22 DRC Soldiers Sentenced To Death For Fleeing Battlefield Against M23 Rebels
A military court in DR Congo’s volatile east sentenced 22 soldiers to death on Monday for “fleeing the enemy” during fighting with M23 rebels, a lawyer told AFP. Sixteen soldiers were handed death sentences in one case in the North Kivu province, and six others in a separate case, just days after 25 soldiers received […]
You’ll Hear From Me, Sokoto Governor Tells Govt Officials Who Diverted Sallah Gifts Meant For Workers
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has vowed to punish government officials who tempered with the Sallah gift approved for the workers. The governor had approved N30,000 as a Sallah gift for each worker under the state and local government employ, including teachers. However, it was alleged that, some of the workers, especially at the […]
My Son Was Poisoned, Broke His Skull In Swimming Pool – Father Of 20-Year-Old Abia Cadet Officer Narrates (Video)
Mr. Ephraim Onyeomereneche, the father of 20-year-old late cadet officer of the Nigerian Army, Emmanuel Chidiebere Onyeomereneche, who died at Hotel Royal Damgrete Umuahia, Abia State capital has told ABN TV that his son was poisoned. Speaking with our correspondent shortly after his burial on Saturday at his hometown, Okwuta Ibeku in Umuahia North LGA […]
Man Jumps Into Osogbo River After Complaining Of Hardship
An unidentified man may have committed suicide by jumping into the Gbodofon River in Osogbo, Osun, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. NAN gathered that the man, who was described as middle-aged, committed the act at 10.30 a.m. yesterday. A witness, who identified himself as Muri, said he overheard the man saying that he […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]