Governor Hyacinth Alia has mandated that Local Government Area Chairmen in Benue state must obtain his approval before leaving their Council Headquarters. The approval process for their departure will be facilitated through the Special Adviser, Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs (BLGCA). This directive aims to empower the chairmen to effectively oversee their respective…
Members of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) have amputated the hands of two Borno fishermen for allegedly failing to pay taxes. The incident occurred in Marte Local Government Area, where the fishermen, part of a larger group under the control of ISWAP, faced repercussions for not meeting their financial obligations to the…
In Minna, Niger State, a Senior Magistrates’ Court 3B in Unguwan-Daji has handed a life sentence to a 55-year-old man, Yau Ibrahim from Kundu village, Rafi LGA. The conviction was based on charges of raping a 6-year-old girl, who also contracted Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) from the assault. The court heard from Police Prosecutor Inspector…
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau has decided to cancel the salaries of assistant coaches across all national teams as part of cost-cutting measures in response to the challenging economic conditions in the country. Gusau revealed this development while addressing journalists in Lagos on Tuesday, January 9, stating that assistant coaches will now receive…
Ngozi Ezeonu strongly refutes false rumors of her death and issues a warning to those spreading such misinformation. The veteran actress revealed that she has been inundated with calls and messages from concerned individuals seeking to verify the online rumors surrounding her supposed demise. Ezeonu expressed dismay at the extent of the rumors, noting that…
Following a meeting held in Abuja on Wednesday, January 10, the Central Bank of Nigeria has disbanded the boards of Titan Trust Bank, Union Bank, Keystone Bank, and Polaris Bank. These actions come in the context of ongoing special investigations into the management of the CBN during the tenure of the former governor, Godwin Emefiele,…
Six individuals have been apprehended in connection with an assault on Senator Isah Echocho, who represents Kogi East in the National Assembly. According to Kogi State Police spokesperson William Aya, the attack occurred on Tuesday, January 9, in Lokoja, the state capital, following Senator Echocho’s visit to Governor Yahaya Bello. The Senator, accompanied by other…
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, the Chief Whip of the Senate, has highlighted the inadequate equipment, motivation, and empowerment of soldiers and members of the Armed Forces involved in the fight against insurgency. Speaking to the press on Monday, January 8, Ndume emphasized that the current salaries and allowances provided to the troops are insufficient to…
The Anambra State Government has suspended the traditional ruler of Neni Community, Igwe Ugonabo, His Royal Highness Damian Ezeani, for conferring a chieftaincy title on Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who represents Anambra South District. The Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Community Affairs, Tony-Collins Nwabunwanne, communicated the suspension in a letter to the traditional ruler, dated…
Actress Lisa Bonet is filing for divorce from actor Jason Momoa, nearly two years after publicly announcing their separation. Lisa is seeking the dissolution of their marriage, citing October 7, 2020, as the date of their separation, indicating a three-year duration of their marriage since they tied the knot in 2017. Regarding their two children,…
