May 16, 2024
Ogun State Government Initiates Demolition of Shanties, Unauthorized Structures
The Ogun State Government has commenced the demolition of shanties and makeshift structures erected under bridges and in public spaces across the state. Overseeing the operation, Farouk Akintunde, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Environment, highlighted that the demolition followed the expiration of notices issued to the traders. He stressed that these structures […]
Safe Arrival of 2024 Hajj Pilgrims’ First Flight in Madina
The initial flight carrying intending pilgrims for the 2024 Hajj season has safely touched down in Madina, Saudi Arabia. Departing from Nigeria, this flight transported prospective pilgrims from Jega and Arewa Local Government Areas of Kebbi State, alongside officials from the State Pilgrims Welfare Board. In interviews, numerous intending pilgrims expressed their gratitude to Dr. […]
Convicted Kidnapping Kingpin Evans Pursues Plea Bargain in Lagos High Court
Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, famously known as Evans, the convicted billionaire kidnapper facing charges of attempted murder, has sought a settlement at the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja. Accompanied by his co-defendant Joseph Emeka, who faces charges of murder and attempted kidnapping, Evans has opted for a plea bargain. During the court session on Thursday, state […]
Man Ordered to Sweep Court Premises for Theft in Kaduna
A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday sentenced Garba Aliyu to sweep the court premises for three weeks after he was found guilty of stealing a woman’s purse. Prosecutor Inspector Chidi Leo reported that Aliyu had trespassed into Adanna Ebuka’s shop under the guise of buying a loaf of bread. While in the shop, he […]
OAU Management Calls for Calm After Campus Accident
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has urged calm following an accident on campus on Thursday. In a statement issued by the university’s spokesperson, Abiodun Olanrewaju, it was reported that heavy rainfall caused the ceiling of the Amphitheatre to collapse, injuring several students. Vice Chancellor Prof. Adebayo Simeon Bamire, along with […]
Convicted drug baron laundered N400m using illicit trade –NDLEA official
An official of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Uduo Achu, on Wednesday, narrated to the Federal High Court in Lagos how a convicted drug baron, Steve Adigwe, also known as Isioma Obobo, received huge sums of money from the illicit trade and laundered the same. Achu said that the convict attempted to disguise the […]
Two women, boy killed in FCT community clash
Three persons, including two women and a young boy, have reportedly been killed in a clash between local scavengers, otherwise referred to as Baban bola, and residents of the Byazhin community, in Kubwa, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. An eyewitness, who identified herself as Jessica Adam, told our correspondent that a “Baban […]
Three cops bag life jail for killing man in Anambra
An Anambra State High Court sitting in the commercial city of Onitsha has convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment three ex-police officers for killing a 42-year-old man, identified as Chukwunonso Uchenwoke, from Mbosi in Ihiala Local Government Area of the state. The accused persons were said to have killed the man while effecting his arrest […]
Boniface credits fans after Bundesliga Rookie award
Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface boasted about his Nigerian fanbase and quality on Wednesday after he won the Bundesliga Rookie of The Season award for his instant impact in his debut season in the German topflight, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerian striker beat Chelsea loanee Ian Maatsen, who has been impressive for Borussia Dortmund since […]
LASG Rescues 753 Mentally-Challenged Persons, Destitute, Beggars from Streets
The Lagos State government has announced the rescue of 753 individuals, including mentally-challenged persons, destitute, and beggars, from the streets. This was revealed by the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, on Wednesday during a press briefing marking Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s first year in office in his second term. Commissioner Ogunlende reported that […]