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S/Court affirms Chief Edozie’s suspension as APGA Nat’l Chairman

NewsDeskNgJan 20, 2023January 20, 20230

By Kenneth Isuwa The Nigerian Supreme Court has recognized Chief Edozie Njoku instead of Chief Victor Oye as the suspended National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Responding to Njoku’s letter of authentication and confirmation dated October 7, 2022, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola...

Burial Of Catholic Priest Burnt Alive In Niger

NewsDeskNgJan 20, 2023January 20, 20230

The remains of Reverend Father Isaac Achi of Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church, who was burnt to death by bandits in Niger State on Sunday, have been buried. His remains were buried at the St Michael Catholic Church premises in Minna, the capital of Niger on Friday. Bandits burnt...

Government worker arraigned for performing ‘juju’ on daughter in Abuja

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2023January 19, 20230

A civil servant, Moses Saka, faces trial in an Upper Area Court Gwagwalada in Abuja for allegedly using ‘juju’ on his daughter. The police charged 36-year-old Saka and an accomplice Joseph (at large), with criminal conspiracy and unlawful juju. Prosecution counsel, Abdullahi Tanko told the court that the complainant Labaran...

Ten Hag names four Man Utd players that caused 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2023January 19, 20230

Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has said that at least four players on the pitch should have ensured they beat Crystal Palace on Wednesday. The Red Devils were held to a 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park, with Michael Olise’s late free-kick cancelling out Bruno Fernandes’ opener. However, Ten Hag...

It’s step too far for them – Redknapp names team that might not win title

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2023January 19, 20230

Former England midfielder, Jamie Redknapp, has said winning the Premier League title might be a step too far for Manchester United. Redknapp was speaking on Sky Sports following United’s 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on Wednesday night. According to him, the result might have ended their hopes of mounting a...

Ticket for Messi, Ronaldo clash sold for $2.6m

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2023January 19, 20230

A football fan has shelled out $2.6 million for a VIP ticket to watch Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi go head-to-head in Saudi Arabia, ESPN reports. The exhibition match will be played at King Fahd International Stadium on Thursday. It will feature Paris Saint-Germain and Messi facing a selected XI...

NNPP clarifies Kwankwaso’s condition to step down, comment about Obi

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2023January 19, 20230

The New Nigerian Peoples Party, has explained why its presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, spent time talking about his counterpart from the Labour Party, Peter Obi, at the Chatham House on Wednesday. Just like the other presidential candidates, Kwankwaso was at the Chatham House to relate with members of the think...

Ex-HoS, Oronsaye wants N190m fraud charges dismissed as court fixes April 5 for judgment

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2023January 19, 20230

Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday fixed April 5 for judgment in 27-count fraud charges brought against a former Head of Service of the Federation, Mr.Stephen Oronsaye, by the Federal Government. The Judge fixed the date after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...

Onyereri’s sack: I’d be Imo governor if I had Supreme Court influence – Ihedioha

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2023January 19, 20230

Former Imo Governor, Emeka Ihedioha has condemned attacks on him since the verdict on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Imo West Senatorial primary. Last Friday, the Supreme Court nullified the primary election that produced Jones Onyereri as the party’s Senatorial candidate for the February 25 National Assembly poll. Delivering judgment...

Viral Video: Soldier Was Angry Police Stopped Bus Driving ‘One Way’, Says PPRO

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2023January 19, 20230

The Lagos State police command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, has revealed that the soldier seen fighting a policeman on Wednesday was a passenger on a bus driving against traffic. A video of a policeman and soldier fighting on a Lagos road had gone viral on Wednesday. Giving an update on the...

Governor Sule Supervises Distribution Of Dangote Foundation Rice To Nasarawa LGs

IGP Disu Vows To Reclaim Communities Overrun By Bandits

NSCDC Threatens Contractors With Prosecution Over Damage to Abuja Fibre Optic Cables

S/Court affirms Chief Edozie’s suspension as APGA Nat’l Chairman

Burial Of Catholic Priest Burnt Alive In Niger

Government worker arraigned for performing ‘juju’ on daughter in Abuja

Ten Hag names four Man Utd players that caused 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace

It’s step too far for them – Redknapp names team that might not win title

Ticket for Messi, Ronaldo clash sold for $2.6m

NNPP clarifies Kwankwaso’s condition to step down, comment about Obi

Ex-HoS, Oronsaye wants N190m fraud charges dismissed as court fixes April 5 for judgment

Onyereri’s sack: I’d be Imo governor if I had Supreme Court influence – Ihedioha

Viral Video: Soldier Was Angry Police Stopped Bus Driving ‘One Way’, Says PPRO