Concession of King’s College: Parents mobilise for protest
The controversy over the concession of King’s College, Lagos, to the King’s College Old Boys’ Association, KCOBA, by the Federal Government may be far from over, as parents and other stakeholders are mobilising for a mass protest against the move.
Tragedy in Calabar as man kills 10-year-old daughter over petrol pipe
Neighbours reportedly rushed the child to a nearby church in an attempt to save her, but she was pronounced dead shortly after.
Anger in Taraba as woman disfigures teenager’s face
There is widespread anger in Taraba State following reports that a housewife, Ramatu Abbas, mutilated the face of a 17-year-old teenager, Iwasen Terhemba, with a razor.
Olubadan vs. Alaafin: Royal Rumble in Oyo Obas’ council
Who leads when history and politics intersect? Governor Makinde, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Owoade I; Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Ladoja, Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Alao
Protest rocks INEC HQ over Warri re-delineation
A calm but resolute protest by the Warri Indigenous Women Forum, yesterday, drew attention to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Abuja, as the women accused the commission of carrying out a re-delineation exercise they say threatens the political survival of the Itsekiri people in Delta State.
Man, 45, allegedly defiles male, female minors in Port Harcourt
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT— A 45-year-old man simply identified as Pascal has allegedly defiled male and female minors in Rivers State. It was learned that the vicitms (names withheld), were a 10-year-old boy and an 11-yr-old girl. It was gathered that the suspect had committed the act severally at Christ Apostolic Street, Mile 3 […]
Mob arrests step-father for allegedly defiling 12-year-old daughter in Bayelsa
By Samuel Oyadongha Yenagoa —Angry residents of Obunagha community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, have apprehended a 40-year-old man for allegedly defiling and sodomising his 12-year-old step-daughter. The victim was reportedly rushed to Niger Delta University Hospital, Okolobiri, with severe injuries, including bleeding. It was learned that the suspect, identified as a […]
Why we suspended Awujale selection process — Ogun govt
CITING rising tensions, petitions and security concerns, the Ogun State government, yesterday, ordered the immediate suspension of the ongoing selection process for the new Awujale of Ijebuland.
Police smash Lagos ‘One-Chance’ syndicate, uncover building with shrines, nab 13 suspects
Arrested were 13 suspects, among them an ex-convict who was released from prison last month, and a woman who disguised as a prophetess
Abia community protests alleged govt land acquisition
Residents of Aro-Umuonyeukwu village in the Aro-Ngwa ancient kingdom, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area, have raised alarm over what they describe as continuous government acquisition of their lands for development projects without compensation.
6 students die, others missing in Benue boat mishap
By Peter Duru Makurdi —No fewer than six persons, mainly students returning to school, have been confirmed dead following a boat mishap at Buruku crossing in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State. Many others are also still missing after the wooden boat conveying passengers across the river bank late on Monday night. Sources in […]
