April 2024
Woman, 60, admits brutalizing 9-year-old househelp over cooked macaroni
A 60-year-old woman, Hauwa Nelson, appeared before the Chief Magistrate Court I in Yola, Adamawa State, where she confessed to causing multiple injuries to a 9-year-old adopted girl named Merable Nelson. Following her admission of maltreatment towards Merable, the court ordered the defendant to be remanded in custody. The incident occurred when Merable was allegedly […]
Nigeria capable of producing vaccines’ – Tinubu boasts to Gavi executives
President Bola Tinubu has urged Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to join forces with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure fair access to life-saving vaccines for both children and adults. During a meeting with a delegation from Gavi, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sania Nishtar, at the State House, President Tinubu emphasized the need […]
Poor power supply killing Delta hospitality industry – Stakeholders
Hospitality Industry in Delta State Under Threat Due to Power Crisis Major stakeholders in the hospitality sector across Delta State have sounded the alarm over the crippling effects of erratic power supply, particularly in areas such as Uvwie, Warri, Sapele, Ughelli, and Udu. According to these stakeholders, the continuous power outages are severely impacting businesses […]
EFCC to Charge Bobrisky with Money Laundering Offenses
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to bring charges against Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, at the Federal High Court in Lagos for alleged money laundering. The accusations against Bobrisky, a figure known for his controversial cross-dressing persona, revolve around multiple instances of purported currency tampering and misuse. According to […]
25 deceased cops’ families get N39m in Kogi
Kogi State Police Commissioner Presents N39 Million Cheques to Families of Deceased Policemen The Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, Bethrand Onuoha, has disbursed cheques totaling N39,042,593.07 to the families of 25 deceased policemen in the state. According to a statement released by the command’s spokesman, William Aya, the presentation took place on Wednesday. During […]
Man arraigne purchasing phone with fake transfer in Osun
Twenty-one-year-old Adejimi Adepoju stood before a Magistrates’ Court in Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Thursday, facing allegations of using a fake money transfer to purchase a mobile phone. The defendant reportedly defrauded a phone seller at New Market, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, on April 3 by acquiring a mobile phone and settling the payment with counterfeit […]
Bobrisky fails to meet EFCC bail conditions, remains in custody
Popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky, has failed to meet the bail conditions granted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). It was reported that the Lagos State Command of the EFCC on Wednesday, detained Bobrisky over the abuse of naira, spraying of naira notes and currency mutilation. The spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the report of his bail […]
Court summons five for alleged defamation of Mercy Chinwo, husband as Nathaniel Bassey petitions IGP
Mercy Chinwo’s husband, Blessed Uzochikwa has filed a direct complaint against five social media peddlers for ‘criminal defamation’ through his lawyers led by Pelumi Olajengbesi of Abuja-based media firm, Law Corridor.In the wake of the complaint, the Chief Magistrate Court, Wuse Zone 2, summoned the five social media users for attempted reputation damage of gospel […]
Suspected rapist of mentally-challenged minor arrested in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command announced on Wednesday the arrest of a 23-year-old man, Sanusi Umar, for allegedly raping a mentally-challenged 10-year-old boy (name withheld). Ahmed Wakil, the command’s spokesperson, revealed this in a press release, stating that Umar was apprehended by operatives attached to Operation Restore Peace in the state. Wakil explained that Umar […]
Four killed, 40 injured in Ogun crashes during Easter – Official
The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has disclosed that four individuals lost their lives, while 40 others sustained injuries in 11 road accidents during the Easter celebrations in the state. Mr. Anthony Uga, the State Sector Commander of the corps, revealed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Ota, […]