NBA Demands N5bn Damage Over Killing Of Lawyer, Bolanle Raheem By Policeman
The Nigerian Bar Association says it will seek the payment of damages not less than N5bn in addition to the swift prosecution of the cop culpable in the killing of a Lagos-based lawyer, Bolanle Raheem. A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa made this known in a statement on Thursday. Adegboruwa urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to follow...
Bob Marley’s Grandson Dead At 31
Musician Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley, grandson of Bob Marley and a well-regarded reggae artist in his own right, has died at the age of 31. The singer died in Miami, where the artist spent much of his life. It was reported that he was found in a vehicle after suffering an asthma attack. Marley released his debut album “Comfortable” in 2016,...
Mother, Son Returning Home For Christmas Die In Road Crash In Taraba [SEE Poster]
A woman and her 20-year-old son have lost their lives in an accident that happened along Jalingo - Wukari road in Taraba State. It was gathered that Lolo Eucharia Onyeogaziri Obasi, 52, and her son, Richard Chidera, were travelling to their hometown, Awgu in Enugu State when the accident happened.
Pope Francis Urges Prayers For Predecessor, Benedict Over Depleting Health
Head of Catholic Church, Pope Francis has urged the global community to offer prayers on behalf of his predecessor, ex-pope Benedict XVI, saying he is “very sick”. Benedict, 95, had rendered his resignation from his position in 2013 on reasons bordering on advancing age. He was the first pope in about 600 years to do so. He has been living...
Gov. Umahi Orders Arrest Of Ebonyi APC Chair, Reps Candidate Over Alleged Killing Of Policeman, Others
Ebonyi State, Governor David Umahi on Tuesday ordered the immediate arrest of the state chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Stanley Okoro Emegha, over the alleged murder and razing of houses at Ekoli Edda community in Afikpo South Local Government Area. Umahi also ordered the immediate arrest of the APC House of Representatives candidate, Chief Eni Uduma Chima, who is...
7 Die, 29 Injured In Calabar Carnival – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC has confirmed seven persons dead and 29 injured in an incident that occurred during the annual Calabar Carnival on Tuesday. The Sector Commander of the Corps, Maikano Hassan, confirmed the number of casualties to the News Agency of Nigeria. He said that the incident occurred in front of the Jumat Mosque in Bogobiri in the...
Hoodlums Set Ebonyi APC Chairman’s Home On Fire, One Person Killed
A 39-year-old man, Eseni Egwu, was on Monday killed at the Ekoli Edda community, in the Afikpo South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. It was gathered that the incident ensued when members of the Ebebeagu Security Outfit clashed with youths in the area on Boxing Day. The Ebebeagu operatives, according to a community source, allegedly arrived the market square in...
How Christmas Cow Killed Youth Leader In Bayelsa
Tragedy struck on Christmas eve when a cow, bought to celebrate Christmas killed a former youth president of Obogoro community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Mr Sobokime Igodo. Daily Trust gathered that the deceased and a group of friends had contributed money to buy the cow, kill and share as they normally do every Christmas. According to the...
Family Seeks Justice As Policeman Kills 28-Year-Old Graduate In Edo
The family of late Godsent Obhafuoso has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, to prevail on the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5, to investigate the killing of their 28-year-old son by a policeman. The family claimed that the policeman escorted a prominent resident to Uromi community, in the Esan North East Local Government Area on August 13,...
Osinbajo Preaches Message Of Hope At Christmas
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the celebration of Christmas brings hope, joy, God’s Grace and relief to Nigerians. Osinbajo spoke with State House correspondents on Sunday after the Christmas Service at Aso Villa Chapel where he delivered the sermon. According to him, the celebration is good news because Jesus Christ offers himself for the sins of man. “My message is the message...
