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By Abimbola Ogunnaike A suspected motorcycle snatcher has been burnt to death by an angry mob in Magama-Gumau town of Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The incident was said to have occurred on Sunday, 17 March, 2024 when the young man, whose identity remains unknown, was seen loitering near a Mosque. According to eyewitnesses, the unidentified man stole a motorcycle parked nearby, before he was spotted by the owner who raised an alarm. It was gathered that despite abandoning the stolen motorcycle and attempting to flee, the suspected thief was caught by the angry mob. He was subjected…

By: Abdur-Rahman Balogun (ARAB) A tribute in memory of Prof. Aminat Olabisi Bello-Adelekan, (1967-2024) Head Girl, Adeola Odutola College (1983-1984). Death is inevitable, it is a debt everyone of us must pay and such, we should not fear death but always expect it. Allah says in both Quran 3 verse 185 that : “Every soul shall taste death, and you will only be given your full compensation on the day of Resurrection…” Same message is repeated in Qur’an 29 verse 57. So, with the divine pronouncements by our Creator, no mortal should be scared or afraid of death but be…

The Director General, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu has called on all Nigerians to stand in solidarity with Nigerian Army and insist on thorough investigation of the killing of 16 soldiers in the autonomous community of Okuama, Ewu Kingdom, in Ughelli South Area of Delta State. He said at this time there is need for total civilian support for the nation’s military, condemning the killings of 16 Soldiers which he described as very sad at a time “we are praying fervently and working for peace in our country, to encourage and attract development, some persons…

By Modibo Mustapha It was the first Nigeria Army Chief of Staff and Former Military Governor of the defunct Northern Region, late General Hassan Usman Katsina (Ciroman Katsina), that described in the social menace of begging and destitution in the North as a Hausan-Fulani community problem. He said this during a media chart on an NTA network program in February 1992. Exactly 32 years ago. In his frank characteristic, the late Ciroman Kastina (of blessed memory) attributed the unfortunate situation to the failure of “the current leaders of the North including myself”, and that “only we the northern leaders can…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday, 18 March, 2024 joined former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku; Afenifere chieftain, Pa. Ayo Adebanjo, members of the National Assembly, former governors and eminent national leaders to demand for a new Nigerian Constitution that would reflect true federalism and address the problem of the country. They said Nigeria has two options in getting a truly federal constitution by either adopting the recommendations of the 2014 National Confab or go for a relatively inexpensive Constituent Assembly on a non-party basis for producing a widely desired constitution for Nigerians. Sanwo-Olu and the…

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has urged Nigerians, especially young people, to learn entrepreneurial and other skills to brighten their chances of earning decent pay in the evolving economy. He also called on the working class to consider going into businesses and other vocations after retirement. Represented by Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi, the Governor spoke in Ilorin on Monday, the state capital, when he received participants of the Strategic Management and Policy Studies Course 6/23 from the Nigerian Army Resource Centre on a courtesy visit. The team is in Kwara for five days (18-22) on a study tour focusing on…

Moved by the passion to give succour to the less privileged in the society, a group of Muslim Sisters under the banner ‘Sisters In The Deen Foundation Orphanage, in 2021 came together by establishing a home to nurture and cater for orphans and vulnerable children. With expansion and growth already being achieved, there is the need to do more, hence, on Saturday 16th March 2024, the Foundation, led by its President, Dr. Nurat Akinlabi-Babalola, and its Board of Trustees Members organised the Third Annual Ramadan Lecture/ Fundraising, themed, “Expansion for Greater Positive Impact” with topic of the lecture being, “Establishing…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The military high command is on the trail of some youths, who allegedly killed 16 of its personnel attached to 181 Amphibious Batallion in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State. It was gathered that trouble started on Thursday, 14 March, 2024 when the troops responded to a distress call regarding a communal crisis between the Okuoma and Okoloba communities. The Director, Defence Information, Brigadier-General Tukur Gusau, who stated this on Saturday, 16 March, 2024, said the troops were surrounded by some community youths who were armed with weapons and killed them. Gusau explained that the troops,…

By Abimboola Ogunnaike Tragedy occurred at a popular hotel In Umuhia, Abia State as an artisan, identified as Bright Okon has been confirmed dead at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Umuahia after he fell down from a ladder where he was working in the hotel. The incident, it was gathered happened on Thursday, 14 March, 2024 at about 12: 30 pm when the victim was carrying out some repair works in a section of the hotel. It was gathered that Okon, who was about 24 years of age, slipped and hit his head on the floor and became unconscious. He…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Suspected ritualists have murdered a 3-year-old girl in Ningi Local Government Area of the Bauchi State, removing some of her body parts, including her eyes and vagina. It was gathered that the girl, Asiya Zakari Ya’u, had been declared missing for two days before her mutilated body was found dumped in Ningi township. Village sources said the girl’s parents, who were residents of Sabuwar Denawa, were informed by some Almajiri boys from a Qur’anic school in the area. The police in Ningi were said to have received the information through one Malam Saleh, who reported the discovery of…

The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. (Mrs.) Noimot Salako-Oyedele has reiterated that the state government is committed to alleviating the current economic hardship that is ongoing nationwide. The Deputy Governor stated this during the Salako Annual Family Ramadan Lecture/Tafsir with the theme: ‘Principles of Community Development: The Islamic Perspectives’, held at the Ota Recreation Club, Ota, Ogun State. Engr. Salako-Oyedele noted that the state government is not oblivious of the plight the masses are going through, noting that it is irrevocably committed to bringing succour to them with its policies She further stated that the state government will continue…

Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that his administration would build about 10,000 housing units before the end of his tenure. The Governor also disclosed that over 4,000 houses have so far been built across the state. Prince Abiodun spoke on Friday, 15 March, 2024, when he received the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Mr. Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo, who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The Governor noted that although the cost of building materials is on the high side, the government can not abandon its…

Serial Entrepreneurs and night life experts, Abisoye and Oyewumi Oyedokun have congratulated Brigadier-General Lawal Ja’afar Isa (Rtd) on his recent appointment as the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education. The Oyedokuns, who own the popular Ibiza Lounge in Ibadan, made this known in a statement they signed on Saturday. They said General Ja’afar Isa is a respected leader and was Military Administrator of Kaduna State from 1993 to 1996. The brothers noted that just like Isa created several chiefdoms for the southern Zaria of Kaduna in order to improve peace in the State, the…

Controversial cross dresser, Idris Okunneye popularly known as Bobrisky, is at it again. He said he would tell God that changing his original gender was a personal choice The self-acclaimed Mummy of Lagos revealed this via his Instagram page, as he noted that it was time to respond to his critics who have been questioning what will be his fate if and when he meets God. He told critics that such freedom as ‘choice’ existed, and that this is what he has chosen, and no one, except his Creator, has the right to question him about himself. He emphasized how…

Ex-Beauty Queen and youngest wife of the Ooni of Ife, Olori Tobi Ogunwusi has added to the House of Oduduwa with the arrival of her twins on Saturday, 16 March, 2024. The arrival of the bundle was announced in a post on the monarch social media page “To God be the glory great things He has done. Hearty congratulations to the entire House of Oduduwa and Olori Tobiloba, who today birthed a Prince and Princess to the Royal throne of Oduduwa. Mother and children are doing well to the glory of God Almighty,” the Royal Father posted. Olori Tobi is…

Time flies, they say, but the memory of a loved one remains etched in the hearts of those left behind. For the Diya family, the passing of their patriarch, General Oladipo Donaldson Diya (read), brought sorrow and reflection. A man of honour and distinction, General Diya’s legacy as a top military brass in Nigeria lives on in the hearts of his family and the nation. Having served as the Chief of General Staff to the late Sani Abacha between 1993 and 1997, General Diya was revered as one of the finest military officers the country had ever produced. His dedication…

An Enugu Magistrate Court has ordered a Lady pay her boyfriend N150,000 for refusing to visit him after collecting N3,000 transport fare from him. The man, Emeka Nwankwo, gave his girlfriend Chinasa Nwibeh N3,000 transport fare to visit him. Chinasa collected the money but failed to visit Emeka. She even switched off her phone so that she could not be reached. Emeka don’t have any choice than to report Chinasa at a nearby police station. And she was arrested. The case was charged to court and Emeka brought out his chats with Chinasa on WhatsApp and mobile money transfer he…

President Bola Tinubu has said that his administration is deploying resources to critical sectors and areas with significant impact on the welfare of Nigerians, emphasizing that the nation’s treasury is sacrosanct and must not be abused. Speaking at a meeting with the Forum of State Chairmen of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) at the State House in Abuja on Friday, 15 March, 2024, the President assured Nigerians that his government is working around the clock to improve their living conditions, and asked leaders at the grassroots level to encourage citizens to get their National Identification Number (NIN) for planning, structuring…

By Tope Fasua I had meant to write an article to explain recent economic decisions that are surely on their way to creating a new economy and helping the citizens with relief from the harsh economic climate. Nigerians are passing through what is called a cost-of-living crisis, akin to what citizens of European countries and the USA had seen about two years ago, even into last year. Inflation is the major culprit here, as it gallops in bounds in the face of stalled productivity. And so, all hands are on deck to wrestle it down. I am compelled to now…

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, on Thursday March 14, 2024, arrested a barber, and eleven suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. They were arrested following credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet-related offences. Items recovered from them include sophisticated mobile phones, laptops and WiFi routers. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded. ReplyForwardAdd reaction