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Bill Cosby dragged to U.S. Supreme Court
Prosecutors have asked the U.S. Supreme Court in a petition to review the ruling that overturned Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction. They argued in the petition Monday that a…
“I’ll Stop Negotiating With Bandits” -Sheikh Gumi
Controversial Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has stated that he will no longer take part in negotiations with bandits as a consequence of their new ‘terrorist’ tag. Recall that a federal…
I’m being hunted for demanding justice – Sibling of slain OAU master’s student
Olugbade Adegoke, the immediate elder brother of slain Master’s student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Timothy, has raised the alarm that he is being hunted for demanding that justice be…
Court fixes Jan 17 to arraign ex gov Ohakim for threatening ex lover
The arraignment of former Governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim for allegedly threatening to release nude photographs of an Abuja based lady, Chinyere Amuchienwa has been…
Kaduna gun-battle: Five bandits shot dead
The Kaduna State Government has said security operatives have killed five bandits in Birnin Gwari and Giwa Local Government Areas(LGAs) of the state. The Commissioner for Internal…
We’re not against restructuring, our demand is Biafra, referendum – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra has said it is not against the restructuring of Nigeria. This was made known in a statement on Monday by the Media and Publicity Secretary of…
Saudi-bound businesswoman excretes 80 pellets of cocaine at Abuja airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a businesswoman at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja heading to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for ingesting 80…
NLC, PLAC Urge Buhari to Sign Amended Electoral Bill into Law
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Policy and Legislative Advocacy Centre (PLAC) have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill recently…
Olam Moves to Research on Wheat Seeds for Nigerian Climate
The Olam Group is focusing on research on developing appropriate wheat seeds that are suitable for Nigeria climatic conditions as a major step to improving the crop’s yield in the country. This…
APC disowns Progressive Youth Movement
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disowned Progressive Youth Movement, a group that claimed it has taken over the leadership of the party on Monday. The group had claimed that…
Fuel Subsidy Removal Will Worsen Condition Of Nigerians – Northern Elders Forum
Northern Elders Forum, NEF, has given its decision on the proposed plan by the federal government to remove fuel subsidy and as well increase the pump price of petroleum by 2022. The minister…
COVID-19: Ayade Cancels 2021 Calabar Carnival
The Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, has suspended the 2021 Calabar Carnival. A press release issued on Monday by Ayade’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Ita, said Ayade…
APC Crisis Deepens As Youths Kick Out Buni Committee, Inaugurate ‘New Exco’
The crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) took a different dimension on Monday as youths in the party’s fold announced the dissolution of the party’s…
COVID-19: FG To Review Travels, Other Protocols Over Omicron Variant
The federal government on Monday said it will review the nation’s travel and other protocols to curtail the entry or spread of the new Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus in the…
IPOB, ESN attacks on govt agencies oppose political solution, says Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government has said the attacks on government agencies and agents by the Indigenous People of Biafra and the Eastern Security Network oppose the call for a political solution…
COVID-19: Biontech announces development of adapted vaccine for Omicron variant
The German vaccine manufacturer, Biontech, has announced that it is developing an adapted vaccine. The vaccine is to serve as a precautionary measure while simultaneously…
Reject request for Nnamdi Kanu’s release – Northern Elders tell Buhari
The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, on Monday, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to reject the request of some notable Igbo leaders, demanding release of the Indigenous People of Biafra’s…
EFCC Attends ‘Yahoo Boys’ Award Night, Arrests 60 Nigerian Youths
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has spoken on the raid of Conference Hotel in Abeokuta at the weekend. The anti-graft agency’s spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren said the…
Shock as Jack Dorsey Twitter CEO Steps down
Jack Dorsey Twitter CEO steps down from his duty as the company’s CEO ENigeria Newspaper reports. Dorsey, 45, who is also the CEO of Square Inc., a payments startup, is thought to…
APPLY: Police 2021 Recruitment Ongoing
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) 2021 recruitment portal is currently open. According to information from the force, the portal would be open for six weeks. Interested…
NCoS Personnel, 10 Others Shot Dead In Jos Custodial Centre Attack
One of the gunmen trapped within the Medium Security Custodial Center, Jos on Sunday after invading the facility has been shot dead in the gun duel. The spokesman of the Nigerian…
BREAKING: Kaduna begins transition to four-day working week Dec 1
The Kaduna State government on Monday announced that it will commence the transition to a four-day working week from December 1, 2021. The move, which will permit public servants to…
Orji Kalu visits Nnamdi Kanu, says ‘I’ll continue to counsel him’
A former governor of Abia State and current Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, on Monday, paid a visit to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu who is…
Buhari Commiserates With Cosmas Maduka Over Wife’s Demise
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Coscharis Group, Dr Cosmas Maduka, over the passing of his wife, Charity, urging…