The Benue State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, has paraded a 17-year-old woman, identified as Nguemo Ikyowe, for allegedly killing her three year old stepson, Vanen Ikyowe, in Ginde village, Guma LGA of the state. Parading the suspect at the Command’s headquarters in Makurdi on Thursday, the State Commandant, Larai Bitrus stated that the woman was arrested on September 12 for a case of culpable homicide. She said that the Command received a distress call from members of the public that one Nguemo had murdered a three year old boy and dumped his corpse in…
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The Lagos State Police Command says its operatives have arrested two women for allegedly selling newborn babies. The Command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known in a statement on Friday in Lagos. Hundeyin said the suspects, Ujunwa Una and Chinelo Igbechionwu, were arrested by patrol officers from Ojodu Division stationed at Berger bus stop, an entry point into Lagos State, who had earlier been alerted about the suspects by a good Samaritan. He added that the suspects were found with two newborn baby girls, approximately six days old, while traveling from Abia State on September 9, 2024. According to…
The crisis in the Katsina State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has deepened as a new faction of the party emerged on Friday. The faction, led by Senator Yakubu Lado, inaugurated a new elected chairman, Alhaji Nura Amadi Kurfi, alongside other officials. The inauguration took place at the PDP state secretariat in Katsina. Kurfi praised the national leadership of the PDP and Senator Lado for leading the party to victory in the 2023 general elections in Katsina State. He highlighted main areas of focus to include unity, law and order, internal democracy, and a level playing field for…
A 53-year-old man, Bala Osoro, has narrated how he lured and sexually abused a 12-year-old pupil after threatening her with a knife. Osoro, a livestock dealer and resident of Ungwar-Kura street in Lokoja LGA of Kogi State, admitted he raped the minor. “I saw her in front of my house when I called her to help me fetch water from a well. Having fetched the water, I lured her into my room where I had sex with her. The devil lured me into the act. “I am sorry to have engaged in such an act with a little girl, I…
An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Friday remanded two persons- Sanda Umaru, 22, and Usman Yahaha, 28 – in a correctional facility for alleged armed robbery and kidnapping. The defendants, of no fixed addresses, were charged with conspiracy, armed robbery and kidnapping. The Magistrate, Mrs M. Olagbenro did not take the plea of the defendants for lack of jurisdiction. Olagbenro directed that the case file should be returned to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for legal advice. She adjourned the case until November 14, for mention. The prosecutor, Insp Elisha Tellang, told the court that the defendants committed the…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged Christian couples never to allow spiritual responsibilities to replace conjugal duties to each other. Adeboye gave this advice while speaking about the importance of maintaining romance in marriages. Adeboye, in a post on his official X handle, said that he and his wife, Foluke, still nurture their love with pet names whenever they are alone. He stressed that anointing does not reduce romance, adding that marriage is the only institution where romance and intimacy are allowed between a man and a woman. The octogenarian further…
Sevilla manager Garcia Pimienta has backed Kelechi Iheanacho to rediscover his best form at the club. Iheanacho joined the Rojiblancos on a free transfer this summer. The 27-year-old is however yet to prove his class at the club. The former Manchester City player has made just two league appearances for Sevilla this season. The Nigerian was left on the bench in last weekend’s 1-0 home win against Getafe. Pimienta however believed Iheanacho will get better with time. “He [Iheanacho] has been with us all week and is doing well,” Pimienta said ahead of Sevilla’s league clash with Alaves. “He didn’t…
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Anugbum Onuoha on Friday insisted that his closeness to FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike does not count, as he was competent to handle the election. Onuoha stated this while fielding questions on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Friday. He also urged political parties to disregard allegations of likely favouritism peddled against him. The statement comes amid allegation by that Edo Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, chairman, Tony Aziegbemi asking the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to redeploy Onuoha over ties with Wike. Aziegbemi also expressed a lack of confidence in the REC’s ability to conduct a free…
The Edo Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in the September 21 (tomorrow) governorship election in the state, Anugbum Onuoha, has called on political parties in the state, to come forward with incriminating evidence against his competence. Onuoha is a cousin to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and immediate past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Friday, Onuoha said he is competent enough to conduct a free and fair election in Edo State, urging political parties to disregard allegations of likely favouritism peddled against him. DAILY POST recalls that Edo…
French D’Arkema outfit, Nantes have announced the signing of Super Falcons forward, Chinaza Uchendu. Uchendu joined the Canaries from Turkish League Champions, Galatasaray. The 26-year-old struggled for regular playing time at Galatasaray last season making just five league appearances. The striker is, however, looking forward to a successful spell in France. “I am happy to join the FC Nantes club. I will discover this championship, which I know almost nothing about,” she told the club’s official website. “But this is not the first time I have come to France. I took part in the World Cup in 2019 (Nigeria was…