BREAKING: Police commander, seven others killed in Plateau
Eight persons, including a policeman and a vigilante have been killed in Mangu Local Governement Area of Plateau State. The policeman, Abdulrahaman Isah, was identified as the Commander, IGP’s...
View ArticlePDP crisis: Deputy chairman steps in, suspends NWC meeting indefinitely
The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party, Elder Yemi Akinwonmi, has taken over the affairs of the party following the restraining order issued against the National Chairman,...
View ArticleDrama as judge orders man to hug wife in court
A Sharia Court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, on Tuesday, ordered a man, Yusuf Maiwada, to hug his wife, Nafisa Jibril in court. This led to a mild drama in the courtroom. The Judge, Nuhu...
View ArticleGunmen invade Rivers community, kill six
Six persons, including a commercial motorcycle operator, were killed by gunmen suspected to be cultists in Gwara and Kono-Boue communities, Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. A resident told...
View ArticleNDA attack: Security operatives go after gunmen
Security operatives are trailing gunmen, who attacked the Nigerian Defence Academy. THE PUNCH had reported that the gunmen gained entrance into the academy’s residential area in Afaka, Kaduna, in the...
View ArticleIgboho’s aides: DSS heads to appeal court, wants bail nullified
The Department of State Services, on Tuesday, told the Federal High Court, Abuja that it has appealed the bail granted four of the 12 detained associates of Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, (aka...
View ArticleEFCC operatives storm Dorathy’s house after midnight invasion, BBN star’s...
After an early morning raid of her apartment, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission returned to the Lekki residence of Big Brother Naija Lockdown housemate, Dorathy Bachor, on...
View ArticleSenator Biyi Durojaiye is dead
The immediate past Chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission, and Senator in the Fourth Republic, Biyi Durojaiye, has died. Durojaiye who played a role during the days of the National Democratic...
View ArticleBREAKING: Kebbi Assembly impeaches Speaker, Deputy
The Speaker of the Kebbi House of Assembly, Abdulmumeen Kamba and the Deputy Speaker, Alhaji Muhammad Buhari-Aleiro, have been impeached. The impeachment was announced by Alhaji Muhammad Tukur,...
View ArticleNot all surrendered terrorists are criminals, says Zulum
The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has disclosed that over 2,600 surrendered insurgents are now in custody, adding that not all of them are criminals. This is as he revealed that over 100,000...
View ArticleBBNaija S6: Liquorose should have chosen me as Deputy, says Cross
Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Cross, said that the Head of House, Liquorose should have chosen him as the Deputy Head of House not Saga. He said this in a Diary Session with Big Brother,...
View ArticleFati resumes training with Barcelona
FC Barcelona forward Ansu Fati has returned to training with the Spanish LaLiga club’s first-team squad following a lengthy lay-off through injury. The 18-year-old missed the second half of last season...
View ArticleBBNaija S6: I’m attracted to ‘Maria’s personality, not Maria herself’, says...
Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Whitemoney, has revealed that he’s attracted to Maria’s personality and character, and not to Maria, as a person. He said this in a discussion with Boma and...
View ArticlePlateau killings: Lalong updates Buhari, requests relief materials
The President, Major General, Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has met behind closed doors with Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday in Abuja. Speaking to State...
View ArticleSanusi faults calls for secession, gives reasons
A former Emir of Kano, Mallam Lamido Sanusi, has disapproved of secessionists’ calls for the break-up of Nigeria. Sanusi expressed his disapproval at the unveiling of his book ‘For the Good of The...
View ArticleWithdraw suit against striking doctors, NMA tells FG
The Nigerian Medical Association in Enugu State has urged the Federal Government to withdraw the case instituted against the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors to bring about an amicable...
View ArticleAustralia’s Greco wins first gold at Tokyo Paralympics
Australian cyclist Paige Greco scooped the first gold medal of the Tokyo Paralympics on Wednesday, as the sport got underway a day after a high-energy but poignant opening ceremony. Despite a year-long...
View ArticleGunmen kidnap NASIEC secretary in Nasarawa
The Secretary of the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission, Barr. Muhammed Abubakar Opu has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP Ramhan Nansel...
View ArticleNDA attack, disgrace to Nigeria, says musician Daddy Showkey
Veteran singer, John Asiemo, popularly known as Daddy Showkey, has condemned the bandits’ attack on the Nigerian Defense Academy. Daddy Showkey took to his Instagram page on Wednesday to share a video...
View Article36 feared killed, houses razed as gunmen attack Plateau community again
Gunmen have killed no fewer than 36 persons while several others were injured in a fresh attack which occurred in Ahwol Ward, Naraguta community, in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau state. It...
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