By Lawrence Njoku, Enugu 17 July 2023 | 10:25 am Tension gripped Nsukka Local Government Council, Enugu State, on Monday following the reported killing of the councilor representing Eha-Uno ward, Eha-alumona community, Nelson Sylvester. He was said to have been shot dead by gunmen who chased him into his neighbourhood. It was not clear at press time why he was killed but sources disclosed that… Gunmen Tension gripped Nsukka Local Government Council, Enugu State, on Monday following the reported killing of the councilor representing Eha-Uno ward, Eha-alumona community, Nelson Sylvester. He was said to have been shot dead by gunmen who chased him into his neighbourhood. It was not clear at press time why he was killed but sources disclosed that his killers invaded his house and started shooting. He was said to have run into a neighbouring compound, from where his lifeless body was recovered on Monday morning. “It is heartbreaking; it is too hard for us to swallow. We are in deep agony,” the source said. Meanwhile, the Police in the state could not confirm the killing as of the time of filing the report. “I have not been briefed on such incident. However, I’ll verify and revert back ASAP, please,” police spokesman Daniel Ndukwe told our correspondent. 57 mins ago The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has withdrawn the Police Mobile Force (PMF) personnel attached to Mrs Aisha Buhari, wife of former President Muhammadu Buhari, his brother, Mallam Mamman Daura, and other prominent individuals. Other personalities affected by the withdrawal include Boss Mustapha, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and Iyorchia Ayu, a… 1 hour ago A firm, Gtext Homes, a subsidiary of Gtext Holdings has launched the company’s housing scheme at the Jasper Estate in Ibeju, Lekki, Lagos to provide affordable homes for Nigerians. 1 hour ago Tension gripped Nsukka Local Government Council, Enugu State, on Monday following the reported killing of the councilor representing Eha-Uno ward, Eha-alumona community, Nelson Sylvester. He was said to have been shot dead by gunmen who chased him into his neighbourhood. It was not clear at press time why he was killed but sources disclosed that… 1 hour ago The lawyers to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima, have urged the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) to dismiss the petition of the Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The counsel for the President and his vice led by Wole Olanipekun (SAN), said this in his final written address to… 1 hour ago Credible sources within the Nigeria police have denied reports that Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun withdrew police officers attached to top politicians. Reports at the weekend claimed that Egbetokun sanctioned the withdrawal of police officers from former governors, lawmakers, and other top politicians. The rumoured directive listed those affected as including former governors, senators, ministers,…
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