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PDP to Peterside: Gov Wike is Untouchable
The party was reacting to a recent tirade by Dakuku Peterside, APC's governorship candidate in the last election in the state. Peterside had termed Wike as "wayo" and "wuruwuru", saying he isn't fit to be a governor.
Kuje Riot: 25 Phones Seized From Boko Haram Inmate
About 25 mobile phones was seized from an ex Boko Haram member during the riot at Kuje Prisons on Monday, Punch reports. “The incident happened this morning. The warders, who were acting on instructions from the prison authorities, decided to search the cells and seize prohibited items," a source said.
Niger Delta Avengers Writes Open Letter to President Buhari
Nigerian militant group, the Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, has written an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, declaring a ceasefire. The group also warned Buhari against authorizing operation CROCODILE SMILE in the area by the army.
Emir of Ilorin Absolves Fulani Herdsmen of Atrocities Committed Nationwide
The Emir of Ilorin Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has stated that Fulani herdsmen are not responsible for all the atrocities committed across the country which they've been accused of. The Emir said it was not true that Fulani herdsmen were responsible for the destruction of lives and property in some parts of the country.
Court Orders Seizure of Ex-Minister, Edem Duke's Generators Over N52m Debt
The immediate past Minister of Culture and Tourism, Chief Edem Duke's properties have been seized by Cross River State High Court, Calabar in connection with a N52m debt. The properties which are four giant generators were on Monday removed from the premises of Mirage Hotel, owned by the former Minister in Calabar, the state capital, by Sypet Oil and Chemical Limited following the court order.
Lawmakers Who Padded 2016 Budget Will Never Go Free - EFCC
All Federal lawmakers indicted in the budget padding controversy will not go free, EFCC’s Deputy Director, Operations, Ilayasu Kwarbai, has stated. Speaking before a coalition of Civil Society Organizations, CSOs, in Abuja, he said the arm of the law will always catch up with corrupt Nigerians.
Buhari: Why We Charged Iroko to Court- Police Issues Statement
The Ogun state police command has issued a statement stating why it charged Mr. Joachim Iroko, the man who reportedly named his dog "Buhari" to court. The police said Iroko was arrested following a complaint from his neighbor accusing him of inscribing "Buhari," , on both sides of the dog with the knowledge that it was his father's name.
Police said Mr. Iroko admitted to the allegations, and decided to charge him to court when efforts to settle the matter amicably failed.
Nigeria: Woman Stabs Husband to Death in Ibadan
Doris Kanung, a 35 year old woman, has been remanded in prison for stabbing her husband to death in Ibadan, Oyo state. She was on Monday arraigned Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan. Sgt. Femi Omilana, the prosecutor said she committed the act on Aug. 3, at about 11.30p.m. According to him, she allegedly stabbed her husband Vincent Kanung, 45, with a knife in the stomach following some disagreement, which resulted in his death.
PDP to Peterside: Gov Wike is Untouchable
The party was reacting to a recent tirade by Dakuku Peterside, APC's governorship candidate in the last election in the state. Peterside had termed Wike as "wayo" and "wuruwuru", saying he isn't fit to be a governor.
Kuje Riot: 25 Phones Seized From Boko Haram Inmate
About 25 mobile phones was seized from an ex Boko Haram member during the riot at Kuje Prisons on Monday, Punch reports. “The incident happened this morning. The warders, who were acting on instructions from the prison authorities, decided to search the cells and seize prohibited items," a source said.
Niger Delta Avengers Writes Open Letter to President Buhari
Nigerian militant group, the Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, has written an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, declaring a ceasefire. The group also warned Buhari against authorizing operation CROCODILE SMILE in the area by the army.
Emir of Ilorin Absolves Fulani Herdsmen of Atrocities Committed Nationwide
The Emir of Ilorin Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has stated that Fulani herdsmen are not responsible for all the atrocities committed across the country which they've been accused of. The Emir said it was not true that Fulani herdsmen were responsible for the destruction of lives and property in some parts of the country.
Court Orders Seizure of Ex-Minister, Edem Duke's Generators Over N52m Debt
The immediate past Minister of Culture and Tourism, Chief Edem Duke's properties have been seized by Cross River State High Court, Calabar in connection with a N52m debt. The properties which are four giant generators were on Monday removed from the premises of Mirage Hotel, owned by the former Minister in Calabar, the state capital, by Sypet Oil and Chemical Limited following the court order.
Lawmakers Who Padded 2016 Budget Will Never Go Free - EFCC
All Federal lawmakers indicted in the budget padding controversy will not go free, EFCC’s Deputy Director, Operations, Ilayasu Kwarbai, has stated. Speaking before a coalition of Civil Society Organizations, CSOs, in Abuja, he said the arm of the law will always catch up with corrupt Nigerians.
Buhari: Why We Charged Iroko to Court- Police Issues Statement
The Ogun state police command has issued a statement stating why it charged Mr. Joachim Iroko, the man who reportedly named his dog "Buhari" to court. The police said Iroko was arrested following a complaint from his neighbor accusing him of inscribing "Buhari," , on both sides of the dog with the knowledge that it was his father's name.
Police said Mr. Iroko admitted to the allegations, and decided to charge him to court when efforts to settle the matter amicably failed.
Nigeria: Woman Stabs Husband to Death in Ibadan
Doris Kanung, a 35 year old woman, has been remanded in prison for stabbing her husband to death in Ibadan, Oyo state. She was on Monday arraigned Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan. Sgt. Femi Omilana, the prosecutor said she committed the act on Aug. 3, at about 11.30p.m. According to him, she allegedly stabbed her husband Vincent Kanung, 45, with a knife in the stomach following some disagreement, which resulted in his death.
