Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi popularly known as has been shortlisted among the honorees to be awarded at the annual women in music event organised by Billboard. The “women in music” event celebrates women from different music professions in various categories.…
Terrorist leader killed in Katsina counter-insurgency operation -Army
Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed a notorious terrorist leader, Maikusa, who is reported to be the second-in-command in the hierarchy of terrorists in Katsina State, under the leadership of another terrorist known as Modi Modi. This was disclosed…
Police in manhunt for killers of 2 A’Ibom brothers
Five days after the murder of two brothers in Nnung Iyoho, Afaha Offiong, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, police say they are closing in on the killers. The brothers, Enefiok Michael Etuk, aged 70 and Ebongeti…
Ibagun community begs Reps member over Ondoko-Okelele police station
People of Ibagun community in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State have sought the support of the lawmaker representing Ilorin East and South constituency in the House of Representatives, Honourable Yinka Aluko, for the completion of the ongoing…
Herdsmen killed 40 of my constituents in 3 months – Rep
A member of the House of Representatives for Kwande/Ushongo federal constituency, Hon Terseer Ugbor, has said from January till date over 40 members of his constituency have been killed in cold blood by armed herdsmen. He expressed sorrow over the…
Dialogue not violence will solve conflicts in Africa, says Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has restated that dialogue and not any form of violence would help resolve various conflicts in Africa. Obasanjo stated this on Monday in Abeokuta at a youth leadership symposium with the theme “Opportunities for Peace: Roles…
Sachet alcoholic drinks spike mental illness, enforce ban, psychiatrists tell Reps
Mental health experts have urged the House of Representatives to maintain the ban on sachet and small bottled alcoholic drinks, stressing that studies show that high intake is linked to mental health problems, particularly among young people. The psychiatrists stressed…
Abuja businessman loses N120m grains after mob looted warehouse
A businessman and grain seller in the Gwagwa area of Abuja, Murtala Ibrahim, has lost about N120million after a rented warehouse where he stocked assorted grains worth N210million was attacked by a mob, who looted the facility. LEADERSHIP reports the…
Alia hails Benue chef Naira Victor on completion of 135-hour cook-a-thon
Gov Hyacinth Alia, on Monday, congratulated Benue-born Victor Tartenger, popularly known as Chef Naira Victor, on his successful completion of the 135-hour cook-a-thon. This is contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, and made…
Senator doles out cash, grains to constituents amid economic crunch
Niger East Senator Sani Mohammed Musa, at the weekend, rolled out cash and food items to the people of his Constituency in other cushion the effect of the current hardship being faced by the people. No fewer than 4,100 indigent…