Germany returns 1000 Benin bronzes to Nigeria

21 Dec 2022

Twenty-one precious artifacts that were looted by British soldiers from the former west African kingdom of Benin 125 years ago have been handed over by Germany to Nigeria amid laughter, tears, and some audible frustration with the ongoing silence of the country that first stole them. The objects from the haul of treasures known as […]

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Court sentences man to jail for destroying PDP’s Billboard

19 Dec 2022

An area court in Bukuru, Jos South LGA of Plateau State has sentenced Gabriel Orupou (alias Alaye) to two years imprisonment and or N100,000 fine for destroying a billboard belonging to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.Orupou, a resident of Dadin Kowa, was found guilty of criminal conspiracy. Delivering the sentence, the presiding […]

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Davido Posts on Social Media for the First Time Since Son’s Death [Photos]

18 Dec 2022

Following the tragic passing of his son Ifeanyi, international singer David Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, has made a comeback on social media.  On Sunday afternoon, the musician announced his return to social media with a post on his Instagram account.  According to VisioTalks, Davido is scheduled to perform at the Lusail […]

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Prof. Rotimi Sanya leaves ABUAD

18 Dec 2022

Prof. Olurotimi Sanya, the first Provost of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at Afe Babalola University in Ado Ekiti, was showered with praise as he left the academic position. Those who spoke highly of Prof. Sanya at the event included his coworkers, students, and other well-wishers.  2014 saw the appointment of Prof. Sanya, […]

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Panic as herdsmen write to Ogun state communities, threatens attack

18 Dec 2022

A group of suspected criminal cattle herders has written to some communities in Ogun State, threatening to attack the residents. The threat letter was addressed to Asa, Agbon, Ibeku and Oja-Odan communities in the Yewa-North Local Government Area of Ogun State Saturday evening. The letter which was written in English and Hausa Languages. Yewa north […]

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Kidnappers kills businessman in ondo after collecting Ransom

18 Dec 2022

Kidnapped businessman in Ugbe Akoko, Akoko North East council area of Ondo state, Augustine Okoye, has reportedly been killed after the payment of ransom by his family members.the victim was abducted alongside his wife on the Isua-Ise Akoko road. They abducted and killed the businessman over some irreconcilable differences on the ransom paid by his […]

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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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