The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Monday to Wednesday across the country.NiMet’s weather outlook released in Abuja envisaged morning thunderstorms on Monday with rains over parts of Taraba, Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto, Katsina, Jigawa and Kano States in the north...
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested two Saudi-bound pilgrims at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano after they were found to have ingested illicit substances.The NDLEA said the suspects were subsequently placed on excretion observation during which they excreted 45 wraps of ...
At least 153 people in the Mokwa Local Government Area have died following the devastating floods that destroyed homes and displaced thousands of residents a few days ago.The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) confirmed that the death toll had risen sharply from 115 after floods hit the town of Mokwa....
By Morris OsumiliEdo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has offered an unconditional ‘political amnesty’ to the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2024 governorship election in the state, Asue Ighodalo....
Pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, appeared in the Päijät-Häme District Court on Friday for a preparatory hearing on terrorism-related charges.The Finnish government in November 2024 announced the arrest of Ekpa alongside four others on suspicion of terror-related activities, including incitement to violence and terrorism financing....
By Israel Adebiyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction and sentencing of 32 internet fraudsters before Justices A.N. Erhabor and W.I. Aziegbemhin of the Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City....
By Morris Osumili The Head of Service in Edo State, Mr. Anthony Okungbowa, has lauded Governor Monday Okpebholo for what he described as a transformative step in strengthening the state’s civil service through the recruitment of ove...
By Israel Adebiyi The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Thursday upheld the election of Monday Okpebholo as the Governor of Edo State and dismissed the case of Asue Ighodalo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21, 2024 governorship election in the South-South state....
Flash floods that ripped through parts of Niger State have killed more than 100 people with the toll expected to rise further.Teams of rescuers continued to search for missing residents after torrential rains late on Wednesday washed away and submerged dozens of homes in and around the city of Mokwa, in Niger State....
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have won the bronze medal at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after beating hosts Egypt on penalties.The game ended 1-1 after normal time. But the Flying Eagles won 4-1 following the spot kick...
