Police kill suspected Greenland cult leader in Rivers gun duel
The Police Command in Rivers said its officers killed the notorious Greenland cult leader, Izuma Odiereke, also known as Solution, in a shootout in Ahoada Local Government Area (LGA) of…
As another popular Nollywood actor dies, Nigerians wonder what’s wrong
The death on Sunday of veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, at 62 has set social media space buzzing with many Nigerians wondering what has afflicted the movie industry. Muonagor died…
OKADA RIDERS’ PROTEST: Delta warns against breach of public peace
Delta State Government, Tuesday, warned that it would deal decisively with anyone found breaching the existing peace in the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu,…
2 siblings die in Bauchi inferno; suspected bike thief also burnt by mob
Two children aged 8 and five have been burnt to death in Bauchi following a fire incident in their residence, the Police said in a statement on Monday. The statement…
Okada Riders’ Protest: Delta Govt Calls For Calm
Director-General of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Chief Patrick Ukah, Monday, called for calm over protests by Okada and tricycle riders in the state capital. Ukah in a…
Man, 35, nabbed for sneaking into female varsity hostel
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, says it has arrested one Muhammad Munzali, 35, for allegedly sneaking into a female hostel at the Skyline University,…
Court remands man for allegedly defiling neighbour’s 2-year-old daughter
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded a 30- year-old fashion designer, Idris Adams, in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly defiling his neighbour’s two-year -old daughter. The Chief Magistrate,…
Oborevwori tasks varsities on research for national development
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, charged Nigerian universities to significantly enhance their efforts in viable research and innovation to enable them proffer solutions to the myriad challenges…
Police arrest mother for attempting to kill sick child with Sniper
Police in Lagos State have arrested a mother for attempting to kill her sick child, using Sniper, a poisonous insecticide. Police spokesman in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said…
Hardship: Nollywood ace, Jide Kosoko, puts 70th birthday celebration on hold
Jide Kosoko Nollywood veteran, Jide Kosoko, says he is putting his 70th birthday celebration on hold because of the current economic situation in the country. Kosoko, in an…