Niger Civil Servant Who Received N11m Kickback Jailed Deputy Director of the Niger State Ministry of Land Transportation, Umar Farouk, has been sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment by the Niger State High Court in Minna. The verdict was pronounced by Justice Abdullahi Mikail after finding Farouk guilty of unethical practices, […]
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US Lady Lured To Nigeria, Swindled By Yahoo Boy
US Lady Lured To Nigeria, Swindled By Yahoo Boy A 23-year-old suspected Internet fraudster widely known as “yahoo boy”, Joshua Awoyele, has reportedly lured a United States citizen, Vonapolouis Moss, to Nigeria where she defrauded of certain amount of money. Miss Moss who narrated how she defrauded to the Kwara […]
On Sports, Benjamin Mendy cleared of rape charges.
On Sports A jury in the UK on Friday cleared Manchester City and France footballer Benjamin Mendy of six counts of rape and one of sexual assault against four women, following a six-month trial. The seven men and four women on the panel failed to reach verdicts on a seventh […]
On foreign News,Trump Organisation fined $1.6m for tax fraud
On Foreign News A New York judge on Friday fined Donald Trump’s family business the maximum penalty available of $1.6 million for committing tax fraud. The sum, which is quite small to the billionaire real estate developer, is symbolically significant as the ex-president eyes the White House again amid a […]
INEC chairman Yakubu, Kwankwaso and Peter Obi to speak at Chatham House
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the presidential candidates of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP and the Labour Party, LP, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi, respectively are expected to speak at the Chatham House research event billed for next week. The Royal Institute of International […]
Police rescue three teenagers from prostitution in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has rescued three teenagers from prostitution in the Itamaga area of Ikorodu, Lagos State. The operation, which was carried out by officers of the Rapid Response Squad, took place on January 8, 2023, during a patrol exercise. This was contained in a statement by the […]
NUT Strike: Parents beg union, council on speedy resolution
Some parents in Kuje Area Council of FCT have called on the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and the Kuje Area Council to reach a workable resolution to enable primary school pupils to resume classes in the area. The parents, who made the call in separate interviews with the News […]
Anambra police arrest three cultists, recover weapons
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested three suspected cultists, and recovered two locally made pistols, live ammunition, and one motorcycle, among others. It was gathered that the suspects were among members of the Viking Confrantenity who had been involved in cult-related killings in Nkpor, Obosi community of the state. […]
President Buhari Attends Global South Summit, Calls For Reduction In Debt Burden
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday attended the Global South Summit, calling on the 120 members to agree on a common agenda regarding ways to reduce the increasing burden of debt. The Global South Summit is hosted by India and it brings 120 developing countries together. The theme for this year’s […]
The remains of late Mr. Anthony Nwoye Nwafor Okpalaume, has been committed to mother earth at his compound in Mbaukwu in Awka South, Anambra State.
The remains of late Mr. Anthony Nwoye Nwafor Okpalaume was on Thursday, 6th January, 2023 committed to mother earth at his compound in Umuodum Village, Mbaukwu in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. He died at the age of 75. Delivering the sermon during the burial , Christians […]