Nigeria’s foremost anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has failed to free the embattled former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, despite meeting his bail conditions. The governor’s counsel, Steve Asimobi, made the disclosure in an interview with PUNCH on Tuesday. He said the action of EFCC amounts to …
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57-Year-Old Man Burnt To Death In Adamawa Over Witchcraft Allegation
Angry mob have killed a 57-year old man, Benson Timothy, and his remains set ablaze after he was accused of witchcraft in Dumna village, Guyuk Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The incident happened on Sunday May 15, 2022. According to SaharaReporters, among the mob were four middle-aged men, Ezekiel …
Read More »Nigerian Police Arrest 26 Cult Members Terrorizing Enugu, Recover Guns, Other Firearms
At least 26 suspects have been arrested by the Enugu Command of the Nigeria Police Force, on Wednesday. The suspects who have reportedly committed various offences ranging from conspiracy, unlawful possession of firearms, ammunition and cultism were arrested between May 28 and May 29, 2022 during a routine stop and search …
Read More »War: Germany Hands Ukraine Major Boost In Battle With Russia
In the middle of the present war between Ukraine and Russia, Germany has decided to send IRIS-T air defense systems to the government of Ukraine. This was made known on Wednesday by Germany’s chancellor, Olaf Scholz, while presenting a speech in the German Parliament. Scholz said Germany would send its “most modern …
Read More »Transfer: Mohamed Salah’s Preferred Move Revealed
Prior to his joining a Premier League rival on a free transfer in 2023, Liverpool ace, Mohamed Salah, is set to let his contract at Anfield run down. The Egyptian captain who is in talks over an extension between both parties, has been at a standstill and still has a …
Read More »Elon Musk And Girlfriend Natasha Bassett Enjoy Romantic Getaway In St. Tropez
Business magnate and investor Elon Musk and Australian actress Natasha Bassett have been spotted enjoying a romantic getaway in St. Tropez last weekend in celebration of Memorial Day. The 50-year-old founder and Chief Engineer at SpaceX and the 27-year-old actress were captured on camera having a leisure lunch at the …
Read More »Parties’ Primaries: Falana Tackles CBN Over ‘Dollarisation’ Of Nigeria’s Economy
Femi Falana, human rights advocate and senior lawyer, is seeking the disclosure of measures put in place by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop the dollarisation of the Nigeria’s economy. This is as the lawyer bemoaned the continued depreciation of Naira. In a letter dated May 24, 2022, …
Read More »Tambuwal Moves To Run For Senate After Stepping Down For Atiku
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, is reportedly set to run for the Sokoto South senatorial seat days after stepping down his presidential ambition for a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention last weekend in Abuja. Sources recalls that Tambuwal stepped down for …
Read More »Okada Ban Begins In Lagos Today, Residents Assured Of Safety
The Lagos State Government has assured residents that they should not be alarmed as the Okada ban in six local councils takes effect today. Gbenga Omotoso, the commissioner for information and strategy, said today that law enforcement agencies went on a roadshow to reassure the public that the ban will …
Read More »US Denies Spreading Monkeypox Through Nigerian Labs
The United States has refuted social media claims that the US-controlled laboratories are being used to spread Monkeypox in Nigeria. This was contained in a statement released on Monday by the embassy titled, ‘U.S.-Nigeria collaboration on infectious disease threats’. The country explained that the collaborative work between Nigeria and the US …
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