Nigerian-American Professor at the University of Texas, Austine, Prof. Moyo Okediji, has recounted how some Nigerian immigration officers at Seme border allegedly robbed him of $500 and took his hand luggage with all the money that he brought from the US while returning to Nigeria. Okediji further alleged that some police officers attached to the…
Survivor of the tragic Sosoliso plane crash 18 years ago and America’s Got Talent star, Kechi Okwuchi, has paid a tribute to the 60 schoolmates lost in the devastating incident. In an X post on Sunday, Kechi asked the 60 angels to keep watching over her and one other who survived, as she made…
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday, celebrated a former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen Theophilus Danjuma (retd.), on his 85th birthday. The governor also graced the thanksgiving ceremony held in honour of Danjuma. Sharing photos from the event on his X handle on Saturday, the governor wrote, “Honoured to celebrate the incredible…
The decomposing body of a young woman identified as Fecit Faith Banfa, has been discovered in her residence in Abuja. The discovery was made on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, after neighbours forced the door open following an unpleasant stench that was oozing from her apartment. Details surrounding her death are still sketchy but some…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned Nigerians to be wary of counterfeit naira notes in circulation amid reports of currency shortage in the country. In a statement released on Friday titled ‘Beware of Counterfeit Naira Banknotes in Circulation,’ the apex bank advised Deposit Money Banks, Financial Houses, Bureau de Change, and the public…
Nigeria’s President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has said that his government is working hard to stop industrial actions in universities across the country. Tinubu, who was represented at the 17th convocation ceremony of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, by the Director of Tertiary Education, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Rakiya Iliyasu, stated this while addressing the university…
The police in Adamawa have arrested a 17year old identified as Lawali Mori, a resident of Viniklang, Girei Local Government Area, for having unlawful carnal knowledge of a cock against the order of Nature. The arrest was as a result of a complaint made to the police by one Esther Dimas a resident of…
Bandits have killed a soldier and kidnapped three of his family members alongside eight others at Anguwar Tudu in Azzara village, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State A resident of the village, Danjuma Saleh, who confirmed the incident on Thursday, December 7, said the bandits wielding AK-47 rifles and riding motorcycles invaded the community…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has provided assurance to the nation that individuals found responsible for the bombardment of Tudun Biri village, resulting in the death of over 90 villagers, will face appropriate punishment. The president has also assured that All the victims will be taken well care of under the Fulako Initiative which will commenced…
The Zamfara State High Court has sentenced one Anas Dahiru to death by hanging for killing his friend because of N100. Dahiru was brought to the court in June 2017 for allegedly stabbing his friend, Shamu Ibrahim, to death. Delivering the judgment, the presiding judge, Justice Mukhtar Yusha’u, said having listened to both sides, he…