April 23, 2024
Popular Yoruba actor, Baba Ijesha appeals conviction
Olanrewaju James, also known as Baba Ijesha, a Nollywood actor, has petitioned the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, to set aside his conviction by a Lagos State High Court for the sexual assault of a minor. On July 14, 2022, Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo (retd.) of the Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court sentenced Baba […]
Businessman drags Moniepoint MFB to CBN, EFCC over N700m account restriction
A businessman, known as AIS_Savita on an X post on Tuesday, lodged a complaint against Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, alleging the restriction of his account holding a credit balance of N700m. He called on the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to intervene promptly. In a video shared on Tuesday, AIS_Savita […]
OYSIEC commences distribution of sensitive materials for LGAs election on Thursday
The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) began a two-day training for ad-hoc staff ahead of this Saturday’s local government election in the state on Monday. The commission also announced that the distribution of sensitive materials will commence on Thursday, April 25. Local government areas in the Oke Ogun axis will receive materials first, while […]
New Video Emerges: Bullying Incident at Lead British International School, Abuja
Another video depicting a separate case of bullying at the Lead British International School, Abuja has emerged. In the new video posted on Tuesday, several male students in the school’s uniform are seen surrounding another boy who appears to be in casual attire. One student slapped the boy who was on his knees, while others […]
Chinese chamber denies barring Nigerian shoppers from Abuja supermarket
The China General Chamber of Commerce in Nigeria has given insight into the operation of a Chinese supermarket within the premises of the Royal Choice Estate, Airport Road, Abuja. The PUNCH reports that the Abuja-based Chinese supermarket had come under criticism for refusing to allow Nigerians to shop in its facility. The supermarket situated at the China […]
ASUU backs FG on 18 years university admission age
Education Minister, Prof. Tahir Mamman, revealed on Monday that the Federal Government is contemplating setting 18 as the minimum age for admission into universities and other tertiary institutions. He attributed some challenges in higher education to underage students. Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, President of ASUU, welcomed the proposal, citing historical age standards in education. Currently, most […]
Army dismisses soldiers involved in Dangote Refinery cable theft
The Nigerian Army, on Monday, said it dismissed two soldiers, Corporal Innocent Joseph and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani, accused of stealing armoured cables at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos. The PUNCH had reported that the soldiers were caught on April 14 at the company’s main gate with 897 armoured cables already cut to size. The spokesperson […]
Decentralised policing not new to Nigeria — Speaker
During the National Dialogue on State Policing in Abuja organized by the House of Representatives, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen stated on Monday that decentralised policing is not unfamiliar to Nigeria. He noted that policing during colonial times was purely decentralised, as seen with the Lagos Police Force, Hausa Constabulary, and Niger Coast Constabulary. This structure persisted […]
IG warns of govs’ excesses as FG insists on state police
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has voiced opposition to the proposal for state police, cautioning against potential abuse by governors for political or personal interests, which could compromise human rights and national security. Egbetokun made this assertion during the national dialogue on state policing organized by the House of Representatives in Abuja, under the […]
Lagos plans monthly reward for efficient LASTMA officers
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to recognize outstanding officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) for their exceptional service.Sola Giwa, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, revealed this in an interview with our correspondent on Monday. In a statement on its official handle, LASTMA earlier celebrated the exceptional […]