Category: Metro
Kastina in swap deal with bandits, frees six in exchange for 20 kidnap victims
The Kastina state government has released six suspected bandits detained by security agencies in exchange for 20 kidnap victims as part of a peace dea [...]
I was given a gun without salary – Soldier arrested for car snatching
A soldier on special assignment in Monguno Local Government of Borno State to fight Boko Haram insurgents has been arrested alongside another suspect [...]
Kidnapped bishop’s children regain freedom after 34 days
The two children of Levi Onyeador, bishop of Prayers Palace Ministries, Kakuri, Kaduna, have regained freedom after 34 days in captivity. The two pers [...]
Busola lists Ashimolowo as witness in rape case against Fatoyinbo, demands apology
An FCT High Court may subpoena Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, the Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre, as Ashimolowo has been listed [...]
Kidnappers of Siasia’s mum release one victim, hold ransom payer captive
Abductors of Beauty Ogere, the mother of a former skipper and Coach of the Super Eagles, Samson Siasia, have released one of their victims, Florence D [...]
Boko Haram attacks military convoy, steals cash, equipment
Boko Haram insurgents on Friday attacked a military logistics convoy and stole a large amount of money following an ambush on the convoy. One soldier [...]
If you owe workers, don’t come abroad – Kanu warns South East govs
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has warned governors who owe workers in their states to forget abou [...]
Over 300 Nigerians have registered to leave South Africa
Following the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, more than 300 Nigerians have reportedly registered for evacuation from the country. Thi [...]
Over 5,000 jobs lost to xenophobia protest in Lagos —Sanwo-Olu
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State Governor, has said that over 5,000 persons have lost their jobs to the protest against xenophobic attacks on Niger [...]
I was told 60 percent of funds for projects in Oyo went to gov, wife – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says he was told that 60 percent of funds allocated for projects in the state went to the governor and his wife. T [...]