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“Akpabio did what Saraki is unable to do” – Oshiomole

National Chairman of APC, Adams Oshiomole has appointed Godswill Akpabio as APC leader in Akwa Ibom State.

Teacher, 29, faces life imprisonment for allegedly raping 13-year-old girl

David Ikejiobi, a 29 years old teacher may spend the rest of his life in jail if found guilty of raping a minor.

Bayelsa governor loses mother to cancer

Bayelsa State governor Seriake Dickson’s mother, Mrs. GoldCoast Dickson has died from cancer at age 72.

Court prevents police from grilling Saraki over Offa bloodbath

The court gave a restraining order against the police while ruling on an exparte motion brought by Saraki’s lawyers.

Man killed for “dragging” girlfriend with suspected cultists in Lagos

One Abraham Umar was killed on Tuesday by some alleged cultists running rampage in Cele bus-stop, Ijanikin, Lagos.

Nigeria’s “oldest prisoner” pleads for mercy as he celebrates 100th birthday

Mr. Celestine Egbunuche is said to be the oldest Nigerian prisoner in Enugu Maximum Prisons.

#ThisIsNigeria: NBC flags Falz’s song as “vulgar” and “unfit for airing”

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has banned Falz’s “This Is Nigeria” song from airing on radio and TV.

Lagos police round up 150 suspected cultists, kidnappers in Epe

The Police said on Tuesday that 150 suspected cultists and kidnappers have been arrested in the last one year.

Couple arrested for selling 3 babies for N800,000 in Imo

Nwachukwu and Glory have confessed to selling three different children, including their child, for N800,000.

Over 5,000 IDPs have returned to their villages in Zamfara – Army

Over 5,000 Internally Displaced Persons have returned to their villages in Zamfara State, the Army has said.

Man stabs 80-year-old father to death in Ekiti, kills self

A 32-year-old man, Lekan Adediran, has stabbed his 80-year-old  father to death after which he killed himself.

Former First Lady regains freedom after 7 years in prison

Former Ivory Coast First Lady, Simone Gbagbo who had been serving a 20-year jail term has been released.

Lagos Police nab fraudsters dealing in fake dollars

Two suspected fraudsters dealing with fake dollars have been nabbed by the Lagos State Police.

EFCC shuts down Benue accounts, Governor Ortom laments witch-hunt

The EFCC, on Wednesday, announced that it has closed some bank accounts belonging to the Government of Benue State.

Kenyan athlete dies in car crash days after championship in Delta

Kenya’s former 400m hurdles runner, Nicholas Bett has died today in a car crash in Nandi.

“It was an act of cowardice” – Saraki condemns alleged plot to impeach him as Senate President

Saraki has described blockage of the National Assembly entrance by DSS operatives as “an assault on democracy.”

Man disguises as female to peep at naked students in UNIBEN

The students caught a man who allegedly disguised himself and gained entrance into their hostel on Monday.

NUEE embarks on protest over estimated billing, shuts IKEDC building

Members of the National Union of Electricity Employees embarked on a peaceful protest against estimated billing.