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 The Cross River State Police Command on Friday paraded a couple, Idongesit Akpan and his wife, Angela, for allegedly luring a woman under the pretense of a job offer and subsequently stealing her two children. The Commissioner of Police, Gyogon Grimah, disclosed that the suspects, through a connection on Facebook, deceived Ms. Blessing Godday, a resident of Obubara, into traveling to Akamkpa with her two sons, aged five and three, on December 6. Grimah explained, “The suspects promised Ms. Godday a job opportunity. Upon her arrival in Akamkpa, they took her and her two children to Aba in Abia State,…

The Abia State Command of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has refuted allegations of mistreatment of inmates with disabilities in custodial centres across the state, citing safety concerns as the reason for its policy on wheelchairs and metallic clutches. This clarification was made on Friday by the NCoS officer in charge of records at the Umuahia Correctional Centre, Chukwu Iheke, in response to claims raised by the Abia State Chairman of the Spinal Cord Injury Association of Nigeria, Prince David Onuoha. Onuoha had alleged that members of his association housed in various custodial centres in the state were barred from…

A Delta State High Court sitting in Akwukwu-Igbo has sentenced a man, Obinna Eze, to death by hanging for the gruesome murder of a six-month-old baby, Chimaobi Igwe. The verdict, delivered by Honourable Justice Marcel Okoh, followed a meticulous trial in which the court found the defendant guilty of charges related to murder, attempted murder, and grievous bodily harm, as outlined under sections 320, 319, and 335 of the Criminal Code Laws of Delta State. The prosecution, led by the State Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Mr. Omamuzo Erebe, alongside counsel Messrs J.A. Otite, Solomon Funkekeme…

In a heartwarming demonstration of the Christmas spirit, over 200 widows, children, and underprivileged individuals were treated to a day of joy and generosity at the third edition of the annual Christmas party hosted by the TemmyMo Welfare Initiative in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The initiative, led by Mrs. Modupe Idowu, a retired journalist and businesswoman, was created in memory of her late husband, Mr. Temitope Idowu, whose name is represented in the initiative’s title—”Temmy” for Temitope and “Mo.” for Modupe, reflecting their enduring legacy of compassion. The event, held on Wednesday, embodied the true essence of the season, with Mrs.…

In a demonstration of solidarity and corporate social responsibility, Nigerian banks have provided substantial relief materials to flood victims in Jigawa State under the Committee of Nigeria Banks Chief Executive Officers. The initiative, announced in a statement on Thursday, saw a delegation of top bank executives visiting the state to empathize with the affected residents and assure them of continued support. The delegation included the Group Managing Director of United Bank for Africa and Chairman of the Committee, Dr. Oliver Alawuba; Group Managing Director of Access Bank Plc, Mr. Roosevelt Ogbonna; Group Managing Director of Zenith Bank, Adaora Umeoji; and…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Commission has revealed that the Supreme Court of Nigeria, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), and 13 other agencies failed to meet the requirements of its 2024 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS). This announcement highlights the failure of several key institutions to meet the required ethical standards and guidelines set by the ICPC for the year. Dr Musa Aliyu, chairman of the ICPC, made this revelation while unveiling the agency’s EICS on Thursday in Abuja. The chairman was represented by Demola Bakare, the ICPC director of public enlightenment and education. Mr…

Daud Olatunji The much-anticipated Remo Day 2024 celebration has begun, promising a vibrant showcase of culture and tradition from 37 out of the 47 towns in Remoland. The event, which spans from Friday, December 20 to Friday, December 27, 2024, was heralded by a media preview at the Akarigbo’s Palace Hall, Ita-Oba, Sagamu, Ogun State. During the preview, attendees were given a glimpse of a specially curated museum created for the event. The Chairman of the Remo Day 2024 Planning Committee, Prince Wole Sowole, who also serves as the 1st Vice Chairman of the Remo Growth and Development Foundation (RemoGDF),…

Daud Olatunji The Makun Muslim Community Relief Foundation Cooperative Society has marked a significant milestone with the commissioning of its patent medicine store during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Sagamu, Ogun State. The Chief Imam of Remoland, Sheikh Quadri Junaid, presided over the commissioning ceremony, lauding the initiative for its potential to serve the community’s health and economic needs. He emphasized the importance of such projects in fostering spiritual and physical well-being among Muslims. “I encourage Muslims to embrace this initiative for their growth and development,” he said. The AGM featured a series of enlightening presentations from experts…

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has disclosed that 26,000 children aged 0–14 were newly infected with HIV/AIDS in 2023, while 15,000 children in the same age group died from AIDS-related illnesses. The Director-General of NACA, Dr. Temitope Ilori, revealed this during a stakeholders’ meeting held after inaugurating the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) and Pediatric Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Acceleration Committee at the Ministry of Health in Osogbo, Osun State, on Thursday. Dr. Ilori emphasized the alarming figures and the urgent need for a coordinated effort to combat the epidemic, stating, “HIV/AIDS continues to be a major…

The Edo Assets Verification Committee said it has uncovered some irregularities in the award of some contracts, including a N200 billion road contract debt owed by the immediate past administration of Godwin Obaseki. Ernest Umakhihe, the committee’s chairperson, told journalists on Thursday in Benin that some contractors even returned mobilisation fees to government officials, which were not properly documented. The committee also queried poor supervision of projects by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Mr Umakhihe, however, urged the current administration to leverage on the dry season to construct roads, particularly projects hurriedly awarded during the September 2024 election period. “As…