By Abimbola Ogunnaike A suspected motorcycle snatcher has been burnt to death by an angry mob in Magama-Gumau town of Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The incident was said to have occurred on Sunday, 17 March, 2024 when the young man, whose identity remains unknown, was seen loitering near a Mosque. According to eyewitnesses, the unidentified man stole a motorcycle parked nearby, before he was spotted by the owner who raised an alarm. It was gathered that despite abandoning the stolen motorcycle and attempting to flee, the suspected thief was caught by the angry mob. He was subjected…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
By: Abdur-Rahman Balogun (ARAB) A tribute in memory of Prof. Aminat Olabisi Bello-Adelekan, (1967-2024) Head Girl, Adeola Odutola College (1983-1984). Death is inevitable, it is a debt everyone of us must pay and such, we should not fear death but always expect it. Allah says in both Quran 3 verse 185 that : “Every soul shall taste death, and you will only be given your full compensation on the day of Resurrection…” Same message is repeated in Qur’an 29 verse 57. So, with the divine pronouncements by our Creator, no mortal should be scared or afraid of death but be…
The Director General, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu has called on all Nigerians to stand in solidarity with Nigerian Army and insist on thorough investigation of the killing of 16 soldiers in the autonomous community of Okuama, Ewu Kingdom, in Ughelli South Area of Delta State. He said at this time there is need for total civilian support for the nation’s military, condemning the killings of 16 Soldiers which he described as very sad at a time “we are praying fervently and working for peace in our country, to encourage and attract development, some persons…
By Modibo Mustapha It was the first Nigeria Army Chief of Staff and Former Military Governor of the defunct Northern Region, late General Hassan Usman Katsina (Ciroman Katsina), that described in the social menace of begging and destitution in the North as a Hausan-Fulani community problem. He said this during a media chart on an NTA network program in February 1992. Exactly 32 years ago. In his frank characteristic, the late Ciroman Kastina (of blessed memory) attributed the unfortunate situation to the failure of “the current leaders of the North including myself”, and that “only we the northern leaders can…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday, 18 March, 2024 joined former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku; Afenifere chieftain, Pa. Ayo Adebanjo, members of the National Assembly, former governors and eminent national leaders to demand for a new Nigerian Constitution that would reflect true federalism and address the problem of the country. They said Nigeria has two options in getting a truly federal constitution by either adopting the recommendations of the 2014 National Confab or go for a relatively inexpensive Constituent Assembly on a non-party basis for producing a widely desired constitution for Nigerians. Sanwo-Olu and the…
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has urged Nigerians, especially young people, to learn entrepreneurial and other skills to brighten their chances of earning decent pay in the evolving economy. He also called on the working class to consider going into businesses and other vocations after retirement. Represented by Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi, the Governor spoke in Ilorin on Monday, the state capital, when he received participants of the Strategic Management and Policy Studies Course 6/23 from the Nigerian Army Resource Centre on a courtesy visit. The team is in Kwara for five days (18-22) on a study tour focusing on…
Moved by the passion to give succour to the less privileged in the society, a group of Muslim Sisters under the banner ‘Sisters In The Deen Foundation Orphanage, in 2021 came together by establishing a home to nurture and cater for orphans and vulnerable children. With expansion and growth already being achieved, there is the need to do more, hence, on Saturday 16th March 2024, the Foundation, led by its President, Dr. Nurat Akinlabi-Babalola, and its Board of Trustees Members organised the Third Annual Ramadan Lecture/ Fundraising, themed, “Expansion for Greater Positive Impact” with topic of the lecture being, “Establishing…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The military high command is on the trail of some youths, who allegedly killed 16 of its personnel attached to 181 Amphibious Batallion in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State. It was gathered that trouble started on Thursday, 14 March, 2024 when the troops responded to a distress call regarding a communal crisis between the Okuoma and Okoloba communities. The Director, Defence Information, Brigadier-General Tukur Gusau, who stated this on Saturday, 16 March, 2024, said the troops were surrounded by some community youths who were armed with weapons and killed them. Gusau explained that the troops,…
By Abimboola Ogunnaike Tragedy occurred at a popular hotel In Umuhia, Abia State as an artisan, identified as Bright Okon has been confirmed dead at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Umuahia after he fell down from a ladder where he was working in the hotel. The incident, it was gathered happened on Thursday, 14 March, 2024 at about 12: 30 pm when the victim was carrying out some repair works in a section of the hotel. It was gathered that Okon, who was about 24 years of age, slipped and hit his head on the floor and became unconscious. He…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Suspected ritualists have murdered a 3-year-old girl in Ningi Local Government Area of the Bauchi State, removing some of her body parts, including her eyes and vagina. It was gathered that the girl, Asiya Zakari Ya’u, had been declared missing for two days before her mutilated body was found dumped in Ningi township. Village sources said the girl’s parents, who were residents of Sabuwar Denawa, were informed by some Almajiri boys from a Qur’anic school in the area. The police in Ningi were said to have received the information through one Malam Saleh, who reported the discovery of…