A Minna Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded one Yahaya Garba, 27, in prison custody for allegedly raping a seven-year-old girl. Garba was arraigned on a one-count charge of rape, contrary to Section 283 of the Penal Code. The Prosecutor, Cpl. John Steven, told the court that Alhassan Shaibu of Limawa Gwada reported the matter at… Read More Court remands man in prison over rape of minor
Glenn Frey, a founding member and guitarist of the Eagles, one of the most popular and commercially successful artists of the 1970s, has died. The musician had been battling intestinal issues. He was aged 67. The band confirmed the news on Monday with a statement on its website. “Glenn fought a courageous battle for the… Read More Eagles band guitarist, Glenn Frey dies at 67
A Minna Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded one Yahaya Garba, 27, in prison custody for allegedly raping a seven-year-old girl. Garba was arraigned on a one-count charge of rape, contrary to Section 283 of the Penal Code. The Prosecutor, Cpl. John Steven, told the court that Alhassan Shaibu of Limawa Gwada reported the matter at… Read More Court remands man in prison over rape of minor
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, was, yesterday, told how former Managing Director of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Patrick Akpobolokemi, allegedly disbursed the N2.6 billion stolen by him. Akpobolokemi, who was accused of defrauding the Federal Government to the tune of N795.2 million, was arraigned before Justice Ibrahim Buba alongside three… Read More Former NIMASA boss arraigned in court over N2.6billion fraud
At least 10 people have been killed by a suicide bomber riding a motorbike close to a police checkpoint in north-western Pakistan, police say. About 20 people were also wounded in the blast, which took place in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) on the outskirts of Peshawar. There has been fierce fighting in the… Read More Suicide bombing kills 10, leaves 20 injured in north-western Pakistan
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has warned contractors handling various road projects in the state to re-double efforts to ensure they deliver quality jobs within the stipulated contract period as his administration is in a hurry to complete all ongoing projects for the overall benefit of the people. Gov. Ugwuanyi, who spoke through the… Read More Hasten up the work; Gov. Ugwuanyi urges road contractors
Chief Oladipupo Kuye (rtd), the former Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has died. Chief Kuye died after a brief illness. He was aged 81 years. Until his death, Kuye held the position of the Otun Baba Ijo, Methodist Church Nigeria, Ijebu Ode, Diocese of Ijebu, Ogun State. According to a statement signed by… Read More Former Comptroller Gen. of Customs, Chief Oladipupo Kuye (rtd.) dies at 81
The Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has filed a N500 million criminal suit against the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, over the brutal assault on one Yomi Olomofe, a journalist at Seme border post of the NCS last year. It will be recalled that the Badagry based journalist was severely beaten… Read More NUJ, Lagos Chapter, sues Nigeria Customs Services over battery of staff
