Speaking at the 3rd quarter 2021 meeting of the intra-religious council in Abuja on Thursday, Abubakar said the level of insecurity in the country has worsened. According to him, 76 residents in the state were killed and buried in one day, and 48 persons another day. He said these incidents were not reported. The Sultan … Continue reading Killings are underreported we buried 76 people in one day ~ Sultan of Sokoto.
Kano council bans lovers meeting in public places at night.
Rano Local Government Area of Kano State has banned people of the opposite sex from meeting together in public places at night. The bye-law enacted to this effect is as a result of the reported cases of immoral activities between girls and boys, including divorcees. SaharaReporters MediaLovers can now only meet at daytime to discuss, … Continue reading Kano council bans lovers meeting in public places at night.
Effects of Taliban’s victory will be worse in Nigeria and others.
Nigeria, Pakistan, Yemen, Syria, Mali, Somalia and Mozambique may experience more daring jihadist activities following the triumph of the Taliban in Afghanistan, London-based Economist magazine warned. It specifically said the victory of the Taliban would fire up jihadists in the countries listed and encourage recruits to join them. The paper in a report titled: “After … Continue reading Effects of Taliban’s victory will be worse in Nigeria and others.
Akwa Ibom vows to demolish church after pastor criticised state Governor.
The Akwa Ibom State Government has marked a metropolitan church in Uyo, Holy Ghost Ambassadors Ministry International, for demolition over comments by its Senior Pastor on the political affairs of the state. A source learnt that the senior pastor of the church, Nyeneime Andy, had criticised the alleged plan by the state Governor, Udom Emmanuel, … Continue reading Akwa Ibom vows to demolish church after pastor criticised state Governor.
University of Jos shuts down.
THE unexpected has again afflicted the school. Just as it began to settle down for the rushed Second Semester examination occasioned by the loss of academic sessions due to the prolonged ASUU strike and the Covid-19 pandemic, the University of Jos, has been forced to shut its doors prematurely all in a bid to save … Continue reading University of Jos shuts down.
EFCC arrests fake agent for seizing N36millon from yahoo boys.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested Ladeji Kelvin Babatunde in Lagos, according to a statement released on Thursday, August 26, 2021. The agency said the suspect pretended to be one of its agents to fool the suspected cybercriminals. A timeline of his crime was not provided, but he allegedly used the N38 million … Continue reading EFCC arrests fake agent for seizing N36millon from yahoo boys.
DSS still holding Igboho’s aids despite court order to release them.
Human rights’ lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, who is defending the 12 detained associates of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has given the Department of State Services 48 hours to release them in line with the court order that granted them bail. The DSS has continued to hold the activists in an … Continue reading DSS still holding Igboho’s aids despite court order to release them.
DSS breaks silence on arrest of channels TV presenter.
The Department of State Services, DSS, has reacted to the alleged arrest of Channels Tv presenters by the agency, describing the news as false. Ortom's Anti-Buhari Interview: Channels TV 'Sunrise Daily' Anchor, Chamberlain Usoh Arrested By DSS - Precise Post According to reports, the alleged arrest happened following the interview Channels Television had with Governor … Continue reading DSS breaks silence on arrest of channels TV presenter.
Panic as bandits invade Zaria abduct residents.
Bandits on Friday morning stormed the Zango community in Samaru, Zaria town, Kaduna State and kidnapped an unspecified number of persons. There are now fears that the bandits might be heading for the Ahmadu Bello University main campus, the College of Aviation and the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology located in the same area. In … Continue reading Panic as bandits invade Zaria abduct residents.
Panic as pipeline leaks fuel in Lagos community.
t The leakage of a pipeline belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has created tension and panic in the Ikotun area of Lagos State. It was learnt that the leakage was noticed on Friday around 6am, which led to confusion and fear in the area. File photo used to illustrate story.A source explained that … Continue reading Panic as pipeline leaks fuel in Lagos community.
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