UNIOSUN hospital probes patient’s death
The management of Osun State University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, on Tuesday, said it has commenced a probe into the circumstances surrounding the death of a patient after an unrest in the female ward. Sources in the hospital had alleged that the death of the female patient occurred during a disruption caused by a man whose…
Blood on Chidinma’s dress matched Ataga’s DNA – Expert
Dr Richard Somiari, a forensic expert in the alleged murder trial of Chidinma Ojukwu, on Tuesday, revealed that the DNA blood sample found on Chidinma’s red dress matched that of the victim, Michael Ataga, the late Super TV CEO. Somiari, who is a director and consultant for the Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, gave…
Carpenter convicted for raping neighbour’s 12-year-old daughter
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, on Tuesday, convicted and sentenced a 26-year-old carpenter, Tayo Akinboyewa, to life imprisonment for having unlawful sexual intercourse with his neighbour’s 12-year-old primary school pupil. The judge said he was satisfied that the prosecutrix (victim)’s testimony that Akinboyewa had sexual intercourse with her…
Tinubu directs inclusion of NOUN graduates in NYSC scheme, law school
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Education to include graduates of the National Open University in the National Youth Service Corps scheme. Tinubu also resolved the longstanding admittance of NOUN Law graduates to participate in Law School in the country for equal opportunities. He made the disclosure during his presentation at the 13th…
Edo Court sentences three to death by hanging over murder, other
Justice R. Irele-Ifijeh of the Edo State High Court in Benin City, has sentenced the trio of Solomon Abuede, James Monday and Kelvin Edward, all male to death by hanging for armed robbery, kidnapping and murder. Justice Irele-Ifijeh said that the offences are punishable under Section 3 of the Kidnapping Prohibition Amendment Law of Edo…
Cubana Chief Priest says ‘Money na water’, after Naira abuse trial
Businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has broken his silence after perfecting his N10 million bail condition with two sureties in like sum. Okechukwu claimed he was not small and that money was water in an Instagram post shortly after his arraignment on Wednesday. “Seeing all your messages and love….
Osinbajo backs Onakoya to set new Chess Guinness World Record Marathon
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed his support for Nigerian chess master Tunde as he attempts to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. Recall that Onakoya, who made the plan known on his X account some days ago, said that he is “doing this for the dreams of millions of…
(OPINION) The Adeleke Phenomenon: A Nightmare for Osun APC
by Abiodun Joseph Fasakin The Adeleke family of Ede in Osun State stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of excellence and success. From their patriarch’s triumphs as a second republic politician to the late former Governor Isiaka Adeleke’s impactful leadership and Dr. Deji Adeleke’s towering success as a billionaire businessman, the Adelekes have…
Dangote crashes diesel price to ₦,1000/litre to lower inflation rate
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has crashed the pump price of Automotive Gas Oil, popularly called diesel, from ₦1,200 to ₦1,000 per litre. The company announced the price reduction in a statement by its spokesperson, Nduka Chiejina, on the night of Tuesday, April 16, 2024. The refinery had adopted a substantial price cut when it rolled out…
Alleged N84bn fraud: Yahaya Bello kicks as EFCC operatives storm his Abuja home
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have stormed the Abuja home of a former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, located in Wuse Zone 4, Federal Capital Territory. Photographs seen by our correspondent on Wednesday via social media showed some armed EFCC personnel laying siege to the ex-governor’s home on Benghazi Street, Wuse…
