US condemns killing of Plateau pastor’s family, demands justice
"The United States strongly condemns the horrific killing of members of Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo's family in Plateau State, Nigeria. The continued violence targeting Christian communities and other vulnerable populations in Nigeria's Middle Belt is deeply alarming," the bureau said.
4 sisters tricked from Abia by prostitution mafia, rescued in Niger Republic
By Bashir Bello Despite the clampdown travelling for prostitution abroad, the activities of human traffickers appear to be spiking by the day, claiming more victims with tales of agonies and woes. This is because the perpetrators are always devising new strategies to win the hearts of their victims and lure them into the illicit trade. […]
VIDEO: Woman rescued as 3-storey building collapses in Lagos
By Bose Adelaja A three-storey building, Friday, collapsed in Ebute-Meta area of Lagos. The cause of the incident, which occurred at No. 95, Abeokuta Street, Cemetery, Ebute-Meta is yet to be ascertained. But rescue operation has commenced. ALSO READ: PHOTOS: Teenagers die as storey building collapses in Lagos A female, aged 30, has been rescued […]
Kidnappers abduct commissioner’s father in Abia
By Ugochukwu Alaribe Kidnappers Tuesday night reportedly abducted a community leader in Ugwuati community, in Ukwa West council area of Abia State, Chief Chilaka. The 75-year-old community leader is said to be the father of a serving commissioner in Abia State Oil Producing Area Development Commission, ASOPADEC. According to a family source, over 72 hours […]
Father of two bags 12 months jail term for forging marriage certificate, internet fraud
By Shina Abubakar A father of two, Olalekan Ibosiola, was sentenced to twelve months imprisonment by a Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State for forging marriage certificate and attempted fraud. The defendant was arraigned on four counts bordering on forgery, attempted fraud, and sending pornographic content. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Prosecutor, […]
ICYMI: Three expatriates, 6 Nigerians remanded for alleged terrorism
By Davies Iheamnachor – Port Harcourt Three foreign nationals and six Nigerians, who are staff members of Pilgrim Africa Limited, have been ordered to be remanded by a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt for allegedly aiding and abetting kidnapping, sea piracy and concealing terrorism. The Nigerian Navy Ship Pathfinder had arrested the nine […]
