Ministers, heads of agencies, and other government officials have been banned from embarking on public funded foreign trips by President Bola Tinubu. The ban will last for three months in the first instance and will take effect on April 1, 2024. This was contained in a letter dated March 12, 2024, and signed by the Chief of Staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila; and addressed to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. In January, Tinubu issued an order to reduce the number of people accompanying him…
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Man sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for raping minor
A man, Dennis Okubiat,has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by a Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja on Wednesday, for raping a 12-year-old girl for three months, which caused urinary incontinence. Justice Ismail Ijelu held that the victim had testified that she went for evangelism and, in the process, went to check on the convict, who had not been coming to church after the pastor of her church said they should visit members who had not been seen in church for some time. He said that she testified…
Read More15 terrorism financiers, BDCs identified by FG
The identity of 15 entities, including nine individuals and six Bureau De Change operators and firms, allegedly involved in terrorism financing has been revealed by the Federal Government. Details of the development were revealed by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, in an email on Tuesday night, entitled “Designation of Individuals and Entities for March 18, 2024.” The document revealed that the Nigeria Sanctions Committee met on March 18, 2024, where specific individuals and entities were recommended for sanction following their involvement in terrorism financing. “The Honourable Attorney General of the…
Read MorePutin warns NATO of World War III
Vladimir Putin, Russian President, says a direct conflict between Russia and NATO would mean that the planet is one step away from World War Three. The comments came as Putin claimed a landslide victory in Russia’s presidential election with 87.8 per cent of the votes. The US, Germany, the UK, and other nations have said the election was neither free nor fair due to the imprisonment of political opponents and censorship. During his post-election briefing, Putin said, “It is clear to everyone that this will be one step away from…
Read MoreSoldiers killings: Bloodbath in Delta, villagers flee, hide in forests
Soldiers backed by seven gunboats, on Sunday, reportedly invaded the riverside town of Igbomotoru in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, allegedly in search of suspected militants, razing three buildings. Residents of Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State who fled into the bush where they have been hiding since March 14, yesterday, narrated how soldiers surprisingly opened fire on them and allegedly killed about 50 persons. This is even as Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, visited the embattled Okuama community, yesterday, four days after…
Read MoreTerrorists kidnap 87 in fresh Kaduna attack
87 people were reportedly kidnapped by terrorists on Sunday night, in a fresh attack launched on the Kajuru-Station community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A member of the Kajuru-Station Youths, Harisu Dari, confirmed the incident on Monday in Kaduna. Harisu said the terrorists also broke into some shops and stole food items and other valuables. He said they invaded the village around 10 pm. The attack came barely two days after 15 women and a man were abducted in the Dogon-Noma community of the same local government.…
Read MoreArmy commander, soldiers killed in Delta
Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for a peacekeeping mission to two warring communities in Bomadi LGA of Delta State, including the commanding officer, two majors, one captain, and 12 soldiers, have been killed. The Chief of Defence Staff, General CG Musa, has ordered the immediate arrest and investigation of all those involved in the killing. The Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, confirmed the killing of the military personnel. He said, “The troops of 181 Amphibious Batallion, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, while on a peace…
Read More‘Squid Game’ actor, Young-Soo convicted of sexual misconduct
Oh Young-soo, Korean actor known for his role in the hit Netflix series “Squid Game,” was found guilty of sexual misconduct by a South Korean court on Friday. The 79-year-old actor received an eight-month suspended sentence and was ordered to attend mandatory sexual violence treatment classes. According to the report, Young-soo, who won a Golden Globe Award in 2022 for his role as Player No. 001 in ‘Squid Game’, had publicly denied the charges and told reporters after the verdict that he planned to appeal the decision. A district court…
Read MoreOlubadan of Ibadanland, Lekan Balogun dies at 81
The 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun has joined his ancestors. Reports say, the late Olubadan died at the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Balogun came from Ali-Iwo compound in the present Ibadan North East local government area. He became the Olubadan on March 11, 2022. Born on October, 1942, the monarch passed on shortly after he was moved to the health facility. He was an academic and politician before he ascended the throne after the death of his predecessor, Late Oba Saliu Adetunji who…
Read MoreTerrorists demand N40trn ransom for 16 abducted Kaduna residents
N40 trillion has been demanded by terrorists who abducted 16 residents of Gonin Gora area of Kaduna metropolis. On Wednesday, February 28, terrorists attacked the Gonin-Gora community, a suburb of Kaduna metropolis in the Chikun Local Government Area, kidnapping 16 residents. The ransom demand comes just four days after 287 schoolchildren were abducted in Kuriga, another community in Chikun. John Yusuf, a community leader in the area, revealed this information during a telephone interview on Monday in Kaduna. He said, “The bandits have contacted us. They are demanding N40 trillion,…
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