Court Sentences Man to 10 Years Imprisonment For Defiling Daughter

The Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Court sitting at the Anambra State High Court in Awka has sentenced a middle aged man to 10 years imprisonment for defiling his own only daughter who is aged nine. Delivering judgement in a three-count charge brought against the defendant, one Kenneth Nwangwu, by the state government, the court noted compelling evidence proving that the defendant is guilty as charged, and consequently sentenced him to seven years imprisonment on...

287 Abducted Kaduna School Children Released

The 287 Kuriga school children, who were kidnapped by terrorists in Kaduna State, have regained their freedom. Recall that terrorists had around 8.20am on March 7, stormed LGEA Teachers Primary School, Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, abducted 287 pupils and teachers. Their release was confirmed by Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State on Saturday. It is, however, not clear if ransom was paid before their release. Governor Sani made the announcement late Saturday...

Breaking: Trailer Crushes Children To Death At Bridge Head Onitsha

Tragedy struck at Bridge Head Onitsha few minutes ago when trailer crushes road users including children. The incident happened around 5pm. According to an eyewitness, the trailer which was heading towards Asaba lost control of its brake and hit a mother and her children alongside passengers waiting to board vehicles heading to Asaba. The woman who was lucky to have escaped the death was in tears as she watched the remains of her children. While...

Edo State High Court Imprisons 25 Internet Fraudsters

Justices Efe Ikponmwonba and M. Ituseli of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City have been convicted and sentenced to various jail terms 25 for internet fraudsters. According to a statement shared by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on X platform, the convicts are Joshua Osarumwense, Oziegbe Courage, Michael Osawowamen Enofe, Precious Ezomo, Favour Ezomon, Adetokunbor Oghamomwan, Amaize Victor Ohimah, Destiny Okpala, Emmanuel Benjamin, Williams Chinedu Onyeji, Michael Ugochukwu Davidson, Favour Victor,...

Terrorism: Military Declares Simon Ekpa, Bello Turji, 93 Others Wanted

The Defence Headquarters has declared no fewer than 97 persons wanted following the deteriorating security situation across the nation. The wanted persons that have been causing mayhem in the North and other parts of the country include terrorists, bandit leaders, and other insurgents. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba on Friday, confirmed that the wanted persons are terrorists from the North East and North West as well as insurgents in the South...

ECOWAS Team visit’s Anambra Central Fish Village in Adazi Nnukwu

A team from the ECOWAS Commission, led by Mrs. Massandje Toure-Litse, the ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, visited the Anambra Central Fish Village located in Adazi Nnukwu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. The visit is part of the tour by the ECOWAS team to evaluate significant agro investments that may require assistance that can be given by the Commission, to boost the economic fortunes of the people for its vision of...

Deputy Speaker Advises Nigerians To Pursue Honour, Integrity

Nigerians in the civil and public service have been advised to pursue honor and integrity to sustain the glory of their career. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives gave the advice when he received the attendees of ‘The Platform Public Service Bootcamp (TPPSB)’ who are mainly youth at the National Assembly on Thursday in Abuja. The exercise organized by the Covenant Nation convener, Pastor Poju Oyemade with Mrs. Sola Salako-Ajulo as the...

Nasarawa State University Loses Three Students in Stampede Over Rice Distribution

Three students of the Nasarawa State University, NSUK, are said to have died on Friday in Keffi and others sustained injuries in a stampede during rice distribution as palliative to them by the state government. The incident occurred before the arrival of Gov. Abdullahi Sule at the convocation square of the institution where the bags of rice were kept. According to a student who An eye witnessed the incident, Moses Ajah said the crowd of...

Benue State Suspends Mining Activities Across The State

Due to reports of security threats, the Benue state government has suspended mining activities across the state and commences revalidation of those engaged in mining. Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia announced the suspension of all mining activities when he met with members of the Miners Association of Nigeria, Benue Chapter in Makurdi, saying the suspension will be lifted until miners’ data are captured. The Governor also directed the Mineral Resources and Environment Management Committee (MIREMCO)...

36 Governors Express Commitment To Deliver Health Initiatives

Governors of the 36 states have expressed their commitment to deliver on health initiatives and reforms of the Health Sector Renewal Compact. The Governors position was contained in a communique signed and issued by the chairman of the Forum who is also the Kwara state governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq at the end of a virtual meeting on the next round of the Primary Health Care (PHC) Leadership Challenge, and the UNICEF Child Nutrition Fund. Earlier, the Forum received...

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