Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, on Tuesday, ordered the remand of a man, Nasiru Uthman, at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl. The Judge ordered the remand of the defendant after he was arraigned on two counts of defilement and unlawful indecent act towards a…
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dissolved the State Executive Council. This was contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Wednesday in Akure, the state capital. The statement reads” All members of the Cabinet are to immediately hand over to the Permanent Secretaries or the most senior administrative officers…
Here are the nominees in key categories for the 96th Academy Awards, to be handed out in Hollywood on March 10. Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” about the father of the atomic bomb, dominated the competition with 13 nominations. “Poor Things,” a female take on the Frankenstein story set in the Victorian era, came second with 11,…
The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has presented the report of last Tuesday’s explosion at Dejo Oyelese Close, Adeyi Avenue, Bodija, Ibadan to President Bola Tinubu. The Governor was at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, to present the report to the president, at the weekend. Recall that the president had earlier commiserated…
Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations knockout round after pipping Guinea Bissau 1-0 on Monday. Nigeria finished in second place with seven points behind first-placed Equatorial Guinea who humiliated Ivory Coast 4-0 to wound up as group winners. LIVE UPDATES: Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria (FT 0-1)FT: Guinea Bissau 0-1 Nigeria…
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three police officers for abducting and extorting over N4m from travellers in Abia State. The officers carried out the act on Monday, January 15, while disguising themselves as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The two male victims, Uwaka Ifeanyi and Kalu Nnana, were driving along…
January 22nd is a significant day in history, with numerous noteworthy events taking place throughout the years. From pivotal moments in politics and warfare to remarkable achievements in science and culture, this date has seen its fair share of groundbreaking occurrences. Whether it’s the birth of influential figures or the signing of important treaties, January…
Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, also known as Burna Boy, will perform at the 66th Grammy Awards alongside other artistes. The Recording Academy made the announcement on Monday morning Burna Boy, the ‘City Boy’ crooner, will perform at the Grammys alongside Luke Combs and Travis Scott. The Recording Academy shared the news on their official X…
Ogun State Police Command on Monday said that its operatives on Sunday arrested 30-year-old Olubunmi Ajayi for attempting to drown her five-month-old baby, Imole Anifowose, in RSS River, Sagamu. One Olusola Sonaya, who was around the river, was said to have assisted in rescuing the baby after her mother threw her into the water. This…
Lagos State government yesterday announced a ban on the usage and distribution of styrofoam and other single-use plastics with immediate effect. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who announced this in a statement he personally signed, said the decision was reached, following the menace which the single-use plastics, especially the non-biodegradable…
