Mojeed appeared before the Chief Magistrate of the Iyaganku Family Court, Mrs. Olabisi Ogunkanmi. The prosecutor, Inspector Gbemisola Adedeji, presented the case to the court, alleging that Mojeed lured the young girl into his room and committed the heinous act. The court, finding the allegations credible, ordered Mojeed to be remanded in custody at the […]
A 21-year-old man, Halilu Yusuf, of Gezawa, via Shinkafi village has been arrested by the Katsina State Police Command for allegedly kidnapping a 6-year-old boy. The suspect who was a mentee of the boy’s father, lured the child away from their home in Kofar-Sauri and demanded a ransom of N2 million. After abducting the boy, […]
The Nigerian government has announced a significant increase in passport fees starting from September 1, 2024. This decision is intended to maintain and improve the quality and security of the Nigerian passport. Based on the review, a 32-page passport booklet with five-year validity previously charged at N35,000 will now be N50,000 only; while a 64-page […]
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, Bauchi State office has begun a three-day exercise in markets in Bauchi State to Bauchi markets to mop up fake Milo chocolate drinks in circulation. The Bauchi State Coordinator of NAFDAC, Dr Paul Kamai made this known in an interview with newsmen in Bauchi. Kamai […]
The Minister for Sports Development, John Enoh, represented by the Director of Grassroots Sports Development in the Ministry, Patrick Okeke, announced the adjustment during the just concluded Joint Technical Committee Meeting of the Games at the Steven Keshi International Stadium Asaba, venue of the next Games. Enoh said the date was brought back by one […]
On Tuesday, a video went viral showing some individuals struggling to rescue a singer who suffered a seizure and collapsed during a live performance. Although the man’s identity was not revealed, some bloggers alleged that it was Tekno. Reacting to the reports on Instagram, the ‘Pana’ hitmaker reassured fans of his well-being. Tekno also confirmed that he is […]
Former president Obama, who was greeted with rapturous applause and cheers at the packed arena hosting the party’s nominating convention, said Vice President Harris would fight for Americans, and called her November poll rival Donald Trump “dangerous.” “Yes she can,” Obama said of Harris, prompting the boisterous crowd to repeatedly chant the phrase, recalling Obama’s […]
During the ceremony, which took place at the community’s village square on Sunday, there were deliberate and aggressive efforts by the monarch, chiefs, young men and women, including the elderly to eradicate hunger and ensure food availability and sustainability through agricultural revival and consciousness among the teeming youths of the community. It was gathered that […]
The appellate court affirmed Justice James Omotosho’s verdict that voided Shaibu’s impeachment by the Edo State House of Assembly for lack of a fair hearing. The Court of Appeal, while affirming Justice Omotosho’s order for Shaibu’s return to office, also set aside the appointment of Omobayo Godwins as the new Deputy Governor, replacing Shaibu. The […]
The medical students were abducted last Thursday along the Otukpo/Otukpa/Enugu federal highway while they were travelling to Enugu State for the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students’ annual convention. The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, had at the weekend deployed a tactical team to ensure that the abducted students were rescued. It was learnt […]