Residents of Wanzamai village in Zamfara State have said they are making efforts to raise the ransom demanded by armed bandits. Recall that last Friday, a group of bandits stormed Wanzamai community where they kidnapped 85 villagers, mainly women and…
Mr Joseph Agha, an academic expert, says poor parenting is a critical factor responsible for moral decadence as is being manifested in schools and in the society presently. Agha, the owner of Merry Berry Academy, Jikwoyi, in the Federal Capital…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has challenged the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, to clarify his position on a leaked audio of the conversation he purportedly had with Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of Living Faith…
An Area Court in Jos on Tuesday sentenced Ismail Suleiman, 22, to seven years imprisonment for criminal intimidation and causing grievous hurt on Lawal Abdullahi. The Judge, Thomas Ajitse, sentenced Suleiman after he pleaded guilty to the offence. Abdullahi ,…
Dutch dairy company, FrieslandCampina WAMCO, has withdrawn its ‘insensitive’ social media post and apologised to Christians for its recent Good Friday post on the Peak brand’s social media handle. Mrs Ore Famurewa, Executive Director, Corporate Affairs, FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc,…
European champions, Real Madrid will attempt to sign Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal this summer, according to Radio Marca. Chukwueze’s current contract with Villarreal will expire in June 2024. The Nigeria international dazzled at the Santiago Bernabeu last Saturday as Quique…
An Area Court in Jos on Tuesday sentenced an 22-year-old unemployed man, Buhari Umar, to six months imprisonment for unlawful possession of daggers. The judge, Thomas Ajitse, sentenced Umar following a guilty plea. The Judge, however, gave the convict an…
Former Arsenal player, Ray Parlour, has reserved special praise for Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli after the Gunners’ Premier League 2-2 draw with Liverpool over the weekend. Parlour said Martinelli was ‘different class’ at Anfield, adding that he ‘took advantage’ of defender…
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has reiterated that Mondays sit-at-home order remains cancelled. IPOB spoke while stressing that people in the rural areas still observe the sit-at-home due to fear of criminal enforcers claiming to be members of the…
Business activities return to normal in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), following the end of holiday to mark Easter celebration. The News Men reports that though some residents who travelled were yet to resume, a handful of traders were seen…
