An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced a 64-year-old man, Lateef Durojaiye, to life imprisonment for defiling his neighbour’s 11-year-old girl. Justice Rahman Oshodi, in his judgment, held that the prosecution proved the ingredients of defilement against Durojaye, beyond reasonable doubt. Oshodi said the convict’s case had a complex history as he was initially charged and arraigned on Aug. 5, 2021, but the case was struck out on Nov. 29, 2021, for want of diligent prosecution. The court said the case was re-listed to the court and was re-arraigned on May 22, 2022, and April 16, 2022,…
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President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that the nation’s most challenging economic period is now behind them. He made the remark on Tuesday, in Edo State as Monday Okpebholo and Dennis Idahosa were sworn in as Governor and Deputy Governor respectively. In a rousing address at the inauguration ceremony of the new Governor and his Deputy, President Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima celebrated what he termed “democracy in its truest form,” stressing the significance of the popular will in shaping Nigeria’s political landscape. “This atmosphere of joy and hope resonates with the voice of the people.…
Senegalese referee, Issa Sy will be at the centre when the Super Eagles take on the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday five encounter on Thursday. DAILY POST recalls Sy was in charge when the Super Eagles beat Angola 1-0 in a quarter-final tie at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. He will be supported by compatriots Djibril Camara (assistant 1), Nouha Bangoura (assistant 2) and El Hadji Amadou Sy (fourth official). Ivorian Rene Williams Sere will be the match commissioner, while Angolan Inacio Manuel Candido will be the referee assessor. The encounter…
The Abia State government says it will continue to make the welfare of the families of security personnel who died in active service in the state a top priority. The Chief of Staff to the Governor, Caleb Ajagba who stated this at the Government House in Umuahia, on Tuesday while handing over cheques to the deceased’s spouses, said the money is solely to cater for the educational needs of their children. Pastor Ajagba also explained that the gesture was in fulfilment of Governor Alex Otti’s promise to the bereaved families when he visited them and pledged the government’s continued support…
The Imo State House of Assembly has urged the Governor of the state, Hope Uzodinma to establish a management home for the older citizens who have used their youthful age to serve the state but can no longer take care of themselves either due to old age or ailments. The motion was moved by the lawmaker representing Isu Constituency, Kingsley Emeka Ozurumba at the State Assembly. Presenting the motion, the lawmaker said it is necessary to look after the aged ones who may not have people to take care of them at home and may die at any moment due…
Activist politician, Omoyele Sowore has revealed that the Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole had a deal with former military Head of State, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida to carry out the first fuel price increment in Nigeria in 1992. Sowore also claimed that Oshiomhole secretly met former President Olusegun Obasanjo and asked him to increase the price of fuel. He disclosed this while featuring on a podcast held by Glitch Africa Studios. Sowore said, “Oshiomhole was never an activist. You can check this out anywhere. In 1992, Oshiomhole and Pascal Bafial, a former NLC President, had a deal with Babangida to increase…
Nasarawa State government has expressed worry over the poor run of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side, Nasarawa United. The Deputy Governor of the state, Dr Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe, convened an emergency meeting with key stakeholders of the club following the team’s shocking home loss to Kwara United. The meeting was held at the temporary office of the Deputy Governor in Lafia. Dr Akabe said the inconsistency of the Solid Miners in the NPFL particularly the recent home loss was unacceptable. “This meeting is necessitated by the loss to Kwara United. His Excellency, the Governor and my principal, is…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has accused the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, IMF, of undermining Nigeria’s public education. ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, stated this during the union’s Heroes Day 2024-2025 ceremony in Abuja. Osodeke expressed frustration over the prolonged delay in renegotiating its 2009 agreement with the federal government despite multiple Memoranda of Understanding, MoUs, and Memoranda of Action, MoAs, lamenting that the agreement remains unsigned. He outlined additional grievances, including the enforced Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System, IPPIS, and the withholding of ASUU members’ salaries for three and a half months. The union…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has said the ongoing bank recapitalization policy in the country will enable banks extend more credits to micro, small, and medium enterprises, create jobs, and increase productivity. Cardoso disclosed this at the second International Financial Inclusion Conference themed ‘Inclusive Growth: Harnessing Financial Inclusion for Economic Development’, held in Lagos. Accordingly, the CBN boss said the new capital requirement for Nigerian banks will boost their capacity to drive financial inclusion, apart from strengthening the country’s financial stability. “This policy not only strengthens financial stability but also serves as a catalyst for…
Niger Tornadoes technical adviser, Majin Mohammed says he expects a positive result in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL matchday 12 tie against El-Kanemi Warriors. The Ikon Allah Boys are unbeaten in their last three league matches. Niger Tornadoes will lock horns with El-Kanemi Warriors at the El-Kanemi Warriors Stadiums in Maiduguri on Sunday. “El-Kanemi Warriors, as usual, we will go there and see how we can get a positive result,” Mohammed told El-Kanemi Warriors media. Niger Tornadoes have only lost once in five away fixtures this season. They occupy fourth position on the NPFL table with 17 points. NPFL:…