16 Indian army personnel have died in a fatal road accident that occurred on Friday. Bestnewsnet learned that the accident occurred at Zema in North Sikkim. The security operatives’ vehicle skidded off while negotiating a sharp turn, causing the tragedy. “16 Army personnel have lost their lives, four injured in a road accident involving an […]
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Journalists Ordered To Exit Courtroom As Ganduje’s Daughter Seeks Divorce
A Kano Sharia court judge has ordered journalists out of his courtroom before hearing the divorce case of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje’s daughter, Asiya Balaraba Ganduje. Although Khadi Abdullahi Halliru agreed that everyone is equal before the law, he noted that the case of Mr Ganduje’s daughter “is a special case that need not be reported”. […]
HURIWA Condemns FG’s Planned Tolling Of 2nd Niger Bridge, Claims Abacha, Ibori Loots Built It
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA) on Thursday, carpeted the Federal Government over its planned tolling of the almost completed 1.6 kilometres long Second Niger Bridge which links Anambra and Delta State. HURIWA’s National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, in a statement, said the project was funded with taxpayers’ money returned in the form of loot […]
I Only Give Out Instructions, I Don’t Follow The Boys Out For Operation – ESN Commander
The Nigerian troops recently arrested some members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) who were terrorizing the people of the southeast, especially in Imo State. During interrogation by the pressmen, one of the arrested members of the terrorist group revealed his role in the organization. A 40-year-old man noted to be a commander in the […]
BREAKING: CBN Increases Weekly Cash Withdrawal Limits
Those opposed to the proposed N100, 000 weekly cash withdrawal limit for individuals and N1, 000, 000 for corporate entities got a major relief yesterday. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reversed its initial policy. The apex bank announced upward adjustments in the weekly cash withdrawal limit to N500, 000 for individual and N5 million […]
[VIDEO]: Until We Know The Identity Of The Man In The Video, We Cannot Accuse BAT Of Anything – Ayo Ess
During an interview with the Arise News Morning Show, an award-winning broadcaster, event host, and public speaker, Ayo Mairo Ese, says that until we are able to identify the identity of the man in the video, we cannot accuse the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, of any allegations. She further […]
CBN Unveils Security Features Of New Naira Notes
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released the security features of the new Naira notes. Naija News reports that Nigerians have been asking a series of questions following the rollout of new naira notes with the consent of President Muhammadu Buhari. The bank’s Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has as well defended the cause of the Naira redesign in […]
BREAKING: Nigeria College Of Education, Communities Flee Over Herdsmen’s Killings In Enugu
The latest attack by the herdsmen on Sunday had claimed the lives of seven people including two leaders of a vigilance group that had been protecting the community. The Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu in Enugu State has been deserted as students of the institution trooped home for fear of being killed in the herdsmen’s […]
3 Vehicles Banned From Using Second Niger Bridge As Igbos Travel Home For Christmas, New Year
Every year, regardless of where they live, Igbos return home for the Christmas and New Year holidays. Bestnewsnet has reported earlier that the bridge was open at exactly 9:50 am on Thursday, December 15, 2022. According to a government official who spoke on the development, the bridge opened following some little adjustments on the roads linking the […]
We Will Return, Mbappe Vows After World Cup Loss
A day after failing to lift the World Cup for the second consecutive time, French player, Kylian Mbappe, has vowed that his team will be back. Mbappe shared a photo of himself with his Golden Boot award, walking away from the World Cup trophy and wrote in French, “Nous reviendrons.” Which translates to “We will […]
Bishop Fearon Blasts Oyedepo Over ‘mad’ Comment On APC Voters
Chairman of Kaduna State Peace Commission (KAPECOM) Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon has said that religious leaders must see themselves as instruments of unity despite their personal political preferences. Bishop Idowu-Fearon was reacting to a statement credited to the General Overseer of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, ‘the number of people who vote for APC in […]
Most Wanted Gunman Arrested In Anambra
Anotorious gunman, Chuma Ejionye has reportedly been arrested by operatives of local vigilante in Ezinifitte, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The suspect, a native of Awo, Ezinifite in Nnewi South is said to be responsible for various atrocities in Ezinifitte, and the entire Nnewi South. Nnewi South, especially Ukpor, Ezinifitte and Unubi […]
Peter Obi Saved My Life When I Was Arrested And Labeled As A Terrorist In Anambra – Man Narrates
A northerner who happens to be a truck driver in Anambra State during Peter Obi’s governorship tenure has narrated how his life was saved by Peter Obi during the Anambra State crisis. Speaking in an interview aired by Arise TV, he said that he and some of his brethren were arrested and labeled as terrorists […]
All The Mention Communities Should Prepare For War Between December And January – Killer Herdsmen Write Ogun Communities
Suspected killer herdsmen have written to residents of some communities in Ogun state, threatening to invade their house in a reprisal attack. The unknown herdsmen in the notice letter of attack, a copy which was obtained by our correspondent, threw fear into the minds of the residents of Asa, Agbon, Ibeku and Oja-Odan communities in […]
Qatar 2022: France Vs Morocco Is AFCON Final – Jay Jay Okocha
Former Nigeria international, Jay Jay Okocha has described the Qatar 2022 World Cup semi-final meeting between Morocco and France as the Africa Cup of Nations final. Morocco beat Portugal to qualify for the semi-final of the tournament on Saturday, while France overpowered England to reach this stage. More than half of France’s players for the […]
Paul Okoye Shows Off New Love Interest
Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye, aka Rude Boy, one-half of the singing duo, PSquare, has found love again in the arms of a model and social media influencer called Ifeoma. Paul showed her off today as they both drove to church for service. Recall that bestnewsnet exclusively reported about Paul’s shaky marriage to Anita Okoye, the […]
Bandits Abduct Nigerian Lawmaker’s Wife And Four Children
The wife and four children of a member of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Aminu Ardo Jangebe, have been abducted by bandits. This publication gathered that the incident happened at 11 pm on Thursday, December 8, 2022, as the gunmen stormed the community and began shooting sporadically to scare people away. A resident of […]
D’Banj Dares Nigeria Govt, Release Details Of N-Power Funds Traced To His Officials Account
D’banj said it was laughable that he was alleged to have diverted government funds, while adding that the “ministry should make public immediately money alleged to have been traced to his account.” Nigerian musician, Mr Daniel Oladapo, famously known as D’banj, has dared the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management which supervises the […]
ASUU Set To Resume Strike Soon, Mocks CONUA’S Court Threat Over Unpaid Salaries
The President of the Academic Staff union of universities, ASUU, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke says the threat by the Congress of Nigerian Academics, CONUA to seek legal redress over unpaid salaries is not only ‘laughable’, but a display of inconsistencies. ASUU President told ait.live exclusively that the crop of lecturers in CONUA allowed themselves to be […]
2023: ‘I Would Rather Burn My Voter’s Card Than Vote A Particular Candidate’ – Oyedepo [VIDEO]
The presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo on Thursday said he would rather burn his Voters card than vote for one of the candidates, referring to one of the presidential candidates for the upcoming general elections. Bishop Oyedepo while at the church’s annual gathering tagged “Shiloh,” viewed by millions of people around the […]