Court grants Dele Farotimi N30m bail

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A Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti has granted bail to human rights activist Dele Farotimi, setting the amount at N30 million. Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), shared the update on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday. The bail conditions require a N30 million bond, two sureties (one of whom must own property), the submission of Farotimi’s passport, and a prohibition on granting media interviews. Share on: WhatsApp

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Jigawa Flood: Committee of Banks in Nigeria Donates Multimillion Naira Relief Materials to victims

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The Committee of Banks in Nigeria on Thursday lifted the victims of the recent flooding in some parts of Jigawa State with a solidarity visit to Dutse, the state capital, during which they made donation of assorted items of relief materials to the State Government as part of their own contribution to alleviate the plight of those impacted by the September 2024 natural disaster. The donation of the relief materials comprising food items, including bags of rice, cartons of vegetable cooking oil, mattresses, and beverages were presented to the Governor…

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Ooni’s ex-wife in trouble after multiple deaths recorded at Ibadan funfair

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The circumstances surrounding the alleged death of 32 children during a stampede at a funfair in Ibadan, has drawn the attention of the Oyo State Police Command, and it is currently under investigation. Punch Newspaper exclusively broke the news that, the event was organised by the ex-queen of the Ooni of Ife, Prophetess Naomi Shikemi, and an Ibadan-based broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat. The event was to bring smiles to children in the spirit of the festive season. According to sources, provision was made for 5,000 children but the number that turned…

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Stone tablet engraved with 10 Commandments sells for $5 million at auction

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A stone tablet engraved with the Ten Commandments sold for $5 million at auction on Wednesday, according to Sotheby’s. The hefty price was reached despite ongoing questions about the tablet’s authenticity. While no one claims it is the original Biblical artifact, some experts have raised doubts about its stated origins, which date to between 300 and 800 CE. Adding to the controversy, the 115-pound (52-kilogram) slab—reportedly discovered in 1913 in what is now Israel—features only nine of the ten commandments sacred to Jews and Christians. Nevertheless, excitement drove the bidding…

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Nigerian comedian, Bovi defends ‘no beating” parenting style amid online backlash

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Nigerian comedian Bovi Ugboma has sparked a heated debate on social media following comments about his parenting style. During an episode of the Honest Bunch Podcast aired on Monday, Bovi shared his approach to raising children, revealing that he does not support corporal punishment, even in cases of misbehavior. He recounted an incident where his son broke three televisions out of anger and emphasized the importance of addressing such issues with understanding rather than physical discipline. Bovi’s remarks have divided opinions, with many Nigerians voicing their views on X (formerly…

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N110.4bn fraud: Court grants Yahaya Bello N500m bail

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The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja on Thursday granted bail to the immediate past Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, setting the amount at ₦500 million with three sureties. Justice MaryAnne Anenih issued the ruling after considering a fresh bail application, following the court’s previous refusal to grant bail during its last sitting. Bello, along with Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, is facing a 16-count charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The charges, which include criminal breach of trust and money laundering, involve a total…

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792 crypto and romance fraud suspects arrested by EFC

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The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that the Commission arrested 792 suspects in a groundbreaking operation targeting cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scams. The suspects were apprehended on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, during a surprise raid on a seven-storey building, known as Big Leaf Building, located at No. 7, Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. The operation followed actionable intelligence received by the EFCC. Speaking at a media briefing on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Lagos Zonal Directorate, Olukoyede disclosed…

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Governor intervenes as court reportedly sentences man to death for stealing fowl

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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed concern over the reported death sentence of a young man in the state for stealing a fowl. In a statement shared on X.com on Tuesday, Adeleke directed the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to thoroughly investigate the matter and initiate steps to grant the man a prerogative of mercy. He wrote: “I have received the report of a case of a young man reportedly sentenced to death by hanging in Osun State for stealing a fowl. “Consequently, I have directed…

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Pope Francis escaped two assassination attempts in Iraq in one year

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Pope Francis narrowly escaped two assassination attempts during his historic visit to Iraq in March 2021, according to excerpts from his forthcoming autobiography, Hope, published Tuesday by Italian media. In the book, set for release in January across over 80 countries, the pontiff revealed that his Vatican security team received an urgent warning from British intelligence about two imminent threats. “A young suicide bomber, a woman armed with explosives, was on her way to Mosul to detonate during the papal visit,” Pope Francis wrote. “Additionally, a van sped off with…

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Police arrest mother for throwing child into Delta river

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The Delta State Police Command paraded over 30 suspects on Tuesday, including a young woman, Ms. Blessing Ibuku, who was arrested for allegedly killing her 10-month-old baby, Prevail Jonathan. The crimes for which the suspects were paraded include robbery, kidnapping, cultism, and murder. The police also recovered 150 arms, including 32 AK-47 rifles. While addressing journalists at the command headquarters in Asaba, the state Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi, disclosed that Ibuku confessed to throwing her baby into a community river due to mockery from friends who taunted her about…

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