NAF explains confusion over 25, 32 crash victims
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has explained the discrepancy in the reported number of victims of the ATR 42 aircraft crash at Igbokoda, Ondo State, saying a misunderstanding of civil and military aviation terminology led to the initial figure of 32 persons being reported. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who provided the clarification, […]
Man sentenced to 3 years imprisonment for stealing cable wire
An Oredo Magistrate Court in Benin, on Friday, sentenced one Etim Godwin, 37, to three years imprisonment for stealing cable wire, valued at N1.5 million. Presiding Chief Magistrate, Evelyn Edokpayi, convicted Godwin without an option of fine. The police Prosecutor, ASP Violet Soyemi, said that the convict pleaded guilty after listening to the plea of […]
Petrol scarcity worsens in Makurdi, now N450 per litre
The scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as fuel has worsened in Makurdi the Benue state capital as a litre of the product now sell for as high as N450.
Alleged Defilement: We were acting movie script in viral video ― Baba Ijesha
Nollywood actor, Olarewaju James, alias Baba Ijesha, on Friday testified before an Ikeja Special Offences Court that he was acting a script in the viral video with a minor. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Baba Ijesha made this revelation while being led in evidence by the defence counsel, Dada Awosika (SAN). Baba […]
Alleged defilement: Princess my ex-lover — Baba Ijesha
Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James (alias Baba Ijesha) on Friday told an Ikeja Special Offences Court that comedienne Damilola Adekoya (alias Princess) was his former lover.
Aftermath of Boko Haram attacks: We’re fed up with life in camps — IDPs cry out
MORE than 21 years after their means of livelihood and communities were destroyed forcing them to find shelter in temporary abodes, internally displaced persons in Gamboru Ngala in Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State have a strong message to the governor of the state, Prof. Babagana Zulum: they are fed up with challenges of living in make-shift camps for many years.
