Cross River: Ritual killings resurface ahead of 2027 elections
Observations over the last 11 years have shown that in Cross River State, cases of alleged ritual killings tend to increase as general elections draw near, with women accounting for more than 90 per cent of the reported victims. Our Correspondent, Emma Una, highlights the ugly trend in the last decade.
Inspector fatally injured as gunmen attack police post, cart away rifle in Bayelsa
By Emem Idio – Yenagoa A serving police Inspector attached to the Kolo Police Division in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State was fatally injured when gunmen attacked police officers who were conducting stop and search operations along Kolo-Ogbia Road in Bayelsa State. It was gathered that the gunmen numbering six and armed with […]
Izombe: God will punish those behind killings, burning of houses – Uzodimma
By Chinonso Alozie The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, on Tuesday said God would punish those who were behind the incident that led to the killings and burning of houses in the Izombe community in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, last Friday. Uzodimma said this when he visited the Izombe community to see […]
Court fines Fani-Kayode N200,000 for being absent for re-arraignment
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday, ordered a former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode to pay a fine of N200,000 for being absent from court for his re-arraignment, on the excuse of having a bed rest. The court had asked counsel to Fani-Kayode, Mr F. Ajudua to choose between revoking the bail of […]
Amend constitution to recognise Amotekun as state police — Fayemi
CHAIRMAN of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, and Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, yesterday, called for a constitutional amendment to accommodate the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, as state police to tackle the security challenges confronting the country.
Man, 38 years old commits suicide in Ibadan
By Sola Isola – Ibadan A 38-year old man, identified as Murtala Adelakun has committed suicide in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. It was learnt that the deceased was found dead at his residence around Arekemase area In Ibadan, on Tuesday. ALSO READ: Academic challenges almost made me commit suicide, says winner of KASU essay, […]
