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In a dramatic turn of events, the Nigerian Police have arraigned a notorious suspected serial killer, Wasiu Akinwande, popularly known as Olori Esho, before an Ogba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for the alleged brutal killing of eight individuals and causing permanent disability to a woman.The 44-year-old, whose name has sent shivers down spines acrossContinue reading "BREAKING: Dreaded Serial Killer ‘Olori Esho’ Arraigned Over Gruesome Murders, 11-Count Charge Slams Him"

In a growing chorus of concern from the South-South region, Nigerians are demanding a constitutional amendment to shift the burden of signing death warrants from state governors to judicial officers. The call stems from the long-standing reluctance of governors to authorize executions—a hesitation that many argue undermines the judicial process and justice system.Citizens and legalContinue reading "Death Penalty Dilemma: Nigerians Call for Judges, Not Governors, to Sign Execution Warrants"

In a groundbreaking move that has redefined grassroots governance in Nigeria, Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has disbursed a staggering ₦3.6 billion directly to the 361 wards across the state’s 34 Local Government Areas under the Community Development Programme (CDP).Each ward has received ₦10 million to independently initiate and implement community-based projects tailoredContinue reading "₦3.6 Billion Grassroots Revolution: Gov Radda Empowers 361 Wards in Landmark Community Development Drive"

A fierce rainstorm tore through parts of Plateau and Niger States on Sunday, leaving widespread devastation in its wake as more than 50 homes, schools, religious centres, and farmlands were destroyed, displacing scores of residents and threatening food security.In Plateau State, the Shimankar District in Shendam Local Government Area was the worst hit. Eyewitnesses describedContinue reading "Devastating Rainstorm Ravages Plateau and Niger Communities, Leaves Trail of Destruction Across 50 Homes and Farmlands"