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Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has felicitated with the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Most Rev'd Matthew Kukah, on his 70th birth anniversary.  He congratulated him for his meritorious service to the church and the nation, particularly as Secretary of National Peace Committee, saddled with the responsibility of ensuring peaceful elections in the country.  In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, the governor rejoiced with Kukah for his diligent and episcopal hard work, which saw him rise grandiosely in the Catholic priesthood to the exalted position of Bishop.  He remarked that Kukah’s outstanding leadership and contributions to national issues had contributed immensely to the growth and development of the nation.  Okowa expressed optimism that Kukah's wish and constant prayer for the country which he espouses in many ways in a clear and loud voice would...

The Nigerian Metrological Agency (NiMet), in its latest weather forecast, has predicted four days of heavy rainfall in five northern states, as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The states to be affected by the downpour include parts of Kaduna, Niger, Bauchi, Plateau, Nasarawa,  Delta State, and the FCT. NiMet in its latest weather report disclosed that moderate to heavy rainfall is also expected in states like Kwara, Oyo, Kogi, Ogun, Ekiti, Ondo, Sokoto, Katsina, Zamfara, Kebbi, Kano, Jigawa, Yobe, Borno, Gombe, Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi, Enugu, Abia, Imo, Anambra, Rivers, Edo and Delta. According to the report, low to moderate rainfall is expected in parts of the country within the period under review. “While lite or no rains are expected in very few states. As a result of the heavy rains expected over parts of central cities and the moderate rainfall expected over the southeastern part of the country for two consecutive days, t...

A 23-year-old pregnant lady simply identified as Chinaza, has approached doctors at the National Hospital in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, to seek a buyer for her unborn baby. Punch reports that Chinaza left her parent's house in Imo state for Lagos state where she lived with her friend. Her friend's house was later demolished and this caused her to be homeless. She decided to visit Abuja where she went to a hospital to seek a buyer for her unborn child. “A pregnant lady came to the hospital over the weekend and said she wanted to sell her unborn baby. She said she mistakenly got pregnant and left her parents house in Imo State to stay with her friend in Lagos State. While living with her friend, she said her residence was demolished and they travelled to Abuja to live with her friend’s uncle. She said her uncle’s landlady complained about the number of persons occupying the apartment, and they were later asked to leave. While wandering around, she said she ...

Gentlemen and Ladies, the decision of the Court of Appeal given today was not in our favor. The Appeal Court dwelt mostly on technical grounds and not the substance of the case. Of course, we saw this coming given the cases of bribery and influence. This is not strange with various cases at the Court of Appeal. For those who can recall so much about past election cases at the election tribunals, it was for this reason that the final judgment in electoral cases which used to terminate at the Appeal Court was extended to the Supreme Court. So, one thing is sure, we are heading to the Supreme Court. Let us not be dismayed. It is also a phase in the process. Sometimes, they have the upper hand, some other times, we have the upper hand. We won at the court of the first instance, they won at the intermediate court. Recall also that in the case of Degi in Bayelsa, the PDP won at the first court, Degi and the APC won at the Court of Appeal and finally, the PDP won at the Supreme Co...

Court Rulings are as follows: 1. Allegations of fraud such as fake documents can not be resolved by originating summon 2. Case of forgery cannot be decided by affidavit evidence 3. The court just held that the suit ought to have been commenced by writ of summons and not originating summons. 4. The court has also held that since the matter is founded on the presentation of forged documents will require the calling of witnesses 5. The court also held that the cause of action of David has not crystalized for the court to assume jurisdiction 6. Originating summon was wrongly done 7. Lower court had no jurisdiction to entertain the suit 8. Issue one is resolved in Favour of the appellant 9. Edevbie’s case was not ripe because Sheriff’s name has not been sent to INEC 10. The court has further held the right of David to approach the court can only accrue when INEC publishes the personal particulars of Sheriff 11. The court has held that the Federal Court misconstrued the provision...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has extended its six-month-old strike. The decision was taken after a series of heated discussions at the National Executive Council meeting held at the union’s headquarters at the University of Abuja on Monday morning. Speaking on the extension, the spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education, Ben Goong, told newsmen that the government had taken all possible steps to end the strike. He said, “As regards the next steps, the government has already inaugurated a committee to harmonize the IPPIS, UTAS, and UP3. This will ensure that the government will pay with only one payment platform that will harmonize all the technical peculiarities. “If you bring some demands and almost 80% have been attended to, there is no need to drag the strike anymore. “It is unreasonable for the strike to be lingering seeing as the government has worked towards fulfilling most of the demands.” ASUU declared the commencement of a strike on Mond...

A suspect identified as Agbism Joseph Allu has been arrested by the  Special Forces Command of the Nigerian Army in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State while wearing full military camouflage.   The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed in a statement on Saturday.    Two sets of combat shorts, a jackknife, two identification cards of Nigeria Merchant Navy carrying the name of the suspect, a belt, and two mobile phones were recovered from him

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, has given full backing to Peter Obi. The organization said Peter Obi, the presidential flag bearer of the Labour Party, is no longer an ‘Igbo project’. The National Publicity Secretary of the organization, Chief Alex Ogbonnia, said the Igbo had “exported him to the rest of Nigeria”, and added that Nigerians had “accepted and domesticated him”. He spoke on the backdrop of the recent visit by some Igbo elders to the Sultan of Sokoto and the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Abubakar, to intensify consultation and concretize plans for a president from Igbo extraction in 2023. The Secretary-General of Igbo Elders Consultative Forum, Prof. Charles Nwekeaku had told The PUNCH that the Igbo felt “betrayed by the Peoples Democratic Party, amongst other political parties.” According to him, the Igbo have found another route to the 2023 presidency throug...

The SPEAKER of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori, Saturday, tasked Deltans and residents on unity and peace as the state marks the 31st anniversary of its creation. Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Dennis Otu, stressed the need for unity among the people for sustainable development of the State. The Speaker who is also the PDP Governorship Candidate in the State noted that Deltans can achieve a lot when they are united, recognizing the fact that people could share different political interests. He said that at 31, Delta State has achieved much since its creation as envisioned by past governors be it military or civilian, and particularly expressed delight with the current administration of Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, in building on the solid foundation laid by successive governments. Oborevwori said: “Governor Okowa-led administration has done exceedingly well, given the resources available to move the sta...

The Detectives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a fake soldier, Oluwatosin Gabriel (Male) aged 39 during the enforcement of the total ban on motorcycles in some parts of the state.  A discreet investigation by the detectives led to the arrest of the supplier of the military uniforms, one Nurudeen Agboola (Male) aged 35.  The following items were confiscated from the fake soldier and his supplier: four pairs of military camouflage uniforms, nine live cartridges, military identity cards, police accoutrements and charms. Investigation is ongoing to establish the extent of their criminality. Suspects would be arraigned after investigation.

The vice-presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Kashim Shettima, has said that he deliberately wore sneakers to the Nigeria Bar Association conference on Monday. Shettima made this revelation in a social media video on Thursday. The former Borno State governor had become a trending topic on social media and even the subject of a 'challenge' over his choice of outfit for the conference. In the trending video, he said, "I was in Lagos for the NBA conference.  It was held in Eko Hotels, it was largely funded by the Lagos State Government, the APC government of Lagos State. Subsequently, they moved to Eko Atlantic city, a product of an idea conceived by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  "When I sent my recce team... One of the presidential candidates, his team held meetings for three consecutive nights to commit mischief. When I was told it was a hostile crowd. I'm a banker, trained by one of the best bankers in the world. I'm a Jim ...

According to the 17 years old boy, Hausa ruled them for 18 years without any improvement in the whole northern state, he also stated that he once visited Onitsha, Peter Obi's home state and the town was booming with development yet Igbo have never ruled before. If we can give Igbo man a chance and give them at least four years to showcase what they got, Nigeria will be the top 1 in Africa and will be competing with America. According to him, millions of Hausa people are using their radio 24/7 and not much on social media, even a 120 years old Hausa man is with his radio at the back of his house His radio has raised concern among northern elites with callers, calling in to air their view

Goodluck Jonathan, the former President, has asked Kashim Shettima, Governor of Borno State, to tell the truth about his role in the abduction of Chibok school girls by Boko Haram in April 2014. On Thursday, Shettima had said Jonathan performed poorly in office because he surrounded himself with “an assorted crop of religious bigots, tribal kindred and reactionary elements.” The governor spoke at the public presentation of a book, ‘On a Platter of Gold — How Jonathan won and lost Nigeria’, written by Bolaji Abdullahi, who was Minister of Sports in the Jonathan administration and is now the spokesman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Reacting to Shettima’s comment, Jonathan said he knew the role played by the governor in the abduction of the schoolgirls that caused international outrage, including why the principal of the abducted girls’ school is now a commissioner in the state. “We didn’t expect anything less from Governor Shettima, knowing the ignoble roles h...

Tukur Mamu said earlier this month that one of the terrorist commanders intended to wed 21-year-old Arzurfa Lois John, one of the abductees from the Abuja-Kaduna Train incident. One of the senior commanders is rumored to be in love with her, according to Mamu, who further emphasized this. He clarified that the crucial information should be handled with the appropriate urgency. In his speech, he stated, "Even though I am aware that disclosing this information will distress not only her immediate family and loved ones but also Nigerians as a whole, it is vital to do so to prevent a recurrence of Leah Sharibu's situation." Tukur Mamu, a media advisor to Sheikh Ahmad Gumi and a mediator for abduction victims of the attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train, discussed the plight of Azurfa Lois John, and her captors' threat to force her into marriage. Tukur Mamu reportedly issued a warning, stating that Nigeria must not misstep and permit the terrorists to wed her. He st...

Statement released by his team: It is with unspeakable joy and undiluted Thanksgiving that the management of Lakreem Entertainment officially releases the news of the successful kidney transplant surgery on Nigerian Hip Hop Czar and activist Eedris Abdulkareem, and his most gracious donor - his lovingly dedicated wife YT, some hours ago.  Our unalloyed thanks and appreciation goes out to all well meaning Nigerians, both at home and in the diaspora, and all his fans from across the globe who prayed for, cared for, reached out to and supported this wonderful couple during this health crisis. May your individual and collective wells never run dry. As the recuperation and healing process begins for both of them, with the best that science can offer, under the ever benevolent gaze of the Almighty God, surrounded by the love and care of family, we ask that the prayers and support be sustained as they gradually get back on their feets again.  In conclusion, we must emphas...

In recent times, political hirelings and those who have conquered shame because of their vaunting ambitions and desperation for the vault of Delta State Government have unceasingly churned out all manner of lies AGAINST the person of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori. In fact, in the history of Delta State politics, the level of ganging up against an individual by some members of his supposed "political family, and detractors" have never been this toxic! A few days ago, there was a circulation of what I term, a quackery investigation report targeted on the person and rising political profile of Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori. But thankfully, discerning minds were able to see through the hotchpotch of nonsense of these unknown investigators. As of today, the same has been thrashed and buried by Deltans who believe that the state must free itself from the grip of these political marauders. While Deltans were thinking that the shameless political Jo...

Indications emerged yesterday that the Federal Government may consider the option of proscribing the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU if it fails to call off the prolonged strike after an offer was made to it. Multiple sources in the Presidency and the Ministry of Education told Vanguard that if ASUU refused to reciprocate the Federal Government’s gesture by calling off the strike, the government would consider the option of prescribing the union. One of the sources who spoke on condition of anonymity said:  “Because of the priority President  Muhammadu Buhari has paid to education, he has approved an additional N100 billion for the universities and about N57 billion for the Polytechnics and Colleges of Education. “This is part of the understanding with the unions on the re-negotiation of the 2009 Agreement. The government has also approved a 35 percent increase in salary for professors and a 23.5 percent increase for other lecturers. The government also ...

, Protesters, under the auspices of Amalgamated Arewa Youth Groups, yesterday, stormed headquarters of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, demanding the termination of a multi-million dollar pipeline contract awarded to former militant leader, the Government Ekpemupolo (popularly known as Tompolo). The demonstrate ors, a coalition of 225 youth groups in the North, warned that they would paralyse activities at NNPC headquarters if the contract is not revoked in seven days. Theparalyzeers brandished banners with inscriptions, reading: “How can a fugitive be in charge of national assets’, ‘Chief of Defence Staff militarising other zones but romancing Niger Delta militants’, ‘revoke the pipeline contract now’, among others. Spokesperson for the groups, Victor Duniya, said implication of the contract was that, “a PA spokesperson like Tompolo will be allowed to hathe and not just light but sophisticate weapons to be able to ward off possible attacks from vicio...

  The Federal government has banned the use of foreign models and voice-over artists for advertisements targeted at Nigerians. Olalekan Fadolapo, Director-General of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), disclosed this in a statement released on Monday, August 22. According to Fadolapo said the new policy will take effect from October 1, 2022. He said the move was aimed at promoting local content and talents and increasing economic growth. “In line with the federal government’s policy of developing local talent, inclusive economic growth and the need to take necessary steps and actions aimed at growing the Nigerian advertising industry, the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), being the apex advertising, advertisement and marketing communications’ regulatory agency of the federal government, has in accordance with its statutory mandates, responsibilities and powers as conveyed by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria Act No. 23 of ...

According to him, the lady collected N5,000 from him after she agreed to the terms but later changed like a chameleon by going against their agreement and also refused to return the said money. The incident occurred at the popular PDP Road junction by the Isaac Boro express in Yenagoa.

Going by an old saying that, "Everyday is for the thief, one day is for the owner", a day of reckoning has come for an alleged unrepentant online robber. The suspect, 44-year-old Olumide Agboola, currently in police custody, was said to have severally dispossessed unsuspecting vendors by placing orders online, only to rob his victims at the point of delivery. His cup of criminal acts got filled to the brim recently after dispossessing his victim of her personal Infinix Hot 9 mobile phone, assorted fabrics, underpants and singlets she went to deliver to him. According to the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Benjamin Hundeyin, total value of the items amounted to N193,000. His arrest, Hundeyin said in a press release, was sequel to a painstaking investigation  launched by detectives attached to the Makinde Police Station, after a number of reports were received about his activities, adding that, "Different CCTV footages at his various crim...

 Attempt to investigate his certificates..team of operatives confirm authenticity of Speaker's certificates as Appeal Court in Abuja hears appeal. As the Appeal Court in Abuja prepares to begin hearing the appeal filed against the disqualification of Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, the winner of the Delta State People’s Democratic Party (PDP) guber primaries, his opponents have taken the certificates matter a notch higher. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the opponents of Chief Oborevwori have invited the Police and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to step into the matter. Already, they have sent letters and visited all the schools which the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly claimed in his nomination forms to have attended. TNG’s investigations, however, have shown that all the schools have confirmed that indeed Oborevwori was their student. Both the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma and Delta State University, Abraka, where he did his undergradu...

Ukranian fighter, Oleksandr Usyk confirmed his spot at the top of the heavyweight division with a rematch win over British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua on Saturday night, August 20, at the King Abdullah Sports City Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Over the course of 12 rounds, Usyk outpointed Joshua winning on a split decision, taking it 116-112 and 115-113 on two cards. The third judge scored 115-113 for Joshua. During the fight, Joshua showed a different side of him, putting plenty of pressure and landing body shots to Usyk, a great departure from their first fight in September. The body punches nearly broke Usyk (who helped defend Ukraine during Russia's invasion) -  in the ninth round.  Usyk then showed impeccable character in the 10th round, clipping Joshua with heavy counter-punches to end the bout. Usyk deservingly won and could possibly fight Tyson Fury the WBC heavyweight champion in December for the crown of undisputed heavyweight champion of ...

Eminent Nigerians and top government functionaries, including Presidential candidates of Labour Party and All Progressives Congress, Mr Peter Obi and Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and wife, Dame Edith Okowa were among the dignitaries that attended the burial of the late Princess Margaret Obaigbena.  Mrs Obaigbena, a princess of Owa Kingdom is mother of Prince Nduka Obaigbena, Publisher of THISDAY and Arise Television.  The funeral service was held on Saturday at the St Andrews Anglican Church Owa-Oyibu, the headquarters of Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State.  Other dignitaries at the ceremony were Dr Kayode Fayemi, Ekiti, Godwin Obaseki, Edo; Chukwuma Soludo, Anambra, Dapo Abiodun, Ogun; Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos and Atiku Bagudu, Kebbi State.  Also in attendance were Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor; Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele; Business moguls, Aliko Dangote; Jim Ovia; T...

One of the leaders of the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists that attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train on March 28 is planning to marry 21-year-old Azurfa Lois John, the youngest victim of the attack. A member of the negotiating team, Tukur Mamu, confirmed the development on Friday. Mamu said the marriage could take place any moment from now. In a statement issued to newsmen in Kaduna on Friday, Mamu said he got wind of their activities through a credible source. Mamu disclosed, “This is to alert the federal government and especially the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) that I can confirm through credible information at my disposal that if urgent action is not taken to immediately secure the release of the youngest victim of the train attack, a 21-year-old Azurfa Lois John, the abductors as they have done in the case of Leah Sharibu are planning to marry her any moment from now. “One of the top commanders is said to be in love with her. This important i...

“Like I used to say; I’ll return to the days when I was a loner, I think I’m still a loner on the issue of no COVID-19. The trillions spent buying nose masks and hand sanitizers, could have solved this ASUU issue, but that’s not. “I don’t think they [ministers] are representing Mr. President well. This is a man that cares so much about education, and even children during that lockdown were being fed at home. “Those who Mr. President entrusted to handle this protracted issue are not doing justice to it.” -Governor Yahaya Bello, Kogi State

The Chief Press Secretary to Soludo, Mr. Christian Aburime in a terse press statement on the visit failed to state their discussions. Aburime said: “Both leaders had a mutual discussion behind closed doors. Afterward, Mr. Peter Obi commended Governor Soludo highly for the great job he is doing in Anambra State. “Governor Soludo on the other hand welcomed Mr. Peter Obi to Anambra as a prominent son of the State and wished him well on his Presidential bid as the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party.”

In recent times, the collapse of the national grid and the strike of electricity workers have given Nigerians great concern, even as citizens have for some time been left in darkness.  Taking a second look at the present situation, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, says he thinks that his government will fix Nigeria’s power problem. In this short statement personally signed by the former vice president, he reels out how with innovative ideas, his government if established come 2023, will lead Nigeria out of the darkness. My aspiration to be President is to protect the interest of the average Nigerian in all circumstances, and on this, I stand to say that I have no interest either directly or indirectly in any generator company, as has been publicly revealed.

Former Minister of Information and leader of Nyesom Wike reconciliation camp, Professor Jerry Gana, has warned that if the crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not resolved, Governor Nyesom Wike, himself and others will move out. Speaking while commissioning a project in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, Gana called on Nigerians not to waste their votes for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), because they have failed Nigerians woefully. “We want to assure you that the problems with the PDP, we shall resolve them and if it doesn’t resolve, this leader, the governor here, together with all of us, we shall tell the people of Nigeria where to go. They are not babies. “Don’t make the mistake of wasting your vote to go to the other side. You know who I mean. They have failed woefully, embarrassingly failed, therefore don’t even go there,” he said.

Bolaji Abdullahi has spoken the hard truth. The hardest job he had done in his life was being an APC spokesman because you must lie. APC was founded on lies and propaganda. If you are an APC member or supporter, you must be a natural liar.  Bolaji Abdullahi in recently an interview with Arise TV said being the spokesman of APC was the hardest job he has ever done. According to him, you can't do that job without lying to Nigerians. According to Bolaji, APC came with a lot of campaign promises that were impossible for them to actualize. He went on to say that as a result of the shortcomings of APC, it became impossible for a spokesman like himself not to lie to Nigerians each time he had to defend the party in public. He went on to say that telling lies and doing things that go contrary to ethics was part of his job as a spokesperson in APC. Everything APC does is rooted in lies and they promote lying to a ridiculous level to deceive gullible Nigerians

Fresh facts have emerged on why the Academic Staff Union of Universities rejected the proposal by the Federal Government. The PUNCH had earlier reported that ASUU had tagged the offer by the Federal Government as “miserable”. However, the union did not go into some of the details in the proposal. But the zonal coordinator, Port Harcourt zone, Stanley Ogoun, in a statement made available to The PUNCH noted that the Federal Government noted that it would increase the salaries of professors by N60,000 while other lecturers would have their salaries increased within the range of N30,000 and N60,000. Ogoun also noted that the government promised to release the revitalization fund of N170 billion which would be included in the 2023 budget. “Nigerians should be aware of offers the so-called minister came up with. These are: (a) 170 billion Naira for revitalization in the 2023 budget; (b) a promise to increase by N60,000 the salary of a professor at the bar in next year’s budget; (...

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has reserved judgment on an appeal filed by a PDP chieftain, Sheriff Oborevwori, challenging the emergence of Olorogun David Edevbie as the standard bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 gubernatorial election for Delta state. Recall that Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court Abuja, on July 7, 2022, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission and the PDP to recognize Olorogun Edevbie, as the candidate of the PDP in the 2023 governorship election in Delta state. In his judgment, Justice Taiwo disqualified Oborevwori, as the governorship candidate of PDP in Delta state. The trial judge had agreed with the plaintiff in the suit, Edevbie, that Oborevwori, ought not to be on the ballot for the PDP primary election on account of supplying false and forged documents to the INEC in aid of his qualification for the governorship election. But not satisfied with the judgment of Justice Taiwo of the Federal High C...

Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, on the first anniversary of his coronation.  In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, the governor lauded the monarch for making the Warri Kingdom peaceful and conducive for investment since his ascent he ding the exalted throne. He remarked that the monarch had within the period, also been instrumental to some economic initiatives to rejuvenate commerce in his domain .  Okowa described the Atuwatse as "a man of peace, a bridge-builder and profound integrity" whose tenure so far was already recording a positive turnaround in the lives of his subjects and the kingdom. He also commended the revered royal father for his unwavering support for good governance and awakening of consciousness for civic responsibility, and for rallying his subjects in that direction.  He expres...

Men of the Anambra State Police on Thursday, August 18 arrested four suspects allegedly operating a syndicate that lures victims into love affairs and thereafter blackmail them with s€x tapes recorded during the 'affair'. A statement released by the spokesperson of the state poliblackmailsd, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, gave the names of the suspects as Okechukwu Ogoejiofor (m) aged 36, Nonso Nwizu (m) aged 34, Esther Nwafor lfeanyichukwu (f) aged 21 and Obianuju Nduba (f) aged 20, at Ajakpani village, Umuanya in Oyi LGA. Ikenga said preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects used social media to lure their unsuspecting male victims into fake love/friendship affairs. "They thereafter, take the victim to a room, where Obianuju Nduba engages the victim in a foreplay. The other members of the gang force themselves into the room, take nude pictures/videos of the victims, which they use to force the victims into transferring huge sums of money to and them, with th...

The accident occurred in front of St.Theresa's Cathedral, Abakaliki, on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. The priest was said to be driving out of the church after attending the funeral of his colleagues, Rev Fr Christopher Nnachi Agwu.  Until his death, Eselu was the parish priest of St Patrick's parish Ezza-Ofu in Ebonyi state. The Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki on Thursday August 18, announced the sudden demise of the priest.  A statement signed by the Diocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Mathew Uzoma Opoke, described Eselu as a jovial and dedicated priest who took delight in the celebration of Mass. "We are hopeful that God, for who, he served, would prepare a banquet full of good things for the one who has served in his vineyard in so remarkable a manner. We ask for your prayers for his eternal repose after his meritorious service. The funeral rite will be announced later." the statement read.

Security Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have uncovered a ritualist den with 20 mummified corpses in Benin City, the Edo State capital. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Jennifer Iwegbu, in a statement on Wednesday, August 17, said the suspected ritualist den was uncovered along Asoro slope, off Ekenhuan road, in Uzebu quarters. According to Iwegbu, operatives of the command stormed the scene following credible intelligence received. Three suspects were arrested while others fled. The statement read “In pursuance of its operational mandate of nipping crimes in the bud, Operatives of the Edo State Police Command 17/08/2022 unravelled a suspected ritual shrine. Following credible information at the Command’s disposal that some corpses were discovered in a building along Asoro slope off Ekenhua road, Uzebu quarters,Benin city. Operatives of the command immediately swung into action and mobilized to the scene. “At the scene, 3 suspects, Chimaobi Okoewu ‘M’ and Oko Samu...

"I am open-minded about receiving any presidential candidate regardless of party affiliation. "I did nothing wrong by attending the meeting with Peter Obi in Port Harcourt. At the end, the solution to the challenges of Nigeria is what matters. Where we are today calls for all hands to be on deck. “I am free to receive any candidate who comes visiting or seeking audience with me. I cannot say no when such request comes.”

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said he will show Rivers people who to vote for in the 2023 general elections. Wike said as a governor, he knows all the candidates for the elections so well. He said he loves Rivers State a lot and as such will not allow the people to make a mistake in electing their leaders in 2023. Wike was speaking at the commissioning of the remodeled Waterlines Building in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. He said “we will tell you those you will vote for, I know and I will tell you who is who. “Most of you don’t know, there are those who want to come here to just want to be governor with no agenda. “Rivers State has done a lot of things for us, we owe Rivers state a lot. I owe this state a lot for giving me the opportunity and I will not allow this state to go astray and run into the hands of armed robbers. I will not allow it”.

The leadership of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Adamawa State council, has condemned in strong terms, an assault and battering of one of its female members, Nafeesa Vandi.  The mother of three and staff of News Department, Adamawa Broadcasting corporation Yola, was allegedly beaten to stupor by her husband, Mallam Ibrahim Aliyu, a sacked staff of PHCN, on Wednesday, 17th August 2022. Reacting to the incident in a statement on Wednesday, signed by its chairman, Ishaka Donald Dedan, the union described the beating of a professional female practicing journalist as unacceptable, wickedness and barbaric.  "Though the police has already swung into action in investigating and arresting the perpetrator of the domestic violence, the NUJ calls for a more speedy action towards the immediate arrest and prosecution of the said Mallam Ibrahim Aliyu according to the law and constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria," the statement read "The union further calls on...

The flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, August 18, citing the inability to repatriate its earnings in foreign exchange from Nigeria. At least $600 million of over 20 foreign airlines has been blocked in Nigeria since the beginning of the year. Emirates had said two weeks ago that out of these funds, it had about $85 million in Nigeria. Emirates had asked Hadi Sirika, Nigeria's minister of aviation, to support the repatriation of its revenue, amounting to $85 million. On Monday, August 15, the airline had cut its 11 weekly frequencies into Lagos Airport to just 7. Now, it has announced that all flights to Nigeria will be suspended from September 1. The airline said the suspension would "limit further losses and reduce the impact on its operational costs that continue to accumulate in the Nigerian market". Emirates Airlines said in a statement: "Therefore, Emirates has taken the difficult decision to sus...

The decision followed an emergency conciliation meeting between the striking electricity workers and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige on Wednesday, August 17. The minister’s spokesman Olajide Oshundun, announced that Ngige intervened in the industrial action. NUEE Secretary General, Joe Ajaero, assured that electricity would be restored across the country tonight. The workers shut down all Transmission Companies of Nigeria (TCN) offices earlier today.

Actor, Yul Edochie, has advised his social media followers on what to do in order to avoid police harassment. He shared this tested tip via his Twitter handle on Wednesday. He said, “I do road trips a lot, I’ve met so many policemen on the road & they’ve never harassed me before. The secret is humility. All that ‘don’t you know me’ attitude, keep it aside. You’re a citizen just like everyone else.  Once you humble yourself na policemen go hail you pass.” Edochie's advice came after singer BNXN said he spat on a policeman's face

The Nigerian Navy has dismissed one of its personnel, SLT VN Ukpawanne, for allegedly sod@mizing an unnamed teenager. Ukpawanne was dismissed after he was arraigned before a court-martial set up by the Nigerian Navy in Sapele, Delta State on four counts. He was found guilty of disobeying standing order, attempting to commit sod@my, disgr@ceful conduct, and wrong use of dr#gs. “Sequel to Reference A regarding NHQ approval and Confirmation of Court Martial P#nishment for the officer named above who attempted to commit Sod@my amidst other offenses on 27 Oct 21 with one teenager, (name withheld), close to Sapele Stadium, On 15 Aug 22 at about 1035, the officer was officially paraded and his sentences were read accordingly. Accordingly, the officer was awarded a one-year loss of seniority, six months imprisonment, another six months imprisonment, and lastly one-year imprisonment for all four offenses. Pertinently, all imprisonment sentences are to run con...