Zamfara State Govt Committed Robbery In My House, Stole Cars, Hijabs, Wedding Gown — Matawalle
Bello Matawalle, former governor of Zamfara State, has accused the state government of allegedly robbing his houses and confiscating his personal belongings. On Friday, the Zamfara State Government, led by Dauda Lawal of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) confirmed that the security forces entered the two houses of Matawalle in Gusau and Maradun, where they seized 40 vehicles. However, Matawalle in...
We Never Arrested Emefiele — DSS
Against the background that the suspended Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele had been detained, the Department of State Services said on Saturday the top banker was not in its custody. The Spokesman for the DSS Dr.Peter Afunanya, made the clarification in a mail. Afunanya while responding to claims that the CBN Governor had been arrested by the secret police said: “Currently,...
I Would Have Landed A Slap On Kwankwaso If… — Ganduje
Former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has said he could have slapped his predecessor, Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, if he met him at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Kwankwaso had met with President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock on Friday. While briefing State House reporters after a meeting with Tinubu on the security situation in Kano State following the demolition exercise embarked upon...
Vacate Now, Kano Governor Warns Occupants Of Houses Built In Govt Lands
Kano State government has directed tenants of properties illegally built on government lands and public spaces to quit their rented facilities or risk the consequences. A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Abdullahi Baffa Bichi and written in Hausa language directed,” Those who rented shops built on government properties such as schools, cemeteries hospitals, mosques, recreational...
How DSS Operatives Invaded Anambra Assembly To Arrest Member-Elect
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) caused a stir at the Anambra State House of Assembly Complex, Awka, as they attempted to arrest a lawmaker-elect on Thursday. The DSS operatives were said to have invaded the Assembly Complex and tried to whisk away the lawmaker-elect for Nnewi North State Constituency, Onyekachukwu Ike. He was initially arrested by the operatives...
Democracy Day: FG Declares June 12 Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 12, 2023, Public Holiday in commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day. In a statement issued Thursday in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Nigerians on the occasion. She said; “Nigeria’s democratic journey has, like in many other...
Presidential Election Court To Decide Whether INEC Adhoc Staff Can Testify As Witnesses
The Presidential Election Petition Court is to decide whether INEC adhoc staff, subpoenaed by the PDP and Atiku Abubakar can testify before it. This followed spirited objections by the senior counsel representing INEC, Bola Tinubu and the APC, insisting that the witnesses cannot testify since their witness statements were not frontloaded in line with paragraph 4 of the first schedule...
Former Senator, Annie Okonkwo Dead
Annie Okonkwo, former representative of Anambra Central senatorial district in the National Assembly, is dead. Aged 63, he reportedly died in US after a long battle with a terminal illness, according to a family member who spoke under anonymity. Okonkwo celebrated his 63rd birthday on May 23, 2023. A foremost businessman and politician, he hailed from Ojoto in Idemili North Local Government...
Bus Fares Will Not Be Increased Despite Fuel Price – Peace Mass
Chairman of Peace Mass Transport, Dr Sam Onyishi who made this known says transport fares will remain same as all extra costs resulting from the new fuel prices will be absorbed by the company Travelling customers of leading road transport company, Peace Mass Transit Limited, will not have to pay more for their journeys, despite the recent over 200% increase in the...
Three Months After Arriving UK, Nigerian Student Arrested For Allegedly Attempting To Date Children
Nigerian man identified as Cyril Kenneth has been arrested by the police after being accused of dating minors in Belfast, UK. According to a video shared by warriors of children, Kenneth who arrived in February for his masters degree, was arrested after multiple children between the ages of 14 and 15 reported him with evidence of him grooming and sexually...
