The faceoff between Governor David Umahi and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Pius Anyim has taken another twist as the Ebonyi state Governor has sacked all his political appointees from his former ally’s local government.   The sack came after Anyim wrote an open letter to Mr Umahi …

Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia Central, Theodore Orji has countered claim of former Governors not being productive in the national assembly.   Speaking while inspecting one of his constituency projects at Okwuta Primary School, Isieke Ibeku, the senator stated that a combination of all their outputs will reveal …

While my PDP counterparts tackled me over Zamfara gold, APC defended me – Governor Matawalle

Two Ebonyi local government development centre coordinators have been sacked by Governor David Umahi after refusing to endorse the communique they considered defamatory against former Senate President, Pius Anyim.   Okorie Daniel of Ivo DC and Fabian Ivoke of Echiele DC got the boot just after leaders of Ivo council gathered …

Governor Bala Mohammed has ruled out plan of dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressive Congress (APC).   A statement released by the governor’s media aide Mukhtar Gidado, debunked report of the Bala being among the three opposition governors negotiating to join the ruling party.   The statement read;   “We …

The national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus has stated that insecurity in the country has become worse and there is no solution in sight under President Muhammadu Buhari. This statement was made by the PDP national chairman while speaking at the party’s 90th national executive committee …

President Buhari has commended the defection of Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it “as a bold move driven purely by principle rather than opportunistic motives.”   Reacting to the defection, President Buhari said: “I am proud of Governor David Umahi for taking this …

Governor Nyesom Wike has disclosed that another Governor who was elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will also leave, days after Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).   The Rivers state Governor who disclosed this in an interview on …

Man beats his girlfriend to death in Ogun

NDLEA nabs Cyprus-bound student with 13.55 kg of Cannabis

Student seen going to school with a stove to be used as a chair in class

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a suspected human trafficker, Rita Oti A.K.A Mama Gee and rescued six victims.   Spokesperson of the command, ASP Ramhan Nasel, who confirmed the arrest in a statement on Tuesday, October 6, said that the suspect, without the consent of their parents, lured the …

Take your useless Igbo presidency and give us Biafra – IPOB

The Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu has lambasted the five Southeast governors, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo leaders and “some self-acclaimed” Igbo political elite for their ignoble roles in the proscription of his group. Kanu, in a statement on Wednesday by IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma …

Yet-to-be identified gunmen have reportedly killed a military officer along the Enugu-Makurdi highway at about 11.30pm on Friday, August 7. WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the deceased officer whose name was given as Sergeant Bulama Aji was serving at 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Jos, Plateau State, when he was killed …

A Nigerian woman who was badly injured in the Beirut explosion in Lebanon has called out for help from her hospital bed.   The woman, identified as Nkiru Obasi, explained that she recently got a job to care for an old person in the location where the explosion happened and she …

Kidnappers raped me repeatedly and forced my brother to have sex with me – 20-year-old kidnap victim narrates ordeal

The Anambra state police command confirmed the arrest of a 24-year-old lady who was on her way to bury an aborted baby. The lady identified as one Chidera Nwaoga, apprehended arrested around 21:00 at Ofianta village in Nsugbe on June 20. Anambra Police Spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed stated that the chemist …

A man has allegedly beaten his wife to a coma and boasted that he will continue the beating when she regains consciousness.   The man, identified as Egwu Francis Emmanuel, allegedly beat Mrs Ezinne in Amachara Village, Ebonyi State, till she became unconscious.   An eye witness claims the man …

Buhari appoints Prof. Obioma as new NECO Registrar

Man Attempts To Murder 80yr-Old Widow, Sets Her House On Fire In Abakaliki, She Escaped

Lagos-Based Serial Entrepreneur in Partnership with Patoranking Distributes Palliatives to Communities in Lagos

Governor Umahi apologizes for banning journalists for life

Priscilla Ekwere Eleje becomes The First Female To Have Her Signature On The Nigerian Currency!.

Lockdown: Pots of soup, jollof rice now being stolen in broad daylight – Police Says

FG embraces digital payment for N5,000 conditional cash transfer to the vulnerable

Coronavirus: 70 percent of cases are men – Health minister

Man allegedly beheads 4-year-old nephew in Anambra

The remains of late Mr and Mrs Darlington Basil who were both killed by armed robbers in Umuahia, Abia State Capital on January 25 in the presence of their three children, Priscilla, Solomon and Judith, were laid to rest over the weekend in Ogo Ubam in Afikpo North local government area …

  According to The Nation, the police in Ogun State have arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly killing his 50-year-old neighbour. The suspect, Ejike Okata, the police said, allegedly butchered the woman identified as Adeyiba Oladipupo on Friday at Ayegbami in Ijebu Ode following a disagreement. Trouble was said to …

A wheelbarrow pusher in Nsukka town, Nsukka local government area of Enugu State was electrocuted on Wednesday while attempting to pluck ripped mango fruits. The barrow pusher, identified as Kenechi, hailed from Abakaliki, in Ebonyi state and was said to have left early to pluck the mango fruits before the …

An Ebonyi State Magistrates’ Court sitting in Abakaliki on Friday has remanded a 27-year-old man identified as Eric Agba at a correctional facility for allegedly operating an illegal bank account in the name of the Ebonyi State Government. Agba reportedly used the account to defraud MTN Communications Nigeria Limited and …

Arthur Eze is a Nigerian oil mogul, philanthropist, politician and the CEO of Atlas Oranto Petroleum, the largest privately held Nigerian exploration and production group. He is ranked the 8th wealthiest man in Africa. Arthur Eze has extended his philanthropy works to South Sudan by building two primary schools in Yirol and Rumbek, …

Nigerians and other foreign nationals resident South Africa’s Keimoes and Upington areas of Northern Cape Province were on Thursday morning given 12 hours to vacate by the indigenes. The President of Nigeria Union in South Africa, Adetola Olubajo, made the disclosure in a statement made available to the News Agency …

A fresh crisis may be underway as some indigenes of Keimoes and Upington areas of northern cape province in South Africa, have given Nigerians and other foreign national a 12-hour ultimatum to vacate their communities. Adetola Olubajo, president of Nigeria Union in South Africa, made this known in a statement …

President Buhari on Friday January 3, stated that Nigerians can no longer continue seeking medical treatment abroad. President Buhari who was represented at the inauguration of some projects at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state by minister of science and technology Ogbonnaya Onu, said that Nigerians …

20 year old herdsman, Laolu Isa, has confessed to raping to death a 54 year old woman, Mrs Mary Okereke, in Ebonyi state. Laolu who was paraded before newsmen at the state police command in Abakaliki, the state capital on Monday December 30th, said he committed the act under the …

Kelvin “Power” Atobiloye, the imposing figure known for his unwavering protection of Nigerian musician Kizz Daniel, has taken on a new responsibility, stirring up online chatter among fans. Atobiloye’s latest gig as the bodyguard for industrialist and philanthropist Chief Chibuike Orogwu, also known as Baby Oku. In a recent video …

Kidnapping in the country has been on the rise in the last five months compared to what was recorded between January-May this year, findings by Daily Trust Saturday have shown. The recent spate of kidnapping across states confirms that the security architecture of the country is still far from formidable …

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has kicked against two weeks sit-at-home order by Finland-based agitator, Simon Ekpa. Speaking on Monday in Abuja, on the sideline of a security meeting convened by the National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu to address issues of insecurity in the South-East, Otti said such an …

Veteran Nollywood actress, Rita Edochie, has advised the Federal Government to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, if they want the unrest in the South-East to end. Nnamdi Kanu was initially arrested on October 14, 2015, for his involvement in advocating for the separationist movement. He …

According to a statement issued by the Director of Information in the State House, Mr Abiodun Oladunjoye, President Tinubu also said his administration would be working with more people-focused economic policies. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has talked about the minimum wage. The President, yesterday, …

The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has directed that the sum of N2 million be given to Mrs Chidinma Amaechi who gave birth to a set of quintuplets (five babies) two weeks ago. The Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo, made this known in her office on …

David Umahi, Ebonyi State governor has shared that no power can deprive the President-elect, Bola Tinubu of his mandate. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wBtlsblog_13609357 He made the assertion in Abakaliki on Tuesday while dedicating the victory of the All Progressives Congress,APC in the state and across the country to God. According to him, …

Rivers police bust youngster dealing ring, rescue 15 grabbed kids and capture counterfeit reverend sister.

Nigeria records 14 deaths from yellow fever in 7 months.

Police uncover ritualist den with 20 mummified bodies in Benin (Video)

Only 84,803 refugees out of 3.2m registered in Nigeria – FG

“God does not want designs, slits on your clothes” – Pastor speaks on revelation (Video)

South-West governors demand six regions, resource control

South should produce next president – Southern governors

South should produce next president – Southern governors

Bandits are our children, I am pained when they are killed – Governor Umahi

1368 new cases of COVID19 recorded in Nigeria

1585 new cases of COVID19 recorded in Nigeria

As the battle against COVID-19 continues, Nigeria has recorded 1585 new cases of COVID-19 in 24 states and the federal capital territory, Abuja. This was announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) via its daily update on Saturday, January 9. According to the centre, Lagos recorded 573 fresh cases …

1544 cases of COVID19 recorded in Nigeria

1016 new cases of COVID19 recorded in Nigeria

It appears there is no end in sight to the lingering ASUU strike as members of the union in Calabar have vowed to continue with the strike until the Federal Government meets the union’s demands, saying they will not go back to the classes on empty stomachs.   Dr Aniekan Brown …

IPOB and other secessionist groups hijacked #EndSARS protest – National Economic Council

Stallion Bajaj Keke Rally covers 5500kms on Nigerian Roads establishing Bajaj Keke as tough, rugged & reliable

136 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

Nigeria records 189 new COVID-19 cases

176 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria

155 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

Nigeria records 100 new cases of COVID-19

On Sunday, September 6, Nigeria recorded 100 new cases of COVID-19.   According to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC, Lagos recorded 39 new cases while the FCT recorded 22 new cases.   Other states with fresh infections include Kaduna-19 Oyo-7 Ebonyi-6 Edo-3 Katsina-1 Ekiti-1 Bauchi-1 and Nasarawa-1.   Nigeria …

239 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

239 new cases of Coronavirus was recorded in Nigeria on Tuesday September 1, as confirmed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).   A breakdown of the new cases across states in the country is as follows; Plateau-116, FCT-33, Lagos-19, Ekiti-12, Kaduna-11, Ogun-11, Ebonyi-8, Benue-7, Abia-5, Delta-5, Ondo-4, Edo-3, Imo-2, …

143 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria

250 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria

296 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria

322 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in the Nigeria

340 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria

410 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

417 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Saturday, August 15, announced that 325 new cases of Coronavirus were recorded in the country.   A breakdown of the new cases across states in the country is as follows; Lagos-87, FCT-49, Gombe-28, Ebonyi-20, Plateau-19, Kwara-18, Enugu-17, Imo-12, Rivers-12, Kaduna-11, Ogun-10, Edo-9, …

453 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

423 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria

437 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Nigeria

457 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria

The Federal government has rescued the 30 Nigerian ladies who went viral over the weekend after pleading for assistance to return home.   The ladies in the viral video, pleaded with President Buhari and other well-meaning Nigerians to come to their aid and rescue them.   A statement from Gabriel Odu, spokesperson …

304 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

Governor Umahi, daughter and aides recover from COVID-19

624 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria

591 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

604 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

543 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria

576 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria

Nigeria records 562 new cases of COVID-19

779 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

684 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

675 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria

The confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria has now hit 18,480 after 745 people tested positive on Thursday, June 18, 2020.   According to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC, 280 of the new cases were recorded in Lagos, 103 in Oyo, 72 in Ebonyi, 60 in FCT, 46 …

Confirmed Coronavirus cases in Nigeria hit 13,464 after 663 people tested positive in 24 hours

350 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria

President Buhari approves re-organisation of Nigeria police, decentralizes Force CID and creates new formations

182 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in Nigeria