Kaduna Court Jails Two Internet Fraudsters Five Years
THE Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of two...
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Fayose is an accidental governor, says Niyi Adebayo
FREEPRESS – A former governor of Ekiti State, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, said on Monday that Governor Ayodele Fayose became governor “by accident.” Adebayo said this while fielding questions from reporters at the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress in Abuja. …
‘How Nigerian ladies were sold to Arab men for N200,000 in Libya’
FREEPRESS – Nigeria migrants evacuated from Libya by the Federal Government on Sunday have described their experiences as “hellish.” On arrival at the Port Harcourt International Airport on Sunday, one of the returnees shouted, “see food oh” when he sighted Federal…
16,387 Nigerians repatriated from abroad, says FG
FREEPRESS – A total of 16,387 Nigerians were repatriated from different parts of the world in 2017.Comptroller General of immigration, Mr. Muhammed Babandede, who gave the figure yesterday as the Federal Government delegation to Libya disclosed their findings, however expressed worries…
Herdsmen crisis: Buhari orders IGP Idris move to Benue
FREEPRESS – President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idristo move immediately to Benue State to restore law and order and forestall the escalation of herdsmen-farmers crisis. Buhari gave the order on Monday night, accord to a…
Atiku demands N200b damages, retraction from Unongo
FREEPRESS – Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has threatened to take legal action against a chieftain of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Paul Unongo, for alleging that he (Atiku) is a financier of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria. The…
Buhari visits Abia today
FREEPRESS – Security has been beefed up in Umuahia the Abia State capital, in preparation for the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osibanjo to the state today (Tuesday). They will be in the state to attend a mega…
Benue must modify grazing law for peace to reign –Miyetti Allah
FREEPRESS – The umbrella body of cattle breeders in the country, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, has said the anti-open grazing law in Benue State Government, aimed at regulating cow grazing in the state, must be modified for peace to…
House of Reps member dumps APC, says party a “sinking ship”
The Chairman, House of Representatives committee on interior, Adams Jagaba, on Monday evening formerly dumped Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Mr. Jagaba, who represents Kachia/Kagarko constituency of Kaduna State, announced his decision while reacting to his suspension from the…
Humanitarian crisis as 40,000 are displaced in Benue after attacks
FREEPRESS – A major humanitarian crisis has hit the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps created to accommodate Benue indigenes fleeing the herdsmen attacks which about 71 persons have died. No fewer than 40,000 people are in overcrowded camps which lack the…
Kaduna teachers shun El-Rufai’s threat, begin strike
FREEPRESS – Primary school teachers in Kaduna yesterday embarked on an indefinite strike, despite the threat by the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-rufai, to dismiss teachers who are absent from their duty post. The Guardian visited major schools within Kaduna metropolis…
Nigeria’s Cinema Records N2.25bn Revenue In Q1 2024
NIGERIA's cinema has generated a revenue of N2.25 billion from tickets sold in the first quarter of 2024. Filmone Entertainment,...
Tompolo And Ijaw National Council’s Silence Over Murders Of Their Own People In Okomu Community Deafening, By Preye Francis
THE silence of Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, predominantly referred to by his sobriquet Tompolo and a former Nigerian militant commander of...
Talabi: Why Osun Police Refuses To Charge Their Acclaimed Suspect To Court Over Alleged N650.8m POF fraud – CHRSJ
.....Alleges lacked of evidence, bribe Bail Fund .....As group raises alarm over Talabi's whereabout, alleges Police of planing to sniff...