My husband paid the supreme price fighting for justice — Widow laments
By Vincent Ujumadu It was an emotional atmosphere at Umuenu Umuawulu in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State when a widow, Mrs Nkechi Obi, wife of the former chairman of Umuenu Quarters Assembly, Umuawulu, Mr Humphrey Obi, broke down in tears to narrate the circumstances that led to her husband’s death while pursuing […]
Police arraign motorcyclist, 20, over alleged theft
A motorcyclist, Nasiru Muazu, 20, on Wednesday appeared before a Gwagwalada Magistrates’ Court in the Federal Capital Territory, over alleged theft of household items worth N135,000. Muazu, who resides at the Hajj Camp, Gwagwalada, Abuja, is charged with criminal conspiracy and theft, but the defendant pleaded not guilty. The Prosecution Counsel, Abdullahi Tanko told the […]
Woman, 30, in court for alleged N1.8m fraud
A 30-year-old woman, Adenike Lucien, on Wednesday appeared before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for alleged N1.8 million fraud. Lucien, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of stealing and obtaining money under false pretences. She, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, Insp Sunday Bassey, told the court that […]
Court orders teacher to end romantic relationship with student
A Sharia Court, sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna on Wednesday ordered a teacher, Yusuf Yusuf, to end any kind of romantic relationship with his student, Zainab Muhammad. The Judge, Malam Murtala Nasir, also ordered the teacher to pay N8,500 to the nominal complainant, Muhammad, as compensation to defray her medical bill after he assaulted her. […]
Police arraign tenant for allegedly beating up landlady
A 37-year-old tenant, Francis Ndubuisi, on Wednesday appeared before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly assaulting his landlady and damaging her property. Ndubuisi, whose address was not provided, is facing a three-count charge of assault, willful damage and breach of the peace. He, however, pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Insp Sunday Bassey, […]
Benue govt distributes food, non food items to over 1.5million IDPs
By Peter Duru – Makurdi Benue state government has flagged off another phase of the distribution of food and non food items to over 1.5million Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, in the state with a call on the federal government to pay attention to the plight of the IDPs in the state. Executive Secretary, ES, of […]
