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Abia State Police Command has confirmed the release of the Methodist Church Prelate, Samuel Kanu-Uche, his Chaplain’s, Abidemi Shittu, and the Bishop of Owerri, Dennis Mark, from their abductors. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Geoffrey Ogbonna, confirmed that though the victims have been released, and no arrests have been made. Ogbonna stated that he was not aware if any ransom was paid. Samuel Kanu-Uche was kidnapped along Enugu-Port Harcourt […]

Osun State Government has released the sum of N1.1 billion to improve the welfare of retired Civil Servants and Workers of the State. This was disclosed in a statement signed on Monday by the Head of Service, Festus Oyebade. The statement noted that the sum of N600 million in the fund released was for the settlement of retired Primary School Teachers and Local Government workers. It added that the additional […]

Ekiti State Government has declared the purported installation of Stephen Ajayi as the Obanla of Ipao Ekiti on Ikole Local Government Area of the State as illegal. A statement issued on Monday by the Deputy Governor’s Special Assistant on Media, Odunayo Ogunmola, disclosed that the installation was done contrary to the laws governing the nomination, selection and installation of Obas in the state. The statement stressed that since the purported […]

Lagos State Police Command has warned commercial motorcycle operators, known as Okada, against their planned mass protest on June 1. A statement issued on Monday by the State Command Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, enjoined residents to go about their lawful businesses without fear of harassment or intimidation. The statement assured lagosians that operational resources have been deployed across the State to forestall any breakdown of law and order.

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has said criminals terrorizing the State are fighting to enthrone idol worship over Christianity. Soludo stated this on Sunday while addressing a congregation during a Church event in Orumba North Local Government Area of the State. According to the Governor, it is time for Christians in the State to unite to defend their faith in the face of evil.

Enugu State Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Peter Mbah, has debunked report of his alleged assassination. A statement issued on Sunday by his Media Aide, Dan Nwome described the reports on social media as fake and misleading. The statement maintained that Mbah is alive and the reports of his death should be disregarded. Recalled that reports had emerged on Sunday that Mbah was killed by unknown gunmen.