thursday, Dabiri pointed out that the case would earn him no less than…
The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued seven kidnapped victims, including a pastor and his four children. Spokesperson of the command, ASP Mohammed Jalige, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, April 30, said Pastor Ozigi Hassan of the Mercy Place Ministry Church and members of his family were abducted by bandits at their…
Six people narrowly escaped death after two vehicles collided on Dada Estate Road in Osogbo, Osun state. The accident happened on Friday morning, April 30, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The FRSC spokesperson in the state, Mrs. Agnes Ogungbemi, in a statement said the incident occurred at about 12.45 a.m. Ogungbemi explained…
United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken has said that Nigeria’s current security is “extraordinary”. Blinken said this during a virtual roundtable with Kenyan and Nigerian journalists. Revealing how the US could assist Nigeria to tackle the security challenges posed by Boko Haram, bandits, and IPOB, Blinken said; “It is fair to say that the challenges that…
At least three persons have been killed in a renewed clash between Iwhreko and Ekiugbo communities, in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State over alleged imposition of N5, 000 fees on traders at Ughelli Main Market. It was gathered that the two communities have been fighting over the ownership of the land on which the…
Gunmen have abducted a lecturer at the Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, Professor Osadolor Odia. Odia, a Professor of Engineering and former Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering was abducted on his way to the farm in Egoro, Ekpoma, in Esan West Local Government Area on Thursday morning, April 29. A source,…
Mary Daniel, the amputee hawker who went viral and was recently been accused of not being completely truthful about her condition, has apologized to Nigerians. The 27-year-old single mother received N25million donations from Nigerians who were moved by claims that she lost her leg in an accident that claimed the life of all passengers,…
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, says the regime of the President. Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) may be giving false impression that the Joe Biden administration will send United States troops to defend Nigerians. The lawyer said rather than give the false impression, the Federal Government of Nigeria should embark on mass recruitment of…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Monday May 3, as public holiday to mark the 2021 International Workers’ Day Celebration. Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola congratulated Nigerian workers for witnessing this year’s celebration. In a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Shuaib Belgore, the minister hailed civil servants for their patience, understanding and support. Aregbesola commended…
Popular Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has reacted to the ongoing rape case of Baba Ijesha and a 14-year-old minor. The mother of one took to her Instagram page on Thursday, April 29, 2021 to state that she knew that the actor would be placed on bail. However, she noted that she is convinced that the…