A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced a man, Charles Baridolee, to death by hanging for killing his friend, Gerald Tekena, during a quarrel in Bodo community, Gokana Local Government Area. Baridolee was convicted after the court found him guilty of inflicting multiple machete cuts on Tekena in 2024, leading to his death. According to court proceedings, the convict attacked the deceased after warning him to stop giving financial assistance to his family, alleging that his relatives had begun disrespecting him because of Tekena’s generosity. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Augusta Chukwu held that the prosecution…
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The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what it described as remarkable strides in road infrastructure development across the country. The opposition coalition said it reached the verdict after what it called an independent, on-the-spot assessment of major road projects in parts of the country. In a statement issued yesterday in Abuja by its National Spokesperson, Mark Adebayo, the CUPP rated the Tinubu administration “very good” in road infrastructure, describing the progress recorded so far as impressive and deserving of acknowledgment. The coalition’s steering committee had embarked on an inspection of key projects,…
A 69-year-old woman, Mrs. Kate Bosede Akomolafe, has joined thousands of new students admitted into the University of Ibadan’s Distance Learning Centre (DLC) for the 2024/2025 academic session. Mrs. Akomolafe drew attention at the matriculation ceremony held on Friday as she proudly donned her academic gown and cap, taking the matriculation oath alongside over 5,000 other learners admitted into 16 programmes. Photos of the ceremony, which surfaced on social media on Saturday, quickly went viral, earning admiration from many Nigerians who hailed her determination and passion for education. According to a post on the university’s official Facebook page, Mrs. Akomolafe,…
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, has dismissed reports alleging the mass killing of Christians in Nigeria, describing them as grossly exaggerated and misleading. Onanuga stated this in response to comments by the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, who claimed that radical Islamists and Fulani militias were responsible for the “ongoing slaughter of thousands of Christians” in Nigeria. Rubio, in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, had condemned what he described as “genocide against believers,” saying the United States was ready to act against the alleged atrocities. His remarks…
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has sentenced a 19-year-old teacher, Abdullahi Abbass, to life imprisonment for raping his nine-year-old pupil. Justice M. Osho-Adebiyi handed down the sentence after finding Abbass guilty of violating Section 2 of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2015, which prescribes life imprisonment for rape. According to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), which prosecuted the case, Abbass, a teacher in a private school in the Kwali Area Council, lured the boy after school hours on March 19, 2025, and raped him through the anus. In a…
Resident doctors across the country have commenced an indefinite strike, grounding medical services in public hospitals nationwide. The industrial action, declared by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), followed the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government. NARD President, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, announced the decision in a statement on Saturday, citing government’s failure to honour agreements reached after several negotiations and appeals. He said the strike was a last resort after repeated promises by the authorities were left unfulfilled. “This decision did not come lightly. We are fully aware of the pains and inconveniences that accompany…
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 50-year-old man, Muhammad Wanzam, for the alleged murder of a traveller, Alhaji Babuga Muhammad, in Bena, Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of the state. Police spokesperson, CSP Nafi’u Abubakar, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Friday, noting that the incident occurred on October 16, 2025. According to the statement, the victim was travelling from Bena town to his village, Karaye, in Bagega District, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, when he was ambushed near Malakachi village. The suspects reportedly abducted the traveller and took him into a nearby forest, where he…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a recently released ex-convict and two other suspects for various theft-related offences in narate operations across the state. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) apprehended 25-year-old Segun Kolawole, just five days after his release from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre. He was arrested alongside Sodiq Isa and Adekanmbi Ganiu for alleged stealing and pickpocketing. According to the statement, Kolawole was arrested around 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Oshodi Market after RRS operatives observed his suspicious movements.…
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state has commended the senator representing Imo West senatorial district in the national assembly, Osita Izunaso, for his benevolence to persons with disabilities through the Kpakpando foundation, a non-profit organization he founded twenty years ago. Speaking at the 20th anniversary celebration of the foundation in Owerri, the Imo state capital, on Thursday, the governor, who was represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, described Senator Izunaso’s gesture as a noble one. He said, “Twenty years of consistent service to humanity is no small feat. It speaks of commitment, perseverance, and a deep sense of purpose, which…
…says gesture symbolises dignity, honour, respect for royal fathers Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, presented new vehicles to traditional rulers across the state, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of royal fathers and strengthening the traditional institution. At the official presentation ceremony held at the Ondo State Council of Obas Secretariat, Igbatoro Road, Akure, the Governor described the event as a fulfilment of his promise to prioritise the welfare of traditional rulers and promote peace at the grassroots. The Governor said the gesture demonstrated his administration’s appreciation for the unwavering support…