Anambra Court jails native doctor ‘Eke Hit’ 12 years
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — An Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has sentenced a native doctor, Ekene Igboekweze, popularly known as “Eke Hit,” to 12 years’ imprisonment for offences arising from alleged kidnapping, protective charms and money rituals. Justice Jude Obiora sentenced Igboekweze to six years’ imprisonment on each of two counts, with […]
Jos: Peace process suffers setback again
OnMonday, Jos,the Plateau State capital, was agog as a mammoth crowd of various ethnic nationalities in the State gathered at the premises of the National Museum, Jos to showcase their cultural heritage during the 2014 International Museum Day.
For Meriji, the 23rd birthday that never was
By SUZAN EDEH, Bauchi Life will never be the same again for the family of Mr Solomon Gantu following the untimely death of their daughter in a ghastly motor accident in Bauchi State. The sad incident which cut short the life of Meriji Solomon happened on May 8, 2014 along Yelwa, opposite an NNPC Mega […]
Rape: A call for maximum punishment
Recently, the Chairperasson of National Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Kaduna State Chapter, Mrs. Juliet Oyoyo, condemned in strong terms any form of discrimination against women.
Lagos market inferno: Traders count losses, appeal for help
Over the years, Lagos has had more than its fair share of fire disasters involving markets in the state that a new one seemingly would not generate much anxiety except for those directly affected.
Makoko: A slum that refuses to dissolve
Makoko is one of the slums that will register in anyone’s mind in Lagos.
