The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State capital has upheld the death sentence of Ramon Adedoyin, a prominent businessman and hotelier, and founder of Oduduwa University for his involvement in the murder of one Timothy Adegoke, a former postgraduate student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State. Delivering the judgment on Thursday, the court affirmed the earlier verdict of the Osun State High Court, which had sentenced Adedoyin to death by hanging. “The judgment of the High Court of Osun State stands. Adedoyin’s appeal is dismissed…
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‘Corper’ dies, others injured while going to NYSC orientation camp
A corps member has died in a road crash while going to the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, orientation camp in Ebonyi. The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Sector Commander in the state, Mr Henry Igwe, confirmed the incident in Abakaliki on Thursday. Igwe said that the crash occurred on Wednesday at about 2 p.m. on Amasiri-Okigwe Road, Amenu Village in Okposi, Ohaozara local government area of the state. “It involved two vehicles – a 14-seater Toyota commercial bus, grey colour and a commercial Mercedes Benz tipper. “From our preliminary…
Read MoreIPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu Asks for His Terrorism Trial to Be Moved to the South-East
Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has called for the transfer of his terrorism-related case from Abuja to a court in the South-east region of Nigeria. According to a report by Premium Times on Thursday, this request comes after his legal team raised concerns about the continued involvement of Justice Binta Nyako in the proceedings. Kanu, who has been in detention since his controversial repatriation from Kenya in June 2021, faces charges of terrorism, among other accusations, and his trial has been marred by…
Read MorePolice Order Personnel, Stop Wearing Dark Glasses With Uniform, Violators To Face Sanctions
Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police, has given an order to police personnel to immediately refrain from wearing dark glasses while in uniform. The directive which is with immediate effect is contained in a wireless message dated Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and addressed to all zonal and state commands in the police force. The police wireless message titled CB:4001/IGP.SEC/ABJ/VOL.121/104 was obtained by SaharaReporters on Thursday. The police authorities said violation of the direction will attract severe sanctions. It reads:INGENPOL has observed with concern x prevalent practice of personnel wearing…
Read MoreKenneth Okonkwo To Wike: Ndigbo, not looking for people to be Ndigbo, Igbos are already great
Renowned Nollywood actor and lawyer Kenneth Okonkwo has recently weighed in on the ongoing debate about Igbo identity and inclusivity, particularly in relation to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s past political stances. During a conversation on Symfoni TV, Okonkwo highlighted the unwavering confidence of Igbo people in their cultural identity while emphasizing their inclusive nature. “Ndigbo do not seek to force anyone to become like them; they are already thankful to God for their Igbo heritage,” Okonkwo explained, before turning his attention to the Ikwerre people’s actions. “It is the Ikwerre…
Read MoreRivers’ Budget: Justice Aprioku,Go ahead, Do What You Want To Do, You’re Not Final Court To Decide–Wike
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has raised serious concerns regarding a recent judicial decision in Rivers State, particularly criticizing the ruling by Justice Sika Aprioku that allowed lawmakers supportive of Governor Siminalayi Fubara to pass the state’s 2025 budget. Wike’s discontent with the judgment has sparked heated debate, as he questions the legitimacy of the ruling and the motivations behind it. In a report by TVC, Wike’s criticism centers on the unusual nature of the ruling, which he believes paves the way for a minority group of lawmakers to control the…
Read MoreWe Buy Child at N500.000, Sell At N1m – Suspect
A suspected child trafficker, Sabira Izuorah, has told men of the Ondo State Police Command that it costs #500.000.00 to buy a child and is usually sold at #1 million and above to prospective buyers. The 62-year-old woman who claimed she operated an orphanage at Ihiala in Anambra State could not recollect the number of children she has sold to different customers. Also, she said she could not know what the buyers use the children for once she has sold them. Izuorah and two other accomplices who specialize in child…
Read MoreDeath toll from Niger tanker explosion rises to 98
At least 98 persons have been confirmed dead and 69 injured from the petrol tanker explosion that occurred on Saturday in Gurara LGA of Niger state .Abdullahi Baba-Arah, director-general of Niger State Emergency Management Agency, issued an update of the casualty toll in a statement on Monday.
Read MoreEx-Petroleum Minister Diezani Denies Ownership recovered $52.8 million loot: “Not My Property
Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former minister of petroleum resources for Nigeria, has stated that she has nothing to do with the $52.5 million that was just returned to the nation from the United States of America (USA). On Friday, January 10, the federal government declared that $52.88 million in retrieved Galactica assets connected to the former petroleum minister had been received. During a formal signing ceremony of the asset return agreement in Abuja, Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, declared the recovery. According to Fagbemi, $50…
Read MoreKidnappers persist Despite Soludo’s threats, abduct one in Anambra
Kidnappers operating in Anambra State have continued in their trade, despite threats by the state governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo. In a latest development, a man whose name is yet to be ascertained was on Sunday night kidnapped at Aku village, Ezinifitte community in Aguata Local Government Area. According to a cousin of the victim (name withheld), who reached out for help, the man was abducted at around 11pm, and was being driven around in his own vehicle while ransom demands were being negotiated. Kidnappers operating in Anambra State have continued…
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