The duo faced a four-count charge of conspiracy, armed robbery, and impersonation. Witnesses testified that the men, one dressed in a police T-shirt and the other in military camouflage, carried out multiple robberies in the Idanre area. Victims recounted how they were stopped, assaulted with jack knives and fists, and robbed of cash and belongings. […]
The 43-year-old football legend shared the news in a heartfelt statement on social media, accompanied by a black-and-white photo of Martina kissing him on the cheek. “Martina and myself are sad to announce that we are separating after 26 years together, we remain best friends and immensely proud of our two children,” he affirmed. The […]
The disaster struck as intense rain sent torrents of water, mud, and boulders crashing through the Himalayan village, sweeping away homes and a large makeshift kitchen sheltering more than 100 Hindu pilgrims. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as families were torn apart by the rushing waters. “It was horrifying,” said Arun Shah, a pilgrim who […]
The accident occurred last week along the Auchi axis, leaving Ruth Otabor hospitalised at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital. The incident was reportedly caused by heavy traffic in the area before emergency responders and security personnel arrived at the scene. In a statement issued by the company and assured that it will take full responsibility for Otabor. […]
Key eastern cities, including Benghazi, Sirte, and Tobruk have rejected the vote, exposing ongoing tensions between rival administrations in Tripoli and the east. The UN mission in Libya (UNSMIL) described the elections as “essential to uphold democratic governance” but warned that insecurity and attacks on electoral offices could undermine the process. Eleven constituencies in the […]
The water was said to have come from Murfakalam, a suburb community on the outskirts of Damaturu metropolis. Areas affected by the flood in the tertiary healthcare facility include the main entrance gate and the accident and emergency unit. The incident, which occurred late evening yesterday, gave staff and members of the public a tougher […]
In a report titled “A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in Southeast Nigeria,” the rights group said over 1,844 people were killed between January 2021 and June 2023. It also documented cases of torture, enforced disappearances, and arbitrary arrests by the military, police, Ebube Agu security outfit, and non-state actors. Country Director Isa […]
Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, who announced the scheme, said the initiative aims to address the welfare and professional development needs of tertiary staff as part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Jointly developed by the Federal Ministry of Education and TETFund, and implemented with the Bank of Industry, TISSF offers interest-free loans […]
Speaking ahead of the talks, Trump gave the meeting a 75% chance of success. The US president is set to meet Putin in Alaska, amid fears from European leaders that the Kremlin could pressure Trump into accepting a settlement unfavourable to Kyiv. Trump, however, insisted he would be in full control of the encounter. According […]
In a communique released, NLC President Joe Ajaero accused the government of diverting 40% of NSITF contributions into the national treasury, in violation of the fund’s founding laws. He warned that further interference would trigger nationwide industrial action. The union also demanded the immediate constitution of a governing board for the National Pension Commission (PenCom), […]