Senator representing Kogi West in the Senate, Mr. Dino Melaye, who is challenging moves to recall him by his constituency, is in fresh trouble: the Police said they have filed a case in a Lokoja court accusing him and three other persons of illegal possession of firearms.
Police spokesman, Jimoh Moshood, announced the move today in a statement.
The...
Nigerians protest planned return of evicted BBNaija housemates
Viewers of the ongoing BBNaija ‘Double Wahala’ reality show, have taken to various social media platform to oppose the return of disqualified housemates.
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, host of the show announced on eviction night on Sunday that organisers of the show were giving Nigerians the opportunity to vote back two preferred evicted housemates, including...
JAMB releases’ first week exams results
It was mixed reactions among candidates that sat for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, last week, when the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, partly released results of the examination.
While many candidates whose results were released are rejoicing, other candidates who were...
JAMB releases 1.3 million UTME results today
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has said it will release no fewer than 1.3 million results of candidates that sat for the 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on Monday (today) after they had gone through security checks and found to be without malpractice.
The JAMB Head of Information,...
UNICAL security arrests 11 alleged cultists after death of two students
The management of the University of Calabar on Monday said it has deployed security around and within the institution over the killing of two students by gunmen in a suspected renewed wave of cult clashes on campus.
Following the development, 11 suspected cultists have been arrested and handed over to the anti-cultism and kidnap unit of the Cross...
N2.9bn fraud: EFCC laments disappearance of star witness in Kalu’s case
An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ovie Akpoyibo, on Monday lamented the agency’s inability to locate a former cashier at the Abia State Government House, Michael Udoh.
Akpoyibo, who is attached to the Calabar, Cross River State office of the EFCC, lamented before the Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday that...
South Africa to pay $14m compensation to families of neglected patients
A judge on Monday ordered the South African government to pay $100,000 to each of the families of 144 psychiatric patients who died of neglect, as he detailed a “terrible tale of death and torture”.
Many of the deaths occurred due to pneumonia, dehydration and diarrhoea after patients were hurriedly transferred from a private hospital to 27 poorly-prepared...
BBNaija: Again, Miracle emerges Head of House
Miracle Ikechukwu has emerged the new head of House on the ongoing Big Brother Naija ‘Double Wahala’, winning the title for the second time.
Miracle beat other housemates when he emerged the first to knock down all the bottles using the tennis ball in the stockings provided.
He chose Nina, to share the luxury room with him.
The powers attached...
[BREAKING] IG withdraws policemen attached to VIPs, others
Citing the security challenges facing the nation, the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Monday ordered the withdrawal of all police offices attached to Very Important Persons, including political and public office holders nationwide.
The police boss, who announced this in Abuja during a conference with senior officers, stated that the...
NSCDC deploys 50 motorcycles for patrols in Taraba
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp has deployed 50 motorcycles to its Taraba Command to enhance patrol of flashpoints in the state.
The State NSCDC Commandant, Kamilu Isah, disclosed this in Jalingo in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria.
He said the motorcycles would assist the command in tackling the recurring violence in...
Chidinma Opens Up ‘On Relationship’ With Kiss Daniel
Award-winning singer Chidinma Ekile has elected to keep mom on rumours of being in a romantic relationship with Kiss Daniel.
The rumour was kickstarted after a picture showing Chidinma in a bedroom alongside Kiss Daniel was shared by the latter.
When asked about it, the petite songstress said she would rather...
What the world is saying about Putin’s re-election
China was the first world power to react Monday to Russian strongman Vladimir Putin’s re-election vowing to push ties to a “higher level”, but Germany questioned the fairness of the vote and warned Moscow would remain “difficult”.
Here’s a roundup of global reaction:
‘Cooperative partnership’
“Currently, the China-Russia comprehensive strategic...
Tonto Dikeh Twerks Big Backside On Camera To Celebrate Her New Body
Nollywood star, Tonto Dikeh is crushing on her new body following her plastic surgery amidst celebrating her latest achievement.
She took to her Instagram page this morning to announce that she is now the brand ambassador for beauty and skincare brand – Pels International, the beauty brand popularly known for...
Those saying terrorists herdsmen are not Fulanis will be visited by them, says Fani-Kayode
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has prayed that those people who argue that herdsmen are not Fulanis, will be visited by the “terrorists”.
Fani-Kayode has been involved in a running battle on Twitter with former media to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, over a statement by former...
Those saying terrorists herdsmen are not Fulanis will be visited by them, says Fani-Kayode
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has prayed that those people who argue that herdsmen are not Fulanis, will be visited by the “terrorists”.
Fani-Kayode has been involved in a running battle on Twitter with former media to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, over a statement by former...
Troops Arrest 12 Herdsmen Destroying Benue Farms
Twelve herdsmen have been arrested by the troops of 707 Special Forces Brigade after they were caught destroying farmlands in Kwata, Benue state.
This is contained in a statement on Sunday by Brigadier General Texas Chukwu, Director Army Public Relations.
The statement narrated that troops on patrol in the...
Ade Lawyer: I’m now a born-again Christian
An alleged serial killer, Adeola Williams, otherwise known as Ade Lawyer, has said that he has repented and became a born-again Christian.
Ade Lawyer, who is currently in the custody of police, said this in an interview at the weekend.
In the audio of the interview obtained by our correspondent on Sunday, Ade Lawyer also regretted lying against...
Putin storms to landslide election win
Vladimir Putin on Sunday stormed to victory in Russia’s presidential election on Sunday, giving him another six years in power as Moscow’s relations with the West plunge to new Cold War lows.
Putin, who has ruled Russia for almost two decades, won more than 75 percent of the vote according to preliminary results, but the opposition cried foul.
It...
Fake INEC Registration Center Discovered In Kwara
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has raised alarm about an illegal voter registration center discovered in Offa, Kwara State.
According to the Commission, the culprits of the illegal act were using Corel Draw application to change the particulars in a scanned INEC PVC.
Paul Atser, INEC’s Administrative Secretary said...
