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Abia State Police Command has successfully apprehended Adaeze Lawrence, a resident of Amaogbonna Road, off Osisikankwu  Street in Aba, on charges of allegedly abducting a one-month-old infant. The apprehension took place on August 14 when the Abia State SWAT team acted on credible information and swiftly carried out the arrest in Aba. In a press release issued by Chioma Maureen Chinaka, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, on behalf of Police Commissioner Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, it was disclosed that the suspect, Adaeze Lawrence, confessed during interrogation to abducting the child from the residence of Owujie Onyinyechi…

Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), has found himself at the center of a controversy surrounding allegations of sexually harassing female students.  The allegations came to light when a viral video captured law students accusing Ndifon of sexual assault and harassment. On Monday, August 14, 2023, a group of female law students took a stand by protesting at the office of UNICAL’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi.  They raised concerns about alleged sexual harassment by the Dean, along with claims of extortion by some of their lecturers.  …

In a bold move to fortify its market presence, Access Bank Plc has set a groundbreaking course by introducing custody services, providing its clientele with a fortress-like protection and management for their valuable financial assets. The announcement was officially declared by the Managing Director of Access Bank, Roosevelt Ogbonna, through a statement released in Lagos on Tuesday.  Ogbonna emphasized that this strategic expansion into custody services followed the successful acquisition of regulatory approvals from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in the preceding December of 2022. This newly introduced service,…

A thunderbolt of disbelief struck as a man was caught red-handed, shamelessly parading a placard emblazoned with the spine-chilling proclamation ‘Fresh Human Kidney for Sale.’ This audacious figure lurked amidst the chaos of a congested traffic junction, casting a nefarious shadow over the city. The chilling truth, however, remains concealed—whose vital organ does this audacious peddler seek to barter? While a few onlookers couldn’t help but muster a morbid chuckle at the audacity of it all, a prevailing sense of condemnation swept through the populace. Outraged voices echoed, branding the man’s deed a grievous affront to morality and…

Fawaz Adebisi A man, Kabiru Adeleke, appeared before the Magistrate court in Isabo, Abeokuta, on Tuesday for allegedly using a machete to cut a carpenter, Wasiu Adebiyi, who was working on a site he(Adeleke) claimed to own in Abule Agejo, Ojere, Ogun state. However, according to Adebiyi, he was given the job by one Mr Balogun, stressing that he has no business with the land ownership issue. Narrating the incident, on the 6th of August,2023, the witness said that he was working, with two of his apprentices, Lanre and Gafar, on the ceiling of the building on the land…

Aminat Gusanu The Rivers State Police Command has officially launched the “Operation Zero Crime” initiative within the state.  The police stated that this strategic effort is a significant step towards curbing criminal activities and fostering a secure environment, transforming Rivers State into a welcoming haven for both residents and potential investors. The one-week program, initiated by the state’s Commissioner of Police, Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka, aims to ensure a safe environment across the 23 local government areas of the state, as well as to convey the message that “police are your friends.” Kate Ezeigbo, a journalist and coordinator of the program,…

Aminat Gusanu President Bola Tinubu assured Nigerians on Tuesday that there would be no increase in petroleum product prices, despite the push by some oil marketers to raise the current N617 per litre to N720. President Tinubu’s assurances were conveyed to journalists at the Presidential Villa in Abuja by his special adviser on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. He disclosed that the president is taking steps to rectify inefficiencies within the petroleum industry. Recall that the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) had threatened to initiate an indefinite nationwide strike if the prices of PMS increased beyond the current rates. The…

Fawaz Adebisi The Magistrate Court in Isabo has re-incarcerated a man, Azeez Adetola, despite his earlier grant of bail. Adetola had initially appeared in court on the 19th of July, 2023, on charges of stealing a sum of N1 million belonging to one Lateef Olawale. It was alleged that the defendant deceitfully obtained the money, claiming he intended to invest it in a business. However, he pleaded not guilty to the charges. Consequently, the court ordered him to repay the money. While in prison, he paid a sum of N420,000 and was subsequently granted bail. Adetola therefore said he’ll pay…

Fawaz Adebisi Prominent nationalists and dedicated patriots, Professor Olutayo Adesina and Dr. Yemi Farounbi, speaking as panelists during the monthly “Boiling Point Arena” interview discourse, have jointly voiced their concerns over Nigeria’s current state, branding it as a confused nation that requires substantial transformation. The event, which held on Tuesday through a broadcast live on Sweet 107.1FM, a radio station based in Abeokuta, and virtually via Google Meet, the interview garnered a substantial global audience, had it’s keynote address delivered by the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Prof Saka Matemilola. The “Boiling Point Arena” discourse, now in its 10th iteration,…

Adejoke Adebiyi Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has appointed Lekan Adeniran as his new Chief Press Secretary (CPS), succeeding Kunle Somorin, who held the position during the governor’s first term. The announcement was made on Tuesday through a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Tokunbo Talabi. Talabi explained that Adeniran possesses extensive qualifications, being a Mass Communication graduate with a remarkable journalistic career spanning over three decades. The statement highlighted that Lekan Adeniran embarked on his journalism journey in 1992 at The Guardian. During this time, he reported on significant events, including the proceedings…