A Delta State High Court sitting in Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area, has sentenced two individuals, Bright Ossai and Mr. Izagwu Obodo, to death by hanging for armed robbery and murder, respectively. Bright Ossai was convicted of robbing Mr. Hycent Abandy at gunpoint, stealing his Denstar motorcycle along Owessi Street in Kwale. The victim, Hycent, raised an alarm during the robbery, leading to the immediate arrest of Ossai by the police, who arrived promptly at the scene. The police also recovered the firearm used in the crime and retrieved another stolen motorcycle that Ossai had previously taken. That motorcycle…
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The Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of the following professionals in the health sector into the Ondo State Hospital Management Board (HMB): The Governor charges the new appointees to deploy their best efforts towards repositioning the management of healthcare services to the people of the State. Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan,Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.August 16, 2024.
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested eight suspected serial ritual killers and 15 others over alleged murder, robbery and rape. The state’s commissioner of police, Ayodele Sonubi, made this known at the command’s headquarters in Ibadan on Friday. Mr Sonubi said the command swung into action after it got information about the act of one of the suspected serial ritual killers on August 10 after a report by one Ayede. He said community residents had noticed an offensive odour oozing out of a building belonging to the 40-year-old suspect, who didn’t reside in the house. The police commissioner also…
Medical personnel in Jos, Plateau capital, are currently battling to save the life of the Transition Implementation Committee (TIC) Chairman of Qua’an Pan Local Government Area, Hon Christopher Audu, who was allegedly attacked by delegates during primary election. The election which held on Thursday became violent after the TIC Chairman was declared winner. An observer, Michael Bulus, told Daily Trust that the exercise was initially peaceful but some delegates and PDP faithful who were denied assess into the hall forced their way in and went straight to the TIC Chairman. “The mob beat up Hon Audu without mercy while complaining…
As part of his administration’s commitment to enhancing food security and supporting the agriculture sector, Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Friday officially launched the distribution of fertilizers to farmers across the State. The flag-off ceremony, which took place at the Agric Warehouse in Akure, attracted a large turnout of farmers and other stakeholders in agriculture and food security. During the ceremony, Governor Aiyedatiwa launched the distribution of 5,520 bags of NPK 20-10-10, 4,140 bags of NPK 27-13-13, 4,140 bags of NPK 15-15-15, and 4,200 bags of Urea fertilizers to farmers to all the 18 local government areas.…
All is set for the 27th Inaugural Lecture of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, which will be delivered by Professor of Banking and Finance, Sunday Ojo Akinmulegun. The lecture, titled Navigating Economic Conundrum through Globalization and Financial Strategies, is scheduled for Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the University Multipurpose Hall, starting at 2:00 PM. A statement from the Chairman of the University Ceremonies Committee and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Adebisi Daramola, urged members of the University community and invited guests to be seated by 1:30 PM. The Inaugural Lecturer, Prof. Sunday Akinmulegun, was born in Ile-Oluji, Ondo State, and…
Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has said his administration will continue to advance the welfare of the people, ensuring no segment is left untouched. The Governor made this pledge during the flag-off ceremony for the third batch of payment of N3.2billion in backlog of gratuities to retirees in the State. The new round of payment is made up of N2.2billion in gratuities to state civil service retirees and N1billion in gratuities to local government retirees. The presentation ceremony held on Friday at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s Office in Akure. Speaking at the event, Governor Aiyedatiwa…
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has confirmed the arrest of the suspect accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in Alakuko, Lagos. In a statement released on X.com on Friday, the agency disclosed that it is collaborating with the Lagos State Police Command to investigate the case. The agency added that the survivor is receiving comprehensive medical care, while the suspect is currently in police custody. The statement said, “We appreciate everyone who brought the tragic incident of child sexual abuse in Alakuko, Lagos to our attention. We are working with the #LagosPoliceNG in investigating the case. “The…
More than 20 medical and dental students, along with a house officer, have been kidnapped by gunmen in Benue State. The students were travelling to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) annual convention in Enugu when they were ambushed around 5.30pm in the Otukpo area, reports Vanguard. The victims are reportedly from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos. The Benue State Police Command spokesperson, SP Catherine Anene, confirmed the abduction and stated that an investigation is underway “Yes, the report of the kidnapping is true. It was received between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.,…
The Jos Magistrates’ Court on Friday sentenced a 28-year-old labourer, Naanswan Daboer, to 18 months’ imprisonment for attempting to rob a church. The magistrate, Shawomi Bokkos, summarily tried and sentenced Daboer after he pleaded guilty to the crime. The magistrate, however, gave the convict a fine of N100,000. Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Ibrahim Gokwat told the court that the case was reported on July 9 at the ‘C’ Division Police Station by Yohanna Nanjul and Musa John, complainants. The prosecutor said the convict trespassed into the church premises and switched off their security lights but was caught. According to him,…