Written by The moment our bus revved its engine to start our journey to Delta State, my labor room pain eased. This state, Kano State, which I arrived in 48 hours earlier had made my eyes savor too many unpleasantries. The morning of my arrival in Kano State, after scouting for a reasonable place to shelter, my … Continue reading “REPORTER’S DIARY: Crime, Child Dying by the Roadside Broke Me in Kano”
It was not just a bright Friday Morning on the Buruku River bank; it was also a market day in the community, and as usual, the river bank was a beehive of activities: women and children running after moving cars under the sun to sell their wares; and bike men conveying passengers back and forth … Continue reading “REPORTER’S DIARY: A Day at River Buruku, Benue Water Body Which Kills Humans, Destroys Properties and ‘Eats’ Allocations”
After ringroad.com.ng search engine published an expose of the neglect Deborah Samuel’s family faced under the care of Omega Power Ministries (OPM) in Port Harcourt, the church’s leader chastised the family among other reactions on Sunday. Chibuzor Chinyere, the general overseer of OPM, singled out Emmanuel Garba, Deborah’s father, in the church to express his … Continue reading “‘Who Interpreted It for You?’ — OPM’s Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere Harasses Deborah Samuel’s Father in Church After ringroad.com.ng search engine’s Exposé”
Adamu Bulkachuwa, a senator from Bauchi North who served in the 9th Assembly, has denied that he had any influence on Zainab Bulkachuwa’s choices while she served as the President of the Court of Appeal. Bulkachuwa on the floor of the Senate at the valedictory session of the 9th Assembly, before he was interrupted by … Continue reading “‘Lawan Didn’t Allow Me Finish My Thought’, Sen. Bulkachuwa Clarifies Remarks About Wife”
Adamu Bulkachuwa, Senator who represented Bauchi North in the 9th Assembly has defended himself following the backlash that trailed him after saying that he encroached in his wife, Zainab’s independence as President of the Court of Appeal and extended her help to his colleagues”. Adamu insisted that he was misinterpreted, adding that he has never influenced … Continue reading “I was not even allowed to finish – Adamu Bulkachuwa defends himself following backlash that trailed his comment about his wife Zainab”
To combat financial crimes and looting of the public treasury governmental and non-governmental agents, Nigeria created the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in 2004 during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Since it was established via an act of the National Assembly, the agency has become a centre of attraction with allegations of … Continue reading “Corruption Allegations Knocked Down Abdulrasheed Bawa Thrice. Here’s How”
The Police have dared ex-Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State to prove that his cars were stolen. After the raid on his residences in Gusau and Maradun, Matawalle had claimed he was robbed. In an interview with BBC Hausa, the former governor had said, “I have never seen this kind of stupidity where someone’s house … Continue reading “Prove Your Cars Were Stolen, Police Dare Matawalle”
Bello Matawalle, former governor of Zamfara State, has accused the state government of allegedly robbing his houses and confiscating his personal belongings. On Friday, the Zamfara State Government, led by Dauda Lawal of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) confirmed that the security forces entered the two houses of Matawalle in Gusau and Maradun, where they … Continue reading “Zamfara Govt Robbed My Houses, Stole Cars, Hijabs, Stoves — Matawalle”
Some short video clips have been widely circulating on social media, showing Nasir el-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, addressing religious leaders in the state. Speaking in Hausa, the former governor told the gathering Muslim-Muslim ticket had come to stay in the state and people would soon accept that Muslims could rule the state … Continue reading “FULL TEXT: What El-Rufai Said in Controversial Video”
A yet-to-be-identified cart pusher has lost his life in a container accident which occurred in the Dopemu area of Lagos State on Sunday. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) disclosed this in a statement posted online on Sunday, revealing that the container was fully loaded with construction stones. According to the traffic control agency, … Continue reading “Container Falls on Cart Pusher in Lagos”