Naira abuse: Bobrisky files appeal against sentence
Controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, on Monday, filed a notice of appeal challenging the six months maximum sentence given to him by a Federal High Court in Lagos State. Okuneye was charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on four counts bordering on naira abuse. He pleaded guilty before Justice…
Lead British School student caught bullying schoolmate
A video of a female student of Lead British International School, Abuja, being bullied by her schoolmate has sparked outrage on social media. On Monday night, an X user, @mooyeeeeeee, called for justice for a female student of the school who was bullied by her classmates. Alongside a video of the incident, she wrote, “There’s…
Lab scientist docked for allegedly leaking ex-girlfriend’s nude photos
A medical laboratory scientist, Oluroju Shola, has been docked at an Upper Area Court Gwagwalada, Abuja, for allegedly exposing his ex-girlfriend’s nude pictures. The police charged Shola of Kwamba Suleja, Niger State, with criminal breach of trust, intimidation and defamation of character. The Prosecution Counsel, Abdullahi Tanko, told the court that the complainant, Barnabas Janet…
Dana Air confirms aircraft runway incident, says its grounded
The management of Dana Air has confirmed reports that one of its aircraft with registration number 5N BKI skidded off the runway at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday morning. The airline made the confirmation in a statement on Tuesday. Expressing regret, the airline noted that the aircraft which flew from Abuja…
I am ready to appear in court but I’m afraid of arrest — Yahaya Bello
The embattled immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello said he was ready to appear before the Federal High Court in Abuja to answer to the 19-count charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, preferred against him. Though Bello was absent for his arraignment, he briefed a team of lawyers who addressed…
10 killed as two Malaysia military helicopters collide
Two Malaysian military helicopters collided and crashed during a training session on Tuesday, killing all 10 crew onboard, the country’s rescue agency said. “The two helicopters collided during flight training. All 10 victims on board have been confirmed dead by the medical officers,” Suhaimy Mohamad Suhail, senior operations commander from the fire and rescue department…
‘Be resourceful, purposeful to become employer of labour’ – Osun First Lady charges Corp members
Osun State First Lady, Titilayo Adeleke has charged Prospective corp members of the 2024 Batch A stream II deployed to the State to the make best use of various Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programmes introduced to them in camp. She gave the admonition at NYSC Orientation Camp in Ede during the Opening Ceremony/Exhibition…
Army dismisses soldiers who robbed Dangote refinery
The Nigerian Army, on Monday, said it has dismissed two soldiers, Corporal Innocent Joseph, and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani, accused of stealing armoured cables at the Dangote refinery on April 14, 2024. The soldiers reportedly entered the facility in an Acura jeep but were caught at the company’s main gate with 897 armoured cables that…
Funke Akindele reacts to Toyin Abraham’s reconciliation message
Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has responded to Toyin Abraham’s recent message that extends a hand of friendship to her as against competition as colleagues. Abraham took to her Instagram account on Sunday to address the intense rivalry prevalent in the pursuit of being at the top in the movie space. She lamented how this competitive…
IGP, Jonathan disagree over state police
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and former president, Goodluck Jonathan, have disagreed over the establishment of state police in the country. There have been renewed calls for the establishment of state police following an increase in kidnappings, banditry, and violent attacks across the country. Speaking during a national dialogue on state police organised…
