Abia records swift rape convictions, jails child defilers for 30, 10 years
…State also records one of Nigeria’s lowest maternal mortality rates By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The Abia State Government says it has secured what it described as the fastest rape convictions within Nigeria’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) network, with two child defilement cases ending in prison sentences of 30 and 10 years. The government […]
Conflicting accounts as truck crushes tricycle passenger to death in Yenagoa
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa YENAGOA — A commercial tricycle passenger was killed on Monday in a road accident involving a truck and a tricycle along the Okaka stretch of Melford Okilo Road, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The incident, which occurred around 8:30 a.m. near Okaka Primary School, sparked a confrontation between an angry crowd and security […]
‘We have spoken’ — Alonso wants Enzo Fernández to stay at Chelsea
Fernandez, who is currently on international duty with Argentina at the FIFA World Cup, has been linked with a move away from Chelsea this summer.
Ondo govt suspends 27 students over alleged indiscipline
By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — The Ondo State Government has suspended 27 students from three public secondary schools in Akure over alleged misconduct, warning that it would not tolerate acts capable of disrupting academic activities. The affected students are from Oyemekun Grammar School, Aquinas College and CAC Grammar School. They were placed on immediate […]
Jandor commiserates with GRV over passing of mother
Meanwhile, the bereaved family, in a statement, said details of the funeral arrangements would be announced at a later date.
LASTMA, FRSC, tank farm operators blamed for Mile 2-Apapa gridlock — Source
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa There are indications that activities of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and tank farm operators are contributing to the persistent traffic congestion along the Mile 2-Apapa corridor. The congestion worsened on Monday, causing delays for motorists, commuters and businesses operating around the Apapa port axis. […]
