By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popool A solemn atmosphere enveloped the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Wednesday, 3 December, 2025, as Mr. Segun Michael Abolaji was formally arraigned on grave charges involving the alleged sexual abuse of a nine-year-old girl. The charge sheet detailed two serious counts against the defendant, stemming from incidents alleged to have occurred in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. Count One accuses Mr. Abolaji of the Defilement of a Child, a crime contrary to Section 137 of the Criminal Law, Cap C.17, Vol 3, Laws of Lagos State, 2015. The charge sheet specifies that the…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Read More
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola A Lagos State High Court on Wednesday, 3 December, 2025, arraigned Mr. Emmanuel Oghenerue for the alleged unlawful defilement of a 16-year-old girl (name withheld). According to the charge, the incident occurred on May 14, 2024, at Sugar Pot Hotel Garden, Phase 1, Elepete, Igbo-Olomu, Ikorodu, Lagos. Oghenerue is accused of engaging in unlawful sexual intercourse with the minor, an offence said to be contrary to Section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. The defendant pleaded not guilty to all counts when the charge was read to him. However, the prosecution informed the…
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the sum of N100 billion, subject to a final ratification by President Bola Tinubu, for rehabilitation of training institutions for police and other security agencies in Nigeria. This followed recommendations by the adhoc committee earlier constituted to assess the state of police and security agencies’ training institution nationwide. At its 154th meeting held virtually on Wednesday, 3 December, 2025, NEC also approved the sum of and N2.6 billion for consultancy services for the project. President Tinubu had at the 152nd meeting of NEC in October, proposed the overhaul and revamp of training institutions…
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi state correspondent of Television Continental (TVC News), Hauwa Muhammed was on Wednesday, 3 December, 2025, sworn in Kebbi state Secretary of the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ). Hauwa, a member of Kebbi Correspondents’ Chapel emerged unopposed in an election that was keenly contested in other elective posts of the association conducted by the electoral committee under a peaceful atmosphere. The polls adjudged credible, free and fair was supervised by national officials of the association particularly the National Secretary, Hajia Wasila Ladan. The Chairperson of NAWOJ, Kebbi State, Hajia Hassana Koko retained her…
The Ogun State Government has proposed a total expenditure of ₦1,668,997,993,125.44 for the 2026 fiscal year — a 63 percent increase from the 2025 budget of ₦1.054 trillion. Presenting the Appropriation Bill, tagged “Budget of Sustainable Legacy,” before members of the State House of Assembly at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Governor Dapo Abiodun explained that the proposed budget comprises ₦624.76 billion (37percent) for recurrent expenditure and ₦1.044 trillion (63 percent) for capital expenditure. According to the Governor, key components of the budget include: Personnel Costs – ₦167.92 billion; Consolidated Revenue Charges – ₦65.80 billion; Public Debt Charges – ₦99.98 billion; Overhead Costs…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi Bauchi State Government has declared that the prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS in the State, has consistently declined from 6.8% in 2001 to 0.4% in 2018 (NAIIS Report). “We have made tremendous progress in saving the lives of people living with HIV and preventing new infections in Bauchi State,” the state government said. The disclosure was made by the state Commissioner of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Sani Mohammed Dambam, on the commemoration of the 2025 World AIDS Day, held at the Conference Hall of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MAHWUN) Secretariat, Bauchi, on…
By Segun Adewale in Gombe The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) under the leadership of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, in a joint session with the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council, has approved the creation of a Regional Security Trust Fund designed to provide sustained financing for security operations across the North. At the meeting held on Monday, 1 December, 2025, at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna, the Forum resolved that each of the 19 Northern States will contribute N1 billion monthly, to be deducted at source under a framework to be finalized by all stakeholders. The decision…
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, 2 December, 2025, in Abuja, donated N200 million to the Nigerian Legion, assuring that the government will give more attention to the well-being of the military, injured officers, and the families of fallen heroes. The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, who attended the ceremony, donated N100 million on behalf of the National Assembly. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, donated N20 million. President Tinubu spoke at the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem Appeal launch at the…
As part of activities marking the Jakande’s Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Sports Fiesta Season 4.0, the highly anticipated 5-A-Side Soccer Tournament kicked off in spectacular fashion on Monday, 1 December, 2025, delivering a day of exciting grassroots football. The Babajide Sanwo-Olu Football Arena, located at Ilupeju Senior Secondary School, Ilupeju, provided a vibrant backdrop as fans, community leaders, and sports enthusiasts gathered to witness the opening fixtures of this community-driven event under the leadership of Hon. Seyi Jakande, the Executive Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA. The opening day featured four pulsating matches that showcased skill, resilience, and the passion for local football: Owodunni FC…
Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has extended warm congratulations to Engr. Idris Adeoye on his conferment with the Fellowship of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE). The event took.place on Monday, December 1, 2025 at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Oyo State. The Minister in a statement on Tuesday, 2 December, 2025, said the honour is a testament to Engr. Adeoye’s exceptional professionalism, dedication to the engineering profession, and his sustained contributions to national development, particularly in the critical power sector. Adelabu said attaining the Fellowship of the NSE is one of the highest accolades in the…