CRIME
Pastor, Female Assistant Burnt To Death By Jealous Lover In Bayelsa
A 40-year-old jealous lover, identified as Etifa Obukulubu, on Saturday in Igbogene area of Yenagoa Local Government Area, the Bayelsa State, allegedly set ablaze the home of his girlfriend over suspicion of cheating. The deceased, a pastor working with the New Baptist Church and a female assistant were reportedly burnt to death in the fire by a suspected jealous lover. While...
“I Kidnapped My Ex-Boyfriend For Dumping Me” – Suspect
A 23year old Maryam Mohammed, has been arrested by men of the Kano state police command for kidnapping her ex-boyfriend who refused to marry her after years of courtship. Maryam who is popularly known as Hajiya was arrested by the police at Jaba quarters, Ungogo local government area of Kano state while negotiating a ransom with the family of one...
Insecurity: Anambra Community Requests Military Support To Protect Locals During Christmas
Military men have been invited by the Nimo community in Anambra State's Njikoka Local Government Area to assist in keeping the community safe over the Yuletide holiday. There have been cases of insecurity in most communities in Anambra State, leading to killings, abductions, and armed robberies in most cases. A member of the cabinet of the traditional ruler of the community,...
N2.5 Billion NBC Scandal: Pinnacle Communications Boss, Omoluwa Slumps, Dies
Lucky Omoluwa, chairman of Pinnacle Communications, is dead. Omoluwa, who is being probed over a N2.5 billion alleged fraud case involving the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), died at the National Hospital in Abuja on Tuesday. Omoluwa first fell ill on Saturday and was admitted at a hospital. He was said to have been discharged after showing signs of improvement. The deceased reportedly resumed work...
Jigawa Government Imposes 24-Hour Curfew
Governor Umar Namadi, on Friday imposed a 24-hour curfew following the escalation of violence on the first day of the nationwide protest. The governor, who announced the curfew in a state broadcast, described the development in the state as unfortunate. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor, however, approved that the curfew be relaxed on Friday for two...
Woman Who Allegedly Stole 99 iPhones Appears In Lagos Court
A 60- year-old woman, Adenike Okunbanjo, was on Monday docked in an Ikeja Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly stealing 99 pieces of iPhones worth N14.85 million. The defendant, a businesswoman who resides at 1, Alade St., Temidire, Ibafo, Ogun S...
Biafra: HURIWA Blasts Buhari For Referring To All Igbos As IPOB
Human Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA has said that Muhammadu Buhari is not worthy to be called the President of Nigeria. HURIWA also claims President Buhari’s method of keeping mute and confining himself to the comfort of the villa appears to be the best option since his recent comments are divisive. The rights group said the President must henceforth return to...
DSS Finally Releases Journalist Kufre Carter
A journalist with XL 106.9 FM Uyo in Akwa Ibom state, Kufre Carter who was arrested for allegedly defaming Dominic Ukpong, the state commissioner of health, has regained freedom. Inibehe Effiong, counsel to the journalist, who confirmed his release to TheCable, said his client was freed on Wednesday. TheCable had launched a campaign for the release of Carter who was arrested...
Gunmen Kill Former NPC Commissioner, Abduct His Children In Nasarawa
Gunmen have killed a former Commissioner of the National Population Commission (NPC), Mr. Zakari Umaru-Kigbu in Nasarawa State, and abducted two of his daughters. ABN TV learnt that the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday at Umar-Kigbu’s...
Navy Nabs 42 Suspected Cultists During Initiation In Cross River
Nigerian Navy Victory Ship (NNSV) has apprehended over 42 suspected cultists during initiation at Akpabuyo LGA of Cross River state. The suspects who were arrested by naval personnel were handed over to the Cross River Government for further investigation and prosecution. ABN TV reports that Briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Calabar, the Commander of NNVS, Rear Admiral Vincent Okeke, said the...
