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 […]
‘I needed money for wedding,’ kidnap suspect confesses
“It was in the marriage process that I was introduced to ID, who was the leader of our gang. He was the husband of my girlfriend’s sister”
Cote d’Ivoire’s culture, hospitality, key tourism strength – Kouassi
— Honors President Ouattara’s vision to elevate tourism in Nigeria, interconnection of travel systems By Vera Anyagafu Dr. Moustapha Kouassi, is the Director of the Tourism and Leisure Office of Côte d’Ivoire in Nigeria.He considers this role both a privilege and a responsibility, and credits His Excellency President Alassane Ouattara, for the vision that is […]
Court remands Odogwu Asaba over alleged rape, death
By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — A Delta State High Court has ordered the remand of popular content creator, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, aka Odogwu Asaba, at the Ogwashi-Uku Maximum Correctional Centre over allegations surrounding the death of 20-year-old Favour Agbro. The remand order was granted after the court heard an application filed following the conclusion of police […]
Nine killed in Oyo kidnap victims’ rescue operation — DSS DG
IBADAN — Nine people, comprising four civilians and five security personnel, were killed during an operation to rescue victims abducted by suspected members of an international terrorist organisation in Oyo State, Director-General of the Department of State Services, Tosin Ajayi, has disclosed. Ajayi made the disclosure in an interview published by Premium Times, explaining that […]
43 feared dead, others missing in Rivers oil incident
By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt PANIC has gripped Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State following an incident in which several persons suspected of illegally siphoning petroleum products reportedly died after inhaling toxic fumes. While community sources put the death toll at 43, the Rivers State Police Command said it could not confirm the actual number […]
