By Abimbola Ogunnaike A 5-year-old boy has succumbed to the injuries he sustained after he was attacked by two pit bulls while he walked home to his mum in South Africa. Zibele Liyakhanya Mthi had stayed the night with his grandmother then set off the following day to return to his home. Sadly, he was attacked by the dogs as he walked down the street. The attack was so savage that a tooth from one of the dogs punctured the boy’s right kidney. Zibele Liyakhanya Mthi was still alive when he was found by horrified neighbours in the village of…
Author: Olamide Obayemi
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The All Progressive Congress (APC) National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, has disclosed that the President-elect on the platform of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is currently taking a rest in Europe ahead of his inauguration on Monday, 29 May, 2023. Morka, who made this disclosure during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Friday, 14 April, 2023, said Tinubu is doing well and will swing into action immediately he returns from Europe. “He is probably in Europe. He’s fine. After the elections and all of the energy expended, he just decided to take a moment of…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike A Magistrate Court sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Friday, 14 April, 2023 ordered the remand of a 56-year-old pastor, Emmanuel Adebayo, over the alleged murder of a 50-year-old woman, Toyin Olatunji. Emmanuel Adebayo, a pastor in a Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, was arrested in his residence in connection with his tenant’s death. Abdulateef Suliaman, the prosecutor, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Tuesday, 4 April, 2023, at No.14 Moferere Street, Owe-Akala, Akure, at about 3 pm. The prosecutor said a quarrel ensued between the duo and out of anger, the…
MTN Nigeria has partnered with US-based digital music platform, Apple Music, to offer free access to a premium selection of songsas part of efforts to ensure customers can enjoy quality entertainment on the go. MTN customers who subscribe to the service will have access to Apple Music’s catalogue of over 100 million local and international songs. The partnership will ensure subscribers enjoy six months free trial on Apple Music, courtesy of MTN Nigeria. After the free trial, they can continue to stream or download music on the platform for N1,000 per month. This offer is open to both iOS and…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike A National Youth Service Corps member serving in Oyo State, Ukanwa Ikechukwu, has been arraigned in an Iyaganku Magistrate Court presided over by Magistrate M. I. Giwa-Babalola for allegedly swindling a police officer of N235,000. The police charged the defendant with false pretence and theft. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Olufemi Omilana, told the court that Ukenwa on December 4, 2022, around noon with intent to defraud allegedly obtained N235,000 from ACP Modupe Okpaleke. Omilana said Ukenwa, who studied Physiotherapy and was attached to the Police Cottage Hospital, Eleyele,…
As the Independent National Electoral Commission holds Supplementary Elections across the country tomorrow, I call on Nigerians in the areas slated for the polls to conduct themselves peacefully and eschew violence and any act prejudicial to orderly electoral processes. INEC will conduct supplementary Governorship Elections in Adamawa and Kebbi states, five Senatorial Districts, and 31 Federal and 58 State Assembly constituencies across the federation tomorrow. This supplementary election is as important as the first set of elections, the Presidential and National Assembly poll held on February 25 and the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly election organised on March 18. …
By Abimbola Ogunnaike R-Jolad, a multi-specialist hospital group, has announced that it has got approval to train medical officers, just as it vowed its commitment to providing quality and affordable healthcare delivery to the people. The Managing Director, Dr. Funsho Oladipo, disclosed this at the unveiling of R-Jolad Plus facility, a premium and affordable hospital chain designed to provide the middle-income class with a multi-specialised medical experience in Gbagada, Lagos State. “We are unveiling a new and modern facility which was purpose-built to cater to discerning customers in a specific segment of our community. Our team is made up of well-trained…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC will explore creative means of tackling the scourge of water hyacinths in the waterways of the Niger Delta region. Speaking when she hosted members of the Niger Delta Youth Assembly at the NDDC headquarters, the Chairman of the Commission’s Governing Board, Mrs. Lauretta Onochie noted that it had become imperative to explore new means of tackling the scourge of water hyacinths in the region’s waterways. She stated: “In south east Asia, water hyacinths is harvested and used to make beautiful artworks which are sold for profit. We may have to send some of our people…
EFCC Arrests 11 In Maiduguri For ‘Yahoo’ Offence By Abimbola Ogunnaike At least 11 people have been arrested for internet fraud in Jere and Maiduguri local government areas of Borno State by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). EFCC’s Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, made this disclosure through a statement issued on Wednesday, 12 April, 2023 in Abuja. According to him, the suspects who were arrested on Wednesday included Olatunji Sherif, Bright Felix, Jude Magaji, Jonah Jondi, Ojobaro Abdullahi, Jerry Zizighi and Micah Joseph. Others are Mari Ayuba, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Adam Abiodun and Victor Chinonso Okolieaboh. Uwujaren said…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Nigerian military has raided Maiduguri underage brothels at Kasuwan Fara, Shagari low-cost area of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, a northern based national newspaper reports. The shutting down of the brothel followed an exclusive report by the newspaper last Sunday exposing the illegal activities at the brothels. Residents of the area, who contacted the newspaper correspondent , said some people were also arrested. “The military raided the place two days ago and arrested some people. The whole place is now quiet. We don’t know where they took the culprits to,” said a resident, Halima Abdul. She…