When 23 year-old Mustapha Owolabi, a resident of Abeokuta, Ogun state left his house to a mechanic workshop where he was an apprentice, he never imagined that it would take him 9 years to return. As he left his house on that morning of April 6, 2013, Mustapha had no premonition that trouble was lurkingContinue reading “How Police, DPP’s negligence kept 23-yr-old mechanic in prison for 9 yrs”
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Stabbing attack in Italy kills one, injures soccer player Pablo Mari
One person has died and four people, including Spanish soccer player Pablo Mari, were “seriously injured” after a stabbing attack on the outskirts of the Italian city of Milan on Thursday, according to Italian national police. The suspected attacker has been arrested, police said. A mentally unstable man decided to stab people. One person hasContinue reading “Stabbing attack in Italy kills one, injures soccer player Pablo Mari”
Women Now Give Their Daughters To Bandits For Money – Kaduna Commissioner Hafsat
Hafsat Baba, Kaduna commissioner for human services and social development, says it is important to address the issue of women giving their daughters to bandits for money. Baba said this on Wednesday at the 22nd meeting of the National Council on Women Affairs held in Abuja. Speaking as a panellist on girl child development andContinue reading “Women Now Give Their Daughters To Bandits For Money – Kaduna Commissioner Hafsat”
Chinese Yuan Strengthens to 7.1570 Against Dollar
The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the Yuan, strengthened 68 pips to 7.1570 against the dollar on Thursday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China’s spot foreign exchange market, the Yuan is allowed to rise or fall by two per cent from the central parity rate each tradingContinue reading “Chinese Yuan Strengthens to 7.1570 Against Dollar”
Court sentences 3 to 14 yrs imprisonment for kidnapping woman, 83, in Rivers
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has convicted and sentenced three persons to 14 years imprisonment without the option of a fine for kidnapping an 83-year-old woman, Theresa Nwosu. The convicts, Kelechi Nnaji, Bright Anele, Onyebuchi Nweke were arrested and arraigned on three counts of kidnapping, conspiracy and possession of illegal firearmsContinue reading “Court sentences 3 to 14 yrs imprisonment for kidnapping woman, 83, in Rivers”
Court orders Nigeria to return IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to Kenya
A federal high court in Umuahia, Abia state, has ordered the Nigeria government to return Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to Kenya from where he was extradited in June 2021. The court also ordered the government to pay Kanu the sum of N500 million as damages for his illegalContinue reading “Court orders Nigeria to return IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to Kenya”
Bayern compound Barca misery with 3-0 victory
With their fate already decided, Bayern Munich inflicted more damage to Barcelona on Wednesday, trashing the Blaugrana giants 3-0 at the Camp Nou. The win extends Bayern’s unbeaten run in the Champions League group stage to 33 matches. Goals from from Sadio Mane, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Benjamin Pavard ensured the Bavarian giants secure topContinue reading “Bayern compound Barca misery with 3-0 victory”
US imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials over crackdown on protests
The United States on Wednesday imposed a slew of new sanctions against Iranian officials involved in the ongoing crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran – the latest US response to Tehran’s efforts to quash outrage after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. “It has been 40 days since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custodyContinue reading “US imposes new sanctions on Iranian officials over crackdown on protests”
Israeli President says he is ‘extremely pleased’ with Kanye West fallout after antisemitic remarks
Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday said he is “extremely pleased” with the “overwhelming reaction” to recent antisemitic comments from rapper and fashion designer Ye, also known as Kanye West. “We’re all concerned by antisemitism all over the world. It’s antisemitism, it’s racist, it’s racism, xenophobia – these are the challenges of the era, butContinue reading “Israeli President says he is ‘extremely pleased’ with Kanye West fallout after antisemitic remarks”
North Korean defector’s decomposing remains found by Seoul police
Seoul, South Korean authorities have launched an investigation after the decomposing remains of a North Korean defector were found in the capital Seoul last Wednesday. The defector was a woman in her 40s who escaped to South Korea in 2002, according to police and South Korea’s Unification Ministry. The woman had missed multiple rent paymentsContinue reading “North Korean defector’s decomposing remains found by Seoul police”
Iran allows detained New Zealand social media
Two New Zealanders detained in Iran for the last few months have been allowed to leave the country, New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said on Wednesday. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had earlier on Tuesday said in a video broadcast live on Facebook that the New Zealand government had for theContinue reading “Iran allows detained New Zealand social media”
Naira redesign: EFCC hails CBN, moves to clampdown on currency hoarders
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has applauded the move by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to redesign and reissue higher denominations of the Nigerian Currency, the Naira. Speaking at a press briefing today, October 26, 2022, the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele announced that the apex bank had obtained the approval of President MuhammaduContinue reading “Naira redesign: EFCC hails CBN, moves to clampdown on currency hoarders”
2023: INEC debunks move to sack Mahmood
The Independent National Electoral Commission , INEC, has debunked allegations of moves to unseat its National Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu. Speaking on Channels Television, Politics Today, INEC National Commissioner for information and Voters education, Festus Okoye who disclosed that the commission is under pressure to deliver a free, fair and credible elections insisted that theContinue reading “2023: INEC debunks move to sack Mahmood”
Private school proprietors in Edo want review of new scheme, policies
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – PRIVATE school owners in Edo state have asked for a review of new policies introduced by the Edo state government as they said some of them were not achievable while the deadline given them to meet others need to be extended. The Commissioner for Education, Dr. Joan Oviawe recentlyContinue reading “Private school proprietors in Edo want review of new scheme, policies”
15 killed, 40 injured in ‘terrorist attack’ in Iran – state news
At least 15 people were killed and 40 others were injured Wednesday in a “terrorist attack” at the Shahcheragh Shrine in the city of Shiraz, southern Iran, according to state-run media and Iranian officials. Two children were among the victims, according to state-run Press TV. Iranian security forces have arrested two of the suspected attackers,Continue reading “15 killed, 40 injured in ‘terrorist attack’ in Iran – state news”
Clashes in Iran as thousands gather at Mahsa Amini’s grave, 40 days after her death
Clashes broke out throughout Iran Wednesday as thousands of people came to the burial site of Mahsa Amini in Saqqez, a city in the Kurdistan province, to mark 40 days since her death, semi-official Iranian state news agency ISNA said. Protests have swept through the Islamic Republic following the death of the 22-year-old Kurdish IranianContinue reading “Clashes in Iran as thousands gather at Mahsa Amini’s grave, 40 days after her death”
2023: APC Has Nothing To Tell Nigerians – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has nothing to show to Nigerians. PDP Youth campaign director in Jigawa, Malam Umar Danjani stated this while replying the APC youth wing. He said the PDP is the only party in Nigeria that has executed more developmental projects that Nigerians areContinue reading “2023: APC Has Nothing To Tell Nigerians – PDP”
Rivers: All Eyes On Magnus Abe As Political Permutations Changes
Rivers Decides: All Eyes On Magnus Abe As Political Permutations Changes Matters Arising Yesterday a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt nullified all the primaries conducted by the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state therefore changing the whole political permutations in the State. Recall that some aggrieved APC members who supported Senator MagnusContinue reading “Rivers: All Eyes On Magnus Abe As Political Permutations Changes”
Obaseki Bans APC From Campaigning On Billboards In Edo State
Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has banned billboards owners in the state from accepting advert campaign projects from the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC)The ban was disclosed to newsmen on Tuesday night in Benin City by a member of the Billboards’ Association in Edo, Mr. Ibrahim Momoh. Momoh noted that the governor even threatened to confiscateContinue reading “Obaseki Bans APC From Campaigning On Billboards In Edo State”
Russia Sends Fathers Who Don’t Pay Child Support To Fight In Ukraine War
Russia has started sending men who refuse to pay child maintenance to the front lines in Ukraine. Sochi, a city in Russia is responding to pressure from ex-wives and sweeping up men dodging maintenance payments, ordering them to the front, revealed leading Putin TV propagandist Margarita Simonyan. Then the money to pay alimony is takenContinue reading “Russia Sends Fathers Who Don’t Pay Child Support To Fight In Ukraine War”
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