By Abimbola Ogunnaike The corpse of a 53-year-old woman, Amarachi Nwanozie, has been discovered near her farm at Ngwama village, Isiala Ngwa South LGA of Abia State. Her lifeless body was discovered naked by men of Abia State Community Policing/Vigilante Service two days after the victim was declared missing by her husband, Mr Nwanozie. It was gathered that that the farmer, who was popular in the community for her industrious farming output, went to one of her farms in the morning of last Tuesday but did not return at nightfall, which made her husband raise an alarm about his wife’s…
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By Abimbola Ogunnaike A mother of eight, Fadimatu Aliyu Labbo, on Friday, 14 July, 2023, delivered triplets, all boys at a home in Zauro, outskirts of Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. According to the matron of Fati-Lami Maternity Complex of Sir Yahaya Specialists Hospital, Mrs Felicia Paul, the mother of eight was bleeding profusely after delivering the triplets at home. Paul, who added that she was rushed to the hospital where she was stabilized, charged women to always ensure they deliver at the hospital because it is dangerous for them to do so at home without medical personnel’s support. Meanwhile, the Governor’s…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has increased the minimum wage of workers in the state to N40,000. According to Uzodinma, the increased minimum wage is meant to cushion the pains caused by the removal of fuel subsidy. The Governor disclosed this during a meeting with critical stakeholders on Saturday, 15 July, 2023 in Owerri, the state capital. He also announced a N5 billion revolving loan for farmers, as well as free transportation and medical care. “There shall be an immediate upward review of the salaries and wages of workers in the state. The minimum wage is hereby…
Surulere has a long-standing reputation for its development, hospitality, economic growth, and contribution to national development. The region has produced leaders who have served at both the Federal and State level, earning its distinction among other areas. Distinguished good people of Surulere, in 2002, I vied for the office of a Councillor and the good people of the Ward said it is not time to serve. Twelve years later, I indicated my interest in the seat of the constituency at the Lagos State House of Assembly and I gracefully lost to the incumbent and the same scenario repeated itself in…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Marketa Vondrousova made history on Saturday, 15 July, 2023, as she became the first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon in the Open era as the Czech swept to a shock 6-4, 6-4 victory over Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur in final of the competition. As the first unseeded woman in the Wimbledon final in 60 years, Vondrousova was a heavy underdog against sixth-ranked Jabeur. But the 24-year-old upset the odds on Centre Court to win her maiden Grand Slam title at the second attempt after losing to Ash Barty in the 2019 French Open final. “After everything I’ve been…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Kwara State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), hasconfirmed that no fewer than 10 persons were killed in a fatal multiple auto accident at the Ile Pupa area, along Jebba-Bode Saadu Expressway in the state. FRSC said the incident happened at about 6:30 pm on Thursday night, 13 July, 2023, involved three vehicles and was caused by wrong overtaking and speed violation. A total number of 17 persons including 12 male adults, two female adults, one male child and two female children were involved. The dead victims are: seven male adults, one female adult; and two female…
By Akeem Busari Former Super Falcons goalkeeper, Judith Chime, has charged football enthusiasts, particularly, football administrators, to show more respect to Nigeria female footballers and treat them better. Speaking from her USA base, Chime, who last year organised and funded a memorial football tournament in honour of late Super Falcons star player, Ifeanyi Chiejiene, who was the youngest ever female player at the age of 16 years to play for the Super Falcons, lamented the somewhat poor treatment of female footballers in Nigeria. “I am not happy with the treatments of female footballers in Nigeria. Female footballers deserve more respect…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Six boys, aged between 16 and 27, are currently cooling in one of the cells of Anambra Police Command for allegedly gang-raping a 19 years old girl in the Anam community Anambra West Local Government Area of the state. The boys took turns on the girl and recorded the act, which has also been circulating on social media. The girl, who spoke to the Anambra State Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs Ify Obinabo, said she was coming back from her maternal uncle’s house when the boys attacked her. She was, however, rescued by passersby, who…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Federal Government has filed a two-count charge of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition against Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, before the Federal High Court, Channels Television reports. According to the report, the Federal Government accused Emefiele of possessing a single-barrel shotgun without a licence. The government claimed the offence contradicts Section 4 of the Firearms Act, Cap F28 Laws of the Federation 2004. In addition to the charge, Emefiele was accused of possessing 123 rounds of live ammunition without a licence. It was gathered that the case is yet…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Three family members were said have been killed in Agasha, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, following thunderstorm that occurred during a downpour. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Thursday, 13 July, 2023 when the victims were returning from their farm at about 4 pm. It was also gathered the victims include two girls and a six-year-old boy who decided to return home following a heavy downpour. “The two girls and the about six-year-old boy were on the farm to harvest produce for the family when the heavy rain started, Wednesday, around 4 p.m.…