Several persons were on Monday burnt beyond recognition and many vehicles destroyed in a tanker explosion that occurred in Benue State. The incident happened along Ahumbe-Makurdi road. An eyewitness said the petroleum-laden tanker fell and spilled its content on the road. However, some villagers, who had arrived the scene toContinue Reading
An internal probe has been launched into claims a man hanged himself after losing disability benefits, MPs have been told. Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd said she was taking the case “very seriously” and confirmed her department is investigating. Independent Frank Field, chairman of the Work and Pensions Committee,Continue Reading
Amid allegations of rape levelled against its Senior Pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo, the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly has declared seven days of fasting starting from Monday (today). This comes as protesters vowed to continue to demand justice following allegations by Busola Dakolo, wife of popular musician, Timi Dakolo, that Fatoyinbo rapedContinue Reading
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Prof. Ikpeme A. Ikpeme, has said that he inherited a debt profile of about N3billion from the former administration of the hospital led by Prof Thomas Agan. Disclosing this in a meeting with the contractors, the newContinue Reading
Dave Umahi, governor of Ebonyi state, says there is no plan to establish Ruga settlement in any part of the south-east and south-south zones. He disclosed this in a statement by Emma Uzor, his chief press secretary. Umahi, chairman of the South-East Governors Forum, said the region did propose a deal withContinue Reading
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says no amount of media campaign against Ibrahim Magu, its acting chairman, will stop the prosecution of Bukola Saraki, former president of the senate. In a statement on Sunday, Tony Orilade, EFCC spokesman, alleged that Saraki made a false claim against Magu. HeContinue Reading
Despite protests, the Federal Government will establish Ruga settlements for herders, according to the The Nation. The government said the scheme had already taken off in 12 of the 36 states. It was learnt that each of the 12 states actually applied and indicated the quantum of land available. But RugaContinue Reading
Wife of the Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Pastor Omodele Fatoyinbo has denied claims of her husband, Biodun Fatoyinbo, raping Busola Dakolo. According to her, it is impossible for her husband to be a rapist. Mrs. Fatoyinbo speaking during the church service on Sunday said “My husbandContinue Reading
About 150 delegates currently undergoing screening exercise of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) election holding in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, have been held hostage by Ijaw youths over suspicion that forces have concluded plans to work against the preferred candidate of the Bayelsa state Government, Chief Gordon Bozimo. The angry youthsContinue Reading
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday told African leaders to ensure they foster relations to ensure the continent’s growth and prosperity. He said this in his opening speech at the 55th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).Continue Reading
