Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court presided over by Chief Magistrate, Mrs Olabisi Ogunkanmi on Thursday, 7 November, 2024 ordered the remand of a housewife, Olajumoke Olalere, 33, at Agodi Correctional facility, Ibadan, for allegedly stabbing her husband to death. Magistrate Ogunkanmi, who did not take the defendant’s plea for lack of jurisdiction, ordered her remand pending the legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP). She, thereafter, adjourned the case until 5 March, 2025 for mention. The police charged Olalere with a count of murder. The prosecutor, Cpl. Akeem Akinloye, had told the court that the defendant on Oct.…

A newborn baby has been dumped in the gutter in Umuahia by an unknown person. The baby was discovered inside the deep gutter at Umuwaya Road, opposite Abam Street,in the Abia State capital on Thursday, 7 November, 2024 As atthe evening of Thursday, 7 November, 2024, it was not certain if the child is still alive or not. The crowd that gathered at the scene of the incident rained curses on anyone who committed the dastardly act. According to them, the mother should have taken the baby to the Abia State government, church or a motherless babies home, instead of…

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has asked the Makurdi division of the Court of Appeal to dismiss the appeal filed by former governor of the state, Samuel Ortom, challenging the decision of the High Court of Benue State which dismissed his case. The case borders on the constitution of the Income and Expenditures Commission of Inquiry set up by Gov Alia to investigate the income and expenditures of Benue State from 29th May 2015 to 28th May 2023. When the matter came up on Thursday, 7 November, 2024 for hearing, Matthew Burkaa for the 1st and 2nd respondents argued his…

The outgoing President of the United States, Joe Biden, has said selecting Kamala Harris as his vice president was the best decision he made. Biden said Harris will continue the fight with purpose, determination, and joy. Harris of the Democratic Party had lost to the Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump by a wide margin. However, in a post on X titled “What America saw today was the Kamala Harris I know and deeply admire,” Biden wrote: “She’s been a tremendous partner and public servant full of integrity, courage, and character. “Under extraordinary circumstances, she stepped up and led a historic…

Three major oil marketers have told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the planned monopoly of the energy sector by Dangote Petroleum Refinery will spell doom for the country’s oil sector. According to the oil marketers, Dangote’s plan to monopolize the oil sector is a recipe for disaster in the country. The three marketers – AYM Shafa Limited, A. A. Rano Limited and Matrix Petroleum Services Limited – in their replies to a suit filed by Dangote Petroleum in a suit marked FHC/CS/ABJ/1324/2024, told the court that the plaintiff does not produce adequate petroleum products for the daily consumption…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, 7 November, 2024 stated that the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) will do everything within its power to fix the party and Nigeria. Makinde stated this on Thursday, 7 November, 2024 in Abuja at the inauguration of the Board of Governors and the unveiling of the Roadmap for Peoples Democratic Institute, PDI. PDI is the research arm of PDP established in 2000 to promote a new democratic culture in Nigeria and Africa through the provision of value-added education, training, capacity building, research, and documentation programmes. According Makinde, PDI will fix the PDP, which would in turn…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has pledged the support of the National Assembly for the ongoing reform of the Nigerian power sector, calling for collaboration among all stakeholders to improve the reliability of the national power grid. Abbas, who stated this at the opening ceremony of the International Power Engineering Exhibition and Conference in Abuja on Thursday, 7 October, 2024, also called for the integration of renewable energy into the country’s energy mix to enhance efficiency and sufficiency. At the conference, themed “Birthing an Effective Electric Power Sector of the 21st Century: The Role of Professional…

A Jos Magistrates’ Court presided over by Magistrate Shawomi Bokkos, on Friday, 7 November, 2024 sentenced a 19-year-old trader to nine months imprisonment for robbing an elderly woman in her house. Magistrate Bokkos, summarily tried and sentenced the convict after he pleaded guilty to the charge. Bokkos, in his judgment, ordered the convict to pay an option of N20,000 fine or spend six months imprisonment, just as he also ordered the convict to pay the woman N30,00 in damages or spend another three months in prison in default. Earlier, the prosecutor, Insp. Ibrahim Gokwat, told the court that the case was reported…

Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, has ruled out January exit from Turkish giants, Galatasaray, saying he will remain in the club till the end of the season. Osimhen moved to the RAMS Park on a season-long loan deal from Napoli in the summer. The Nigeria international has been linked with a move away from the Turkish Super Lig champions ahead of the summer transfer window approaching. The striker, who is presently in scintillating form for the club, however, said he is not thinking about moving elsewhere. “They are talking about January. I am here until the end of the season.…

AC Milan striker Alvaro Morata was rushed to the hospital on Thursday, 7 November, 2024 after an aerial collision with centre-back Strahinja Pavlovic, Metro UK reports. He was immediately taken to a hospital in Legnano for treatment. The former Real Madrid and Chelsea star was given an all-clear after undergoing an MRI scan. But he remained in the hospital for observation and, as a result, will now miss AC Milan’s Serie A match against Cagliari on Saturday. Tammy Abraham is expected to deputise in Morata’s absence.

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF)has handed down punishment to Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho for his “smells bad” rant aimed at VAR official Atilla Karaoglan after their win over Trabzonspor. Mourinho’s men secured the win thanks to a goal in the 12th minute of stoppage time from Sofyan Amrabat. Despite picking up three points, the former Chelsea and Manchester United boss was far from pleased, arguing that VAR officiating favoured Trabzonspor, particularly through two contentious penalties awarded to the home side. The TFF, has now decided to slap a significant fine and additional sanctions on Mourinho. TFF issued a statement, saying:…

After FX supply surged Thursday, 7 November, 2024 the naira appreciated significantly against the dollar in the foreign exchange market. FMDQ data showed the naira strengthened to N1,639.50 against the dollar on Thursday, 7 November, 2024 from N1,681.65 exchanged on Wednesday, 6 November, 2024. This represents a N42.15 appreciation. Meanwhile, at the black market, the naira depreciated to N1750 per dollar on Thursday, 7 November, 2024 from between N1720 and 1735 exchanged on Wednesday. This comes as FX transaction turnover increased to $244.96 million on Thursday, 7 November, 2024 from $196.78 million recorded the previous day. In the end, the…

The Court of Appeal, Makurdi Division, has heard the appeal brought by Hon. Moses Agaba against the decision of the High Court to set aside the interim order restraining Comrade Austin Agada as the Benue State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC). Hon. Agaba, in this appeal, is challenging the ruling of Justice M. A. Ikpambese, the Chief Judge of Benue State, for setting aside the interim order issued by the Benue State High Court, Aliade Division restraining Agada from parading himself as the Chairman of APC, Benue State Chapter. Arguing the Appeal, Moses Agaba’s Counsel, Matthew Burkaa, SAN, adopted…

Abia State Governor Alex Otti on Thursday, 7 November, 2024 disclosed that some civil servants arrested for their alleged involvement in various forms of pension fraud are to be arraigned in court soon. Otti also disclosed that some of the identified pensions who are based abroad are to be repatriated to face prosecution at home. The governor made this disclosure on evening Thursday, 7 November, 2024 at Government House Umuahia, while addressing the press during his monthly media chat with newsmen. Otti, who said that his administration had zero tolerance for corruption, disclosed that he has authorized that the suspects…

An Inspector of Police whose name was not readily disclosed was killed on the evening of Thursday, 7 November, 2024, thegazellenews.com. He was shot dead at a quarry site by gunmen who also carted away his AK-47 rifle, Breech No. BE-35-2982. An official statement signed by the Zone six Police Public relations Officer, SP Nelson Okpabi also confirmed that the gunmen kidnapped two Chinese nationals and a Nigerian at the Marksino quarry camp in Akamkpa LGA, Cross River State. Following the development, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police for zone six, AIG Jonathan Towuru has ordered a manhunt for the armed…

Vivian Wilson, the transgender daughter of Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk, has announced her intention to leave the United States following Donald Trump’s election victory. The 20-year-old shared her plans on Threads, expressing her discomfort with Trump’s return to office. She wrote: “I don’t see my future in the United States.I’ve thought this for a while, but yesterday confirmed it for me. Even if he’s only in office for four years, even if anti-trans regulations don’t materialise, the people who voted for this arent going anywhere anytime soon”. Born Xavier Musk in 2004, she filed to legally change…

Following the release of minors detained by the police for three months over alleged charges of terrorism, reasonable felony, and arson for participating in the #EndBadGovernance protest, the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has demanded compensation for the kids, thegazellenews.com reports. The caucus on Friday, 8 November, 2024 also called for investigation, prosecutions, and punishment of the actors, including individuals and government agencies involved in the ordeal of the minors and other youths who took part in the August protest in the country. A statement jointly issued by Minority Leader Rep. Kingsley Chinda; Minority Whip, Dr. Ali Isa…

The management of Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), publishers of PRNigeria and Economic Confidential, has awarded Master’s Degree scholarships to two exceptional corps members, Mr. Haroon Aremu Abiodun and Mr. Kabir Fagge Ali. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IMPR, Alhaji Yushau Shuaib, made this announcement during the company’s weekly editorial meeting at its headquarters in Abuja. Haroon and Kabir, who recently completed their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at the PRNigeria Abuja Centre, collectively published over 40 articles on youth development and national security in national media. The two corps members also co-authored a book titled @”outh Service for…

The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has adjourned the trials of three officials of the Kaduna State Government to February 4th and 5th, 2025.Mr. Aruwan Samuel Peter, Mrs. Bada Nasara Joy Shizzer, and Mr. Abdullahi Tijjani Mohammed are being prosecuted for asset declaration breaches at the Tribunal following their arraignment by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).Aruwan Samuel is the Commissioner/Administrator of the Kaduna Capital Territory Authority, while Bada Joy serves as the Commissioner of Finance in Kaduna State. Tijjani Mohammed, meanwhile, is the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board.PRNigeria reports that Aruwan’s trial involves six…

Uthman Abdulazeez and four fellow students from the Department of Physics and Electronics have achieved an impressive feat, successfully converting a combustion engine motorcycle to an electric one as part of their undergraduate research project. The team transformed a Bajaj bike into an eco-friendly electric vehicle, capable of traveling 80-100 km on a single charge while significantly reducing noise pollution. Driven by the need to combat climate change and Nigeria’s soaring fuel costs, these visionary students explored battery-powered technology as a sustainable alternative. Their project defense was met with resounding success, showcasing Adekunle Ajasin University’s commitment to fostering 21st-century innovation…