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No election in 240 polling units nationwide, says INEC

NewsDeskNgFeb 13, 2023February 13, 20230

Barely 12 days to the presidential election; the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, said that there will be no election in 240 polling units nationwide. Speaking at a meeting with the leaders of political parties in Abuja, the Commission’s Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu said the affected polling units spread across...

Buhari Unveils New Police Equipment

NewsDeskNgFeb 13, 2023February 13, 20230

The President, General Major Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) on Monday, unveiled new police equipment. The unveiling took place at the Force headquarters in Abuja. Credit: Twitter | Buharisallau1 Follow us for more breaking news and videos

Police Probe Abuja Pastor Who Mounted Pulpit With AK-47

NewsDeskNgFeb 13, 2023February 13, 20230

The Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, has said they have commenced an investigation into the pastor who mounted his pulpit on Sunday with an AK-47. On Sunday, the presiding pastor of the House on the Rock Church, Abuja Chapter, Uche Aigbe, mounted the pulpit carrying an AK-47...

DSS invites Fani-Kayode over ‘coup’ comment

NewsDeskNgFeb 13, 2023February 13, 20230

Former Minister of Aviation and Spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress (APC), presidential campaign council, Femi Fani-Kayode, has been invited by the Department of State Services (DSS) over his coup comment. In a Facebook post on Monday, the Osun-born politician confirmed that he will honor their invitation. The former minister had alleged...

Security: Be vigilant, Ortom tasks Benue South people

NewsDeskNgFeb 12, 2023February 12, 20230

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has charged the people of Benue South senatorial district to be vigilant and on the alert to security issues within their area. Governor gave the charge Sunday, February 12th, 2023 during a Thanksgiving Mass in honour of Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Chief Ekpe...

Abuja Pastor Brings AK-47 To Altar

NewsDeskNgFeb 12, 2023February 12, 20230

The presiding pastor of the Abuja chapter of the House on the Rock, Pastor Uche Aigbe, on Sunday, mounted the pulpit carrying an AK-47. The pastor made his way to the altar, carrying the gun, as many members of his congregation exchanged glances, trying to figure out what was going...

Actress Iyabo Ojo Calls Out Chrisland Schools As Student Alleges 12-year-old Died Of Electrocution

NewsDeskNgFeb 12, 2023February 12, 20230

Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has called out the management of Chrisland Schools over the allegation that Whitney Adeniran, who is one of their students, died of electrocution during the school inter-house sport at the Agege Stadium, Lagos. In a statement released by the school, the school said that it is...

Pope Francis Creates Catholic Diocese of Aguleri, Appoints Bishop Isizoh as the first Bishop

NewsDeskNgFeb 12, 2023February 12, 20230

Pope Francis has announced the establishment of the Catholic Diocese of Aguleri and appointed Bishop Denis Isizoh the Diocese’s first Bishop. The erection of the new Catholic Diocese in Nigeria and the appointment of the pioneer Bishop of the new Episcopal See was made public by the Holy See Press...

NDLEA Arrests Church General Overseer For Drug Trafficking

NewsDeskNgFeb 12, 2023February 12, 20230

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested the General Overseer of a church in Lagos over alleged drug trafficking. The NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, announced this and shared pictures and video of the illegal drugs via his Facebook account on Sunday. He wrote, “ Church General Overseer busted! You...

AIG Jimeta Dies

NewsDeskNgFeb 12, 2023February 12, 20230

The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 5, comprising Edo, Delta and Bayelsa states, AIG Jimeta, is dead. It was gathered that he died Sunday morning at the Benin Teaching Hospital, Edo State after a brief illness.Details Shortly…..