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Explosion kills three in Kogi ahead of Buhari’s visit

NewsDeskNgDec 29, 2022December 29, 20220

An explosion in the Okene area of Kogi State has killed three persons. According to Channels Television, the blast occurred on Thursday morning at the Oyinoyi’s Palace in the Okenne Local Government Area of the state. It was learnt that police operatives of the Anti-Bomb Unit have arrived at the...

Seven women heading to church event die on Sagamu-Benin road

NewsDeskNgDec 29, 2022December 29, 20220

Seven people were burnt to death on Wednesday when a Mazda bus burst into flames near Odogbolu on the Sagamu-Benin expressway. Babatunde Akinbiyi, Public Relations Officer of Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) confirmed the incident. He told reporters in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, that seven others sustained injuries in...

Police arrest 9 suspects over murder of Oyo PDP member

NewsDeskNgDec 29, 2022December 29, 20220

The Police Command in Oyo State has arrested nine suspects over the murder of Hakeem Mudashiru, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) grassroots mobiliser in Oyo Town. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the arrest to NAN on Thursday in Ibadan. Mudashiru was hacked to death in his father’s...

George Obiozor: Buhari pays tribute to late Ohanaeze President-General

NewsDeskNgDec 29, 2022December 29, 20220

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-political organization, over the passing of its President-General, Professor George Obiozor. Buhari extended his heartfelt condolences to Obiozor’s family, the government and the people of Imo State as well as Ndigbo, at home and in the Diaspora. Describing his demise...

VIDEO: Reactions as Portable arrives on stage in casket at Afrika Shrine

NewsDeskNgDec 29, 2022December 29, 20220

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, a.k.a Portable, has once again gotten the internet talking with his dramatic entrance to his concert in a coffin at Fela’s Shrine in Lagos. The singer, on Wednesday night, December 28th held his Portable Live in Concert at African Shrine. The highlight of the night...

It ended sadly – Patrice Evra laments how Ronaldo was treated by Manchester United

NewsDeskNgDec 29, 2022December 29, 20220

Former Manchester United left-back, Patrice Evra has lamented how Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, was treated by the club during his second stint at Old Trafford. Recall that Ronaldo parted ways with Manchester United by mutual consent prior to the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. His departure...

Again, Taraba APC guber candidate pleads with aggrieved aspirants to sheath swords

NewsDeskNgDec 28, 2022December 28, 20220

The Taraba State governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, has again pleaded with all aggrieved aspirants of the party to join hands and ensure victory for the party in 2023. Bwacha, who made the appeal on Wednesday while inaugurating his campaign council in Jalingo, said both...

Nwakaeme named in Saudi Pro League Team of the Week

NewsDeskNgDec 28, 2022December 28, 20220

Nigeria forward, Anthony Nwakaeme has been included in the Saudi Arabia Professional Football League Team of the Week. Nwakaeme was on target in Al Feiha’s 2-1 win against Al Taee on Monday night. The 33-year-old scored his side’s second goal of the game on 21 minutes. The former Trabzonspor striker...

National Assembly passes Finance Bill

NewsDeskNgDec 28, 2022December 28, 20220

The National Assembly has passed the Finance Bill that proposes key reforms to specific taxation, excise, customs and fiscal laws. The bill amends several laws namely the Capital Gains Tax Act, Personal Income Tax Act, Companies Income Tax Act, Stamp Duties Act, Petroleum Profits Tax Act, Value Added Tax, and...

Presidency: P Square’s Peter Okoye identifies those asking Peter Obi to step down

NewsDeskNgDec 28, 2022December 28, 20220

Peter Okoye of PSquare music group, has identified those who want the candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi to withdraw from the 2023 presidential election. He said some cabals want Peter Obi to step down from the 2023 presidential election because he is a threat to them. In...

Wale Edun: Nigeria Facing Fiscal Correction, Not Collapse

Court Orders INEC To Recognise PDP Candidate Oluyede For Ekiti Governorship Poll

Court Dismisses Kachikwu’s Suit against David Mark-led ADC Leadership

Explosion kills three in Kogi ahead of Buhari’s visit

Seven women heading to church event die on Sagamu-Benin road

Police arrest 9 suspects over murder of Oyo PDP member

George Obiozor: Buhari pays tribute to late Ohanaeze President-General

VIDEO: Reactions as Portable arrives on stage in casket at Afrika Shrine

It ended sadly – Patrice Evra laments how Ronaldo was treated by Manchester United

Again, Taraba APC guber candidate pleads with aggrieved aspirants to sheath swords

Nwakaeme named in Saudi Pro League Team of the Week

National Assembly passes Finance Bill

Presidency: P Square’s Peter Okoye identifies those asking Peter Obi to step down