May 10, 2024
Official! Mbappe to leave PSG at end of season
Kylian Mbappe confirmed on Friday that he will leave French champions Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, with Real Madrid expected to be his next destination. “I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end […]
Ekiti man arrested for raping four-year-old girl
The Ekiti State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has apprehended one Afolabi Ojo for allegedly raping a four-year-old pupil. Leadership reports that the mother of the young girl reported the incident at the NSCDC Command in Ado-Ekiti, where she informed officials that the assault took place on Olujoda Street. Subsequently, the […]
FIJ reporter, Ojukwu has case to answer – Police
The Nigeria Police Force has vowed to arraign Foundation for Investigative Journalism’s reporter, Daniel Ojukwu, who was earlier detained for 10 days, before the Federal High Court. Ojukwu was abducted by the police in Lagos on May 1 and was released on Friday following a protest held at the Force Headquarters on Thursday. However, the […]
Court declines to vacate arrest order on ex-gov Yahaya Bello
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the request by former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello for vacation of the arrest warrant issued against him by the court. The Judge said the former governor, having been in contempt of court by his refusal to make himself available for arraignment […]
Police bow to pressure, release FIJ reporter after protests
Following protests by some Civil Society Organisations in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, Daniel Ojukwu, who was abducted by the Intelligence Response Team of the Inspector General of Police has regained freedom. Ojukwu regained freedom on Friday after 10 days in police captivity. FIJ disclosed this on […]
Rep, Isa Dogonyaro dies at 46
A member of the House of Representatives representing Babura/Garki Federal Constituency, Jigawa State, Isa Dogonyaro, is dead. Aged 46, the All Progressives Congress lawmaker, according to a statement of condolences issued on Friday by the Spokesman for the House of Representatives, Akin Rotimi, died in Abuja on Friday after a brief illness. The statement read, […]
Ondo State Women Advocate for Female Deputy Governorship Candidates
With the gubernatorial elections in Ondo State slated for November 16, women’s groups in the state are urging political parties to prioritize the selection of female candidates for the role of deputy governor. Representing a coalition of women’s organizations in the state, the Ondo State Women Group expressed dismay over the perceived sidelining of women […]
Osun monarch backs Ajao Samson’s bid to break Guinness World Record on longest reading marathon
The Elerinmo of Erinmo Ijesaland, Osun State, Oba Micheal Ajayi, on Thursday extended his support to Ajao Samson, also known as Impeccable, in his bid to break the Guinness World Record for the longest reading marathon. Samson, a former Students’ Union President of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, embarked on a 214-hour Read-a-Thon at Adolak Conference […]
LASTMA warns truck drivers against roadside parking
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, on Thursday, warned truck drivers against parking on roadsides in the state. LASTMA General Manager, Bakare Oki, gave the warning during a courtesy visit of the management of Viju Industries Nigeria Limited to the agency’s office in Oshodi, Lagos. LASTMA’s spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, revealed this in a statement on […]
Senate okays death penalty for drug traffickers
The Senate, on Thursday, approved the death penalty for dealers and importers of cocaine, heroin and other hard drugs into the country. The proposed capital punishment also applies to manufacturing, trafficking, dealing in or delivery of hard drugs by any means. The Senate arrived at the resolution on the floor of the red chamber after […]