A Family Magistrate Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has ordered the remand of a man, Mufutau Taiwo, for allegedly defiling his eight-year-old daughter. The 35-year-old defendant was arrested by policemen for committing the offence at Ayedun Quarters, Akure, a few weeks ago. He was later charged in court on one count charge of rape.Continue reading "Father remanded for defiling eight-year-old daughter By Peter Dada"
Nigerian Government Urged To End EFCC Operatives’ Brutality, Unprofessional Conducts
A media practitioner, Mr. Akinrinlola Olumide, has called on the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to caution the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over its brutality of Nigerians and a series of reported unprofessional conducts. Olumide was reacting to the recent action of the EFCC operatives in the assault of a female staff and otherContinue reading "Nigerian Government Urged To End EFCC Operatives’ Brutality, Unprofessional Conducts "
New Service Scheme: HND Holders To Be Appointed Graduate Assistants By Isaiah Benjamin
In the new scheme of service approved for Nigerian Polytechnics, holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) with good grades can now be appointed as Academic Staff (Graduate Assistants) like their degree counterparts. This was disclosed during the formal presentation of the new Schemes of Service to the Polytechnic stakeholders by the Executive Secretary of theContinue reading "New Service Scheme: HND Holders To Be Appointed Graduate Assistants By Isaiah Benjamin"
State Governors Can’t Dictate What To Pay As Minimum Wage And Keep Workers In Poverty – NLC Fumes
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said it categorically rejected the attempt by some governors to arbitrarily determine the minimum wage for workers, stating that the approach would exacerbate poverty and insecurity in the country. In a statement released on Friday, the NLC responded to recent comments made by governors seeking to pay workers whateverContinue reading "State Governors Can’t Dictate What To Pay As Minimum Wage And Keep Workers In Poverty – NLC Fumes"
I May Be Killed If Ransom Is Not Paid Quickly – Abducted Catholic Priest Begs For Help From Bandits’ Camp
The abducted Catholic priest of St. Raymond Catholic Church, Damba, Gusau, Zamfara state, Mikah Suleiman, has pleaded with well-meaning Nigerians to help save his life. Suspected bandits had kidnapped the parish priest, Suleiman last Saturday, June 22, 2024. The spokesperson of Zamfara State Police Command, Yazid Abubakar, had said the priest was kidnapped around 3amContinue reading "I May Be Killed If Ransom Is Not Paid Quickly – Abducted Catholic Priest Begs For Help From Bandits’ Camp"
Democrats Urge Biden To Withdraw From Presidential Race After ‘Shocking’ Performance At Trump Debate
After Thursday's debate, where President Joe Biden faced challenges in his encounter with former President Donald Trump, his Republican opponent, some Democrats have started urging Biden to drop out of the presidential race, allowing the party to select an alternative candidate to run in his place. As reported by NBC News, Democrats are concerned that the BidenContinue reading "Democrats Urge Biden To Withdraw From Presidential Race After ‘Shocking’ Performance At Trump Debate"
Kwankwaso Visits El-Rufai As Northern Political Leaders Foster Alliance Ahead Of 2027 Election
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) and former Governor of Kano State, has paid a visit to Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna State Governor, at his residence in Abuja. This meeting comes shortly after El-Rufai's visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State. While El-Rufai, aContinue reading "Kwankwaso Visits El-Rufai As Northern Political Leaders Foster Alliance Ahead Of 2027 Election"
“DON’T PROVOKE CITIZENS’ – EZEKWESILI WARNS NIGERIAN LEADERS
Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili on Thursday cautioned Nigerian and Kenyan leaders against high-handedness. Ezekwesili said it’s unwise for leaders to push their citizens to the point of “enough is simply now enough”. Posting on X, the former minister wondered if recent events would allow Nigerians and Kenyan leaders to learn the right lessons. AccordingContinue reading "“DON’T PROVOKE CITIZENS’ – EZEKWESILI WARNS NIGERIAN LEADERS"
DRAMA IN A COURT AS YAHAYA BELLO’S LAWYER APPLIES TO WITHDRAW FROM CASE, EFCC OBJECTS, WANTS HIM DOCKED INSTEAD
There was a mild drama in court on Thursday as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Adeola Adedipe, applied to the Federal High Court in Abuja to withdraw his appearance for the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. However, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that is prosecuting the case objected,Continue reading "DRAMA IN A COURT AS YAHAYA BELLO’S LAWYER APPLIES TO WITHDRAW FROM CASE, EFCC OBJECTS, WANTS HIM DOCKED INSTEAD"
Tinubu Government Announces N155billion For Provision Of Foodstuffs, Distribution To Nigerians
Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu, has approved the immediate rollout of national construction and household support Programmes. This was stated in a Twitter post on the official handle of the President via @Ngrpresident. Some of the supports rolled out are; allocation of a N10billion one-off support to the states and Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, for theContinue reading "Tinubu Government Announces N155billion For Provision Of Foodstuffs, Distribution To Nigerians "
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