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Houses, Churches, Vehicles Submerged in Ibadan Flooding
It was an unfortunate sight to behold as several vehicles, houses and even churches where submerged in the flood that was experienced in Ibadan on Tuesday. Eyewitnesses described the experience as shocking and horrifying following a heavy downpour of rain all through the night.
Abia Kidnap Kingpin Dies in Police Shootout
A notorious kidnapper who has been terrorizing Abia State by the name Samuel Kalu aka Obere lost his life on Tuesday following a prolonged gun duel with men of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department. Obere, following in the footsteps of Evans had been on the watchlist of security forces for some time.
FG Appeals Saraki’s Acquittal, Says Unreasonable
The Federal Government on Tuesday file an 11 ground notice of appeal against the June 14 acquittal of the senate president, Bukola Saraki by the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The notice of appeal was signed by the lead prosecuting counsel Mr Rotimi Jacobs, SAN and an assistant chief state counsel.
Igbonla: Parents Keep Children at Home to Protest Abduction
Some parents of students of Lagos State Model College, Igbonla, Epe have prevented their children from resuming at school in protest to the continued detention of 6 pupils of the school by unknown kidnappers. In an event that shocked the country, 6 pupils of the school were abducted by the men of the underworld who have since demanded for ransom.
Naira to Gain Further- Analysts
The Nigerian Naira is expected to gain further next weeks as foreign investors dive into local stocks, CBN current intervention policies and on the background of an already improving economy. This is according to reports from several analysts.
FG Too Big, We Must Restructure it- Ekweremadu
The deputy Senate President, Chief Ike Ekweremadu has lent his voice to the recent agitation for restructuring in the political landscape of the country. Speaking to newsmen in Abuja on Monday, he said the functions of the federal government are too large and must be trimmed in order to promote a seamless democracy.
I’m the Rightful Monarch of Lagos- Akiolu
Oba Rilwan Akiolu on Tuesday reiterated his stance as the rightful monarch of Lagos at a hearing at the Ikeja High Court. This was in response to the pleas of the plaintiffs to absolve and dethrone the outspoken monarch who has witnessed many controversies ever since his assent to the throne.
Hate Speech: Biafra Agitators, Arewa Youths Risk Jail Terms
The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has reiterated calls for the unity of the country as one indivisible and in-dissolvable entity. He further maintained that Biafra Agitators and Arewa youths face jail terms as their actions clearly contradict the Nigerian constitution.
7 Fake Credit Cards Found in Dammy Krane’s Pocket
Operatives of the United States security service detected 7 fake credit cards in the possession of sensational Nigerian music act Dammy Krane. Dammy Krane who has seen his world turned upside down since he was accosted in Miami Florida for fraud has since come out to deny all charges.
Etisalat to Change Structure in Nigeria
Following talks of a possible takeover by a consortium of banks led by Access bank, Senior executives in Etisalat Nigeria and workers in general are bracing up for a major change in the structure of the company. The consequence of this is not yet known but fingers are crossed and tensions are high amongst workers.
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