Caregiver confessed he raped his boss’ granddaughter, IPO tells court
An Investigating Police Officer, ASP Mary Okoi told an FCT High Court, Kubwa that a 21-year-old caregiver, Godwin Onuminya confessed to raping his boss’ 14-year-old granddaughter. The police charged Onuminya with one count of rape. Okoi, attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), FCT Command, made the allegation while being led in evidence by […]
Economic activities return fully to Anambra — Commissioner
The Anambra Commissioner for Trade and Commerce, Mr Uchenna Okafor, said that economic activities have returned fully in the State…
Man in police net for allegedly impregnating, procuring 2 abortions for his niece
The police Ogun have arrested a 52-year-old man, Jimoh Mutaliu, for impregnating and procuring two abortions for his 16-year-old niece. This is contained in a statement by the command’s spokesman, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, on Wednesday in Ota, Ogun. Oyeyemi said that the suspect was arrested on Sept.21, following a report by the victim’s father at […]
OPINION: ‘Okitipelupelu’ and the expanding tribe of Esau
Supare, a town in Akoko South West is peopled with courageous persons with traits of honour and vigour; and they express these with uncommon limpidity.
Ganduje expresses sadness over death of Emir of Gaya
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state has said that he received with immense sadness and deep feeling of a great national loss, the news of the passing away of the Emir of Gaya, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdulkadir
Reps decry slow pace of work on Agbara-Badagry Expressway
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Service Matters, has expressed disappointment over the slow pace of work on the Agbara-Badagry Expressway by the contractor handling the project. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Sani Bala, expressed the disappointment on Wednesday at the pace of work on the Agbara-Badagry Expressway when the committee paid an oversight […]
Inside Nollywood targets 1,500 talents
No fewer than 1,500 fresh talents are targeted to be discovered during the Inside Nollywood Film Festival and Awards, INFFAA, coming up in November this year in Awka, the Anambra State capital.
Reps minority leader raises alarm over leaking roof in chamber
Rep. Ndudi Elumelu, the minority leader of the House of Representatives has raised the alarm over continuous leaking roof in the National Assembly chamber, describing it as dangerous to lawmakers’ safety. The minority leader who raised a point of order during the plenary on Wednesday in Abuja pointed out to the House the danger inherent […]
Disappearing Act: Tension, confusion as Biggie orders Nini to report to Diary Room
By Precious Chukwudi There was mild tension in Big Brother house on Wednesday after Biggie ordered Nini to report to the Diary Room. Recall Biggie had given Nini a top secret task to leave the house at midnight for 24hours and she was asked not to tell any of the housemates. Saga, who happened to […]
Mob burns Sokoto Commissioner’s residence, vandalises District Head’s vehicles
By Musa Na Annabi, SOKOTO Angry mob in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State Tuesday razed down the residence of Sokoto State Commissioner for Careers and Security Matters, Colonel Garba Moyi, retired over alleged complicity with criminals terrorizing the area. The mob also vandalised vehicles belonging to the District Head of the area, Sarkin Gobir […]
Insecurity: NGOs move to promote peace, unity with cultural fiesta in Nasarawa
A coalition of non-governmental organisations have organised a cultural fiesta to foster the promote of peace, unity, and National cohesion as well as consolidating on the social bonding in Nasarawa state.
