Man, 35, to spend 6 years in correctional facility for trafficking 13.4kg of cannabis
A Federal High Court in Ibadan has sentenced one David Usman, 35, to six years in the correctional centre for trafficking 13.4kg of marijuana. Delivering judgment, Justice E.U. Akpan said that the conviction and sentence of Usman was based on the evidence tendered by the prosecution and the convict’s guilty plea to the charge. Akpan […]
Adamawa confirms one positive, four negative Lassa Fever cases
The Adamawa State Government has confirmed one positive out of the five suspected cases of Lassa fever recorded in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Felix Tangwami, said this at a news conference in Yola on Monday. He said the index cases were admitted on Feb. 22 at Modibbo Adama University Teaching University Teaching […]
Navy arrests Ghanaian vessel, 13 crew members over oil theft
The Nigerian Navy (NN), says the teams operating under Operation Delta Sanity, have nabbed a Ghanian Vessel, with 13 crew members for alleged crude oil theft. It said the crew comprised of one Ghanaian and 12 Nigerians on board the Ghanaian owned and registered vessel known as Motor Tanker (MT) SWEET MIRI. This is contained […]
Ekiti seeks partnership with LASEMA on disaster management
Ekiti State Government is set to collaborate with Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) to bolster security measures and fortify disaster management strategies. Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji disclosed this during a working visit to LASEMA Headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos, at the weekend. The Governor restated the resolve of his administration to safeguard the […]
Comedy icon, Mr Ibu is dead
Nollywood veteran and comedy icon, John Okafor, (Mr Ibu), is dead. The actor was said to have passed away at Evercare Hospital in Lagos State after a protracted battle with illness. Recall that the 62-year old battled health issues that led to the amputation of his two legs. He was diagnosed with diseased blood vessels. […]
Air Peace to London is not just a flight
By Anthony Kila Barring any extraordinary circumstances, whatever else happens in March 2024, the month will also be remembered as the month Nigerian based privately owned airline Air Peace, led by Allen Onyema makes its maiden flight to London, UK. It is not the first time a Nigerian airline will go to London as a […]
Smokers spend up to 25% of salaries on cigarettes – Report
A new study has exposed the powerfully addictive nature of cigarettes with hooked smokers in several countries spending as much as a quarter of their monthly income on buying and smoking cigarettes. Top on the list of the report are Australia and Chile whose 16.40% and 44.70% smoking populations spends as much as between 24% […]
Traditional rulers seek support for Tinubu’s administration
Traditional rulers in the South-West have called for strong support from the Yoruba race for the administration of President Bola Tinubu. This is contained in a Communique issued and signed by Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11, and eight traditional rulers at a one-day Yoruba Security Summit held at Ife Grand Resort, Ile-Ife, […]
Reps summon NNPC, NPA, NIMASA others over concessions
The House of Representatives has summoned the Chief Executive Officers of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd, Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) over the management of Public Private Partnerships, PPPs and Concessions since 1999. The House of Reps joint Committee on Public Assets and Special Duties summoned the CEO during an investigative hearing on PPPs and […]
Widow sues Sharia Judge over alleged mischief
A widow, Rabi Abdullahi, on Friday filed a direct criminal complaint at the Chief Magistrates Court in Zaria, Kaduna State against an Upper Shari’ah Court judge, Ibrahim Inuwa and Hajiya Saadatu Mohammed . The complainant through her counsel Mr A.Y. Ladan of Messr Zaitun Chambers said the direct criminal complaint was hinged on criminal conspiracy, […]
