Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has refuted the recent rumours about his arrest, calling them “recurring fake news.” Social media posts had claimed that Obi had been apprehended in Abuja. However, in a statement shared on his X handle on Wednesday, the former Anambra State governor clarified that the…
Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has once again maintained his stance that government money must not be used for private endeavors but solely for government businesses. Speaking on Wednesday, 8th January, at the 30th anniversary of Ministers Prayer Network held at their Headquarters in Ukwa West LGA, Governor Otti who attended the event…
10 officers of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have been detained over investigation of some missing items involving them. The officers were arrested last week in connection with the theft of some operational items they could not account for. In a statement on Wednesday, EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale,…
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has confirmed the arrest of a teacher following a viral video showing the suspect allegedly physically abusing a three-year-old boy at a school in Ikorodu. The announcement was made in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday. The video, shared by Oyindamola, who identifies as…
The Oxford English Dictionary has expanded its lexicon with 20 Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update. The newly added entries include popular terms like “japa,” “agbero,” “eba,” “419,” and “abi,” among others. These words, deeply rooted in the everyday lives of Nigerians, highlight the influence of Pidgin English, street slang, and cultural expressions…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says its patrol and guard unit intercepted 59 male children suspected to be victims of human trafficking. According to the FCT Police Commissioner, Olatunji Disu, the children are aged between 4 and 12. Disu, at a press briefing on Wednesday, said the incident has been classified as a…
Two Catholic sisters have been abducted by gunmen suspected to be Kidnappers in Anambra State. The two Sisters identified as Vincentia Maria Nwankwo and Grace Mariette Okoli, were reportedly abducted on Tuesday evening, along Ufuma road as they were returning from a vocational association meeting in Ogboji, in Orumba South Local Government Area. Sister Maria…
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…
