A man identified as Chima Okafor, 35, was set ablaze on New Year’s Day in Nnebukwu autonomous community, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, after being accused of stealing a pair of jeans worth N25,000. The Imo State Police Command has detained two suspects, Obinna Obiekea, popularly known as Losky, and his son, Chidubem…
A man identified as Chima Okafor, 35, was set ablaze on New Year’s Day in Nnebukwu autonomous community, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, after being accused of stealing a pair of jeans worth N25,000. The Imo State Police Command has detained two suspects, Obinna Obiekea, popularly known as Losky, and his son, Chidubem…
The Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Congress have kicked against the N55bn allocated in the 2025 budget for the maintenance of the presidential fleet. This is contained in the 2025 Appropriation Bill sent to the National Assembly for approval. If approved by the lawmakers, over N55.5bn will be spent on total overhauling of three…
Says No Turning Back To Yoruba NationLeader of the Yoruba Self-Determination Movement, Banji Akintoye, has reiterated the group’s firm resolve to establish a sovereign Yoruba Nation, emphasizing that the movement will not back down from its quest. In a Monday iinterview, Akintoye made it clear that the push for self-determination was irreversible. “We are not…
The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has issued a stern warning to the All Progressives Congress (APC) against attempting to intimidate Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, or his family and associates. Tanko’s remarks came in response to an alleged threat made by APC Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, who had…
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (APC, Ogun West), has announced that January 31 is the tentative date for the passage of the N49.7 trillion budget for the 2025 fiscal year. Senator Adeola shared this information during a meeting with the chairpersons of various Senate standing committees in Abuja….
Bandits have imposed a staggering levy of N172.7 million on 25 communities in the Tsafe West area of Zamfara state, prompting hundreds of residents to abandon their homes out of fear of violent reprisals. According to reports by Zagazola Makama, a counterinsurgency publication focusing on the Lake Chad region, the gunmen are led by a…
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the northern foothills of the Himalayas near Tibet’s sacred city of Tingri on Tuesday morning, killing at least 53 people and injuring 62, according to Chinese authorities. The earthquake, with its epicentre in Tingri, a rural county that serves as the northern gateway to the Everest region, occurred at 9:05…
Landmark Africa, the company behind the iconic Landmark Beach Resort in Lagos, has announced plans to relocate its Nigerian headquarters and broaden its operations across Africa. This move follows the controversial demolition of its beach resort in April 2024, which resulted in significant financial losses. Expansion PlansPaul Onwuanibe, CEO and founder of Landmark Africa, revealed…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has disclosed that his recent New Year message addressing Nigeria’s current challenges has sparked threats against his life, family, and associates. During a media interaction last Thursday, Obi expressed grave concerns about the country’s deteriorating political, economic, and security landscape, asserting that conditions were worsening daily under…
