Usman Isa 
Bishop Michael Ukpong of the Umuahia Catholic Diocese has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of crucifying the hope of Nigerians for a better country through its conduct of the 2023 general elections. Bishop Ukpong’s statement is contained in his Easter message issued in Umuahia. The cleric urged Nigerians not to give up, expressing … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted consignments of Tramadol, Rohypnol, Ecstasy (Designer drug) and Cannabis concealed in winter jackets and bottles of body cream in Lagos. This is contained in a statement by the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said the drugs were seized … Read more
According to Minister of Works David Umahi, the ministry he oversees would build a flyover as a long-term fix to the ongoing flooding on the Abuja-Lokoja expressway. The minister reportedly said this on Tuesday, a day after being sworn in to office, while on a tour to check on current building projects on the Abuja-Lokoja … Read more
Peter Obi, the Labour Party, LP’s presidential candidate in the most recent general election, has advised young people to stay steadfast, upbeat, and hopeful for the arrival of a new Nigeria that will be based on youth production and growth. According to Obi, the nation’s current political unrest and economic difficulties should not deter young … Read more
156 Hajj spots were fraudulently sold by former employees of the Kano Pilgrims Welfare Agency, and the state administration has vowed to vigorously punish those responsible. The National Hajj Commission had given Kano 6, 144 places, but Muhammad Abba Danbatta, the agency’s official, sold extra Hajj seats to 156 intended pilgrims. Laminu Rabiu, the agency’s … Read more
A reward has been given to a police officer who refused a bribe from a transporter of stolen items. When Inspector Charity Oyor, who was on duty in Onitsha, noticed a car loaded with wires, she thought it looked odd and chose to flag it down. However, when she was offered a bribe, she declined … Read more
In two separate events this week, suspected bandits and smugglers launched violent attacks, killing two customs officers and injuring another, leaving customs officers in Kebbi and Katsina States in a state of shock. The Comptroller FOU ‘B’ Musa Ibrahim Jalo expressed grave worry and warned that any additional attacks on customs officials in the region … Read more
Ekiti State High Court, sitting in Omuo Ekiti has sacked the Agere of Okeringun, Omuo-Oke Ekiti, Mr Jamiu Dende, on the account that his appointment did not follow due process. The court ruled that the Olomuooke of Omuo Oke, Oba Valentine Adebayo Otitoju, who appointed the sacked chief, lacked the power to do so in … Read more
Former Big Brother Naija reality show winner and singer, Hazel Oyeze Onou, popularly called Whitemoney, has blasted actress Victoria Inyama over her comment on his post. xandertech recalls that Whitemoney had, in a video posted on social media, told men all they need is money to get women. Commenting on his post, Victoria said he … Read more
On Saturday, residents of the Irese village in the Ondo State’s Ifedore Local Government Area appealed to the state government for assistance in resolving the catastrophic impacts of ongoing flooding on the town’s only access road. The lone asphalt road in the neighborhood, according to the locals, has been steadily becoming impassable during the rainy … Read more