Alleged rape: How suspect, 56 with 3 wives, lured minor, 12 with N500 to bed
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Lagos State Command, has paraded, one Mr. Wasiu Agbaraojo, male, aged 56 years, resident in Lagos State alleged to have forcefully had carnal knowledge of a minor (name withheld), female, aged 12 years in Lagos. The Magbon Divisional Office of the Lagos State Command […]
We condemn use of weapons in Olubadan Palace – Ibadan Mogajis
Laolu Elijah, Ibadan FOLLOWING the chaotic atmosphere at the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin which led to the postponement of the conferment of chieftaincy titles in Ibadanland, some concerned Mogaji yesterday condemned the hoodlums who disrupted the ceremony. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary, Mogaji Tunji […]
NAPTIP intercepts trafficked Nigerians bound for Iraq, rescues 24 victims
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has successfully intercepted 13 Nigerian girls at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, who were being trafficked to Iraq for sexual and labour exploitation. The victims, aged 19 to 39, were allegedly recruited by unregistered labour agents with false promises […]
Free, fair elections possible if the right people are involved – Peter Obi
The 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has asserted that election security and a free and fair electoral process in Nigeria can only be achieved if honest and responsible individuals are involved.
Insecurity: Fulani herdsmen occupy 40% of Benue land, Rep urges federal intervention
A member of the House of Representatives, Terseer Ugbor, has raised the alarm that Fulani herdsmen have taken over 40 percent of land in Benue State and thousands of people displaced.
We inherited 13 years backlog of unsettled insurance claims – Egbetokun
Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Kayode Egbetokun, said his administration inherited a 13-year backlog of unsettled insurance claims for families of deceased police officers. Egbetokun said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the unveiling of the Police Insurance Claims Management Portal and presentation of cheques to next-of-kin and beneficiaries of deceased police officers. The News Agency […]
Chad says nearly 300 militants killed in Boko Haram offensive
Idriss Deby repeated the threat after a new clash with Boko Haram fighters in November in which 15 Chad troops were killed.
Edwin Clark: A national pillar has fallen – Akpabio
The President of the Senate, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Pa Edwin Clark, describing his death as a monumental loss to Nigeria, the Niger Delta, and all who value unity, fairness, and national progress.
Video shows moment Delta flight crash lands at Toronto airport
The passenger plane that crashed in Toronto appeared to hit the runway hard before bursting into flames and flipping upside down, new video showed Tuesday.
Wife seeks divorce over husband’s alleged attempt to set her ablaze
A businesswoman, Woye Ella, on Tuesday prayed an FCT Customary Court in Garki, Abuja, to dissolve her marriage over her husband’s alleged attempt to set her on fire. Ella’s prayer is contained in a divorce petition she filed against her husband in the court. According to the petitioner, her husband usually overreacts over little provocation. […]
FG must allow NDDC boards serve out their tenure – Ndoma-Egba
Former Chairman the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC board, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, has called on the Federal Government to stop truncating the tenures of the board and managements of the commission to ensure they complete programmes embarked upon by them.
