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Nov

01

2022

Davido Silent As Rumour Of Son’s Death Spreads On Social Media

Entertainment, Lifestyle, MetroDavido, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, Nigeria

Nigerian popstar Davido is currently trending in the Nigerian digital space and it is due to the speculation that the singer and his fiancee, Chioma Rowland, have lost their son, Ifeanyi. The news emanated from popular Nigerian actress and close friend of the singer, Eniola Badmus, in a now-deleted tweet. However, Davido or anyone from his camp had yet to react to the development hours after the rumour of Ifeanyi’s death spread on social media. When Daily Trust put a call across to the singer’s manager, Asa Asika, his phone number was not reachable. According to unconfirmed reports, the three-year-old…

Oct

31

2022

By Freeman

Herdsmen kill residents of Benue community in fresh attack.

Lifestyle, Metro, NewsBoko Haram, Crime, Herdsmen, Metro, Nigeria, Security

Armed men suspected to be herders who have been causing chaos in Benue State have again attacked the Tse Ikyem community in Logo Local Government Area of the State. The unfortunate attack occurred in broad daylight around 4om on Saturday. The assailants invaded the community and opened fire on residents, killing three persons, while several others were seriously injured. A source, who confirmed the development said the attack was launched around Anawah settlement where at least two people were murdered on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Victims of the Saturday murderous attack were identified as Solomon Ukoom, Mrs Eunice Torkwase Joe…

Oct

30

2022

By Freeman

Former Enugu SSG, Dan Shere, others regain freedom from kidnappers’ den

Metro, NewsCrime, Enugu State, Metro, Nigeria, Security

Former Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Dr. Dan Shere has been freed by his abductors. The medical doctor was kidnapped alongside several other commuters on Thursday. The same hoodlums had earlier abducted several students of the University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN, on Sunday. However, Shere was freed Saturday evening, together with other hostages, leading to jubilation in the entire Nsukka town. Residents trooped to his Opi residence where they celebrated his freedom. It is still unclear how much was paid to secure his freedom. But the Enugu State Government moved bulldozers into the location Saturday morning, clearing the thick…

Oct

28

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

FCTA approves funds for community policing in Abuja over Insecurity

Lifestyle, Metro, PoliticsAbuja, Bandits, Boko Haram, Crime, Lifestyle, Metro, Nigeria, Politics, Security

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved the sum of N500million for community policing in Abuja as part of efforts to curb insecurity. The funds will provide the logistics support for the Federal Government scheme in communities in the 8,000 square kilometers of the nation’s capital. FCT Minister Muhammad Bello made the announcement during the FCT Security Committee meeting on Thursday in Gwarinpa I District. Bello said the contribution was in recognition of the importance the government attaches to the project expected to suppress crimes and criminality in the territory. The minister charged the Chairmen of the six Area…

Oct

28

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Obi reacts as supporter climbs Kilimanjaro, says Nigeria’ll regain her pride in Africa

Lifestyle, Metro, News, Politics2023, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Peter Obi, Politics

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi has reacted to the recent act of his supporter who climbed Africa’s tallest mountain, Kilimanjaro. Recall that a man identified as OGersh had shared a picture of himself at Kilimanjaro, next to the Labour Party flag on Tuesday. While reacting, Obi said he was overwhelmed by the support and love from his supporters, both in Nigeria and the diaspora. Taking to his Facebook page, the former governor of Anambra State gave assurance that under his watch, Nigeria will regain its true position as the pride of Africa. He wrote: “I am always overwhelmed…