“When I Woke Up, I Realized My Kidney Was Gone” – 23-Year-Old Gambian Human Trafficking Survivor Shares Her Horrific Experience In Lebanon
Two Gambian Human Trafficking survivors, Fatou Badjie and Amie have shared their horrific experiences in Lebanon and Egypt respectively. Immediately after she graduated from university, Badjie, 23, was approached by a close friend about employment prospects in Lebanon. The friend told her that there were job opportunities and if she decided to go there she’d […]
Its Destiny, I Did It For Money — Almajiri Teacher Who Slept With 6 Pupils In Sokoto
The Sokoto state Police Command has arrested Malam Murtala Mode (pictured above), a teacher of Almajiri School in Arkillan Magaji area of the state, for allegedly having unlawful and forceful sexual intercourse with six of his pupils. The state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Kaoje, who paraded the suspect before newsmen, said the suspect in his […]
President Buhari Rejects Bid To Stop EFCC From Seizing Offenders Assets
A Bill, which will clip the wings of anti-graft agencies by establishing a new agency, is in the works, The Nation has learnt. The bill is seeking to establish the Proceeds of Crimes Recovery and Management Agency (POCA), which will strip the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and six other agencies of powers to […]
Breaking : Court Orders The Arrest Of Jay-Jay Okocha Over Tax Evasion Again
An Igbosere High Court in Lagos has again renewed the arrest warrant it issued nearly two years and 11 months ago against ex-Super Eagles captain, Augustine ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha, for alleged tax evasion, The Nation reports. Justice Adedayo Akintoye made the renewal following Okocha’s repeated failure to conclude an out-of-court settlement with the Lagos State Government. […]
Breaking: Founder Of Lekki British International School, Biodun Laja Dies At Age 69
The Founder of the Lekki International School; Biodun Laja has died at the age of 69. She passed away yesterday in a hospital in the USA. Mrs Bidoun Laja started her career as a teacher at Adrao International School, shortly after she had her first child. She later moved on to St Saviour school, Ebute […]
EFCC Arraigns Businessman, Olabisi Akanbi In Lagos For Alleged N151.5m Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, has arraigned one Olabisi Sulaimon Akanbi before Justice Rilwan Aikawa of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos on a four-count charge bordering on money laundering and obtaining under false pretence to the tune of N151,593,000. The defendant was arraigned alongside his companies – […]
Full text of Ambode’s farewell speech as he hands over to new governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has finally handed over to new governor Babajide Sanwoolu. Thanking Lagosians for their support, Ambode said; My fellow Lagosians. With a heart full of gratitude, I address you today for the last time as your governor. It has been an honour and a privilege of a lifetime to serve you for the […]
Osinbajo And Wife, Yakubu Gowon, Boss Mustapha, Godwin Emefiele, Others At The Presidential Inauguration Interdenominational Church Service(Photos)
Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and wife, Dolapo Osinbajo, attended the Presidential Inauguration Interdenominational Church Service at the National Church Abuja yesterday Sunday May 26th. Other dignitaries in attendance include General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), CBN governor Godwin Emefiele, Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha, deputy senate president Ike Ekweremadu and many others. […]
AFCON 2019: Latest Africa Cup of Nations News For Tuesday, May 28th, 2019
The latest Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) news online for today, Tuesday, May 28th, 2019. AFCON 2019: Mikel Wants One More Trophy In Egypt Super Eagles Captain, Mikel John Obi has given the clearest indication that the team is heading into next month’s Africa Cup of Nations with just one mission which is to win […]
N30,000 New Minimum Wage: Why Private Companies Shouldn’t Sack Their Workers – Ngige
The Organised Private Sector has been urged not to sack their workers due to the expected implementation of the new National Minimum Wage of N30,000. The appeal was given by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, in Abuja today, at a Valedictory Session which was organised for him and the Minister of […]
Kano Gets New Police Boss, As Wakili Retires
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has ordered the immediate deployment of Commissioner of Police (CP) Ahmed Iliyasu to Kano State Command as CP in charge of the State. Iliyasu is taking over from CP Wakili Mohammed, who retired from the Force on 26th May 2019 after 35years of service to the Force […]
Special Interview: ‘Help Expose Criminals’, Buhari Begs Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians to help his administration expose criminals in their community so the government can attract investors to Nigeria. The President made this statement when he addressed Nigerians in a “Special Interview” aired on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on Monday, May 27. This online news platform understands that President […]