Kidnappers kills house of assembly member in Anambra

18 Dec 2022

A commissioner in Ebonyi State House of Assembly Commission, Barrister Leonard Chibuzor Alegu has been shot dead in Anambra state by suspected kidnappers. The incident, according to the source, occurred between 9 and 10 p.m. on Saturday at Umunya community in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra state. The source hinted that the deceased lawyer […]

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FIRE guts down ose chemical market in Onitsha

17 Dec 2022

An early morning blaze on Saturday gutted Ose Main Market in Onitsha, Anambra, destroying three shops where drums of chemicals were stored. The incident is contained in a statement signed by the Director/Fire Chief of Anambra Fire Service, Martin Agbili, and made available to newsmen in Onitsha. According to the statement, at about 1.02 a.m. […]

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Nigerian Air Force rescues 7 kidnapped chinese miners

17 Dec 2022

Seven Chinese kidnapped by suspected terrorists in June at the Shiroro mining site in Niger State have been rescued by personnel of Nigerian Air Force in Birnin Gwari, Local Government Areas of Kaduna State, an official has said. The Kaduna State’s Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said details of the […]

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Brixton Academy Stampede: Rebecca Ikumelu died, 2 others in critical conditions

17 Dec 2022

The police investigation into the incident at the 02 Brixton Academy on Thursday, 15 December, continues. Sadly, one of the women who was critically injured, died at hospital on the morning of Saturday, 17 December. She is Rebecca Ikumelo, 33, of Newham. Specialist officers are continuing to provide support to her family. A post-mortem examination […]

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BBNAIJA Frodd proposes to his longtime girlfriend

17 Dec 2022

Chukwuemeka Okoye, aka Frodd, an ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, proposed to his longtime girlfriend Chioma and was accepted. The reality star was seen on his knees proposing to his longtime girlfriend and she accepted. Pictures and videos have been flying around of Chioma flaunting her engagement ring Frodd lived with other housemates on the BBNaija […]

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Tunde Kelani receives an honorary doctorate

17 Dec 2022

Since Kelani started producing films in Nigeria more than 40 years ago, he has continued to be a powerful figure. Veteran filmmaker Tunde Kelani (TK) has received an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Lead City University in Ibadan.  People who have made a significant contribution to society are frequently given the degree.  On Tuesday, […]

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Nigerian Army promotes 122 senior officers

17 Dec 2022

The Army Council has approved the promotion of 122 senior officers to the ranks of Major General and Brigadier General in recognition of their meritorious service to the nation. The promotion, comprising 52 brigadier generals to the rank of major general and 70 colonels to the rank of brigadier general respectively, was approved at the […]

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Gunmen kill labour party state constituency candidate in Imo

17 Dec 2022

Unidentified gunmen Friday morning allegedly killed the 2023 Labour Party, LP, candidate for Onuimo local government area state constituency in Imo, Christopher Elehu. An eyewitness who spoke to newsmen said the incident happened early hours of the day. This is coming not less than a week, the candidate of the labour party, Okigwe, Chukwunoneye Iruno, […]

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Police arrest IPOB/ESN chief, recover stolen cars, IED

17 Dec 2022

Police in Ebonyi State, yesterday, disclosed it has arrested Sunday Ubah, aka Bongo, a commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB/Eastern Security Network, ESN, in Abakaliki. It added that during its operation, stolen vehicles, improvised explosive devices, IEDs, police officers’ uniforms, long-range riot gunners and their cartridges, among other items, were recovered by the […]

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