A 15-year-old girl in India, who had been reported missing by her grandfather, was tragically gang-raped and murdered. She was abducted by three individuals and later found dead in a well in Sikar city. Two adults and a 15-year-old teenager, believed to be the main suspect, have been arrested. The girl’s family organized a protest calling for swift justice, severe punishment, and compensation. This horrific incident is part of a disturbing trend of violence against women and girls in India, leading to nationwide protests. This follows recent cases, such as…
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Tragic Altercation Claims Life of FUDMA Computer Science Student in Katsina State
A tragic incident unfolded at Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) in Katsina State, where a 200-level Computer Science student named Abubakar lost his life during a dispute over a girlfriend. The confrontation took place in the Darawa quarters of Dutsinma Local Government Area, causing shockwaves within the institution. Katsina State Police Command’s spokesperson, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, explained that the incident began as a heated argument among eight students and quickly escalated, resulting in the unfortunate death of one of the students involved. The police are actively investigating the matter, collecting evidence…
Read MoreNigerian Students Demand 50% Tuition Fee Cut at Obafemi Awolowo University
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) is urging the management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Osun State to reduce tuition fees by 50%. NANS strongly condemns OAU’s decision to increase fees, despite orders from the Presidency and the House of Representatives to refrain from doing so. According to NANS National Public Relations Officer, Giwa Yisa Temitope, they have been closely monitoring the situation at OAU, where the university management insists on raising fees, despite protests and demands from the Students’ Union for a 50% reduction. NANS believes that…
Read MoreBenin City Court Convicts and Sentences 16 in Internet Fraud Cases
A High Court in Benin City, Edo State, presided over by Justice Efe Ikponmwonba, has handed down convictions and varying jail sentences to two brothers, Ochuko Godfrey and Ochuko Prosper, as well as 14 other individuals. These convictions were related to charges of impersonation and possession of fraudulent documents, brought against them by the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The other individuals convicted in this case include Prosper Enahoro, Ogheneoma Udolu, Raymond Edise, Akai Philip Onochie, Osayi Kennedy Obaseki, Joshua Ngerem, Oghogho Marvelous Ekpuke,…
Read MoreDesperation at Ambrose Ali University: Graduate Attempts Suicide Over Withheld Results
A graduate of Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State, named Precious Ogbeide, recently attempted suicide due to the university’s alleged refusal to provide him and several other students with their results after they graduated in 2018. Ogbeide, who had been struggling with depression over the five years of waiting for his results, resorted to self-harm by stabbing himself with a broken bottle. Many affected students have expressed their frustration about not receiving their degree results, which has left them feeling demoralized and uncertain about their futures. The university had promised…
Read MoreWoman Goes on the Run After Allegedly Killing Husband with Pestle in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has initiated a search for Mrs. Tayelolu Solomon, a middle-aged woman, after she allegedly killed her husband, Mr. Felix Solomon, in Ondo town. The tragic incident occurred at their residence in the Government Reserved Area of the community when Tayelolu purportedly struck her 67-year-old husband with a pestle while he was sleeping. Before the incident, there had been ongoing tension in their marriage. Ibukun Solomon, the son of the deceased, was an eyewitness to the event and confirmed that his mother struck his father’s head…
Read MoreFatal Multiple-Vehicle Crash on Ota-Idiroko Road Claims One Life, Injures Two
The multiple crash that occurred at around 7:20 am on Wednesday near Iju bridge, Ota-Idiroko road, Ogun State, tragically resulted in one fatality and two individuals sustaining injuries. Two of the vehicles involved ended up in Iju River. The vehicles in question were an IVECO truck with the registration number AAA969ZY, a Ford mini truck with the registration BDG340XZ, and another Man Diesel truck without a visible registration number. The spokesperson for the Ogun state sector of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Mrs. Florence Okpe, explained that the injured individuals…
Read MoreMan Remanded in Ondo State Prison for Attempted Suicide
In Odigbo, Ondo State, a Chief Magistrate Court ordered the imprisonment of Kayode Ojo for trying to commit suicide while in police custody. The police had arrested him for this act, charging him with attempted murder under Section 327 of the Criminal Code of Ondo State. Ojo admitted guilt, and Chief Magistrate D. O. Ogunfuyi remanded him in Okitipupa Correctional Centre. The case is scheduled for further proceedings on October 10, 2023. Share on: WhatsApp
Read MoreTrailer and Bus Accident Leaves Edo Community in Mourning
In Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, a tragic accident involving a trailer and a commercial bus claimed the lives of at least five individuals on Monday evening. The incident occurred when the trailer, coming from the Lokoja-Okene road, experienced a brake failure and collided with a fully occupied Toyota bus. An eyewitness revealed that the collision resulted in the unfortunate deaths of five passengers, whose bodies were subsequently transported to the mortuary. Injured individuals were rushed to the hospital for medical treatment. Meanwhile, Hon. Benedicta Attoh,…
Read MoreRivers State University Lecturer Acquitted in Sexual Assault Case
In Port Harcourt, a Magistrate Court acquitted Prof. David Ogbonna, a lecturer at Rivers State University, who had been accused of sexually assaulting a 21-year-old student, Grace Ndamatin. The presiding Magistrate, Chief Magistrate Poromon Menenen, ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the sexual assault case. Prof. Ogbonna’s lawyer, Dr. Emma Okah, expressed that they expected this outcome due to the lack of evidence. They plan to send the judgment to the university for Prof. Ogbonna’s reinstatement. The prosecuting lawyer, G.U Amanna, declined to comment on the court’s decision. Share…
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