A High Court sitting in Ado-EKiti on Monday sentenced one Jayeoba Oluwafemi, 56, to life imprison for defiling his 14 year old stepdaughter. The 56 year old convict was arraigned before Justice Adekunle Adeleye on Dec. 4, 2020 on one count charge of defilement. The charge reads that the...
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Grammy-nominated Afrobeat superstar Ayra Starr, has become the first Nigerian female artiste to hit one billion views on Youtube. The mavin star girl announced the milestone in a post on her Instagram fan page on Monday. The landmark achievement is largely propelled by her hit single “Rush,” which alone...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave Abuja on Tuesday for Lagos to celebrate, along with other leaders, the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). NATIONAL ACCORD reports that the ECOWAS golden jubilee was flagged off in Accra last month. A statement...
The suspension of Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court in Abuja stalled the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s money laundering case against former Anambra Governor, Willie Obiano. The National Judicial Council (NJC) at its 108th meeting held between April 29 and April 30, suspended Justice Ekwo....
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, fixed July 4 for judgment in the suit filed by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS’) Plc against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and others. NIBSS, in the suit, is seeking an order to prevent any institution from challenging its...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano– Nigeria’s top leaders in business, policy, and development will gather in Kano on Thursday, June 5, 2025, for the next edition of the For The Love of The Country (FLOC) conference. This year’s theme, “Reimagining Nigeria’s Economy for a Prosperous Future: Where We Should Be...
Delta State Police Command has arrested a member of an interstates kidnap gang. Spokesman of the command, SP Bright Edafe disclosed this to newsmen on Monday in Warri. Edafe explained that the 30-years-old suspect was arrested on May 2o by the operatives of the CP Special assignment team (CP-SAT)....
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday said no other sovereignty is possible without its economic sovereignty. “Of course, I have to note the contribution that business including the younger generation of entrepreneurs, has made to the development of the Russian economy in the 21st century. “Without this sovereignty,...
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has inaugurated schools protection squads in Nasarawa State to create a safer and more secure learning environment for students and teachers. Speaking at the stakeholders forum on the Security of Schools in Nasarawa State on Monday in Lafia, Egbetokun said the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri– Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has commended the local production of combat equipments by an indigenous company for the use of the military in current operation. Oluyede gave the commendation while taking the delivery of the locally-produced All-Terrain Combat Vehicles...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of 19 persons, including five children, and left eight others injured along the Lokoja-Obajana road in Lokoja Local Government Area of the state in the early...
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By PAUL ADAJI, Abuja – There was a mild drama in court on Monday during thee resumes hearing of the case instituted by erstwhile Director, Table Duties in the Senate, Dr. Christopoher Vershima Ashiekaa against the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) and the National Assembly Management. The case with...
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas has announced the withdrawal of the compulsory voting Bill. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Bill to Amend the Electoral Act 2022 to make voting mandatory for all eligible Nigerians, by the Speaker and co-sponsored with Rep. Daniel...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has strongly condemned the brutal killings of residents in Tse Orbiam and Ahume communities, Gwer West Local Government Area. The governor also expressed outrage and deep sorrow over the shooting of Rev. Fr. Solomon Atongu by herder terrorists...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has dispelled the allegation that he was going to dump the All Progressive Congress (APC) because of the crisis in the party. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Tersoo Kula said the story is...
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele on Sunday opposed key opposition parties in the country for labelling the National Assembly a rubber-stamp parliament without any justification or proof. This is contained in a statement in Abuja by his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs. Bamidele, who represents currently Ekiti Central, said...
Police in Katsina State Police Command have apprehended a 23-year-old housewife, Rabi’a Labaran, for allegedly killing her co-wife in Daura local government area . The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO) DSP Abubakar Aliyu, made this known in a statement, on Sunday in Katsina. He said that the tragic incident...
A Political Economist and Development Specialist, Prof. Salisu Usman, has called for the conversion of the recovered housing estate of former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele to Liaison Offices for the 774 Local Government Areas. Usman, in a statement on Sunday in Lokoja, said this would ensure each council has...