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 […]
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2 men docked for allegedly stealing motorcycle spare parts worth N2.7m
Two men on Friday appeared in a Magistrates’ Court sitting in Badadry, Lagos State, for allegedly stealing motorcycle spare parts worth N2.7 million. The police charged Umoru Yusuf, 23; and Innocent Okoroafo, 23, whose house addresses were not given, with theft. The prosecution counsel, ASP Akpam Ikem, told the court that the defendants committed the […]
Court dissolves 6-year-old marriage over alleged threat to life
A Customary Court in Mapo, Ibadan, on Friday, dissolved a six-year-old marriage between a trader, Kaosara Okeowo and her husband, Lateef, over alleged threat to life. The mother of two, told the court that she was in danger because her husband wants to use her for ritual. Delivering judgment, Chief Ademola Odunade, the President of […]
Police arrest family of 7 who specializes in kidnapping in Ogun
By James Ogunnaike The Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Police on Friday paraded a seven man syndicate that specialized in kidnapping in Sagamu area of the state. Parading the suspect in Sagamu, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi said the kidnap syndicate made up of members of the same […]
Crocodile swallows 8-year-old boy
An eight-year-old boy was killed by a crocodile as he swam in a river in Indonesia’s East Kalimantan province, an official said on Friday.
Court grants woman’s divorce request, after husband marries second wife
A Customary Court sitting in Mapo, Ibadan, on Friday granted a businesswoman, Carolin Adetoro’s request for divorce after her husband took a second wife and abandoned her. Adetoro who lives in Felele area in Ibadan, said she had been married to Adeleke for 21 years. Delivering judgment, the President of the court, Chief Ademola held […]
