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Popular Nigerian rapper, Vector has reacted to the viral video showing Ahmad Isah of Brekete Family hitting a woman during an interview covered by the BBC. The woman was accused of setting her brother’s daughter on fire overalleged witchcraft. She reportedly tied the minor’s hand and legs, poured kerosene on her head and ignited […]
The Federal Government is concerned about Nigeria’s security challenges and doing all it can to restore peace in every part of the country. Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, stated this on Monday when received the President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations NIPR, Muktar Sirajo, and other members of […]
Kaduna State government has reacted to the Nigeria Labour (NLC) protest which has resulted in a power outage, shut down of the airport, and fuel queues in various parts of the state. In reaction to the protest, the Head of Service in Kaduna State, Baritu Mohammed told Channels Television that the protesting workers are sabotaging […]
State governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called for the devolution of powers to states as one of the ways to tackle the disturbing trend of insecurity in the country. This formed part of many resolutions reached by the governors on Monday when they met in Ibadan, the Oyo […]
The immediate past governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Sources at the anti-graft agency told Channels Television that the former governor is being questioned by a crack team of operatives at the EFCC headquarters in the Jabi area of Abuja, the nation’s capital. He was said […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the attacks on its offices may affect early preparations for the 2023 general elections if allowed to continue. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education, Festus Okoye, stated this on Monday during an interview. “For us, we don’t know the motives and it is a […]
The Lagos State police Command has disclosed that it’s now aware of any bail granted to embattled Nollywood actor, James Olanrewaju Omiyinka a.k.a Baba Ijesha. On Monday, the legal team of Baba Ijesha led by his lawyer, Adesina Ogunlana, disclosed that the actor had been granted bail on health grounds. Ogunlana also disclosed that they […]
The Lagos State Judiciary began a weeklong intervention on Monday to decongest police stations across the state. The intervention, which is in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, empowers magistrates to visit police detention facilities as prescribed under Sections 33 and 34 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015. At the State […]
Following last weekend’s communal clash between Omor and Anaku communities in Ayamelum local government area, in which three lives were lost, Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano yesterday imposed an indefinite curfew on the two communities. The former chief judge of Anambra State, Justice Paul Obidigwe was attacked during the clash, while three houses, including […]
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila said on Monday that the current security challenges in the country has made it imperative for additional funding for the nation’s armed forces. The Speaker said in time of war, no nation depend on annual appropriation to fund its armed forces, saying Nigeria was currently at war […]
