Bashir El-Rufai, a son of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has given a reason why the people of Southern Kaduna, who were always getting killed under his father’s eight-year reign, will continue to see hell. This was after he shared a post which many saw as an insult to President Bola Tinubu. Reacting, an […] More
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Kaduna Zonal Directorate have arrested 28 suspected ponzi scheme operators in Minna, Niger State. The suspects are: Nofisat Opeyemi, Shukurat Muritala, Odunayo Sanni, Mayowa Oyekola, Aishat Olaitan, Edward Hannah, Abioye Fathiah, Joseph Omowunmi, Kareem Ahmed, Arikeusola Afeez, Adiamo Mutholib, Abass Ibrahim, Wasiu Taofeek, Adeniji Damilare, Nurudeen […] More
The surveyors were abducted by armed gunmen who were lurking in the bush while on site at Ilu-Abo axis in Akure North Local Council Area of the state. According to the source, the kidnappers made contacts with some families of the victims and demanded N100 million for their release but were later reduced to N50 […] More
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed the appeal filed by Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, against the candidacy of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressive Congress (APC), ThisDay Nigeria reports. In the lead Judgement delivered by Justice Lawal Garba, the apex court dismissed Agboola Ajayi’s appeal on […] More
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Adewole Adebayo, has described the party’s newest member, Nasir El-Rufai, as an asset with a proven track record of exemplary public service. The SDP chieftain stated this on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief breakfast programme on Tuesday, extolling his intellectual sagacity. Adebayo, however, said the […] More
Following the incident at De Latinos Club in Umuahia on Sunday night, the Abia State Government has condemned the police invasion, describing it as an unacceptable act of violence against innocent citizens and businesses. Governor Alex Otti, reacting to the incident, on Monday, directed the Commissioner of Police to identify and prosecute all officers involved […] More
Bamidele Opeyemi, the leader of the 10th Senate has debunked claims that Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended by the Red Chamber over the allegations of sexual harassment which she made against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. In a statement issued on Saturday, March 8, Opeyemi said, the claim that the Kogi Central senator was suspended for […] More
The Edo State Government has demolished houses linked to kidnappers in the state in the Illeh in Esan West Local Government Area and Uromi in Esan North East Local Government Area of the state. LeadNaija Naija understands that the houses are located in Governor Monday Okpebholo senatorial district. The Special Adviser to the Governor on […] More
Abdulraham Ballo, the suspected murderer of Hafsoh Lawal abd his accomplices have arrived at the Magistrate Court sitting in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. According to ROYAL NEWS reports, the suspects were brought to court at about 8.30am amidst heavy combined security forces by the men of the Nigeria Correctional Service and Nigeria Police Force […] More
Boko Haram terrorists have demanded a ransom of $500,000 for the release of the wife, police orderly, and driver of Justice Haruna Mshelia, a High Court judge in Borno State. A family source told Daily Trust that the terrorists rejected an initial offer of $50,000, insisting on the full $500,000 before releasing the remaining captives. […] More
Operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos state police command have arrested a member of a four man one-chance gang and rescued a female victim in the Ojota area of the state. Their operational vehicle, a Toyota Camry, 1999 model, was also recovered from the gang, which operates between Ikaje and Mowe-Ibafo areas. […] More
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo He also advocate for what he called decolonisation of names, disclosing that he no longer fancy his name, Matthew. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has underscored the need for Africans to prioritise indigenous name when picking names for their children. He noted that this will help tear down the wall of slavery, […] More