A Guinean court sentenced ex-dictator Moussa Dadis Camara to 20 years in jail for crimes against humanity on Wednesday, after a landmark trial over a 2009 massacre at a political rally. Seven other defendants were handed sentences of up to life imprisonment at the end of a landmark trial that played out over nearly two…
Cletus Gandu, a 40-year-old unemployed man, appeared in the Magistrates’ Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, on Wednesday, where he confessed to stealing two tubers of yam due to hunger. Gandu is facing charges of criminal trespass and theft brought against him by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Gandu admitted in court, “Hunger…
As Nigerians prepare for the massive protest against economic hardship scheduled for Thursday, August 1,2024 both military and paramilitary organisations have staged a show of force around Osogbo, the capital of Osun State. This demonstration of strength is aimed at deterring any potential troublemakers during the protest. On Wednesday morning, around 10:00 a.m., a convoy…
The children of veteran Nigerian singer and actress Onyeka Onwenu have announced her passing, sharing details about her final moments. “It is with heavy hearts that I and my brother wish to announce the passing of our mother, the much loved Onyeka Onwenu,” her children wrote in a statement signed by her sons, Abraham and…
In a reflection shared three years ago, veteran Nigerian singer and actress Onyeka Onwenu revealed her wishes for how she would like to be remembered and buried. The iconic artiste, known for her powerful voice and activism, was said to have died on Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after slumping at the…
The Osun government under the leadership of Sen. Dr. Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has reiterated its commitment and readiness to regulate prices of food items and other goods in all the markets, across every nook and cranny of Osun State. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Market Affairs, Chief (Mrs.) Grace Eniola Omotoso, stated…
The operation took off from Alausa, Ikeja through the old Tollgate, Ojota, Ogudu, and Iyana Oworo to the 3rd Mainland Bridge axis. The Lagos State Government has deployed men of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) to the streets ahead of the nationwide hunger and hardship protests billed to commence on August 1. The heavy presence…
‘ Ahead of the hunger protest scheduled to begin on Thursday, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has mocked organisers to go ahead with the demonstration while they watch on eating. Akpabio made this disclosure on Tuesday while addressing delegates of the Niger Delta Development Commission in Rivers State. The Senate President, who seems displeased with…
According to him, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is making concerted efforts to solve the myriads of challenges confronting the nation. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, on Wednesday called on Nigerians not to embark on the planned nationwide protests amid the economic crisis in the land. Akume made the call…
Telecommunications provider, MTN, has resumed nationwide operations after a nationwide shutdown on Tuesday On Wednesday, MTN announced its return to operations via X (formerly Twitter), confirming that its physical shops would be open to customers from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. “Y’ello customer, please note that our shops nationwide will be open today, 31 July….
