Eight people have been arrested in connection with the gruesome murder of six policemen in Ohoro Forest in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The slain officers – Inspector Abe Olubunmi (IRT), Inspector Friday Irorere, Sergeant Kuden Elisha, Sergeant Akpan Aniette, Sergeant Ayere Paul, and Sergeant Ejemito Friday – were ambushed on February…
Former President Jacob Zuma has been excluded from contesting in the presidential election scheduled for May this year in South Africa South Africa’s electoral commission said it had excluded the former president from standing in the May 29 general election. Commission president Mosotho Moepya told reporters that “In the case of former president Zuma, yes,…
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has faulted the military for declaring suspects wanted over the killings of soldiers in the Okuama community in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. Falana in a statement released following the declaration by the Defence headquarters of eight persons wanted in connection with the killing of the…
Christians in Nigeria yesterday joined their counterparts across the globe to mark Good Friday – a prelude to the Easter celebration – amid the high cost of living and security challenges in the country Good Friday is a remembrance of the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. In cities across the country, some churches are…
Wanted Traditional ruler of Ewu, Clement Ikolo, who turned himself in to police for his role in the killing of military men has been handed over to the military by the police. The development has been confirmed by the Public Relations Officer, Delta State Police Command, Bright Edafe. Ikolo, who was one of the eight…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bode George, has told President Bola Tinubu that it is in his hands to make Nigerians speak well of the country George, who was a guest on a live television programme, was reacting to the President’s speech on Thursday where he admonished Nigerians to always pray for Nigeria…
Professor Chukwuma Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State, has sent heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 72nd birthday. Governor Soludo expressed his admiration for President Tinubu’s significant contributions to Nigerian politics, praising his unwavering commitment to democracy and fearless leadership. From his influential role in Lagos State to his dedicated service at…
The High Court in Awka, Anambra State, has adjourned a case where school proprietors are seeking the return of schools taken over by the East Central Government in 1970. In an ongoing legal battle against the state government, the proprietors of the schools presented their fifth piece of evidence. During the court proceedings, a witness…
Mrs. Mmesoma Odili, a pregnant woman from Umuosiegbo village, Umunya, Anambra State, suffered a devastating loss when she miscarried during her eight-day detention at Zone 13 Police headquarters, Ukpo. The arrest was made in connection with a land dispute in the area. The arrest of Mrs. Mmesoma Odili, who was detained due to her husband’s…
Chief Chukwunonso Madubueze, a prominent figure in Ezeanagu Ubahu Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area, has raised concerns about alleged intimidation by the police and vigilante groups in Okija. He claims that despite his position as a cabinet member and his efforts in combating crime, he was targeted for arrest. Chief Chukwunonso Madubueze shared his account…
