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 Daud Olatunji Three individuals have been arraigned at the Plateau State High Court in Jos, facing a series of grave charges related to the alleged organ theft of a housewife, Kehinde Kamaru, in the Nasarawa Gwom area of Jos North Local Government Area.  This shocking case has captivated the local community and raised concerns about illegal organ trafficking. The suspects, identified as Noah Kekere, the owner of Murna Clinic and Maternity; Dr. Philip Bwede Dachung, a medical doctor; and clinic staff member Yusuf Abdullahi, appeared before Justice Gidelia Fwomyon at High Court 9, charged with multiple offenses stemming from the…

In a troubling revelation, the Katsina State Government has reported the closure of 123 schools and the non-functioning of 58 healthcare facilities across the state. These disruptions are primarily attributed to the activities of bandits and criminal elements causing havoc in the region. The Special Advisor to Governor Dikko Radda on Victims of Banditry and IDPs, Sa’idu Ibrahim Danja, disclosed this alarming information during the launch of the Project Steering Committee for the International Organization For Migration’s “Conflict Mitigation and Community Reconciliation in Northwest Nigeria.” One of the most concerning aspects of this crisis is the severe impact on the…

Daud Olatunji In a heartwarming show of respect and gratitude, the governing council and management of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu, led by Prof. Rahman Bello, gathered to pay a poignant condolence visit to the family of the late Chief Mrs. Alaba Oluwaseun Lawson. Chief Mrs. Lawson, known as the Iyalode of Egbaland and Yorubaland, had passed away at the age of 72, leaving a void in the hearts of many who had known her remarkable contributions. Speaking at her residence in Abeokuta, Prof. Bello who is the pro-chancellor of the university, described Chief Mrs. Lawson’s legacy as…

Agency Report The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has notified the public that the recalled G Fuel brand Energy Drinks by T&E Imports and GPAE Trading Corp contains high levels of caffeine. The notification of this product is contained in a public alert with No. 034/2023, issued to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday by NAFDAC Director-General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye. Adeyeye said that the agency was equally notified about the recall of the product by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The NAFDAC boss said that the consumption of…

Daud Olatunji Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State had emphasized the unwavering commitment of his administration to the development and progress of the state.  The governor said this during the Egba Division Town Hall meeting, a pivotal event in preparation for the 2024–2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and the 2024 Appropriation Bill. The meeting took place at the Cultural Center in Kuto, Abeokuta.  Abiodun, represented by his deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, underlined that the impressive growth and development experienced in the state in recent years were integral to the realization of his administration’s “Building Our Future Together Agenda” and embodied…

Daud Olatunji  In a groundbreaking development set to redefine Africa’s energy landscape, the much-anticipated Dangote Refinery, with a daily capacity of 650,000 barrels, is poised to kickstart operations next month.  The project, backed by Africa’s wealthiest individual, Aliko Dangote, is expected to revolutionize oil trading in the Atlantic Basin and alter the course of fuel exports from Europe and the United States to the African continent. Sources with insider knowledge of the matter have disclosed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is prepared to supply up to six shipments of crude oil to facilitate the crucial test runs…

Daud Olatunji The Supreme Court of Nigeria has scheduled January 26, 2024, as the date for the judgment in the appeal filed by former House of Representatives member, Farouk Lawan.  Mr. Lawan, who is currently serving a jail sentence, seeks to overturn the February 24, 2022, verdict of the Court of Appeal in Abuja. The case, presided over by a five-member panel headed by Justice John Okoro, concluded its proceedings after lawyers for both parties presented their final arguments and adopted their written briefs. Farouk Lawan’s appeal centers on his conviction on a three-count charge of soliciting a bribe, agreeing…

Daud Olatunji The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi, has extended clemency to 53 inmates facing various charges at the Port Harcourt Maximum Correctional Centre.  This compassionate gesture marks the commencement of the 2023/2024 legal year in the state, aimed at reducing the strain on the facility. Justice Amadi’s decision aligns with the legal provisions outlined in section 34 Sub-section 1 of the Criminal Justice Law of Rivers State and the special provision act of the Laws of the Federation, which empowers the Chief Judge to evaluate the correctional center’s inmate population, their length of incarceration, and…

Daud Olatunji The High Court of Justice in the  Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has issued a compelling order for the immediate and unconditional release of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele.  The court’s decision comes in response to a Motion Ex-parte filed by Emefiele, who sought his release from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) while awaiting the determination of the Originating Motion. Justice O.A. Adeniyi presided over the case and granted the order after carefully considering the motion presented by Emefiele.  The respondents in the case, which include…

Daud Olatunji In a recent development, a Sharia Court operating under the Kano State Hisbah Board, located in the Sharada area of Kano, has sentenced eight individuals accused of cross-dressing to three months of imprisonment at a Correctional Centre.  The court also offered them an alternative to pay a fine. The verdict was handed down following the admission of guilt by the cross-dressers during their appearance before the Hisbah Shari’a Court. The presiding Judge, Khadi Tanimu-Sani, decreed that each offender should receive 10 lashes of the cane, pay a fine of N20,000, and provide one surety or face the three-month…