Two charged for flogging man to death
An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Friday remanded Imole Dauda, 19, and Lateef Tajudeen, 30, for allegedly flogging a 22-year-old to death with ‘koboko’. The defendants, whose addresses were not provided, were charged with conspiracy and murder. The Magistrate, Mrs…
Herdsmen attack 5 Benue Assembly members
Five Members of the Benue State House of Assembly, Thursday night narrowly escaped death after they came under attacked by suspected armed herdsmen at Tyo-Mu community in Gwer Local Government Area, LGA, of the state. It was gathered that the…
UI’s Ex-VC, Emeritus Prof. Ayo Banjo dies at 90
Former vice-chancellor, University of Ibadan, Emeritus Prof. Ayo Banjo, is dead, according to The Nation. He was aged 90. A source in the university confirmed his demise. The don died early morning, Friday, May 24. The ace academic celebrated his…
Ebonyi varsity denies wrongdoing in student’s suicide
Amid the controversy surrounding the death of Miss Favour Ugwuka, a final-year student in the Department of English at Ebonyi State University, who reportedly committed suicide on Wednesday night, the accused lecturer, Prof. Amechi Enyi, has denied any involvement in…
JUST IN: Adamawa Assembly minority whip is dead
The Adamawa State House of Assembly has lost its member representing Ganye constituency, Hon Abdulmalik Jauro Musa. A source close to him said he died in the early hours of Friday, May 24, while receiving medical attention in India. Abdulmalik…
Kano State Governor Reappoints Muhammadu Sanusi II as Emir of Kano
On Friday, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf reinstated Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. Sanusi received his letter of reinstatement at the Government House in Kano. The governor stated, “By the powers conferred on me by the…
Tap Swap Reportedly Blocks Nigerian Users, Sparking Outrage
Tap Swap, a widely used cryptocurrency exchange, has reportedly blocked or banned Nigerian users from accessing its platform, causing significant controversy and outrage among those affected. Numerous social media posts from frustrated users indicate that the Tap Swap website fails…
Two Men Sentenced to Death by Hanging for Armed Robbery in Ekiti State
An Ekiti State High Court in the Ado Ekiti Division has sentenced Benjamin Joseph (32) and Stephen Orban (25) to death by hanging for robbing two individuals of cash and valuable items. The convicts were arraigned on December 30, 2022,…
Police release Abuja editor on bail
Madu Onuorah, the publisher and editor-in-chief of Globalupfront Newspapers, who was abducted from his residence in Lugbe, Abuja, by policemen on Wednesday, has been released. The management of Globalupfront Newspapers announced his release in a statement on Friday, revealing that…
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Approves Immediate Recruitment of Healthcare Professionals
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the immediate recruitment of doctors, nurses, consultants, and other healthcare professionals in the state. Akin Fagbemi, Chairman of the Hospitals Management Board, announced this decision following a meeting with the leadership of the…