The artefacts were believed to have been stolen hundreds of years ago from the old Benin Kingdom. Germany has handed over 20 looted artefacts back to Nigeria, more than 100 years after they were stolen by British colonial troops. During the 16th to 18th century, thousands of metal sculptures, objects and plaques were stolen from…
The decision was taken by the court after investigations were concluded. An Upper Area Court in Jos has sentenced Suleiman Yakubu- an 18-year-old, to two years imprisonment for stealing two broiler chickens from a woman’s house. The decision to sentence Yakubu was taken by Judge, David Damulak on Wednesday following a guilty plea to trespass…
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), paid a visit to Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Tuesday. While addressing newsmen at the scene of the burnt INEC office in Abeokuta South Local Government, Yakubu said he was in Ogun to further assess the extent of damage done to the INEC facility. He…
Ekiti State House of Assembly has reinstated three lawmakers suspended from activities of the House following their roles in stalling the passage of the 2022 revised appropriation budget. The lawmakers are Yemisi Ayokunle, Ajibade Raphael and Tope Ogunleye. Their reinstatement followed the adoption of a motion moved by Leader of the House, Bode Adeoye at…
The House of Representatives has passed the budget of the Federal Capital Territory for the 2022 fiscal year. The N607.9 billion budget was passed on Tuesday after consideration by the Committee on Supply. The new budget of the ministry shows that the budget of the FCT has increased from N329 billion in 2021 to N607.9…
Former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Pastor Usani Usani has called on the electorate not to vote for political parties but give their votes to governorship and presidential candidates with glaring characters, experience and competence. He believes that individuals, particularly in Cross River State, will deliver dividends rather than political parties. In a chat Tuesday…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has expressed concern about the alleged torture of Aminu Adamu Mohammed, a student at the Federal University of Dutse Jigawa who was arrested and detained by Nigerian police. Aminu, who has allegedly sustained injuries from the said torture, was reportedly arrested and detained on the instruction of the…
One Esther Paul has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend, Sadiq Owolabi Dahiru, to death. The incident was said to have taken place at Oba Amusa Street Agungi, Lekki in the early hours of Sunday, November 20th, 2022. The stepfather of the deceased, Kazeem Obafunso, took immediate action by reporting…
A housekeeper sustains multiple injuries after allegedly being assaulted by her employer in Delta State for mistakenly breaking a frame. The assault on one Mrs Blessing Enuewegu was confirmed by the human rights activist, Comrade Israel Joe, in a Facebook post on Sunday, November 20, 2022. According to Isreal, the housekeeper works for a wealthy 52-year-old man in Ekpan,…
Minister for Education insists that the government would not go back on the no work, no pay policy. The Federal Government has insisted that the “No work, No pay” policy for university lecturers would not be deviated from. This was revealed by the Minister for Education, Adamu Adamu during a briefing with State House correspondents…
The identity of four University of Idaho students found dead has been made public. Police say it could be a case of suspected homicide. The incident happened at an off-campus housing. The Moscow Police Department identified the four college kids as Ethan Chapin, 20, Madison Mogen, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Kaylee Goncalves, 21. The…
Nigeria’s inflation has increased in the month of October 2022. Accoridng to the National Bureau of Statistics, headline inflation rose to 21.09 per cent on a year–on–year basis. The Bureau also said that food Inflation was 23.72% in October 2022, from 23.34% in September 2022. The NBS made this known in its Consumer Price Index…
The herbalist revealed that the corpse found was that of his son who he dugged up. Operatives of the Nigerian Police Command in Obiaruku, Delta State have arrested a herbalist, identified as Ike, alongside his accomplice whose name is unknown with human body parts. According to news gathered, his accomplice identified as a fraudster was…
A 16-year-old boy, identified as Precious, has admitted to raping his brother’s wife and nine other girls following his arrest by the Amotekun corps. According to Precious, he entered the room where his brother’s wife was sleeping naked and proceeded to lay on her. He confessed to the crime when he and other suspects were…
“We will develop the mining sector”- Tinubu assures. The APC flag-bearer revealed this during his visit to Nassarawa State. Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to develop the country’s mining sector if elected as president in 2023. The party’s flag-bearer made this pledge during his campaign visit…
The minister also revealed that the government is not thinking of placing another ban on the use of Twitter. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said that the Federal Government is still monitoring Twitter closely despite the change in ownership. Towards the end of 2021, the Nigerian Government banned the use of…
Five Nigerians have been arrested for the possession of drugs in Pretoria, South Africa. The suspects were arrested on Tuesday in Garsfontein by the Tshwane Metro Police Drug (TMPD) Unit members. The unit, in a statement, announced that the illicit substances have an estimated street value of nearly half one million Rand. TMPD operatives responded…
United Arab Emirates (UAE) carrier, Emirates, has suspended its flights to Nigeria indefinitely, citing its trapped funds in Nigeria. The airline said it took the decision because it is yet to get its allocation from the $260m the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released to clear part of the blocked funds belonging to foreign airlines. Emirates…
A block of four floors went up in flames at Dolphin estate in Lagos on Thursday night, November 3. It is not certain the cause of the fire or if any casualties have been recorded. Watch a video from the scene of the incident below..
The Nigerian Police Force has also confirmed the news surrounding the death of the child as true. In a new report that surfaced this morning, the Nigerian Police have arrested eight of Davido’s domestic workers over the death of his son Ifeanyi Adeleke. According to reports, Ifeanyi Adeleke drowned in a pool at his father’s…
