Spying: Chinese court sentences 78-year-old U.S. citizen to life in prison
A court in China has sentenced a 78-year-old U.S. citizen to life in prison on espionage charges. John Shing-Wan Leung, who has a U.S. passport and permanent residence in Hong Kong, was convicted by the court in the eastern city of Suzhou, near Shanghai, on Monday. Leung’s assets worth about 500,000 Yuan (72,000 dollars) were […]
Group applauds Buhari over Oguta lake dredging
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the take-off of the Oguta lake dredging project which is aimed at channeling the waterway to the Atlantic Ocean. BMO said that when the project comes to reality, it will create so many economic opportunities for Imo, Nigeria and the West African sub […]
Firm launches ride-sharing business, Gabtaxi
An indigenous Nigerian company, E. F Network Limited, a member of E.F Group, has launched a revolutionary ride-sharing application called Gabtaxi, with the best local content and lowest commission for drivers. The launch of Gab taxi (GAB) took place in Abuja on Monday and it is expected to compete against and overtake foreign e-hailing companies […]
Elections are over, it is time to support incoming govt, says Gambari
The Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has urged Nigerians to start building support and provide enabling environment for the incoming government to thrive. He made the call in Birnin Kebbi while briefing journalists following a visit to Gov. Atiku Bagudu and Emir of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammadu Bashar. Buahri with Tinubu […]
In eight years Buhari procured 20 ships, says Naval Chief
The Nigerian Navy has said that a total of 20 capital ships were procured for the Nigerian Navy (NN) during the eight-year administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Chief of Policy and Plans, Naval Headquarters, Rear Adm. Saidu Garba, said this in a statement on Friday. According to Garba, the ships comprise of Offshore Patrol […]
Ijaw leaders urge FG to wade into boundary crisis in A/Ibom
Ijaw National Congress (INC) on Friday appealed to the Federal Government to wade into the boundary crisis occasioned by the ongoing move by the Akwa Ibom Government to adjust the boundaries of Ijaw communities in the state. The group appealed to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) to check the ongoing invasion of Easter Obollo […]
Clergyman docked for allegedly defrauding woman of N1.1m
A 40-year-old clergyman, David Ihejirika, was on Friday docked in an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly defrauding a woman of N1.1 million. Ihejirika is charged with obtaining money by false pretence, causing a breach of peace and theft. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecution Counsel, Dr Simon Uche, […]
My wife abandoned me when I needed her the most- man tells court
A divorce-seeking man, Musibau Oseni on Friday prayed a Mapo Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Ibadan to dissolve his 19-year-old marriage to wife, Afsat on grounds that she abandoned him when he needed her the most. Testifying before the court, Oseni, a trader said that his wife treated him with disdain because he was unable […]
Buhari greets Adeleke at 63, urges him to seek God’s guidance
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun State as he celebrates his 63rd birthday, May 13, 2023, urging him to seek God to deliver on his mandate. The president’s congratulatory message was issued by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, on Friday in Abuja. Buhari affirmed that Adeleke had solidified his base and […]
Please save me from diabolic wife, husband begs court
A divorce-seeking husband, Oyeyinka Adegoke, on Friday passionately pleaded with a Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan to save him from his wife, Wuraola, whom he alleged was diabolic. He stated in his testimony that his fortune had nosedived since he exchanged marital vows with Wuraola, adding that his wife was not only diabolic […]
