Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo An Osogbo Magistrates’ court has remanded a 33-year-old security man, Wasiu Ogundipe, for alleged assault. The accused person committed the offence on March 29, 2021 around 9:50 pm at Aloha Hotel, Mallan Tope Area in Osogbo. The…
By Tobi Adetunji The Ekiti State Police command has commenced investigation and launched a manhunt for gunmen who kidnapped a farmer, Isaac Agbanigo, in Ikere Ekiti, the headquarters of Ikere Local government area. Nigerian Newsdirect learnt that Agabnigo was abducted…
By Tobi Adetunji The Police operatives attached to Bariga Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested notorious Aiye confraternity member for alleged murder. The 23–year-old Segun Ezekiel was arrested last week for firing and killing one Taye Gbalagbala,…
Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri has implored residents of the state to embrace the virtues of sacrifice, love and hope that the Easter season typifies. Diri, in his Easter message to the people of Bayelsa on Sunday, said Easter not…
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Sunday, hinted at possible relocation of the Araromi Auto Spare Parts Market, Agodi- Gate, Ibadan, which was razed on Saturday. Makinde, who inspected the market alongside some key government functionaries, expressed sadness over…
Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Sunday, commended President Muhammadu Buhari for considering merit above everything in appointing the new Auditor General of the Federation, Mr Adolphus Aghughu. Obaseki gave the commendation in Ewatto, Esan South East Local Government Area…
Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule has cautioned against reprisal attack over the killing of two Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) leaders in the state by gunmen. The state Chairman of MACBAN, Alhaji Mohammed Hussaini, and the MACBAN…
By Abba – Eku Onyeka Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has enjoined FCT residents, especially the Christian faithful, to use the occasion of the Easter celebrations to rededicate themselves to the virtues…
Alhaji Sanusi Maradun, a former Commissioner for Social Welfare in Zamfara, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Maradun who announced his defection in Gusau on Saturday said he decided to join APC…
A chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Dr Adetokunbo Pearse on Sunday urged stakeholders to shun rebellion and disunity ahead of the South-West zonal congress. Pearse who made this appeal in an interview in Lagos warned against…
