A Magistrates’ Court sitting in Asaba has adjourned to November 7, 2025, the criminal trial of Pastor Sunday Ogbogho of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), who is facing prosecution for allegedly assaulting a journalist with tools including a spanner. Pastor Ogbogho was arraigned before Magistrate Court 4, Asaba, on August 11, 2025, over […]
By PAMELA EBOH, Awka Top officials sacked as EFCC wades in TOP officials of the Diocese of Awka Anglican Church have been fired following alleged forgery of the signature of the Chancellor, Hon. Justice Sir O.J. Okeke, in a controversial land sale. To this end, the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Most Revd. Henry […]
TENSION has gripped residents of the oil-rich city of Warri over a violent clash between Itsekiri and Agbarha-Warri (Urhobo) youths on Saturday afternoon, sparked by renewed territorial claims and a disputed celebratory procession. The conflict erupted around noon in Warri South Local Government Area where Agbarha-Warri youths reportedly attempted to block a procession by Itsekiri […]
By FREDERICK ODU SENATOR Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has exposed a staged kidnapping incident in Aniocha North, Delta State, describing it as a “reckless and criminal act” that undermines public trust and security efforts. The shocking incident, which involved a young man faking his own abduction and circulating a viral video showing […]
By FRANKMOORE IKE THE Edo State Government has intensified its sweeping campaign against cultism, criminal gangs, and ritual practices. It has sealed multiple properties linked to suspected cult leaders following the discovery of a shrine in Egbaen community and a violent confrontation in Evboyare that claimed a life. The coordinated operation, codenamed “Operation Flush Out […]
THE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied claims by local contractors that his administration owes them ₦5.2 billion, insisting that the debts arose from contracts irregularly awarded by civil servants without ministerial approval. On Monday, contractors staged a protest at the minister’s gate, alleging that the FCT Administration owed them about […]
THE Kogi State Police Command has reportedly arrested a herder, Jato Jaye, for allegedly killing his 11-year-old son, Buhari, in the Agbaja area of Oworo, in Lokoja Local Government Area of the Kogi State. Security expert, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this via X on Tuesday. According to him, the incident happened on August 19, when the […]
THE National President of Niger Delta Youth For Good Governance, Comr. Lucky O. O. Ukueku, has issued a passionate appeal to the Delta State Government and the police to conduct a thorough investigation into the brutal murder of Barr Innocent Ighovwarua, which occurred on 12 August 2025, in Ughelli, Delta State. According to Comr. Ukueku, […]
KATSINA State government has mobilised more security forces following the tragic attack by bandits killing 13 worshipers in a mosque at a wee hour on Tuesday at the Malumfashi Local Government Area of the state. It was learnt that the bandits who were on a reprisal attack shot at the worshippers at Unguwan Mantau community, […]
By JOAN MOMOH PARENTS of children allegedly flogged during a “spiritual cleansing” exercise by a pastor in Rivers State may themselves require counselling, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has said. Police arrested the pastor, Ifediorah Joseph, for allegedly abusing children during a three-day programme disguised as a “spiritual cleansing.”Following […]