The sky is hazy, there was heavy downpour last night as Anambra people against all odds gear up for the “El clasico” elections. This is one election which has garnered a whole lot of tension, sympathy, violence and premonition. Every street and popular junctions have serious police personnel standing at akimbo looking at passersby with
IPOB Cancels Sit-at-home, Urges Anambra Residents To Vote On Saturday
The Indigenous People of Biafra has cancelled its proposed one week sit-at-home order across the South-East region. The group said the order was called off following consultations with elders, traditional, and religious leaders from the Southeast. This was made known in a statement issued on Thursday by the IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful. The group earlier
Femi Osibona’s Lifeless Body Recovered From Collapsed Building Rubble
A body beloved to be the owner of the building, Femi Osibona has been recovered on Thursday. Combined team of emergency responders recovered the body which has been taken to morgue. As gathered, the lifeless body of Osibona, was recovered Thursday, after painstaking efforts from emergency responders. However, there were conflicting reports on when the
400 naira and a can of malt shared to electorates ahead of Saturday Poll (video)
A viral video shows the moment a large number of electorates in Anambra state collecting ₦400 and a can of malt from party officials ahead of the Saturday’s gubernatorial election in the state. From the Video, it was revealed to be from the PDP camp as paltry sum of N400 was shamefully shared with a
Gas Leakage: NEMA Asks Residents To Avoid Open Fire In Parts Of Ikeja
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has raised an alarm following a report of a gas pipeline leakage in some parts of Ikeja, Lagos State Capital. The affected areas include Computer Village, Ikeja Underbridge end of Awolowo Way, Oba Akran axis, Anifowose Street, and Medical Road. To avoid any fire outbreak, the spokesperson for NEMA
Obi Cubana posts on Instagram after release from EFCC custody
The overnight stay of Obi Cubana at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) means the agency has a serious case against him. There are indications the socialite has been released as he posted on his Instagram handle 4pm on Tuesday. “I love you all, Unbroken”, the caption read. A security source told newsmen that
#IkoyiBuilding : Sanwo-Olu Orders Indefinite Suspension Of Gbolahan Oki
The Lagos State Government is setting up an independent panel to probe the collapse of the 21-storey building on Gerrard Road, Ikoyi. Members of the panel will be drawn from the Nigeria Institute of Architects (NIA), Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) and other professional bodies. It will independently investigate
Breaking : Another Building collapses in Lekki, lagos
Another building has collapsed in the Lekki area of Lagos State, News Direct is reporting. The collapsed building which is located in Osapa London is under construction. The number of casualties cannot be ascertained as of press time. Jkcyno news gathered that the building which is still under construction collapsed after a heavy downpour last
Death Toll Rises To 15 In Ikoyi Building Collapse
More people have been confirmed killed and more survivors rescued hours after a high-rise building collapsed in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State. Channels Television had reported the incident which occurred on Monday afternoon along Wesley Road in the commercial hub of the nation. While four persons were killed and five others rescued as of Monday
Breaking : EFCC Arrests Socialite Obi Cubana
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a socialite Obinna Iyiegbu, better known as Obi Cubana. Obi Cubana is being questioned at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. He arrived at the EFCC office around noon on Monday. Although details of allegations against the Anambra-born tycoon are still sketchy, a source told Channels Television