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Mid-term: Buhari hails Tinubu, urges Nigerians to remain optimistic with APC govt

1 week ago | news.band | Kalu Nwokoro Idika

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his mid-term, saying that as the party and the government celebrate, the country should be reminded that leadership is a continuous journey. Mr. Buhari called for steadfast support for the APC government as it marks its second year in offIce, explaining that reforms would achieve success gradually, not overnight. He warned that necessary reforms and desired changes must not fall victim to nettlesome domestic politics.
Ritual: Enugu native doctor flees as irate youths raid his underground pit filled with dead victims

1 week ago | news.band | Kalu Nwokoro Idika

There is palpable tension in Umuma Ndiagu in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State following a gruesome discovery in the compound of a native doctor simply identified as Ezeani. Residents uncovered multiple soakaway pits filled with decomposing bodies, including the one of a pregnant woman and children, allegedly used for ritual purposes. News Band gathered that Ezeani is accused of abducting his victims and burying them alive in the pits as part of a ritual operation.
PDP crisis: BoT seek forgiveness, dialogue, unity among members

1 week ago | news.band | Kalu Nwokoro Idika

The People Democratic Party Board of Trustees, BoT, called for forgiveness, dialogue and unity to resolve the party’s lingering internal crisis.. The Board Chairman, Sen. Adolphus Wabara stated this in his remarks at the party National Executive Committee (NEC) 99th meeting held on Tuesday in Abuja. “No ambition, grievance, and misunderstanding should ever be allowed to override the collective interests of the party and the hopes of Nigerians yearning for PDP return to national leadership.
Legal profession in Nigeria collapsing under weight of corruption - Osinbajo

1 week ago | news.band | Kalu Nwokoro Idika

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has raised alarm over the state of Nigeria’s legal profession, warning that corruption, ethical violations, and resistance to innovation are threatening its survival. While speaking at the 2025 Law Week Plenary Session of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yenagoa Branch, Osinbajo said the legal field is “crumbling under the weight of corruption,” citing widespread allegations of bribery involving both lawyers and judges.
Kidnappers demand N15m ransom for abducted Deeper Life members - News Band

1 week ago | news.band | Kalu Nwokoro Idika

The kidnappers of three members of the Deeper Life Bible Church in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State have demanded a ransom of N15 million for their release. The victims were taken while returning from a Bible study session at the Kasemola axis of Ogbese in the council area. Sources revealed that the kidnappers ambushed the victims before attacking and whisking them into the bush.
Trump suspends student visa interviews globally

1 week ago | news.band | Kalu Nwokoro Idika

The administration of brash and tough-talking President of the United States of America, Mr. Donald Trump, has suspended the scheduling of new interview appointments for student visa applicants worldwide, including in Nigeria. The directive was issued by the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, in a cable sent out to diplomats worldwide on Tuesday, Politico reports.
Ladies who wear leg chains are prostitutes - Ibiyeomie

1 week ago | news.band | Kalu Nwokoro Idika

The General Overseer of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has described women who wear leg chains as prostitutes. He said this while preaching during the fourth service at the Salvation Ministries headquarters, Port-Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State. The clergy who is known for his flippancy, warned women about the dangers of following worldly fashion trends, urging them to consider the deeper meanings and implications behind such choices.
Police query officers involved in extortion along Benin Bypass

1 week ago | news.band | Kalu Nwokoro Idika

The six police officers who were seen in a viral video extorting money from motorists and road users along the Benin Bypass have been brought before the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the spokesman of the Force, CP Adejobi Olumuyiwa. Recall that one of the six officers was captured in the video asking for either N5,000 or five litres of fuel from motorists who did not have proof of an Electronic Central Motor Registry (ECMR).
Biafra: Anambra police nab BIM member, recover motorcycle

1 week ago | news.band | Kalu Nwokoro Idika

Police authorities in Anambra State have arrested a member of Biafra Independence Movement (BIM). BIM is a pro-Biafra movement led by Chief Raph Uwazuirike. According to a statement issued by the spokesman of the command, SP Tochuwku Ikenga, the arrest was made following a credible intelligence. Ikenga said the suspect confessed to being a member and an informant to the proscribed group and has made useful information that is aiding the investigation for the possible arrest of other gang members.
I won’t attend PDP meetings until Wike is expelled - Lamido

1 week ago | news.band | Kalu Nwokoro Idika

Sule Lamido, former Jigawa State Governor has declared his intention to boycott all activities and meetings of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) until Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and other individuals he referred to as “impostors” are expelled from the party. Lamido, a strong critic of Wike’s influence in the party affairs, was absent from the PDP National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on Tuesday in Abuja.