Otor-Edo: Delta’s forgotten clay goldmine
Today (Tuesday), with banners rising and PowerPoints flashing on Day 2, the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit peaked in Asaba as host Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, other state actors, and CEOs negotiated Unlocking potentials and a Made in Delta agenda for a global audience.
Man arraigned in court for stealing 5 amplifiers from school
Twenty-one-year-old, Chidiebere Emenike, who allegedly stole 5 amplifiers from a school, was on Wednesday arraigned in an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The defendant was brought on two-count charges of stealing and conspiracy. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The Prosecutor, Insp. Kehinde Olatunde, told the court that the defendant had […]
Caregiver confessed he raped his boss’ granddaughter, IPO tells court
An Investigating Police Officer, ASP Mary Okoi told an FCT High Court, Kubwa that a 21-year-old caregiver, Godwin Onuminya confessed to raping his boss’ 14-year-old granddaughter. The police charged Onuminya with one count of rape. Okoi, attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), FCT Command, made the allegation while being led in evidence by […]
Security guard docked for allegedly stealing iron rod
A 30-year-old security guard, Hassan Fulani, on Wednesday appeared in a Gwagwalada Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing iron rod worth N824,600. The police charged Fulani, who lives in Leisure Court Estate, Abuja, with criminal breach of trust and theft. The Prosecution Counsel, Abdullahi Tanko told the court that the defendant was employed by Mr George […]
Unlicensed pharmacist docked for altering expiration date on medication
A 50-year-old man, Patrick Okonkwo, who allegedly tampered with the expiration dates of a medication gel, was on Wednesday docked in an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The police charged the defendant, an unlicensed drug merchant, with three counts of conspiracy, fraud and drug tampering. He, however, pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, A.C. […]
Man in police net for allegedly impregnating, procuring 2 abortions for his niece
The police Ogun have arrested a 52-year-old man, Jimoh Mutaliu, for impregnating and procuring two abortions for his 16-year-old niece. This is contained in a statement by the command’s spokesman, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, on Wednesday in Ota, Ogun. Oyeyemi said that the suspect was arrested on Sept.21, following a report by the victim’s father at […]
