A Customary Court in Kafanchan on Wednesday sentenced a teenager, Isaac John, to three years in a correctional facility for stealing a motorcycle. The presiding Judge, George Gwani, however, gave the convict an option of an N60,000 fine. The Police had charged John with theft, an offence contrary to the provisions of Section 270 of the Kaduna State Penal Code. …
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare has expressed satisfaction with the quality and standard sporting facilities in Edo State for the forthcoming National Sports activities Festival. He disclosed this to journalists during a visit to Edo State ahead of the festival noting that the renovated Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium and different facilities have raised the bar for …
Tension rose in Onitsha, Anambra’s enterprise hub, on Tuesday as the army rolled in to take over parts of the city seeking perpetrators of criminal activities within the state. Navy personnel were deployed to the town to arrest people believed to be involved in the recent kidnap and killing of security operatives and citizens within the state. Governor Willie Obiano …
Police have declared 18 people wished in the wake of communal clashes between Effium and Ezza in Ebonyi state. All 18 from Effium are accused of promoting an intra-communal clash that’s ravaged the area for the past three years. They are also wanted on charges that include murder, arson, illegal possession of firearm and ammunition, attempt to commit felony including …
The Dapchi Christian Schoolgirl, Leah Sharibu, has delivered a second baby in Boko Haram captivity, according to a United States-based group, US-Nigeria Law Group. The group noted that the young girl had both children in 2020 following the terrorists’ announcement of her childbirth earlier in 2020, including “We’re still investigating this.” The Dapchi Christian Schoolgirl, Leah Sharibu, has delivered a …
From Hameed Oyegbade, Osogbo & Abubakar Sadiq Isah An auto crash that occurred on Ilesa-Ife road on Monday morning has claimed the lives of two individuals including a journalist with Unique FM radio station in Ilesa, Sunday Alakinde. The crash occurred around Rock Villa, opposite Old Sazo in Ilesa, according to eyewitnesses. The accident involved a white luxurious bus with …
A popular Islamic cleric, Shaik Taofeek Azeez, fondly called Akeugbagold, on Monday, asked an Oyo State High court sitting in Ibadan, to withdraw charges against abductors of his two-year-old twins last year. Ridwan Taiwo, 30, Rafiu Mutiu, 35, Olumide Ajala, 36, Rafiu Modinat, 29, Bashiru Mohammed, 33, and Opeyemi Oyeleye, 25, were arrested and are being prosecuted for abducting the …
The ex-international was the team manager of the Nigeria Skilled Football League (NPFL) club, Lobi Stars, earlier than his demise. World Water Day: Over 60m Nigerians risk water-related diseases Militants order oil companies to vacate Akwa Ibom The former Nigerian international footballer is reported to have died on Sunday night after battling an undisclosed illness. It will be recalled that …
Serena Williams will not have the chance to add to her eight Miami Open Masters title. The American tennis superstar and legend announced her withdrawal from the event over the weekend. The 39-year-old said that she would be missing her hometown tournament due to the must recover from oral surgery. “I am disappointed to withdraw from the Miami Open due …
The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has expressed shock over the assassination attempt on the Governor of Benue State, Dr. Samuel Ortom, calling for a full scale investigation into the incident with a view to bringing the assailants and their masterminds, no matter how highly placed to justice . Last week, gunmen suspected to be herdsmen attacked the …
Operatives at the Ikeja Division of the Lagos State Police Command on Saturday recovered the lifeless body of a day-old baby allegedly abandoned by the mother beside the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja. The police team recovered the baby after responding to a call from the security department of the hospital. Read Also: Leaders must unite against insecurity, herdsmen …
The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) is set to arrest residents who litter the environment with used face masks, as part of efforts to maintain the city clean and safeguard the health of all. The acting director of the board, Dr. Hassan Abubakar, who spoke with journalists in his office yesterday, stated the exercise was part of the enforcement of …
Popular Ghanaian singer, Shatta Wale has slammed Ghanaians calling out artists in their nation. Some Ghanaian presenters and fans on Sunday night called out their artists after Burna Boy, Wizkid grabbed their first Grammy awards. They accused Ghanaian artistes of buying mansions, travelling to other countries rather than promoting their music within the nation. This didn’t go down properly …
INSEAD, the Business School for the World, has announced the appointment of Nabila (Isa-Odidi) Aguele MBA’14J to its Board of Directors. This appointment takes the impact on June 18, 2021. Aguele is the youngest person appointed to the board, second African and second woman of African descent appointed. She is also the first Nigerian within the history of INSEAD. As …
U.S Rapper, Kanye West has been named the wealthiest black man in American history after his net worth hit 6.6 billion dollars due to his popular Yeezy brand and collaboration with Gap. The 43-year-old had last year signed a 10-year agreement to design and sell attire under the Yeezy Gap label. Based on Bloomberg, the rapper’s sneaker and clothes enterprise …
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has said there’s evidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) defeated President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2019 presidential election. APC candidate for the presidential election and incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Buhari defeated his closest challenger and former Vice …
The management of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), has confirmed the killing of their staff member by some mini-bus drivers at the Anthony bus stop area of the state. The LASTMA additionally stated one other staff sustained serious wounds during the assault, which it stated, was orchestrated by suspected cultists masquerading as drivers of commercial mini-buses. Obasi Segun …
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Isyaka Amao, has assured Nigerians of the readiness of the navy to deal decisively with bandits, kidnappers and other criminals across the nation. Amao who was on an operational visit to the Nigerian Air Force Base in Kaduna stated on Wednesday that the army would take care of all criminals terrorising the …
A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has revealed why the opposition party keeps losing elections in Lagos State. Talking on Thursday when he obtained the South-West zonal chairmanship aspirant of thewhy, Taofeek Arapaja, in his residence, the former NPA boss accused some Lagos PDP members of sabotaging the efforts of the party …
