Category: Metro
NSITF claims ownership of 46 properties seized from ex-chairman
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has claimed ownership of the 46 properties seized from Ngozi Olejeme, its former chairman.
The Econ [...]
Gunmen kill 14 in Kogi — 13 from one family
Unknown gunmen have killed 14 people, including 13 members of a family, in Agbudu, Koton-Karfe local government area of Kogi state. The incident happe [...]
Gunmen attack Borno governor’s convoy
The convoy of Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno state, was attacked at Baga, a town in the state, on Wednesday. A security source said that the govern [...]
Address insecurity, don’t allow people resort to self-help – CAN to FG
Samson Ayokunle, president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to step up efforts to address insecurit [...]
Kidnappers raped me repeatedly, forced my brother to have sex with me – 20-year-old victim narrates ordeal
A 20-year-old lady, Chioma Dioke, has narrated how kidnappers forced her elder brother to have sexual intercourse with her while they were in captivit [...]
Nasarawa deputy gov under probe over COVID-19 fund
The Nasarawa State Deputy Governor, Dr Emmanuel Akabe, may have put himself in trouble for allegedly spending N500m on COVID-19.
Some members of the [...]
Nigerian students abroad now beggars, pay them – NIDCOM to NDDC
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has appealed to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to urgently pay the allowances and tuition [...]
Military blames limited manpower for Southern Kaduna killings
The Commander of Operation Safe Haven in Kaduna State, Major General Chukwuemeka Okonkwo, has revealed that the military does not have enough manpower [...]
Motorcyclist bags 20 years imprisonment for testing daughter’s virginity
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Tuesday sentenced a 37-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Emmanuel Idoko, to 20 years imprisonm [...]
Appeal court jails ex-air force director for receiving over $300,000 cash gift
The court of appeal sitting in Abuja has sentenced Mohammed Alkali Mamu, a former director of administration of the Nigerian Air Force, to two years i [...]