EFCC denies arresting Obiano’s wife, Ebelechukwu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has denied arresting Eberechukwu, the wife of the immediate past governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano. Report making rounds on Thursday said the former Anambra First Lady, who has been under investigation, is currently in the custody of the commission in Abuja for alleged fraud. But EFCC spokesman, Wilson […]

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After APC’s 8 disastrous years, power should move to the South – Dele Momodu

Says Nigeria deserves fresh people, ideas in Presidency Prolific writer, publisher and presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Dele Momodu in the following exclusive interview, spoke on how PDP can win 2023 general elections, denies being a front for anybody. Going through your articles and writings, you have criticised many people and […]

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Autopsy begins on Osinachi’s body, Senate demands justice

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Thursday said an autopsy test was being conducted on the remains of late Dunamis International Church lead singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu. A police source told The Punch that the autopsy, which should have been done on Wednesday, was delayed because of the absence of some family members, adding that […]

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MKO Abiola’s eldest son, Kola, joins politics

Eldest son of the winner of June 12, 1993 presidential election, late Chief MKO Abiola, Kola, has joined the Peoples Redemption Party. He was formally accepted into the party on Thursday at its national secretariat, Abuja by the national chairman of the party, Mr Falalu Bello. “I formally welcome you into our fold. Your antecedents […]

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At Easter, Buhari, Lawan, Atiku, Tinubu preach hope for Nigeria

Nigeria will triumph over spate of evil, Buhari tells citizens CAN urges govt to ease hardship, suffering in the nation Nigerians lament hike in food prices, call on govt for interventions As Christians across the country mark Easter celebrations today with observance of Good Friday, President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that the current spate of […]

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Fedpoly Ile Oluji rector, Fasakin, greets Christians at Easter

The rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji, Ondo State, Prof Adedayo Fasakin, felicitates with Christians in the institution and Nigeria as they celebrate Easter. In a message, whch he signed, and titled “Rector’s Easter Felicitations – Let us radiate good virtues,” he said: “I seize this auspicious moment to warmly congratulate and felicitate with […]

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Teenage robbers nicknamed Anini, Oyenusi, Osumbo list mothers as loot beneficiaries

Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, has arrested 19 suspected criminals in different parts of the state. Among the suspects were two teenagers, aged 12, aka Anini, and 16, aka Oyenusi; and another 20-year-old, aka Osumbo. Anini, Oyenusi and Osumbo were hardened criminals who were killed by firing squad during the […]

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Insecurity: US approves $1bn attack helicopters, others for Nigeria

Buhari to meet service chiefs The United States State Department has cleared the sale of 12 AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopters to Nigeria worth nearly $1bn, apparently after US lawmakers lifted objections over human rights concerns. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency on Thursday announced the sale of the helicopters and related defence systems to the Nigerian […]

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I have needed experience, qualities to tackle Nigeria’s problems as President – Wike

There are strong indications that the political difference/rivalry between Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and his Edo State counterpart, Godwin Obaseki, may not have abated as the former shunned the Edo State Government House while in the state, on Thursday, to fan his presidential ambition. Wike was in Benin as part of his meetings […]

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Abusive partners: Fani-Kayode’s estranged wife hits Osinachi’s critics

Fani-Kayode and Precious Chikwendu before separation Precious Chikwendu, the estranged wife of a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has slammed those blaming the late soulful gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu, for not speaking up whilst she was allegedly assaulted by her husband, Peter Nwachukwu. In a post on her verified Facebook page on Thursday night, […]

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