Security operatives are closing on a Canadian based Igbo woman, Amaka Patience Sunnberger who threatened to serve food poison Nigerians of Yoruba and Benin ethnic groups in Canada. The apprehension generated by the threat, according to Dami Adenuga who shared the audio conversation of Tiktok group awareness, advised Nigerians to be careful on X (formerly...
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Scandal in Edo LG over farmers grant’ conquest
Corruption scandal over alleged missing names of shortlisted farmers to benefit from government grant involving desperate officials in Oredo Local Government Area of the State, is generating ripples. Council sources said the angry staffers of the Council are calling for a detailed probe into the awful data mining that occured at the verge of their...
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Man hacked to death for stealing noodle, bread
A suspected thief, Hassan Garba has been hacked to death by a tea vendor for allegedly stealing a packet of noodle and bread from his outlet Sararai village, Jigawar Tsada town, Dutse Local Government Council of Jigawa State. Daily Trust reported that Abdulrashibu Ya’u, allegedly descended on Garba whom he accused of stealing bread, milk,...
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Obaseki accused of crossing Benin ‘red lines’
A pressure group, the Concerned People of Benin Nation (CPBN) has accused the Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki of crossing Benin red lines over what it termed, ‘sacrilegious disrespect’ to Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo and the revered Benin throne. The group on Tuesday in a statement dubbed ‘this affliction against Benin...
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Tinubu appoints new DSS, NIA security chiefs
In his bid to rejig the security architecture, President Bola Tinubu on Monday, approved the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). Presidential spokesman, Mr Ajuri Ngelale said in a statement that Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed was named the new Director-General of the NIA as replacement...
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Killings: ‘Shiites have declared war on us’—CP
Police operatives have recovered bodies of its personnel allegedly killed during a clash with members of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria better known as Shiites on Sundays at Wuse market Abuja. It was leant that a trader was also killed during the brutal attack where two policemen were also injured by the attackers. According...
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Northern Emir dies after returning from S/ Arabia
Alhaji Yumusa Muhammadu, Emir of Ningi in Bauchi State has lost his life battle to an undisclosed illness after 46 years on the throne of his forebears. According to Daily Trust, Ningi is among the six emirates in Bauchi State. Others are Bauchi, Katagum, Misau, Jama’are, and Dass. 88-year-old traditional ruler died on Sunday morning...
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Five cross-border female drug traffickers arrested
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested five cross-border female drug traffickers at the Seme border while on their way back to Lagos from Ghana. Spokesman for the anti-narcotic Agency disclosed this on Sunday in a statement, assuring that the suspects will have their date in Court in due time. A Special...
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UNIBEN Governing Council hails Oba of Benin impact, counsel
The University of Benin Governing Council has appreciated Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin outstanding impact and legacy for taking Nigeria peace and unity profoundly serious. The Chairman/ Pro-Chancellor of the University Governing Council, Prof. Shaibu Umar who made the remarks during a Courtesy visit to Oba Palace...
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NIA chief Abubakar quits Tinubu’s government
Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, has resigned from his position as Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). Abubakar’s appointment by former President of Nigeria came to force in 2018 this weekend. He submitted his letter of resignation to President Bola Tinubu at the Villa on Saturday. President Tinubu is expected to either renew his appointment or...