A suspected female kidnapper has allegedly abducted a two-month-old baby, Usman Idris, from its mother during a school graduation ceremony in Ilorin, the capital city of Kwara State. The incident reportedly took place around 3:00 pm on Saturday at the school premises located in the Deeper Life area of Sawmill, Ilorin. The mother of the missing child, identified as Sekinah, commonly known as Iya Mujidat, confirmed the incident on Sunday. Narrating her experience, the mother of the abducted baby, described the suspect as a “tall, fair complexioned woman, dressed in a purple Ankara with a black headscarf. “She is a…
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West African leaders have issued a stern ultimatum to the military junta in Niger, demanding that they cede power within one week. The 15-nation Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) made this demand during an emergency summit held in Abuja, Nigeria. They demanded the “immediate release and reinstatement” of Niger’s elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, who has been held by the military since Wednesday. The leaders also warned that they would not rule out the use of force if their demands are not met. READ ALSO: ECOWAS imposes a no-fly zone on Niger, What does this mean, How would it…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Lekki-based artistes’ manager and his Ikoyi businessman accomplice who specialize in the distribution of illicit drugs at VIP nightclubs and lounges in the Lekki and Island areas of Lagos state. According to a statement by Mr. Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media and Advocacy at NDLEA, the arrests were made following intelligence about a shipment of Colorado, a potent strain of synthetic cannabis, arriving from Los Angeles, United States. Oseni Abdulraheem Ayodeji Babatunde (aka Papalampa) was the first to be arrested in his house at No. 3 Ope Daniel Taiwo…
Prominent reality star, Tacha Akide, has been conferred with an honorary doctorate degree from Prowess University in Delaware, USA. The former Big Brother Housemate excitedly shared the news with her fans on Saturday via her Twitter page. Expressing her gratitude, Tacha described the honor as “particularly special” and expressed her appreciation to her dedicated fans, known as Titans, and her team for their unwavering love and support throughout the years. The reality star, now officially recognized as “Dr. Tacha,” expressed her enthusiasm for the future and the prospect of further achievements in her career. READ ALSO: VIDEO: Youths in Maiduguri…
A 17-year-old Francis James, from Plateau State, has won the second edition of the Mangrove Marathon Race 2023 held on Saturday in Lekki, Lagos. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reports that Mangrove Marathon is an annual 10km Awareness Run to raise awareness for the protection, restoration and conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem across the Niger Delta, Nigeria and Africa at large in a fun and engaging way. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), James won one million naira in the 10km eco-friendly race to beat other contestants including a former presidential candidate in the 2023 General Elections and Publisher of…
The Department of State Services (DSS) operatives in Kogi State summoned Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for questioning on Saturday. The invitation came in response to a petition filed against him, as reported by Daily Trust on Sunday. Ododo, the APC standard bearer, spent several hours with the secret police, addressing the allegations presented in the petition. According to a source, the invitation was issued to deescalate tension and foster understanding among political figures ahead of the upcoming November 11 governorship election. READ ALSO: Kogi Guber: Court Orders Protection Of SDP Candidate,…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has asserted that its ongoing nationwide strike, which commenced on Wednesday, will persist until the government takes substantial steps to address its demands as stipulated in the ultimatum issued on July 5. The association made its stand known in a communique it issued on Saturday at the end of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Lagos. The meeting which began on Monday had “Bullying in Medical Practice: a Matter ofP erspective?” as its theme. READ ALSO: Nigerian Resident Doctors Commence Indefinite Strike The communique was signed jointly by NARD’s National President,…
Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki, a celebrity native doctor, who was recently abducted, said he chose not to disappear when his assailants struck in order to save lives. The news of abduction the Anambra based native doctor, also known as the Oba, by gunmen made headlines a few days ago when he was enjoying a pleasant moment with friends. However, he was released on Saturday, and in a viral video, he explained the reason behind his decision to remain with the kidnappers. Dibia said on the day of the incident, he received a call from a friend who informed him they…
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Kaduna has dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives Candidate for Kaura Federal Constituency, Kaduna State, Rt Hon Gideon Gwani, seeking to invalidate the election of his Labour Party (LP) counterpart, Hon Donatus Mathew. Hon Donatus, a former Okada rider, was declared the winner of the House of Representatives election conducted on February 25th, 2023, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Unsatisfied with the election outcome, Gideon Gwani, who previously served as the Minority Whip at the 9th Assembly in the House of Representatives, filed a…
The family of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has confirmed the authenticity of the handwritten letter that called off the “sit-at-home” order in the South East, displayed by Kanu’s Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor. This was as the self-styled Prime Minister of Biafra, Simon Ekpa has declared that the letter did not emanate from Kanu. READ ALSO: Kidnapped Anambra Native Doctor Regains freedom On Friday, Kanu’s Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor had addressed a world press conference where he displayed a handwritten letter from Kanu ending all sit-at-homes in the southeast. But in a swift reaction,…
A week after his abduction, the popular native doctor, Chukwudozie Nwangwu, widely known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki,” has been released by his captors. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the news of Nwangwu’s release on Saturday. Ikenga noted that the popular native doctor was released by his abductors in the early hours of Saturday. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reports that the native doctor was kidnapped about 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 23 at Oba in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra. His two aides reportedly killed in the vicinity of the hotel before the kidnappers took…
Operatives of the Nigeria police, Edo command, have arrested a 35-year-old ex-banker, Gift Igbinosun, over alleged N14.9 million fraud. The command’s Spokesperson, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, said the suspected fraudster, allegedly defrauded his victims, Mr John Nnamdi and Mr Obasogie Henry Osagieduwa, of more than N14.9 million. Briefing newsmen in Benin on Friday, Nwabuzor said the suspect, a woman and ex-staff of Keystone Bank, allegedly defrauded the victims of their monies under the pretense of wanting to help them get new naira notes. Nwabuzor said the command’s State Intelligence Bureau operatives, on a tip off, arrested the suspected fraudster on July…
Friday’s meeting between representatives of organised labour and the Federal Government’s team on palliatives ended on an unexpected note as the labour team walked out of the discussions. The meeting aimed to address the issue of palliatives to mitigate the effects of subsidy removal in the country. Led by the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, the labour team left the meeting without speaking to journalists. The gathering was a continuation of previous deliberations held earlier on Wednesday, which had shown signs of progress. The government was expected to provide feedback on some of the demands made…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his capacity as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government, is set to host a meeting of regional leaders. The special meeting is scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 30th, in Abuja. Dele Alake, the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications, and Strategy, made this announcement in a statement released on Friday. The meeting centers around the recent coup in the Republic of Niger that has led to a significant disruption of constitutional political leadership in the West African nation. READ ALSO:…
The Federal Government has given its nod for the payment of a peculiar allowance amounting to N25,000 to medical and dental doctors working in hospitals, medical centers, and clinics within the federal public service. Contained in a letter dated July 26, 2023, titled ‘Accoutrement allowance for medical and dental doctors in hospitals, medical centers, and clinics in federal MDAs,’ the approval aims to address the needs of medical practitioners in the federal service. Dr Uche Ojinmah, the President of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, said it awaited the full implementation of the agreements they had and explained that the association…
Three men have appeared before an Abakaliki Magistrates’ Court 1 in Ebonyi for allegedly defrauding job seekers of a whooping sum of N11.3 million Chidiebere Ndigwe, 46, Ikembuchukwu Donatus, 27, and Madu Chioma, 47 respectively are facing a two-count charge bothering on conspiracy, false pretence and fraud. They are facing trial before the Chief Magistrate of Abakaliki, Mr Ojemba Isu-Oko. Insp. Bassey Okon, the Prosecutor, told the court that the defendants did the fraudulent job in April and May, 2023. The charge read, “that you, the defendants and others now at large, between April and May, 2023, at National Obstetric…
An old video of former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, is currently making rounds on social media after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu released a ministerial list featuring 28 nominees, including Wike. In the trending video, Wike categorically stated that he had no plans to become a minister after his tenure as governor. He confidently expressed, “Only one person can be a minister from a state; I will not be a minister. I will not. I am not a liability; Rivers State is an asset. So if you don’t want to win an election, it’s your business. I’m not the one…
The United States Vice President, Kamala Harris has expressed resolute backing for Nigeria’s efforts to restore constitutional order in the Republic of Niger. She expressed this during a telephone conversation held with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday evening in Abuja. Presidential spokesman, Dele Alake, in a statement on Friday said the two leaders also commended President Tinubu, who is also the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, for spearheading the peace moves. He recalled that some soldiers from the Presidential Guard had moved to depose President Mohamed Bazoum on Wednesday July 26, 2023. READ ALSO:…
Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Sen. Abdullahi Gumel, says documentation for all the ministerial nominees has commenced. Gumel told newsmen on Friday in Abuja that the nominees were expected to visit the office of the SSA, located at AB 25, Basement, National Assembly complex, between July 28 and July 30. “This is for necessary documentation, ahead of screening, which commences on Monday, July 31. “Documentation for ministerial nominees has commenced and the nominees are expected to complete all necessary processes before the screening. READ ALSO: 25% Women Included in Tinubu Ministerial List, 11…
Salihu Lukman, the former national Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has provided additional explaination into the factors that led to his resignation from the party’s national working Committee, on Wednesday. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA had earlier reported that Lukman submitted a resignation letter addressed to the party’s Acting National Chairman, Abubakar Kyari, for reasons that he is convicted “that the atmosphere in the party is completely at variance with the founding vision of forming a progressive party.” However, in a statement titled “Resignation from APC NWC: Explanatory Note,” Lukman has emphasized that the Progressives Governors Forum, which comprises…