There’s Still Hope For Nigeria At 62, Says Gov. Hope Uzodinma
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo says Nigeria is “not without hope”, in spite of its myriads of challenges, as the country marks the 62nd independence anniversary on Oct 1. Uzodimma said this on Sunday at the Maria Assumpta Catholic Cathedral Owerri during a special Church service to mark the 62nd Independence Anniversary of Nigeria. The governor called for proactive measures to tackle the...
Gov. Soludo Promises Succor For Anambra Flood Victims
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has assured residents of Anambra state that they will receive immediate assistance. Mr. Ernest Ezeajughi, Soludo’s Chief of Staff, said this while on a physical tour of flood-ravaged areas to assess the challenges and extent of the damage. The chief of staff reported that the governor ordered the visit in response to an alarm raised by locals. He...
Nasarawa NNPP Chieftain Attacked In A Suspected Assassination Attempt
Former Nasarawa Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Musa Ibrahim-Abubakar has survived a suspected assassination attempt. He recently defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) where he won the ticket for the Doma South House of Assembly seat. The Police Command has commenced an investigation of the incident, assuring that the perpetrators would be...
APC Postpones Inauguration Of Its Presidential Campaign Council
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has shifted the inauguration of its Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) for the Party’s 2023 candidate, Bola Tinubu. The event earlier scheduled for Monday was postponed to Wednesday, September 28. Bayo Onanuga, PCC Director of Media and Publicity, made the announcement in a statement Sunday night. Members nominated to serve in the various directorates are to report at the campaign...
Lagos Vulcaniser Who Set Himself Ablaze Says His Wife Of Three Months Giving Him Hell
A resident of Iree, Osun State, Muritala Afolabi, on Friday, sustained serious injuries after setting himself ablaze. Muritala was, however, rescued by some people who heard his cry as fire burnt his body. He was rushed to a private hospital in Iree, where he was admitted. Speaking from his sick bed on Sunday, Muritala, a vulcaniser, said he decided to commit suicide...
Buhari Praises Nigerians Excelling Overseas, Assures Continued Support
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Nigerians living in the US for the exemplary roles they are playing in their different fields of endeavour. He urged them to continue on that track to earn the respect of their hosts. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s media aide in a statement, said the president gave the commendation on Saturday in New York at a...
Policeman Who Killed Kolade Johnson Bags Life Imprisonment
A Lagos state high court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced a dismissed police officer, Ogunyemi Olalekan, to life imprisonment for killing 35-year-old, Kolade Johnson. Olalekan, who was said to be attached to the Special Anti-Cultism Squad (SACS) of the Nigeria Police, shot Mr Johnson in the lower abdomen with an AK-47 rifle at about 5.10pm on Sunday, March 31, 2019,...
Abuja Professor Who Assaulted Police Orderly Lands In Prison
A magistrate’s court sitting in Wuse, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has remanded Prof Zainab Duke Abiola in Suleja Prison over the assault of Inspector Teju Moses, a police orderly attached to her. The professor was arraigned alongside her domestic aide, Rebecca Enechido, on Friday. In a video clip that went viral on Wednesday, the officer was seen seated on the...
Policemen On Investigation Assignment Kidnapped In Ogun
No fewer than three policemen were said to have been abducted in broad daylight by some unknown gunmen in Ogun State. It was gathered that the police officers were abducted on Thursday at Wasinmi, in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State. The cops were in the State from Zone 2, Onikan, Lagos State, for an investigation. They were said to have...
Again, Storey Building Collapses In Lagos (PHOTOS)
A three-storey building has collapsed on Sonuga Street, Palm Avenue, in the Mushin area of Lagos State. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyinyolu, confirmed the development to our correspondent on Friday. “A building has collapsed on Sonuga Street, at Palm Avenue, in Mushin. Rescue Operation is ongoing. I will keep you posted,” he said. Giving an update,...
