Ekiti: 64-year-old man allegedly rapes step-mother
An Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court, on Wednesday, ordered the remand of a 64-year-old man, Durodola Kayode, in the correctional centre in Ado-Ekiti for allegedly raping his step-mother. The defendant, whose address was not provided, is being tried for rape. The Prosecutor, Insp Adejare Elijah, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on June 13 […]
Crime in Nigeria has gone to ‘next level’ ― Ganduje
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State said on Wednesday that the introduction of technology in addressing the security challenges in the country was necessary if the fight is to be won. “Since crime has gone to the next level in Nigeria, strategy too has to go to the next level,” he said while receiving the […]
Media Bills: Presidency denies having hand in it
The Presidency yesterday said it had no hand in the ongoing attempts at the National Assembly to amend the Nigerian Press Council, NPC, Act and the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, Act
I saw them packing condoms, businessman who was robbed tells court
By Onozure Dania – Lagos A Lagos State prosecution witness, Mr Ileojo Ogunte, Wednesday, narrated to a Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), annex of Igbosere, how he was robbed of condoms, perfumes and provisions, from his shop. Ogunte who said he is a businessman and sells cosmetics, provisions, perfumes and condoms, […]
‘Apapa gridlock is colossal loss to small businesses’
The Executive Secretary of the Society for Neighbourhood Peace and Development, George Utomhim, has described the challenges arising from finding a lasting solution to the Apapa gridlock as multi-faceted.
Hazard allowance: FG, health workers to harmonise proposals in 2-weeks
The Federal Government yesterday said it will meet with representatives of health sector workers in a fortnight to harmonise their proposals on the new hazard allowance for workers in Government health establishments
Nigerian midfielder, Frank Onyeka set to join Premier League new boys, Brentford
By Emmanuel Okogba Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Frank Onyeka who also plies his trade with Midtjylland in the Danish Supaliga is all set to join Premier League newcomers, Brentford ahead of the 2021/2022 season. Onyeka who has featured just once for Nigeria is regarded as one of the most talented players in Denmark. He […]
Insecurity: Bishops, economic group to hold summit in Imo
Bishops, Christian leaders have concluded plans to hold a state-wide summit for peace and restoration of economic activities of Imo state.
OzzyBee canvases for early savers account
By Esther Onyegbula Fast rising music sensation kid, Oziomachukwu Favour Mojekwu, popularly known as OzzyBee has called Nigerian kids to foster the culture of savings out of their pocket money as this would aid and prepare them to be financial managers. A statement he made at the maiden edition of its young savers initiative, called […]
CISLAC doubts ability of Buhari’s c’ttee to lift 100m Nigerians out of poverty
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, Wednesday, expressed doubt over ability of President Muhammadu Buhari’s newly inaugurated National Steering Committee, NSC, of the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy, NPRGS, amid challenging economic realities including insecurity
Policeman shot by kidnappers buried in Ekiti
By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado Ekiti The remains of the Policeman killed by suspected kidnappers, Inspector Adewumi Abiola, was laid to rest in Igbemo Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun Local government area of the state. Abiola was shot dead on June 16, a day after celebrating his 40th birthday , by suspected kidnappers , who abducted two Chinese contractors […]
Christian Lawyers want FG to stop military action in Southeast
…Condemn suspension of Twitter By Ibrahim Wuyo Christian lawyers in Nigeria have appealed to the Federal Government to immediately relieve the hardworking and good people of the South-Eastern part of Nigeria of military harassment and intimidation of the people and residents of the Zone. The lawyers under the aegis of Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria […]
Don’t question our efficiency, tackle bad port access roads — Terminal operators
By Godwin Oritse SEAPORT Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria, STOAN, has said that operations inside the port terminals across the country are well organized and professionally coordinated by port operators across the country. Rather they pointed out that state and non-state actors outside the ports are the problems of the inefficient port operations value chain. READ […]
Businesswoman, 26, in court for alleged N3m forex fraud
A 26-year-old businesswoman, Oluwaseun Afolabi, who allegedly obtained three million naira under false pretences, on Wednesday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court. The defendant, who resides at Gbagada, Lagos State, appeared before Magistrate O. A Odubayo on a two-count charge of stealing and obtaining money under false pretences. Afolabi, however, denied committing the offences and […]
BFA & Co Legal facilitates Davido’s multi-million dollar ambassadorial deal with Martell
Prominent entertainment lawyer, Bobo F. Ajudua, most notably known for being responsible for the legal services of pop-star, Davido has, yet again, closed another deal for the self-proclaimed ‘OBO’. This time around, the deal was one worth millions of dollars with premium cognac producers Martell Nigeria. The signing of paperwork for the deal which took […]
Any crisis in south south region’ll threaten Nigeria’s survival ―Akpabio
Says NASS to get NDDC board nominee lists soonUrges political leaders to be interfacing with their constituentsForensic audit to be ready July ending By Johnbosco Agbakwuru THE Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio Wednesday said that any crisis in the south-south like what is happening in the southeast and other crisis-ridden regions of […]
