Mar 26, 2026

Court Jails Two Men 12 Years Each for Trafficking Biological Children, Others in Calabar

Mar 26, 2026 topnews

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has secured the conviction of two men for trafficking eight children, including some of their biological children, for exploitation in Cross River State. The convicts, Mabum Arisha and Mutashu Mabum, were found guilty on 17 counts by the Federal High Court sitting in Calabar. Presiding judge, Justice L. Ojukwu, held that the duo recruited and handed over the children from Mfom 1 Village in Ogoja Local Government Area to an accomplice, identified as Ada Eze, who is currently at…

Anambra Apprentice, Accomplice Arraigned for Alleged Murder of Employer, Theft of N8m

Mar 26, 2026 topnews

The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned an apprentice, Chiemerie Anieke, and his alleged accomplice, Godwin Nnabuike Nwokporo, over the murder of his employer, Ikechukwu Simon Nwite, and the theft of millions of naira. Police said the incident occurred on February 16 in Fegge, Onitsha, when the apprentice allegedly killed the victim with a pestle during a confrontation over suspected theft and drug use. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department arraigned the suspects before the High Court in Onitsha on…

Comedian Princess Slams Biola Adebayo Over Baba Ijesha Interview, Sparks Fresh Outrage

Mar 26, 2026 topnews

Nollywood actress and comedian Princess has lashed out at fellow actress and podcaster Biola Adebayo over her controversial interview with convicted actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, describing the move as insensitive and harmful to a child sexual assault victim’s family. Princess, whose foster daughter was the victim in the case involving Baba Ijesha, criticised Adebayo in a video posted on Instagram, questioning her decision to give a platform to a convicted offender to make claims about the victim’s family. She accused Adebayo of prioritising views and online engagement over empathy, alleging that…

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Sacks Shehu Sagagi as Commissioner

Mar 26, 2026 topnews

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has sacked the Commissioner for Investment, Commerce and Industry, Shehu Wada Sagagi, with immediate effect. The decision was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to the statement, Sagagi has been directed to hand over the affairs of the ministry to the Director of Commerce pending further directives from the government. Governor Yusuf, however, commended the former commissioner for his contributions during his tenure, particularly in political engagement, religious affairs, and the development of small…