The Enugu State Police Command has arrested one suspect, Duhu Nelson Sylvester in connection with the murder of a serving Councilor in the State. It was reported that the lawmaker, who represented Eha-Ulo ward in Nsukka Local Government Legislative Council was murdered in his community on Sunday night. The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Enugu…
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, on Sunday, July 16, rescued seven motherless children from an orphanage home in the Aguda area of the state that was engulfed by a domestic fire. The agency in a statement released said it received a distress call at about 2.43pm and in a swift response, successfully rescued…
The Deputy National Chairman (North) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abubakar Kyari, has emerged as the party’s National Chairman. Kyari succeeded Senator Abdullahi Adamu as the party’s chairman after a National Working Committee (NWC) meeting in Abuja on Monday. Briefing reporters after the NWC meeting, Kyari formally announced the resignation of Adamu and…
Ajulo told the News Agency of Nigeria, in Abuja on Monday, that it was unlikely for both the party National Chairman, Sen Abdullahi Adamu and Omisore to vacate their offices at the same time. He described the rumoured resignation of Omisore as baseless and unfounded, saying the former Osun senator would attend the meeting of…
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has withdrawn the Police Mobile Force (PMF) personnel previously attached to prominent individuals, including Mrs Aisha Buhari, wife of former President Muhammadu Buhari, and his brother, Mallam Mamman Daura. Other personalities affected by the withdrawal include Boss Mustapha, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and Iyorchia Ayu,…
President Bola Tinubu has departed Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, after participating in the 5th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU). The Nigerian leader left Abuja on Saturday for the meeting with other leaders in the continent and is expected back in the country on Monday. At the AU meeting, the President, on Sunday,…
Adamu’s absence come amid his reported resignation and unfolding crisis within the ruling party. Senator Abdullahi Adamu was absent as members of the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s National Working Committee (NWC) met in Abuja on Monday. The APC NWC meeting, held at the party secretariat in Abuja, was presided over by the APC Deputy National…
World Record holder, Tobi Amusan has won the Silesia Diamond League Women’s 100m Hurdles, breaking meet record after finishing the race at 12.34 seconds. American Kendra Harrison came a close second after Amusan caught up with her in a nail-biting race to the finish line. Newly crowned US champion Nia Ali came third in 12.38s…
Victory Gbakara has emerged winner of Nigerian Idol Season 8. He was announced as winner of the reality TV show Sunday night. Gbakara and Precious Mac were the two contestants that made it to the final of the show. Quest was eliminated last week from the show, leaving Victory and Precious to battle for the…
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke on Sunday marked his victory over former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola at the July 16, 2022 gubernatorial election in the state, attributing the victory to God and the people of the state. The governor in a message made available to newsmen by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed in Osogbo, told…
