The Anambra state police command has arrested one person in connection with the alleged murder of a 43-year-old man, Azubuike Ekwegbalu, at Commissioners quarters in Awka, the state capital in the early hours of today Sunday, August 9. A statement from the spokesperson of the state police command, Haruna Mohammed, said the police received a…
Nigerian artiste, Gabriel Oche Amanyi popularly known by his stage name Terry G, is wearing a new look after he cut off his famous deadlocks. He shared a photo of himself rocking his new look on his Instagram page. He captioned the photo ”Am a brand new G..please you gonna need to re introduce yourself”
A 20-year-old fashion designer identified as Ayomide Taiwo has reportedly died after allegedly being assaulted by one Inspector Ago Egharepbe attached to Ibokun Divisional Headquarters, Osun State on Tuesday August 4, around 3:30pm at Ilahun community. Taiwo’s uncle, Mr. Segun Agboola who confirmed his death said he died on Sunday August 9 at Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital,…
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Muhammad has said that he will support judicial reforms that will whittle down his power on judicial appointments. Muhammad said this at a webinar tagged ‘Selection and appointment of judges: Lessons for Nigeria’, which was organised by Justice Research Institute (JRI). The CJN said; “I will accept it 100 percent, because…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment towards making the country better for Nigerians. Speaking at a Virtual Presidential Policy Dialogue Session organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the Vice President said that while the Buhari-led administration is focusing on key areas like agriculture, housing, manufacturing, they will also expand to cultivation…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed sadness over the death of Senator Kashamu Buruji, who died of COVID-19 on Saturday, August 8. In a letter of condolence sent to the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, Obasanjo however said the deceased Senator used the instruments of law and politics to evade justice over the criminal…
Nigeria has recorded 453 new cases of COVID-19. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control NCDC, the Federal Capital Territory recorded 75 new cases followed closely by Lagos with 71 cases. Benue recorded 53 new cases, Delta and Borno had 39 and 30 new cases respectively with Enugu recording 25 new cases. Plateau State had 24 new cases, Osun…
Actress Abimbola Afolayan is celebrating her birthday today and her husband, Okiki Afolayan gave her a Lexus SUV as a birthday present. The film maker shared photos of the car and also of his wife as he wished her a happy birthday. “My girl on a brand new everything,” he wrote.
NFL star, Derrius Guice was arrested Friday, August 7, on charges stemming from “three domestic-related incidents.” The 23-year-old running back was taken into custody on Friday on multiple charges, including one count of felony strangulation, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. Guice faces one count of strangulation, three counts of assault and battery, and…
Governor David Umahi has rejected calls for sack of the country’s service chiefs who according to him need more funds to tackle insecurity. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Abakiliki on Friday August 7, Umahi stated that the service chiefs are committed to defending the territorial integrity of the country.…