Matawalle may dump PDP for APC as three APC governors visit Zamfara
Three All Progressives Congress (APC) governors on Monday visited Zamfara to inaugurate some projects. The visit came amidst reports that Gov. Bello Matawalle was set to dump the Peoples Democratic…
We’re not involved in Imo prison attack – IPOB refutes report
The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has distanced itself from Monday’s attacks on Police and Correctional Service headquarters in Imo. Its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, said in…
Imo prison attack: IGP condemns act, says IPOB/ESN responsible
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has revealed that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)/Eastern Security Network (ESN) is behind the attack that was carried out on the Imo…
Imo Prison Attack: 1,844 Inmates Escaped – Authorities
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says 1,844 inmates escaped following the attack on its custodial centre in Owerri, the Imo State capital. According to a statement by NCoS spokesman, Francis…
EBONYI ATTACKS: NO ILLUSIONS, WE ‘LL ENSURE JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS, BEEF UP SECURITY – OSINBAJO
The Federal Government will do everything to ensure that security is beefed up in communities affected by recent communal clashes and violent attacks in Ebonyi State, while ensuring justice for…
Strike: The Govt is insincere, our demands must be met – Resident Doctors insist
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has faulted the government’s position regarding the industrial action, saying the government lacks sincerity while insisting that their demands must be met. Ngige…
NSF: 7 athletes test positive to COVID-19, quarantined
Mr Musa Ebomhiana, the Project Manager, Media and Communications, Sub-Committee for the Edo Games, says seven athletes at the ongoing 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) in Benin have tested positive…
Easter Monday tragedy as fire renders over 40 persons homeless
No fewer than 40 members of different families were rendered homeless on Monday in a fire outbreak which occurred at Onibata Compound, Alore in the llorin West Local Government Area…
Imo Correctional centre attackers used dynamites, sang solidarity songs – Witness
“We heard repeated gunshots, then heavy explosions that even shook our ceilings and windows. Outside was quiet, it was around past 2.00am and the only noise was from the gunmen…
Police confirms murder of pastor in Ondo after ₦2m ransom paid
A Lagos-based pastor, Frederick Aramuwa who was kidnapped while travelling along the Ipele/Idoani Road in Ondo State has been found dead. Aramuwa was said to be travelling from Lagos to…