Monday, 25 January 2016

Tension mounts in Edo over impeachment plot

Political tension is heightened in Edo State over rumoured plans by the Edo State House of Assembly to impeach the deputy governor, Pius Odubu, on Monday

54-year-old woman dies as Lassa fever hits A’Ibom

Akwa Ibom State government has confirmed the outbreak of Lassa fever in the state with the disease claiming a 54-year-old woman.

Graphic photo:BSU professor, two others burn to death in fatal motor accident


A fatal accident which occurred in Akwanga, Nasarawa state, yesterday, claimed the lives of three persons including a professor of Theatre Arts, Benue state university, BSU, Mrs. Regina Odeh, a one time Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU Chairperson, BSU Chapter.

National News Headlines-25/1/2016


1. Report has it that the Divisional Police Officer of Vunokilang Police Station in Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Okozie Okereofor, and some policemen attached to him as well as 60 villagers were killed on Sunday when suspected Fulani herdsmen, attacked four communities in the local government area.

We don’t recognise Biafran passport – US, UK

The governments of the United States and the United Kingdom have said they do not recognise the passports being issued by the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra.

Assailants kill Delta poly student


Residents of, headquarters of Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State, were weekend thrown into confusion as two persons, including a 19-year-old student of the state polytechnic, Oghara, were killed by yet-to-be-identified assailants.

Kerosene Will Sell N83 – PPPRA

The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA)‎ has increased the price of Household Kerosene from N50 to N83. This is contained in its products pricing template, released on Sunday in Abuja.

Conference, Dinner To Be Held In Switzerland In Honour Of President Jonathan

Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, will on Wednesday, hold a world press conference in Geneva, Switzerland.

I make over N300,000 monthly begging – Drug suspect

A suspected drug addict arrested by the Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command has disclosed that he made over N300,000 monthly from begging in Ikeja, Lagos State.

Lai Mohammed Drops Another Bombshell, Says 21 Individuals, Coys Got N54.6bn From Dasuki

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in his elements has once again revealed that 21 individuals and companies got a whooping N54.659 billion from the scandalous arms deal involving former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki.