Anambra LGA Chairman Arrested In US Faces 20 Years Jail, Deputy Chair May Take Over
Franklin Ikechukwu Nwadialo, the newly elected chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area in Anambra State, arrested in Texas, United States, for allegedly running a $3.3 million romance scam may be jailed for 20 years . Nwadialo was arrested upon his…
Four teenagers arrested for allegedly killing photographer in Minna
Four teenagers aged between 19 and 22 have been arrested by the police in Minna, Niger State, for allegedly killing a photographer, Zaccheaus Salawudeen, during a robbery at his residence in February this year. The deceased, a 33-year-old resident of…
Nigeria, Brazil pact to boost agric in 774 councils
Nigeria and Brazil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that would attract $4.3 billion private sector investment in agriculture in 774 local governments. The scope of the investment, which is expected to revolutionalise agriculture in the country, covers fertiliser…
Anambra 2025: Insecurity remains our people’s greatest challenge, says APC aspirant
One of the contenders for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket ahead of the 2025 governorship election in Anambra, Paul Chukwuma, has emphasised the need for the state to align with the federal to fully benefit from the dividends…
Rivers will receive federal allocation despite legal battle – FG
The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation says it will adhere to court orders regarding the disbursement of federal allocations to Rivers State, following recent legal controversies surrounding the state’s financial entitlements. Speaking to The PUNCH on Friday, the…
Again, arraignment of 109 foreigners on cybercrime charges stalled.
The planned arraignment before a Federal High Court in Abuja of 109 foreigners accused of involvement in cybercrime was stalled on Friday owing to discrepancies in their names as reflected on the face of the charge sheet. The foreigners are…
UNIZIK reinstates Ikechebelu as acting VC
The authorities of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, have reinstated Prof. Joseph I. Ikechebelu as the acting Vice-Chancellor of the institution with immediate effect. This was disclosed in a press statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations/Protocol Officer…
Police Confirm Attack On Enugu Division, Say Gunmen Repelled
The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the attack on a Divisional Police in the State. Report earlier has it that the Isi-Uzo Divisional Police came under attack on Tuesday morning by unknown gunmen who reportedly carted away arms and…
Palpable Tension Mounts In Ondo As Gunmen Abduct Traditional Head, APC Chieftain And Two Others
A traditional head of Iku quarter, the Oniku of Iku quarters in Ikare Akoko, headquarters of Akoko North-East Local Government Area of Ondo State, High Chief Mukaila Bello, and three other indigenes of the town have been abducted by unidentified…
Bandits Attack Owo Again With Explosives
Gunmen suspected to be bandits, on Wednesday night, launched attack in Owo, headquarters of Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State At the town’s Folahami Junction axis, where Craneburg Construction Company was located, the gunmen were said to have opened…