An Independent investigation conducted by CNN on the October 20th Shooting In Lekki, has been released by the American Television Broadcasting Station. Recall that a peaceful protest which commenced in early October was brought to a halt forcefully, when officials of the Nigerian Army opened fire on protesters at the Lekki Toll gate on October…
For spending N2,000,000 erroneously paid into his account a 45-year-old driver, Adetunji Tunde Oluwasegun, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment by a Kwara State High Court. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, zonal office in Ilorin had arraigned the culprit on Monday, January 18, 2021 on one-count charge bordering on stealing. He was…
What gives viewing centre operators in Ondo State joy has been cut short, as Ondo state government under the leadership of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu(SAN) placed ban on the operation of football viewing centres in the state temporarily. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu in his weekly broadcast in Akure on Monday, said the decision was taken to prevent the…
Anxiety and confusion have overwhelmed residents of Olopa estate, a community in Ofatedo, Egbedore local government area, Osun state after robbers sent a notice of intent to rob the area. The notice, which was handwritten and partly in Yoruba language, ordered that members of the community contribute the sum of N20 million to avoid being…
On Monday 27 July Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari approved the naming of some railway stations along the Lagos-Ibadan and Itakpe/Ajaokuta/Aladja/Warri corridors after some noble Nigerians. The Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi in a statement through his spokesman, Eric Ojiekwe, said that these deserving citizens have contributed to the progress and development of their respective communities…
Thirteen suspected Internet fraudsters were arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday on Gabriel Ajawa Close, Lekki, Lagos. The suspects include Idris Ridwan, Shonnaike Adejumobi, Afeez Kareem, Adedire David, Muodozie Patrick, Abidemi Smart, Damilare Gabriel are Foluwako David, Adeleye Smart, Jimoh Olaitan, Olabode Thomas, Akinseye Mayowa and Macaulay Olawale. They were arrested…
Michael Gonzales, deputy assistant secretary at the US Bureau of African Affairs, said America is willing to assist in ending the security challenge if Nigeria seeks its help. He was speaking on Thursday during a press briefing organised by the bureau, which was monitored by our reporters In 2021, there have been two cases of the…
Lagos Authorities have revoked the right of the Ikeja Hotel to continue occupying the land on which the Sheraton Hotel currently sits in Ikeja. Ikeja Hotel said in an internal memo this week that it received a notice from Lagos authorities that the land has been revoked. The company did not explain the reason for…
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, has warned Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, over his refusal to order a referendum. As we may observe that the IPOB leader who has been agitating for the Biafra Republic warned that if President Buhari refuses to conduct a referendum, Nigerians would consider other options to…
A South African Company, Shoprite Holdings Limited, declared it will auction off its outlets in Nigeria, Our correspondent reported this morning. This was retrieved from the company’s “Operational and Voluntary Trading Update (52 Weeks Ended 28 June 2020)” released on Monday. The Giant company with its presence virtually in all states in Nigeria clinched this decision…
