According to police sources, the body was found buried in a bushy area in Umege by thes suspected internet fraudsters otherwise known as ‘Yahoo boys’ who kidnapped the victim with the support of a security staff, Onos Ekana, who works in Site III of the university campus.
The security man who has been arrested was earlier - later confessed to the crime and revealed those also involved after severe interrogations at the State CID.
The lead...
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Thursday, 22 November 2018
Yahaya Bello’s Deputy Dumps APC For PDP
Kogi State Deputy Governor, Hon. Simon Achuba has dumped the All Progressives Congress, APC to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Hon Achuba announced to dump the APC this afternoon.
Hon. Achuba (JP) hails from Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State and was a two-time honourable member of the state House of Assembly from 1999 to 2007 where he was Deputy-Speaker during his second tenure...
Court Sentences Two Men To Death In Ogun
Two men, were on Thursday, sentenced to death by hanging by a court sitting in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital.
An Abeokuta High Court on Thursday, sentenced two men, Agbaraojo Abolore, 39, and Adeniyi Dada, 32, to death by hanging for armed robbery.
The judge, Olatokunbo Majekodumi, who sentenced Messrs Abolore and Dada, held that the prosecution had proven its case of conspiracy and armed robbery.
Mrs Majekodunmi also noted that...
Amosun presents N402.6b budget to Ogun assembly
Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun (right); presenting the 2019 Appropriation Bill, to the Clerk of the state House of Assembly, Engr. Lanre Bisiriyu, at the chamber of the Assembly, in Oke-Mosan,Abeokuta…yesterday
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State yesterday presented the 2019 budget estimate of N402.63 billion to the House of Assembly. This represents 17 per cent increase of last year’s estimate, which was N345.4 billion.
Education...
IMSU Final Year Student ‘Commits Suicide After Stabbing Boyfriend’
According to reports, one Agomuo Jennifer, a final year Computer Science Student of Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, has purportedly committed suicide after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend.
It was gathered that the shocking incident which happened at Joe Tony Hostel, IMSU backgate reportedly took place on Wednesday evening.
Reports had it that the boyfriend and his girlfriend called it quits on their relationship and the boyfriend...
Finally, Chelsea legend Didier Drogba confirms his retirement from football after 20 years
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has confirmed his retirement from playing, ending "an amazing 20 years".
The 40-year old Ivory Coast striker had two spells at Chelsea, scoring 164 goals in 381 games, winning four Premier Leagues and the 2012 Champions League. He spent the last 18 months of his career with US side Phoenix Rising, the club he co-owns. "After 20 years, I have decided to put an end to my playing career," he told BBC...
Sanwo-Olu Finally Speaks On 'Fight' With Governor Ambode
Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday, insisted that there is no fight between him and the current Governor Akinwumi Ambode.
Sanwo-Olu who was obviously referring to recent scathing remarks about him by the governor, said they were getting on well.
He also disclosed that the goal is for him and his possible-predecessor to work for the progress of the state.
“On...
APC vows to win 30 states in 2019
The chairman of South West national peace and reconciliation committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, has boasted that the party was positioned to win 30 states in the 2019 general elections.
He disclosed this on Wednesday when the APC national chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, inaugurated the committees headed by six governors in different geo-political zones to address the post-primary...
Wednesday, 21 November 2018
How Jega’s INEC Conspired Against Me In 2015 – Jonathan Reveal
Ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan has insinuated that a vast conspiracy by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC was partly responsible for his loss in 2015.
Jonathan, who was the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP lost to President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress, APC on March 31st 2015, marking the first time an opposition party wins an election in Nigeria.
In his book, ‘My Transition...
Governorship, State Assembly Elections Hold March 2, Says INEC
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission , Mahmood Yakubu, has said that the Area Council elections in FCT will hold on March 2 , 2019 , along with the governorship and state Assembly elections,
He also disclosed that the list of candidates for elections will be published in its Federal Capital Territory office and also at the six Area Councils on Wednesday, 21st November , 2018 (today ).
Yakubu disclosed this during a...
Chelsea sets price tag for Nigerian wing-back
Chelsea have informed Torino to pay over 10 million euros for Nigerian wing-back, Ola Aina.
Aina left Stamford Bridge to joined Torino on a season-long loan in the summer.
The Serie A side want to sign the defender, who has been impressive in the Italian topflight league so far this term, on a permanent deal before the expiration of the agreement.
Italian outlet, Tuttosport, is now reporting that Chelsea, on Wednesday, replied Torino...
APC loses 2 House of Reps members
Two All Progressive Congress (APC) members of the House of Representatives have resigned their membership of the ruling party with one defecting to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The lawmakers announced their resignations in two separate letters to the green chambers, which were read on the floor of the house on Wednesday by the Speaker, Mr Yakubu Dogara.
Rep. Babatubde Kolawale, representing Akoko North East/West Federal...
74-Year-Old Man Rapes Teenage Girl In Warri, Infects Her With Disease
A human rights activist has revealed his displeasure over a case of a 74-year-old who raped a teenage girl in Warri area of Delta state.
It was reported that the septuagenarian identified as John Obi had carnal knowledge of the 14-year-old girl and infected her with sexually transmitted disease.
The activist, Israel Joe took to Facebook to lament as the case is being stalled because the girl’s parents want out of court...
Tuesday, 20 November 2018
Ogun PDP questions Kashamu’s guber candidacy
Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has questioned Senator Buruji Kashamu as its governorship candidate for the 2019 general elections.
In a statement by the Media Consultant to Ogun State Chapter of PDP, Mr. Afolabi Orekoya said: ” In a swift reaction to the public declaration by Senator Kashamu that the name of Leke Shittu has been substituted for his own as the governorship candidate of PDP in Ogun State.
“It...
Fans, celebrities mourn radio presenter, Tosyn Bucknor
Some Nigerian celebrities have taken to their social media platforms to pay their tribute to popular radio presenter Tosyn Bucknor who passed on at the age of 37.
It was earlier reported that Bucknor was found dead by her husband, Aurelien Boyer, when he arrived at home from work on Monday night
The versatile media personality and writer was born with sickle cell anemia.
During her lifetime she worked with Top Radio, and was an...
Veteran Radio Presenter Tosyn Bucknor Died Of Sickle Cell Complications
It was earlier reported as to the demise of the veteran Radio Presenter on Monday night Tosyn. However, Funke Bucknor confirmed the cause of the the death of her sister.
Taking to social media, Funke Bucknor Obruthe who is the CEO of Zapphire Events wrote,
“My heart is heavy, but in all things we give thanks to God. My darling sister and besto Tosyn passed away last night due to complications from sickle cell. Love you”.
It is...
Monday, 19 November 2018
Fire Raze 156 Shops In Aba Market
Fire on Saturday gutted about 156 shops at the timber and furniture section of Nkwo Ngwa market in Aba South Local Government Area of Abia, leaving many families in grief for their losses.
The Chairman of the market traders’ association, Okechukwu Lawrence, told NAN at the market on Sunday that he was informed about the incident through phone call around 7:00 pm on Saturday.
Lawrence said he rushed to the scene immediately and he and...
I Became A Criminal To Satisfy My Wife – Armed Robbery Suspect Confesses
A 38-year-old suspected robber, Ibrahim Kazeem, has confessed that he took to crime in order to satisfy his wife who was persistently demanding money from him. Kazeem was recently arrested by operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS), Lagos State Police Command.
He is the leader of a four-man robbery gang, which specialized in beating up their victims before pushing them out of moving vehicles
The suspect, who...
2019 Presidency: APC, Buhari reveal number of new jobs they will create
The All Progressives Congress, APC, and its presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, have promised to create seven million new jobs in 2019 and beyond.
This was contained in the party’s manifesto titled: “Next Level” which was released on Sunday
The ruling party disclosed that plans were underway for industrialising the nation and supporting its march away from mono-economy while creating new jobs.
An analysis of the document’s...
Police arrest 3 robbery suspects in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspected robbers, who specialised in robbing unsuspecting passengers that boarded their bus within Surulere area of Lagos.
The suspects, identified as Ezekiel Andrew, 29; Sikiru Tajudeen, 20, and Ibrahim Kazeem, 30, were arrested while carrying out an operation with a commercial bus (danfo).
It was learned that the suspects were arrested after the command received information...
What Nigerians should expect as Buhari unveils ‘Next Level’ campaign – Omokri
Reno Omokri, the former aide to Ex President Goodluck Jonathan has condemned the unveiling of ‘Next Level’ campaign slogan by President Muhammadu Buhari ahead of the 2019 election.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday launched the All Progressives Congress, APC, Road Map titled ‘Next Level’.
On why he chose ‘Next Level’ slogan, Buhari said: “Judging by the prior depth of decay, deterioration and disrepair that Nigeria had sunken into,...
2019 election: Buhari warns politicians
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday inaugurated campaign manual for his re-election in 2019 with a call on politicians to be peaceful and decent in their campaigns and avoid any act capable of setting the nation ablaze.
Speaking at the launch of the Campaign Manual/Next Level Document at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the president said the call had become imperative in view of the commencement of campaigns by political...
Wednesday, 14 November 2018
2 beheaded in Rivers community
The discovery of two human heads at a junction in Choba community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, yesterday, created panic among residents.
Emotan Gardens will redefine Edo housing skyline – Lawrence
A source confirmed that residents of the area woke up yesterday morning to see two male heads displayed at a popular SDA Junction in Choba.
The state Police Command said the killing is unrelated to supremacy...
Monday, 12 November 2018
Why We Gave Up On Impeachment Of Saraki & Dogara At NASS - Moghalu
While speaking in an interview, National Auditor of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. George Moghalu, admitted that the rigid stipulations for the impeachment of the leadership of the National Assembly, compelled the ruling party to give up the plan to impeach Bukola Saraki and Yakubu Dogara.
Moghalu disclosed that though it was the desire of the party to impeach the Senate President, and Speaker of the House of Representatives,...
Man Escapes Jungle Justice After Being Caught Stealing From Woman's Bag
A thief has narrowly escaped death after he was caught stealing from a woman in Abia state.
It was gathered that the incident happened on Sunday (yesterday) as the suspect allegedly confused the woman and stole an undisclosed amount of money from her basket.
The man who pretended to be a customer had told the woman to get him Dettol and a soap and while the woman was bringing the items, he used the opportunity to steal from her.
However,...
