OPC Faction Reacts To Eviction Notice By Arewa Youths
A faction of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) named The New Era has criticised the 72-hour eviction notice given to Yoruba in the north by Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA). According to the group, Yoruba people have always maintained a good relationship with the Hausa community. Recall that the speaker of Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA), Mohammed Danlami had […]
Read MoreSuspected Cultist Paraded For Alleged Illegal Possession Of Firearm, Attempted Murder In Delta
A suspected cultist identified as Mathew Ifenchor has been apprehended and paraded by the Agbor Gha-Ihun Security outfit in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State for illegal possession of locally made pistol and attempted murder. The suspect from Alisimie, Agbor, was paraded on Thursday, March 18. According to reports, the suspect had threatened a […]
Read MoreJonah Jang To President Buhari: Pardon Ex-Governors Dariye, Nyame
Former Governor of Plateau, Jonah Jang and senator representing Plateau North, Istifanus Gyang have begged President Muhammadu Buhari to facilitate the release of former governor Joshua Dariye from prison. These appeals were made on Sunday by the senator and former governor in Jos, the capital of Plateau state. Jang and Gynag, the politicians requested that […]
Read MoreFulani Group Reveals Why They Attacked Ortom
A group identified as Fulani Nationality Movement, FUNAM, has claimed responsibility for the Saturday’s attack on Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom at Tyo Mu along Makurdi-Gboko road while on a visit to a farm. FUNAM said the attack on Governor Ortom was a case of vengeance for destroying “the Fulani values and inheritance” and his stand […]
Read MoreOnitsha NBA Chairman Who Was Kidnapped By Abductors Found Dead
Barrister Francis Onwuachi, the Chairman of Nigerian Bar Association, Onitsha branch has been reportedly killed by his abductors. WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that NBA chairman who doubles as the President General of Omor, a community in Ayamelum Local Government Area, was kidnapped along Ezu River/Anaku road on Friday, March 12, while on his way to his town […]
Read MoreSouth-South Must Produce President In 2023 – Edo Deputy Governor
Nigeria’s president in 2023 must come from the South-south zone in order to “balance the political equation” of the country, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has said. Goodluck Jonathan, the first person from the South-south to be elected president of Nigeria, was unable to win a second term in 2015. He was […]
Read MorePolice Arrest Suspected Thugs Over Killings Of Voters During Ekiti Bye-Election
The Ekiti Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects over the violence that marred the Ekiti East State Constituency 1 bye-election. Commissioner of Police, Tunde Mobayo, said the suspected thugs were apprehended in their hideout and are in custody at the police headquarters in Ado Ekiti. Three persons were on Saturday shot dead by […]
Read MorePHOTO: President Buhari’s Nephew Shows Off His Newly Completed Abuja Mansion
Fatuhu Muhammed, one of President Buhari’s nephew and member of the House of Representatives, has showed off his newly completed mansion located in Gwarimpa area of Abuja. The lawmaker, who represents Daura/Maiadua/Sandamu Federal Constituency on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, said it took him four yearsto build the house. Sharing a photo of […]
Read MoreBoko Haram: Two Cameroonian Soldiers Killed In Nigeria
Two Cameroonian soldiers deployed to Nigeria were killed late Saturday in a Boko Haram attack in northeastern Borno state, two Nigerian military sources said Sunday. The insurgents, on foot and in several trucks fitted with machine guns, attacked Nigerian soldiers outside the town of Wulgo as well as Cameroonian soldiers deployed from across the border […]
Read MoreNigerian Boxer Lawrence Okolie Becomes WBO Cruiserweight Champion
British boxer born to Nigerian parents Lawrence Okolie has become the new WBO cruiserweight champion following his victory over Krzysztof Glowacki. Okolie defeated Glowacki in the sixth round of the fight held in Wembley on Saturday night. The 28-year-old who has remained unbeaten has also become the first male member of Britain’s 2016 Olympic squad […]
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