30 feared killed in Southern Kaduna attack as residents flee Chawai community
….Atiku, SOKAPU demand urgent security intervention By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Fresh violence has erupted in Southern Kaduna, with at least 30 people reportedly killed in an overnight attack on Chawai community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, forcing residents to flee their homes amid fears of further attacks. The attack, which reportedly lasted several […]
Two men in allegedly defraud student of N316,000 school fees, allowances
Two men, Adeyemo Temitayo, 24, and Adelusi Temitope, 33, on Wednesday appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ court for allegedly defrauding a student of N316,000. The defendants, whose addresses were unknown, are facing a charge of fraud. The prosecutor, Sgt. Olubu Apata, told the court that the defendants and others at large committed the offence on […]
Man allegedly steals N250,000 gold chain at Tejuoso market
A 24-year-old man, Seidu Abdulahi, who allegedly stole a 3.9 gram gold chain worth N250,000, on Wednesday appeared before a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Abdulahi, of no fixed address, is facing a charge of stealing. The Police Prosecutor, Sgt. Anthonia Osayande, told the court that the defendant committed the offence sometime in the […]
Court orders CMD to prove suspect’s death with documentary evidences
A Federal High Court sitting in Jos on Wednesday ordered the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, Kaduna to produce documented evidences to back his claim that a suspect, Nanpon Sambo is “dead.” Justice Dorcas Agishi, the presiding judge gave the order shortly after two representatives of the CMD gave oral testimonies […]
Police arraign 4 men over alleged possession of charms
The police on Wednesday arraigned four persons in a Magistrates’ Court in Life Camp, Abuja, over alleged criminal trespass, possession of charms and attempt to commit theft. The police charged Zakariah Micheal, 27, bus conductor, Lugbe Abuja; Monday Onoja,32, driver, Airport Road, Abuja; Ocholi Adoion, 41, Mpape Abuja and Victor Bebesei, 49 Warri, Delta with […]
Insecurity: Ogun Assembly calls for database for Okada riders
…as Amotekun Bill passes first reading By James Ogunnaike In its bid to curtail the attendant security threats occasioned by the recent ban on commercial motorcycle and tricycle riders in Lagos State which resulted in an exodus to Ogun State, the State House of Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution calling on the state government […]
6 persons die in accident in Niger — FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger has confirmed the death of six persons in a road traffic crash that occurred on Monday on Kutigi – Mokwa road in Mokwa Local Government Area of the state. The FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Mr Joel Dagwa, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna […]
Man faces trial for allegedly beating policeman
A 43-year-old man, Akpotohwase Davidson, appeared before an Oredo Magistrates’ Court, Benin, for allegedly beating up a policeman. The defendant is facing a one-count charge of serious assault. The Prosecutor, ASP Violent Soyemi, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Feb. 14, at Second East Circular Junction in Benin. Soyemi said that […]
Traffic Violation: FCTA arraigns 34 offenders
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Monday, arraigned 34 traffic offenders before the Mobile Court as the enforcement of traffic rules began in the territory. Mr Wadata Bodinga, the Director of FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), addressing newsmen in Abuja, noted that the enforcement would continue until motorists abide by traffic rules […]
Man arraigned for alleged physical assault on pregnant woman
A 35-year-old man, Tayo Onalaja, who allegedly assaulted a pregnant woman by punching her in the face and pushing her down, on Monday appeared before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Onalaja, whose address is unknown, is facing a charge of assault. The Prosecutor, Insp. Lucky Ihiehie, told the court that the defendant committed the […]
Man drags neighbours to Sharia court over alleged slander
A businessman, Iliyasu Ibrahim, on Monday dragged his neighbours, Hadiza Abdullahi and her son, Abubakar Abdullahi, 18, to a Sharia Court in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, for allegedly calling him a thief and a bastard. Ibrahim also told the court that the defendants called him an unprintable name. “On Feb. 5, Abdullahi, a Mechanic, brought […]
