CJN Set To Swear In 12 New Judges Of FCT High Court Wednesday [See Full List]
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, will on Wednesday, July 10, swear in the twelve newly appointed Judges of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory. A statement by the Director of Press and Information of the Supreme Court, Dr. Festus Akande, said the swearing-in ceremony would hold at the Main Courtroom of the Supreme Court of...
Tears As 20-Year-Old Cadet Officer Who Died Mysteriously In Hotel Pool In Abia Laid To Rest (Photos, Video)
The community of Okwuta Ibeku in Umuahia North LGA bid a tearful farewell to 20-year-old Cadet Airforce Officer Emmanuel Onyeomereneche, whose mysterious death at Hotel Royal Damgrate's swimming pool has sparked outrage and demands for justice. The young officer, who was slated to graduate with his fellow cadets just weeks ago, met his untimely demise in the pool, leaving his...
Gov. Uba Sani Reinstates Traditional Ruler Sacked By His Predecessor, El-Rufai
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has reinstated the paramount ruler of Piriga in the Lere Local Government Area of the state, Chief Jonathan Zamuna, describing the traditional institution as a stabilising force. Zamuna was dethroned by the former governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, a few days before the expiration of his second term tenure. But on Thursday, the governor announced Zamuna’s reinstatement during...
Content Creator Arrested Over Video Police Say Caused “Apprehension”
Police authorities have arrested prankster and content creator, ZFancy over some viral videos in which he was alleged to have committed some heinous crimes including rape. In a statement on Thursday, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi said ZFancy whose real name is Ubani Zion Chibuike was arrested at an apartment in the Wuye area of Abuja. “The Nigeria...
EFCC Official Commits Suicide In Abuja
An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has died by suicide at his residence in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. The deceased, a member of Course 5, was described as diligent, efficient, and unassuming. A source at the headquarters of the commission said, “The deceased was a diligent and efficient operative, known for his unassuming nature. His death has...
Angry Youths Set INEC Office In Benue On Fire, Destroy Generators, Ballot Boxes, Others
Some aggrieved youths in Benue State burnt down the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Sankara, headquarters of Ukum Local Government Area, on Wednesday. National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, confirmed this in a statement. Olumekun quoted Prof. Sam Egwu, Resident Electoral Commissioner for Benue as saying the youths invaded the...
Five Persons To Die By Hanging For Killing Fulani Herder In Osun
Five men standing trial for the abduction and murder of a Fulani herder, Ibrahim Adamu, who until his death was selling cows at Owode-Ede, Osun State, were on Tuesday sentenced to death by hanging by an Osun State High Court. After Adamu’s abduction, he was said to have been moved into a secluded place in his Toyota Corolla car. The victim...
Otti Visits Families Of Slain Policemen, Says Attacks On Security Agencies Must End (Photos)
The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has vowed to put an end to the recent spate of attacks on the security agencies in the state by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. Governor Otti made the vow on Saturday, June 29, during a visit to the families of two killed police officers in their various homes and two wounded officers...
Bring My Trial To Kogi, Yahaya Bello Tells Court
The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, who was absent for his scheduled arraignment and plea bargain, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, Thursday, wrote the court a letter that he would prefer to be tried in his state. Bello, in the letter he wrote through his team of lawyers led by Abdulwahab Mohammed, claimed that only the...
Retired Anambra Teacher Nabbed For Sexually Molesting Boys
A retired teacher, Mr Ike Okoye, resident of Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area has been apprehended by the Anambra State Government through the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare in collaboration with operatives of Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra for allegedly molesting and engaging in same-sex activities with young boys in the community. The suspect was arrested after the incident...
