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An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Monday sentenced a 45-year-old pastor, Ndukwe Ogbu, to 25 years in prison for defiling his 14-year-old daughter (name withheld). In her judgment, Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe held that the prosecution had proven beyond reasonable doubt the three-count charge of defilement, sexual assault, and sexual assault by penetration against the convict….
Abdullahi Bashir Haske, a Nigerian businessman is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy and money laundering. In a statement issued by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the commission called on members of the public to provide useful information that could aid in Haske’s arrest. Abdullahi Bashir Haske…
The Senate has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and other relevant regulatory bodies to strictly enforce the ban on the packaging of high-strength alcoholic beverages in sachet formats beginning December 2025. The lawmakers further resolved that no additional extension should be granted beyond the current moratorium. The resolution…
Maitama, Okija Stampede, Women Affair Minister Express Pain *says incidences avoidable Minister of Women Affairs Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has lamented the loss of lives in Maitama, Abuja, and Okija, in Anambra State, during food distribution drives by private institutions aimed at supporting the people as they celebrate the festive season. The minister expressed deep grief,…
By Uko Okon The Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU) University of Uyo branch, has joined its counterpart across the country to protest against the Federal Government over the failure to complete the renegotiated 2009 agreement. This action has led to the shutting down of UNIUYO campuses and all examinations scheduled for today, August 26,…
Group Commends Tinubu for Signing into Law the North Central Development Commission Bill The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has extended profound appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, for signing into law the bill establishing the North Central Development Commission (NCDC). The group, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Isaac Abrak, on Sunday, said this…
Member representing Biu, Kwaya Kusar, Bayo, and Shani federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Muktar Betara Aliyu has swiftly responded to the devastating flood in his constituency by mobilizing emergency relief efforts to repair damaged areas and provide support to affected residents. After a sudden flash flood that has hit several wards…
The Federal Ministry of Environment, through its Department of Climate Change, in collaboration with the NAP Global Network, has launched an inception workshop aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s capacity for conflict-sensitive climate adaptation while unveiling a new report on integrating peacebuilding into the country’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process. The event, held in Abuja, brought together…
Edo PDP Primaries: Campaign Organization Insists Outcome Remains Valid Despite Court Ruling By Oke-Oghene Orogun The Edo State Peoples Democratic party (PDP) campaign Organisation has said the ruling of the Federal High Court, Abuja on the party’s delegate election did not invalidate the outcome of the party’s primary election which produced the party’s flag bearer,…
By Israel Adebiyi Police operatives have exhumed the remains of 21-year-old girl, Osato Edogiaweria, allegedly murdered by her boyfriend, Joshua Osaigbovo, from a shallow grave in Iyanomon community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. A statement by the Command’s Spokesman, CSP Moses Yamu, revealed that the deceased was reported missing by her mother, Mrs…