Flood has reportedly submerged no fewer than 300 houses in the Okpoko community in the Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State. About 2,000 residents were also said to have been rendered homeless by the incident. Some government institutions, including a secondary school and the Okpoko secretariat, were also reportedly affected. The President-General of the
Daughter of Reuben Fasoranti, Afenifere Leader killed by Suspected Fulani Herders
Afenifere chairman, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, daughter, Mrs. Funke Olakunrin, was killed by suspected herdsmen. On Friday, it was reported that Mrs Funke Olakunrin, a 58-year-old woman heading to Ore Junction from Akure, Ondo State, when she was attacked and shot by the herdsmen. Femi Joseph, the Ondo Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), had earlier confirmed
South Africa denies Nigeria visa-free status, grants Ghana
Ghana is the latest country to be granted a visa-free status by the South African government. South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has added Ghana to a list of seven countries whose nationals will be permitted to enter South Africa visa-free. Nigeria was not included despite the large volume of trade between the two countries.
Police open fire on Shiite protesters in Abuja(images)
Protesting Shiites members agitating against the continuous incarceration of their leader, Sheik Al-Zacky Zacky on Tuesday clashed with the Nigeria military, resulting in the death of one person, DAILY POST reports. The protesters who were in large numbers were heading towards the National Assembly at about 1.15pm but were intercepted by the military personnel
Confusion as Custom Officer promotes self to Deputy CG
There was confusion at the Customs headquarters when an assistant superintendent of customs, Nura Dahiru, appeared with the rank of deputy comptroller-general of Customs (DCG), promoting himself in the process. Dahiru claimed that he was acting on the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari. According to an inside source, Dahiru, on Monday morning, walked into the
Updates from Atiku/Obi election tribunal case
Live from the Court of Appeal, Abuja, Venue of the 2019 Presidential Election Petition Tribunal….. The Presidential Tribunal opened this morning as the PDP and Atiku/Obi’s counsel tendered the remaining evidence from Kano State. *APC Factional National Chairman* The factional National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole made his
Kidnap Alert : Lady Narrates her ordeal
A Lady explains her ordeal in a bid to warn nicer Nigerians who often have pity on people by the road side and offer them a lift. She narrated her story and we feel the urge to publish as to bring to awareness of the Nigerian public. However, we ask you read with a clear
Court orders immediate release of six Madonna students detained
The six students and a lecturer of Madonna University, Okija, Anambra State have been freed on bail. The students were detained since January for an opinion they posted on Facebook considered inimical to the university by the management. In a resumed hearing on Wednesday after three adjournments as a result of the judge’s absence, Justice
Federal Government Suspends Planned Ruga Program
The Federal Government has suspended the planned Ruga Programme. An aide in the presidency confirmed this to Channels Television. The source, however, says the Governors Forum will be speaking on the matter soon. Meanwhile, the National Executive Committee (NEC) on the farmers-herders crisis has confirmed the suspension of the Ruga program by the President.
Catholic Church in Kaduna state Burnt (pictures)
St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Tudun Wada in Kaduna state was attacked yesterday. This Church is the most attacked in Kaduna State. It is overtly burnt at will by “unknown” people. Yesterday, again, unknown Hoodlums came into the church and razed down the alter. More details to come soon…. See more images below…