The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpehbolo, has called for a probe on Monday’s alleged attack by an official of the Department of State Service on journalists covering the Edo Governorship …
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Court remands man for allegedly raping sister’s friend
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded a 36- year-old man, David Luke, in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly raping a 23-year-old woman. The defendant, who resides at 15, …
Read More »Putin, Xi praise ties hours after Trump sworn in
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping praised their deepening cooperation in a video call on Tuesday, hours after Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president. The Republican has …
Read More »Ex-convict caught with human skull in Ogun burial ground
The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation, and Safety Corps otherwise known as So-Safe Corps has apprehended 54-year-old Adelani Oriyomi at a burial ground in Kere, Obada-Oko, Abeokuta, Ogun State, while …
Read More »Security guard in court over alleged criminal conspiracy, theft
A security guard, Solomon Bulus, was on Tuesday, arraigned before a Magistrates’ Court, Kubwa, Abuja, over alleged criminal conspiracy, negligent conduct and theft. The police charged the defendant with criminal …
Read More »Edo gov assigns portfolios to six new commissioners
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, assigned portfolios to six newly sworn-in commissioners, urging them to immediately resume their duties to accelerate development in the state. The announcement was …
Read More »FG congratulates Trump on inauguration as 47th President
The Federal Government has congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States of America. The message was conveyed in a statement issued by the …
Read More »Union alleges targeted raid on Nigerian businesses in South Africa
The Nigerian Union South Africa has raised the alarm over alleged systematic property damage and seizures during a by-law enforcement operation at the Navy House, Fatima Building in Pretoria Central. …
Read More »C’River assembly moves to amend LG law
The Cross River State House of Assembly has initiated the amendment process for the Local Government Law 2007, proposing an increase in political appointments across Local Government Areas. The bill, …
Read More »Barron Trump: Meet 18-year-old ‘possible heir’ to US President’s dynasty
American businessman Donald Trump on Monday became the 47th president of the United States, marking his second time as the country’s top leader. The 78-year-old was sworn in at the West Front …
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