A housewife, Sumayya Shu’aibu, on Monday appeared in a Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Kano, for allegedly pouring hot water in a kettle and allowing her husband to use. Shu’aibu, whose age was not provided by the court, resides in Mijinbir Local Government Area of Kano, and was charged with causing grievous hurt. She, however, […]

By Ola Ajayi – Ibadan The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office, has secured the conviction of a former Deputy Chief Registrar of the Oyo State High Court, Mutiat Omobola Adio, over a dud cheque she issued. Adio was convicted after pleading guilty to a fresh charge bordering on obtaining money by […]

A Customary Court sitting at Mapo in Ibadan on Monday dissolved a 10-year-old marriage between Ganiyat Oladeji and her estranged husband Ahmed Oladeji over battery. Ganiyat, a businesswoman, asked the court to dissolve her relationship with Ahmed over constant battery. The petitioner, a resident of Idiarere area of Ibadan, told the court that her life […]

By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Nigerian Troops have eliminated 81 Boko Haram fighters in Sambisa axis and lost one soldier from landmine attack. Military sources said the fleeing terrorists have continued to wreak havoc and razing villages along their escape routes. The troops of Sector 1 comprising troops of 21 and 26 brigades supported by […]

By Bose Adelaja A train, on Monday, reportedly had a head-on collision with a truck in Lagos. The incident occurred at about 8.52 am at Mofolasayo Drive, Jonathan Coker Road Level Crossing, Iju/Ishaga, Lagos. ALSO READ: Confusion in Obalende over rival cult groups clash It could not be ascertained if casualties were recorded at the […]