Of vandalised billboards and motives

Of vandalised billboards and motives

ONE factor that is used to establish culpability in criminal investigation or prosecution, particularly when a suspect is not caught red-handed, is motive. Motive simply means the reason for doing a thing. It is this concept that should guide us in making our conclusions about the allegations of malicious damage to billboards by the camps of the two main contenders for the 2019 Edo South Senatorial Election – Senator Matthew Urhoghide, PDP and Patrick Obahiagbon, APC.
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Appeal Court dismisses Evans’ fundamental right enforcement suit

Appeal Court dismisses Evans’ fundamental right enforcement suit

THE Court of Appeal, Lagos division, yesterday, trashed an appeal filed by suspected billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike also known as Evans, against the ruling of a Federal High Court, in Lagos which dismissed his Fundamental Right Enforcement suit for lack of merit.

The will of Nigerians is my command – Buhari

The will of Nigerians is my command – Buhari

Undaunted by the hullaballoo on the 2019 presidential election, President Muhammadu Buhari, in his usual calmness, assured the nation that the results of the polls would be a reflection of the wish of the people.

Benue youths query selective ban on Makurdi Airport use

Benue youths query selective ban on Makurdi Airport use

Benue Youths Forum, BYF, an umbrella body of Benue youths, has queried the alleged selective restriction on the use of the Makurdi Airport against the government and people of Benue State, describing it as an act of impunity.

2019 election’ll be free, fair — Buhari

2019 election’ll be free, fair — Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari  said, yesterday, in Abuja that he understood the yearnings of Nigerians and strongly believed in the collective dream for a greater country, assuring that all will be done to ensure that results of 2019 elections reflect the will of the people.

No to fuel scarcity this Yuletide

No to fuel scarcity this Yuletide

ADMITTEDLY there is no time of the year when union strikes and the scarcity of petroleum products are convenient and welcome. But whenever it comes at Christmas/New Year season (the Yuletide), the experience is always nightmarish and excruciating to all and sundry. This is one important reason that the government and all interest groups involved […]

Oyedepo and the perils of satire

Oyedepo and the perils of satire

It’s difficult to say which one was worse: the original falsehood or the misinterpretation and rebroadcast of its parody as gospel truth. 

How Lanre Shittu Motors takes youths off the street

How Lanre Shittu Motors takes youths off the street

TO further align with the vision of the Federal Government’s automotive policy, the Group Executive Director of Lanre Shittu Motors, Mr. Taiwo Shittu has disclosed that part of the company’s plans is to use a section of their upcoming assembly plant along Lagos-Ibadan expressway to develop the manufacture of automotive components like tyres, batteries and other allied products as well as train more Nigerians youths.

Akwa-Ibom: Why PDP is in panic – Eyiboh

Akwa-Ibom: Why PDP is in panic – Eyiboh

This delinquency arose from the poor perception of the constitutional provisions of the separation of powers. In separation of powers, the executive, and the legislature, and off course the judiciary have well spelt out rules, responsibilities and functions and the same law have made provision that under the rule of law no man should be unjustly treated.

Al-Makura commends FG on projects in Nasarawa

Al-Makura commends FG on projects in Nasarawa

LAFIA—Governor Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has commended the Federal Government over the expansion and dualisation of Abuja-Keffi-Lafia-Makurdi Road and other projects being executed in the state.