A 23-year-old man, Rabiu Gambo, has been sentenced by a Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court to sweep the court premises for 40 days after he pleaded guilty to stealing a wallet. Magistrate Ibrahim Emmanuel imposed the sentence on Tuesday, noting that the court showed leniency because Gambo had spared the court time by admitting to his…
The Nigerian government has formally submitted the necessary requirements to the Government of Finland for the extradition of Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa. This was disclosed by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Channels Television on Tuesday. Musa said: “Well, I’m sure he’s cooling off somewhere. “Legal action will be taken accordingly. I…
VeryDarkManControversial social media activist Martin Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan has admitted to in fabricating the story of ₦180 million allegedly missing from his NGO’s account. According to him, the false story was an experiment to highlight how Nigerians readily believe and spread unverified information on social media. In a video posted on his Instagram…
VeryDarkManControversial social media activist Martin Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan has admitted to in fabricating the story of ₦180 million allegedly missing from his NGO’s account. According to him, the false story was an experiment to highlight how Nigerians readily believe and spread unverified information on social media. In a video posted on his Instagram…
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has reiterated his commitment to apprehending the notorious terrorist and bandit leader, Bello Turji. In a 2024 Year-in-Review, programme on December 31, General Musa stated that key commanders of the wanted bandit kingpin, who has been terrorizing the North-West region, have been eliminated, and several of his…
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has claimed the top spot among a parade of the world’s most ruthless, corrupt leaders. The infamous award came after the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project called for citizens worldwide to nominate individuals worthy of taking the spotlight for their roles in advancing criminal activities while aggravating poverty. The…
Governor of Rivers, Sim Fubara, has presented a certificate of recognition to former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, as a traditional ruler in the state. The governor presented the certificate to Dokubo on Tuesday, December 31, as the Amayanabo of Torusarama-Piri Elem Kalabari at the traditional rulers’ quarterly general meeting in Port Harcourt, the…
Sheikh Daood Imran Molaasan, the Grand Mufti of Yorubaland and Ameer of Jama’atu Ta’awunil Muslimeen worldwide, has threatened individuals and groups opposing the establishment of a Sharia court in Oyo State and other states in the Southwest. In a recent video shared on his Facebook page, Sheikh Molaasan spoke in Yoruba, stressed that Sharia is…
In a bid to tackle rising food prices and promote local manufacturing of essential drugs, President Bola Tinubu has announced the establishment of a National Credit Guarantee Company. The new initiative, aimed at boosting economic growth and reducing inflation, is expected to begin operations by the end of the second quarter of 2025. Tinubu made…
The Rivers State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has strongly condemned Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s presentation of the 2025 Appropriations Bill to a faction of the Assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, who is loyal to the governor. This criticism came during the House’s plenary session on Tuesday, where the House’s Judicial…
