Amnesty demands justice for man who died in Imo police custody
Amnesty International Nigeria has called on the Imo State Government and police authorities to implement a coroner’s recommendations into the death of 32-year-old Japheth Njoku in police custody at Tiger Base, Owerri, and ensure accountability for those found responsible. The organisation made the call in a statement posted on its X platform on Sunday, following […]
Breaking: Court grants Baba Ijesha N2m bail
Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Ikeja Special Offences Court has granted bail in the sum of two million naira and two sureties to Nollywood actor Olarenwaju James (alias Baba Ijesha).
I started robbery at 7, wanted to be as popular as Oyenusi, Shina Rambo ― 27-yr-old suspect
and Mufu Olosha Oko because I wanted my name to reign. I believed that it was through crime that I can be popular.
NSCDC arrests 4 JAMB candidates for destroying CBT centre’s facilities
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Bayelsa on Thursday said four male candidates were arrested for vandalism during the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations. Mrs Christiana Abiakam-Omanu, Commandant of the NSCDC in the state, made this known while briefing newsmen. Obiakam-Omanu said the suspects were arrested at a Computer-Based Test Centre (CBT) […]
Alleged Defilement: Baba Ijesha boosts defence with two SANs, 6 junior counsel
Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka alias Baba Ijesha has beefed up his defence in his trial over allegations of child molestation by hiring two Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) to represent him during proceedings at an Ikeja Special Offences Court. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two SANs who announced their appearance before […]
Pregnant woman, two others die in multiple accidents on Lagos/Ibadan Expressway
By Bose Adelaja Three people including a pregnant woman reportedly lost their lives on Thursday, in a multiple accidents at the Ogun State axis of Lagos/Ibadan Expressway. Eye witnesses’ account said the incident occured at Evy & Danco area, inbound Lagos, at about 4.30am. The Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps […]
