Gunmen kill 6, raze houses in Kogi community
The Police in Kogi confirmed that six persons were killed with some houses burnt by unknown gunmen in a Monday morning attack on Bagana community of Omala Local Government, Kogi. The Commissioner of Police in Kogi, Idrisu Dabban, confirmed the incident to newsmen after a visit to the area. Dabban had assured the people that […]
Nnamdi Kanu: Cousin raises alarm over his health
Mr Chijindu Offor, the first cousin of the detained Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has raised fresh concern over the IPOB’s health, and pleaded with the federal government to grant him access to his personal physicians for thorough medical attention.
Man, son docked for allegedly stealing tubers of yam
A 36-year-old man, Akanro Bode and his 11-year-old son, were docked in an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing tubers of yam worth N250,000. The defendants, who reside in Ajebamidele Area in Ado-Ekiti, are charged with conspiracy and theft. The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Oriyomi Akinwale, told the court that the defendants committed the offence […]
Teenager jailed 3 months for stealing plastic chairs from Church
An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court Wednesday sentenced a 19-year-old man, Lekan Alaka, to three months imprisonment for stealing plastic chairs worth N91,200 from Mount Zion Anglican Church. The police charged Alaka, whose address was not given with theft.Magistrate Olajumoke Somefun held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. Somefun sentenced Alaka to three months […]
Just in: AU suspends Sudan over military coup
The African Union said Wednesday it had suspended Sudan until civilian rule in the country is restored, saying it rejected the military takeover as an “unconstitutional” seizure of power.
Edu: Displaying uncommon resilience even in time of global crisis
Dr. Betta Edu may be the youngest Commissioner and most influential philanthropist in the history of Cross River State.
