Author: Bartholomew Madukwe
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How MNJTF arrested Boko Haram logistics suppliers, scores of collaborators in Borno
It was a victory for members of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) following the arrest of Boko Haram logistics suppliers, scores of collaborators, rescue 3 women and 4 children in Borno State. MNJTF has continued to intensify operations against terrorists including their logistic suppliers following several arrest of some of the BH/ISWAP logisticians in…
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Few days after arrest, blogger Tosin Silverdam retaliates, sues Bobrisky
Content creator, Tosin Silverdam, has disclosed that he has sued controversial crossdresser, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, for alleged defamation. Recall that Bobrisky got Tosin arrested after he alleged that the crossdresser was using his house help to shoot adult content in his room. These allegations from Tosin come after Bobrisky shared a…
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Court denies Ex-Imo Deputy Gov, Gerald Irona bail
The immediate past Imo Deputy Governor, Gerald Irona, has been denied bail by Justice S. I Opara of the Imo State High Court sitting in Owerri, the state capital, on Wednesday. Irona was denied bail by the Judge after the prosecution argued that his bail application was filed late on Monday. The prosecutors argued that…
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ECOWAS Court culls suit by Yoruba nation agitators
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has dismissed a suit by four individuals seeking self determination for the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The four are Risqat Badmus, Ademola Faleti, Yemisi Fadahunsi-Ogunlana and Adigun Makanjuola, all members of the Coalition of Yoruba Interest Group (CYIG). In a judgement, a three-member panel of the court held that the…
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Buhari swears-in reappointed ICPC board members
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in seven reappointed board members for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other related offences (ICPC). The ceremony, which took place in the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja, was conducted before the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by the President. The members are: Justice Adamu Bello (retd)…
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Davido deletes profile picture, over 4,000 photos from Instagram page
Ace afrobeat singer, David Adedeji Adeleke, aka Davido, has shocked his fans as he deletes almost all his Instagram posts, including his profile photo. Recall that the singer promised to return to Instagram in March with a new album. Many of his fans have been waiting non-stop for his moment of return. However, things took…
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Presidential Poll: PDP, Atiku withdraw fresh application against INEC
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday, withdrew a fresh application they filed to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to allow their agents to participate in the process of sorting out ballot papers that were used for the presidential election that held on February 25. Both PDP and…
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10 killed in fresh attack on Langson village, Kaduna
Ten persons have been reported killed in a fresh attack on Langson, another community of Zango’s Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that 17 persons were confirmed killed in attacks and counter attacks that took place at Ungwan Wakili and neighboring communities of the same local government area last weekend. Chairman…
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ORGAN HARVEST: Ekweremadu’s wife in tears during cross-examination
The wife of Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Beatrice, sobbed almost uncontrollably on the witness stand at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, as she was cross-examined in the ongoing conspiracy to facilitate and arrange travel for the aim of exploitation trial involving the couple, Sonia, their daughter and Dr Obinna Obeta. Led in cross-examination by the Crown’s…
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Gombe teacher arrested over alleged defilement of 4 pupils
A 38-year-old teacher has been arrested in Gombe state for allegedly defiling four pupils. The pupils who are aged eight, nine, 12 and 14 years respectively are sisters from the same father. The state police spokesperson, ASP Mahid Abubakar, told journalists that the suspect was arrested for sexual assault. He was arrested on March 7…