A mystery snake is said to have sneaked into the accounts office of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, in Makurdi, the Benue State capital and made away with N36 million cash. Before now, JAMB candidates purchased scratch cards from JAMB state offices and other designated centers, to gain access to the Board’s
Suspected Robbers Attack Air Peace Aircraft While Trying To Take Off At Lagos Airport
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] security scare occurred at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) in Lagos on Thursday night as burglars attacked Air Peace aircraft at the airport while it was taxiing to take off to Abuja. The aircraft, a Boeing 737 was attacked at 7:35 pm by unknown bandits on the domestic runway of the airport. A source close to the scene
“God Is Good” Motors Debunks Rumours Of Fulani Herdsmen Killing Commuters Along Benin-Ogun Road
You would recall of some distress calls, anonymous SMS and voice notes with gory pictures circulating on WhatsApp yesterday alleging of Fulani herdsmen killing of some passengers at Benin-Ogun state highway? Popular commercial transport provider, God Is Good” motors have openly debunked the rumour and said nothing of such happened after all… Read their
Motorists Vow To Shut Down Lekki Toll Gate Come Feb 9
Following the upward review of toll rates at the Admiralty Circle Plaza and Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge, citizens and organizations under the aegis of Anti-Lekki Tolling Movement have vow to shut down Lekki phase 1 roundabout on Friday February 9 from 7am. relating to the Lekki Concession Company tolling contracts, and the current status of
Passengers Panic As Dana Airline’s Door Falls Off (Pictures)
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]ome passengers of Nigerian air carrier, Dana Airline, expressed fear when the door of an aircraft belonging to the airline fell off upon landing. One of the passengers on the flight, Dapo Sanwo, said the door panel was loose all through the flight,a situation he described as an indication of “lack of maintenance.” Another
Wike Donates N200 Million To Benue State For Medical & Relieve Materials (Pictures)
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, today pays a solidarity visit to Benue State over fulani herdmens attack. Wike along side his delegates were ushered by the Governor of Benue State to the grave site of the victims. The Governor has also donated N200million to Benue State on behalf of Rivers State Government for
OLX Shuts Down Office In Nigeria
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]ultinational media group and investor, Naspers has allegedly shut down all OLX offices in Africa except the one in South Africa. Operations in Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya are going to be affected by this announcement. OLX is a global classifieds platform, with physical presence in nearly 40 countries. According to a report on
Kassim Afegbua Sues Police, NTA, Channels TV For N1 Billion
Kassim Afegbua, the media adviser to ex-Nigerian leader, Ibrahim Babangida, who was declared wanted by the police, has sued for fundamental rights enforcement. Mr. Afegbua is also requesting N1 billion in damages from the police, its spokesperson, Jimoh Moshood, and two media houses, according to court filings seen by PREMIUM TIMES. Mr. Afegbua’s legal
Just In : Policemen And Drivers Kill Each other At Benin City (Pictures)
Reports have reached us that there was a Commotion in Benin City around Igun axis. According to eye witness, a Nigerian policeman reportedly killed a bus driver and the drivers retaliated by killing a policeman in reprisal attack . However, Soldiers have been drafted to the scene… More details shortly… See picture.
Herdsmen Attack And Sack Governor Ortom’s Farm House In Gbajimba, Benue State
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]uspected herdsmen, yesterday, attacked Waku village and a part of Gbajimba town, all in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, killing two persons, and destroying Governor Samuel Ortom’s farm house in fresh attacks in the area. The latest attack came less than 24 hours after Yogbo, another community in the same local