A Nigerian student, identified only as Ikem, was allegedly brutally murdered by a group of Chinese in the Republic of Philippines. An ally to the deceased, identified as Michael Ojuola, on X made this known on his page on Sunday. He wrote, “A friend of mine, A Nigerian Medical Student named Ikem studying in theContinue reading "NIGERIAN STUDENT BEATEN TO DEATH BY CHINESE IN PHILIPPINES"
APC TO PDP: YOU CAN’T MANIPULATE COURT TO SECURE ELECTORAL VICTORY
The All Progressives Congress has told its rival, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate that they cannot get through the court what they could not secure through the ballot. APC also declared that the confidence expressed by PDP following the addendum to its (PDP) appeal at the Apex Court was misplaced. TheContinue reading "APC TO PDP: YOU CAN’T MANIPULATE COURT TO SECURE ELECTORAL VICTORY"
Suspended Adamawa INEC Commissioner, Yunusa-Ari To Be Arraigned In Court November 6
The arraignment of suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Barrister Hudu Ari Yunusa, by the Adamawa State High Court of Justice has been scheduled for November 6, 2023. The arraignment was initially set for July 27, 2023, but delayed due to the REC’s failure to appear in court, while Justice Benjamin Manji Lawan thereafter adjourned theContinue reading "Suspended Adamawa INEC Commissioner, Yunusa-Ari To Be Arraigned In Court November 6"
10 die of heart attacks after ‘Garba’ dance in India
Ten people have reportedly died of heart attacks in India’s western state of Gujarat after the ”Garba” dance during the ongoing Navratri Hindu festival, Officials said. Garba is a dance that honors, worships, and celebrates the feminine form of divinity. The word “garba” comes from the Sanskrit word garbha, meaning “womb.” The deceased ranged from teenagersContinue reading "10 die of heart attacks after ‘Garba’ dance in India"
UK Minister Announces Terror Arrests, Says ‘We Don’t Ever Want To See People Chanting Jihad In Our Country’
The United Kingdom has made some terror arrests since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, the immigration minister has said. Speaking to Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips on Sky News, Robert Jenrick also said the chanting of jihad on the streets during protests in London was "completely reprehensible," adding that the government wanted to make sureContinue reading "UK Minister Announces Terror Arrests, Says ‘We Don’t Ever Want To See People Chanting Jihad In Our Country’"
Pandemonium In Abuja As ‘Naval Personnel’ Allegedly Shoot At Governor Yahaya Bello’s Convoy; 2 Gov’s Aides, 4 Soldiers Injured
There was pandemonium in the Abaji area of Abuja as naval personnel allegedly shot two aides of Governor Yahaya Bello during a confrontation. Sources told SaharaReporters that the governor's convoy was going from Kogi to Abuja when it reportedly refused to stop at a naval checkpoint in the Banda area of Lokoja, the state capital.Continue reading "Pandemonium In Abuja As ‘Naval Personnel’ Allegedly Shoot At Governor Yahaya Bello’s Convoy; 2 Gov’s Aides, 4 Soldiers Injured"
Nigerian Man Hangs Self Over ‘Rising Cost Of Living’ In Adamawa
Umar's body was found dangling in a solitary place around Rumde-Baru neighbourhood of Yola, the state capital on Saturday. A Nigerian man, Mohammed Umar, who reportedly could no longer fend for his family owing to the prevailing hash economy, has taken his life in Adamawa State. Umar's body was found dangling in a solitary placeContinue reading "Nigerian Man Hangs Self Over ‘Rising Cost Of Living’ In Adamawa"
PEOPLE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO BUY AK-47, RPG LIKE BANDITS FOR PROTECTION – KATSINA GOV
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has said bandits freely buy weapons such as AK-47 and RPG in the market and that individuals should be allowed to do so to protect themselves. He said governors should not be blamed for the security challenges bedevilling their states, noting that they are called chief security officers withoutContinue reading "PEOPLE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO BUY AK-47, RPG LIKE BANDITS FOR PROTECTION – KATSINA GOV"
SARAKI CLEARS AILING MR. IBU’S MEDICAL BILLS
Respite has come the way of Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu as former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has cleared all his medical expenses. Recall that Mr. Ibu cried for help over an undisclosed ailment that he said was threatening his two legs. He then solicited for financial assistance toContinue reading "SARAKI CLEARS AILING MR. IBU’S MEDICAL BILLS"
Nigerian Inspector-General Of Police Orders Additional Assets To Benue To Find Deadly Bank Robbers
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered investigative assets and resources to Otukpo, the Benue State Command, and surrounding states to assist in the swift arrest of the fleeing armed robbers in the state, the police said on Saturday. SaharaReporters earlier reported that the police said two suspects were killed during a chase ofContinue reading "Nigerian Inspector-General Of Police Orders Additional Assets To Benue To Find Deadly Bank Robbers"
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