Man, 54, allegedly beats wife to death, docked
A 54-year-old man, Eseni Chima, was, on Tuesday, docked before an Abakaliki Magistrate’s Court for allegedly killing his wife, Ugochukwu Chima. Chima is facing a count charge bordering on murder….
Gunmen Kill Businesswoman, Clergyman In Taraba State
December 6, 2024 Gunmen in their number have killed a businesswoman in the Mayo Dasa area of Jalingo, the Taraba State capital. The incident occurred at about midnight on Thursday…
How development banks are failing to attract enough private money to climate fight
November 19, 2024 As officials from around the world strive this week to reach a deal on funding for poorer countries to tackle climate change, investment manager Rob Drijkoningen is…
Court orders Foreign Ministry, NIDCOM to return Nigerians imprisoned in Ethiopia
Nov. 19, 2024 A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affair and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) to bring back no fewer than 270…
Murder of musician: Inspector dismissed, arraigned – Police
The Police Command in Enugu State says it has concluded the orderly room trial of Insp. Joseph Ozonwanji, implicated in the murder of a musician, Chikezie Nwamba, popularly called “Igbo-Jah”….
DPO slumps, dies in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the death of a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Ijanikin Police Station, CSP Bolaji Olugbenga. The command Spokesman, SP Benjamin…
How ‘short rest’ in hotel led to death of a lady, manager detained
Police in Lagos has detained a hotel manager in Dopemu area over the death of a woman who allegedly came to their facility with an unidentified man. The Command’s Public…
Stepfather, 2 others arrested for allegedly defiling 12-year-old girl
The Police Command in Lagos State says it has arrested three suspects including a stepfather for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl in the Ago, Okota area of the state. The…
Tinubu approves creation of Youth Affairs Secretariat in FCT
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, said on Monday that President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Mandate Secretariat for Youth Affairs in…
Accident on Third Mainland Bridge claims one life
One person was confirmed dead in an accident that occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Saturday morning. The fatal accident involved a Mini Truck (MUS 489 XS)…