Ogun: Court sentences two to death for ritual killing

Justice Olugboyega Ogunfowora of Ogun State High Court, Abeokuta, on Friday sentenced the duo of Mustakeem Balogun and Soliudeen Majekodunmi to death by hanging. At the same time, Lukmon Abdulgafar bagged life imprisonment over the murder of 16-year-old Sofia Okeowo at Kugba area, Abeokuta, on January 28, 2022. The state Commissioner for Justice and Attorney … [Read more…]

‘It’s sensational reporting’, Shettima reacts to implied statement, as ADC says ‘Your recant is politics’ 

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has warned media organisations and political actors to desist from what he called the “practice of wrenching statements from context in order to fabricate nonexistent conflicts” between him and President Bola Tinubu. The Vice President gave the warning in a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the … [Read more…]

I invented the Rat infestation claim at Villa to cover for Buhari’s illness — Garba Shehu

The Former Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu, has revealed that the story about rats invading the Presidential Villa was fabricated as a distraction from Buhari’s health issues. In his book “According to the President: Lessons from a Presidential Spokesperson’s Experience,” launched on Tuesday in Abuja, Shehu disclosed that … [Read more…]

Enugu Govt, Lextech Graduate 39 Pioneers on Verbatim Court Reporting for Improved Justice Delivery

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As part of the ongoing reform in the judiciary aimed at efficient and accelerated justice delivery, the Enugu State Government, in partnership with Lextech Ecosystem Limited, has successfully graduated 39 pioneer verbatim court reporters. The milestone, celebrated at a colourful ceremony held at the Innocent Umezulike Auditorium, High Court Complex, Enugu, marks the first cohort … [Read more…]

Abia Gov Calls For Patronage of ‘Made in Aba’ Products, Advocates Sports Economy

The Abia Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has called on the National Sports Commission to deepen its sports development partnership with the State by patronising made in Aba sports shoes and other sports wears. Governor Otti who received a delegation of the National Sports Commission led by the Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, said that his administration … [Read more…]

Male Suspect Arrested for Murder of Young Lady in Nsukka Hotel, as Police Recover Deceased’s Phones

The Enugu State Police Command wishes to inform the public that following an intensive, diligent, and intelligence-led investigation, detectives have arrested the male suspect in the murder of one Deborah Sam-Praise Ememem (female, aged 22), who was recently found dead in a hotel room in Nsukka. Her iPhone, tablet, earbuds, and other personal belongings were … [Read more…]

Opposition Coalition: Ex-SGF Lawal quits APC

A former secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress. Lawal, who served under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari during his first term, announced his decision in a letter dated June 29, 2025, and addressed to the chairman of APC in Bangshika Ward, Hong Local Government Area of … [Read more…]

APC begins sale of forms for NASS bye-elections

The All Progressives Congress on Monday in Abuja, began the sales of nomination and expression of interest forms to aspirants for the forthcoming National Assembly bye-elections. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the election slated for August 16 in 12 states, is to fill legislative vacant seats due to the deaths or resignations of … [Read more…]