An Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court, on Wednesday, ordered the remand of a 64-year-old man, Durodola Kayode, in the correctional centre in Ado-Ekiti for allegedly raping his step-mother. The defendant, whose address was not provided, is being tried for rape. The Prosecutor, Insp Adejare Elijah, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on June 13 […]

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has warned that it will arrest and prosecute owners and drivers of heavy-duty vehicles involved in accidents that maimed and kill people in the territory. Mr Ikharo Attah, the Chairman, FCTA Ministerial Traffic Management Team, stated this on Wednesday in Nyanya at a rescue operation at two scenes of […]

The Police in Jigawa have arrested a 40-year-old man for allegedly burning the hut of his wife in Birniwa Local Government area (LGA) of the state. The Spokesman for the state police command, ASP Shiisu Lawan, confirmed the arrest to newsmen on Wednesday in Dutse. He said that the suspect was arrested after the police […]

…supports FG’s dialogue with IPOB …dismisses negotiation with insurgents, Boko Haram, bandits By Peter Duru The National President of Middle Belt Forum, MBF, Dr. Bitrus Pogu has corroborated the stance of Shiek Gumi that the security agencies are colluding with bandits to unleash mayhem in the country. He also supported his position that government should […]

By Femi Bolaji – Jalingo A man and his two sons have been killed by gunmen in Taraba State. The incident reportedly happened in the early hours of Wednesday in Jauro Gantang village, Gassol Local Government Area. It was also learned that a woman sustained injuries and she is currently receiving treatment at First referral […]