A heartbreaking incident unfolded in the Eruemukohwarien community when a widow identified only as Mary and her son, Prince, fell victim to an electrocution caused by an 11 KVA high-tension cable owned by the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC). Eyewitnesses on the scene recounted the harrowing sequence of events, stating that the aged and weakened […]
In a deeply distressing turn of events, a 30-year-old man named Usman Sani Goga has taken his own life in the Babura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. Goga, a talented photographer who had recently tied the knot just four months ago, was discovered lifeless in his bedroom on Wednesday at his residence in Akula […]
Samuel Adun, a heartbroken father, has taken a bold step in his pursuit of justice by announcing a cash reward of N100,000 for anyone possessing crucial information that could aid in the apprehension of his son-in-law, known only as Inuaghata. The latter stands accused of the gruesome murder of his pregnant wife, Osaretin.During a press […]
Gateway Sparklight Estate, a residential area located opposite Mountain Top University along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State, experienced a debilitating flood on Thursday, severely disrupting the daily activities of its residents. The main road connecting the estate to the highway was completely submerged, leaving inhabitants unable to venture outside their homes.Upon visiting the area […]
State High Courts in Sokoto and Kaduna have handed down convictions and sentences to five individuals, totaling 15 years imprisonment, for various offenses including impersonation, false pretense, and cybercrimes. The cases were separately filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).In a recent announcement made by Justice Muhammad Sifawa of the Sokoto State High […]
President Bola Tinubu’s attempts to resolve the crisis over the All Progressives Congress (APC) zoning arrangement ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly have been unsuccessful, according to sources. The APC National Working Committee had micro-zoned the Senate President and Deputy Senate President seats, but several aspirants have refused to step down for […]
Tragic Incident Claims the Life of Woman Swept Away by Flood in Anambra StateIn a devastating turn of events, a woman identified as Onyinye Okafor met with a fatal accident as she was swept away by a flood in the Oko community of Orumba North Local Government Area, Anambra State. The incident occurred on Tuesday, […]
President Bola Tinubu has taken steps to address the challenges faced by Nigerians following the removal of fuel subsidies. In a directive to the National Economic Council (NEC), he called for input on palliatives and a review of the minimum wage to alleviate the impact of the subsidy removal. The Trade Union Congress (TUC) also […]
The Ogun State Police Command made a significant stride in its fight against crime as it paraded no fewer than 40 suspects on Wednesday. The suspects, apprehended for offenses ranging from cultism to murder and armed robbery, were presented before journalists at the police command headquarters in the state capital, Abeokuta, by the Commissioner of […]
Gunmen reportedly executed a brazen abduction in the peaceful Greenland community of the Ajaokuta Local Government Area in Kogi State on Monday evening. The incident, which occurred at approximately 9 pm, plunged residents into a state of confusion and fear.According to eyewitness accounts, the armed assailants, arriving in a Sienna vehicle, unleashed a hail of […]