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BREAKING: Tension as protest erupts in Abuja
From Molly Kilete, Abuja There is tension right now in Karu, a satellite town in Abuja as commercial motorcycle operators took to the streets to protest. Although the cause of their protest is not known, their action has forced many to stay indoors as the protesters are going about destroying vehicles and attacking innocent persons.
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Anambra guber: Ayamelum supports Nonso Smart Okafor for APGA ticket
From David Onwuchekwa, Nnewi With the June 23 All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) party primary fast approaching for the 2021 Anambra gubernatorial election, APGA members in Ayamelum Council Area have insisted that Hon Nonso Smart Okafor be given the party ticket. The party members gave their support to the candidacy of the lawmaker while receiving
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Suspected Boko Haram members arrested in Kano mosque
From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Armed security men on Saturday night raided a mosque in Filin Lazio, Hotoro, in Kano metropolitan area, arresting an unspecified number of worshippers. Eyewitnesses told Daily Sun that the operation, led the military, occurred at about when the Muslim faithful were breaking their Ramadan fast. Sources indicate that the operation was
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Abducted ABSU student set free
From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The last of three Abia State University Ututu (ABSU) students held hostage by abductors was set free Saturday evening. Three students of the university and six others travelling in a vehicle from Uturu to Okigwe in Imo State were abducted by gunmen on Wednesday night. Two of the students escaped while
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The Sun sales manager, Sylva Esajere, dies
The Sales & Distribution Manager of The Sun, Pastor Sylva Esajere, is dead. Pastor Esajere, who was wife of former Politics Editor, The Guardian, Mr. Akpo Esajere, died in the early hours of Friday. According to her family, Pastor Esajere, who served as a Pastor and choir leader of Amazing Grace Pentecostal Church, Palmgrove, Lagos,
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COVID-19, rising hardship worsen suicide rate
By Cosmas Omegoh Suicide and suicidal tendencies among Nigerians are growing by the day, experts lament. Such tendencies, they claim, are everywhere, spread out for the discerning to see. Consequently, mental health professionals are urging everyone to look out for certain signs among their relatives and neigbours. Such behaviours, they say, could be pointers to
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Rivers can’t succumb to secessionist agenda –Wike
From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Security Council has called for calm following overnight attacks on police personnel in the state. Governor Nyesom Wike, who presided over an emergency meeting of the security council at the Government House, Port Harcourt, yesterday night, condemned the attacks by unidentified armed assailants on some police formations. The
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Why I rape my female passengers –Okada rider suspect
From Paul Osuyi, Asaba Michael Ovie, a native of Oghara in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, is having the regret of his life. With his head bowed in a sitting position, the 36-year-old commercial motorcyclist wished he could turn back the hands of time. Sitting among 70 other suspects arrested by operatives
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Father seeks justice for daughter stabbed to death
By Agatha Emeadi Three months have passed since the morning of that black Thursday, February 4, 2021, when 13-year-old Favour Adanne Osinachi Opara, here called Faour 1, was stabbed to death by Favour Adindu (Favour2), a 14-year-old. Both teenage girls, until the fateful day, resided at No. 2 Lawrence Omagbemi Street, Double Power Line area
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How insecurity in Southeast can be curbed –George Moghalu
From David Onwuchekwa, Nnewi The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and one of the frontline aspirants in the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State under the All Progressives Congress
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Matawalle secures release of man, 70, without paying ransom
Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle has again secured the release of another Zamfara indigene without any ransom being paid through the peace and reconciliation process initiated by his administration The over 70-year-old Bala Afuro was abducted over over a month ago. The kidnappers had earlier demanded a ransom of N10 milion for his release
Bodex group unveils plans for 2021 social media hangout
The CEO of Bodex media group, Florence Bodex Hungbo, has unveiled plans for the 2021 edition of the Social Media hangout. Hungbo recently reeled out the plans to host this year’s edition of the event in a brief chat with some journalists. The convener disclosed that top entertainment practitioners and other government dignitaries have identified
Ikengboju felicitates with Fatoyinbo as he adds another year
Member of the House of the Representatives, Honorable Gboluga Dele Ikengboju has joined family, friends, associates, and well wishers to celebrate one of his aides, Hon. Tayo Fatoyinbo on the occasion of his birthday. Hon. Fatoyinbo, a Senior Special Assistant to Hon. Ikengboju, on political matters, was a year older on May 3rd 2021. His
Happy times as Oba Alao, wife welcome twins after 18 years
As it is established that the rich also cry, this saying is true and has played out in different people’s lives. Despite their high profile status, those who are close to Oba Francis Olushola Alao, the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon in Oyo State and his beautiful wife, Olori Olusola Alao, will tell you that their marriage
Igbokwe relishes torrents of celebration
For popular Lagos-based politician who doubles at the Special Adviser to Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Drainages and Water Resources, Engineer Joe Igbokwe, the just concluded month of April was one that had a number of celebration lined up for his household. The first event in the said month that opened the door of
Chidinma Ekile’s dumping secular for gospel music not surprising…fans
Ardent followers of popular Nigerian singer, Chidinma Ekile, have said that the singer’s change to gospel music does not come as a surprise. Some of the fans who commented on her social media page recalled that Ekile, while in the MTN Project Fame where her talent for music was harnessed, have always shown that
Rich Plug ready to drop new single ‘PutCall
Cyprus based Nigerian rapper, Iwunor Anselm Chibuzor known on the microphone as Rich Plug says he is ready to drop his new single, ‘PutCall’ come 20, May 2021. “I’m dropping 20th May! My new single “PutCall” is a whole lots of vibe! Coming from the hood. Every single line on the new single comes deep
IPOB writes Biden: Do not sell weapons to Buhari
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has written to the President of the United States of America, Mr. Joe Biden urging the American government to turn down President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for military assistance. The letter, dated May 1, 2021 and signed by the leader of the group, Nnamdi Kanu, told the American President
I believe in united Nigeria, not secession –Umahi
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State on Saturday declared his belief in a united Nigeria and condemned calls for secession by some groups in the country. Umahi said this in Abakaliki during the conclusion of the 8-day prayer and fasting session organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ebonyi Chapter, over the security situation
Schools may be empty if worsening insecurity persists –NUT
Comrade Nasir Idris (Ph.D) is the National President, National Union of Teachers (NUT). In this interview with AHMED IDRIS, he talks on the insecurity in the country, especially the North- West, North Central and North-East, where bandits attack schools and abduct students and teachers for ransom, his ambition to succeed Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi
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