The Catholic Diocese of Awka, Anambra, has pledged to investigate the alleged assault of a female teacher by a Reverend Father at one of its schools. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Awka, Reverend Father Charles Ndubuisi, Chancellor of the Diocese, confirmed the incident and promised to thoroughly look into the matter. The accused, Rev. Fr. Jude Muokwe, serves as the Manager of Angel Primary School in Ifitedunu, a mission school located in Dunukofia Local Government Area. According to Ndubuisi, the alleged assault involved Mrs. Ikeorah Maureen, a 50-year-old widow who works as a teacher at the school. The…
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The House of Representatives has urged relevant Federal Government agencies to implement stringent measures to combat homicidal and femicidal acts in Nigeria. The call followed the adoption of a motion during Tuesday’s plenary, introduced by Rivers lawmaker Awaji-Inombek Abiante and supported by three other members. Abiante, while advocating for the motion, emphasized that the right to life is a fundamental human right protected by the Constitution. He pointed out the increasing incidents of homicide, including murder, manslaughter, and other violent crimes leading to loss of life, which have sparked public outcry for justice. He further stated, “Femicide, the deliberate killing…
Edwin Clark, the former Federal Commissioner for Information and a leading figure in the South-South region, has passed away at the age of 97. In a statement issued by the Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, it was confirmed that Clark died on Monday night, February 17, 2025. The statement, signed by Prof. C. C. Clark, expressed appreciation for the prayers and support from well-wishers during this time of mourning. “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, announces with deep sorrow the passing of Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark OFR, CON on Monday, February 17,…
An auto crash involving an articulated vehicle in Kogi has claimed the lives of seven people, including four students from the Federal University, Lokoja (FUL), while another student sustained injuries. Samuel Oyedeji, the FRSC Kogi sector commander, revealed the details to journalists in Lokoja on Monday, attributing the accident to brake failure. The accident caused a severe traffic gridlock on the Okene-Lokoja-Abuja road, leaving travellers stranded for hours. The university students, aggrieved by the tragic loss of their colleagues, blocked the highway in protest. Among the deceased were three female students, one male student, and one male student who sustained…
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has halted the screening process of Yakubu Kwanta, a commissioner nominee and former commissioner for the Ministry of Environment, due to his failure to appear before a committee to defend the ministry’s 2024 budget performance. Speaker of the Assembly, Danladi Jatau, announced the suspension on Monday in Lafia following a motion raised by Muhammed Omafefu (APC-Keana), the chairman of the House Committee on Environment, during the ongoing commissioner-nominee screening. Omafefu emphasized that the Assembly would not tolerate any government official undermining its authority as the legislative body responsible for lawmaking. He insisted that Kwanta…
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrike has successfully neutralized several bandits following an attack on a Police Mobile Force (PMF) base in Zaka village, Katsina State. The assault, which occurred on Saturday, resulted in the deaths of two mobile police officers and four community vigilantes. In response, NAF swiftly deployed attack aircraft to counter the terrorists and prevent further destruction. However, some residents have alleged that civilian casualties were also recorded during the air offensive. Providing details on the operation, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa, stated: “On February 15, 2025, the Air Component…
The Naira strengthened against the dollar in the parallel market, reaching N1,555 per dollar on Monday, up from N1,570 per dollar last Friday. However, in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the Naira weakened slightly to N1,512 per dollar, compared to N1,511 per dollar the previous weekend. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the gap between the parallel market and NFEM exchange rates narrowed to N43 per dollar, down from N59 per dollar last week. READ ALSO:
The Ogun State Police Command has declared controversial singer Habeeb Olalomi, popularly known as Portable, wanted for allegedly leading a violent attack on government officials carrying out their lawful duties. In a statement released on Monday, the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said the incident took place on February 5, 2025, around 10:00 a.m. Three officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ota Zonal Office—TPL Onabanjo Abidemi, TPL Raymond Lateef, and TPL Ridwan Oyero Akinlesi—were conducting an enforcement exercise at Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu Ota when the attack occurred. The officials met an elderly man, later identified…
The Gombe State Police Command has responded to the circulation of a viral video showing the arrest of a suspected gunrunner, clarifying that the incident did not occur within their jurisdiction. In a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the police refuted claims that the arrest took place in Gombe. Abdullahi explained that the location mentioned in the video, Royal Hotel Tunfure near Zuma, is outside of Gombe State. The viral video shows a suspect lying on the ground surrounded by a large display of weapons, which were apparently confiscated during the arrest. The suspect is…
Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecommunications provider, has adjusted its data and call tariffs, with some data plans experiencing up to a 50% increase. The updated pricing details were published on the company’s website on Monday. The price revision, which affects various data bundles, reflects the growing financial strain on telecom operators due to inflation, foreign exchange fluctuations, and increasing operational expenses. Although Airtel has not released an official statement on the hike, a senior company official confirmed the development in an interview with The PUNCH on Monday. “Yes, we have updated data prices today, and they are available on…