An indigene of Awka, the Anambra state capital, Mr. Emeka Jude Agummadu (popularly known as Baby Awka) has denied being a member of any secret cult group or sponsoring any cult-related activity in the capital city. Mr. Agummadu, a popular market leader and transport union leader in the state, was reacting to allegations levelled against…
Civil servants in Kogi State have been thrown into wild jubilation as they received their April salary in full and for some class of workers, first time in 16 years. It will be recalled that one of the issues against the administration of Yahaya who was reportedly Bello paying salaries in percentage. However, during his…
Controversial clergyman, Pastor Chukwuemeka Odumeje, also known as Indaboski Bahoose vows to crash the Dollar again and strengthen Naira as he arrives in Nigeria after his recent show in the United Kingdom. It would be recalled that before Pastor Odumeje travelled to the UK, Naira gained significantly against Dollar and the preacher took credit for…
The people of Amanuke community in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State have protested over the disappearance of two lister generators donated to the town by the MTN. The people, during the protest, held over the weekend, also indicted the President General of the community, Chief Chijindu Ezebuilo and some of his supporters…
A man identified as Azeez has jumped into the lagoon through the Ikoyi Link Bridge after being accused of stealing some bags of cement. It was gathered that the accuser of the deceased, Azeez, was trailing him on Friday morning when he suddenly jumped into the lagoon. The image maker in charge of the Lagos…
Five Benin traditional functionaries in Edo State have been suspended from their roles for engaging in sacrilegious conduct against Benin Custom. The Benin Traditional Council announced their suspension in a statement signed by the Iyase of Benin, Chief Sam Igbe on Saturday. The statement said the affected functionaries visited the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye…
Nigerians have more trust in Bitcoin-based systems than in traditional alternatives such as banks and government, a new report by an open-source blockchain website, Elastos, has stated. According to its inaugural BIT Index (Bitcoin; Innovation & Trust), emerging markets are driving the adoption of Bitcoin, with Nigeria and the UAE leading the charge. The report…
A suspected leader of a kidnap gang arrested by the Rivers State Police Command under the watch of CP Olatunji Disu. The suspect, Gift Ogbo (39), who is receiving treatment in the hospital, from injuries sustained during a botched kidnap operation , disclosed that he formed his gang while serving his 11 years jail term…
The retired Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Aderemi Adeoye has recounted how he fought the dreaded Niger Delta militants, the Book Haram terrorists in the North East and the Independent People of Biafra, IPOB, insurgents in the South East and survived all of them without a scar. Speaking during his pullout ceremony at the…
Sheffield United’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed as Newcastle recovered from a sluggish start to thrash Chris Wilder’s side at St James’ Park. Anel Ahmedhodzic gave the visitors a deserved early lead, nodding home Gustavo Hamer’s inswinging cross from close range. The Blades carved out several opportunities to double their advantage as Newcastle…
