The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the discovery of the body of 76-year-old Sikiru Olatunji, who was reported missing days ago. His remains were found in a forest in Yewa North Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, noting that the body was located after an extensive search conducted by security operatives and local volunteers. According to the police, Olatunji’s corpse was discovered about 1.5 kilometers from Wasinmi Abule Maria in Yewa North, lying face-up with a cutlass beside him. No visible injuries were found, raising…
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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has arrested a suspected human trafficker, Sirajo Illela, and rescued two female victims who were allegedly being trafficked to Libya. In a statement on Wednesday, the Comptroller of the Illela Border Command, Tony Akuneme, confirmed the arrest, which took place at Illela’s family residence in the Yar Kara area of Illela Local Government Area on February 12. The rescued victims were identified as 40-year-old Maryam Akinosi from Ogun State and 26-year-old Olatunde Abidemi from Oyo State. Both women were reportedly traveling without valid documents, and preliminary investigations indicated they were being transported to Libya. According…
A Magistrates’ Court in Gwagwalada, Abuja, has sentenced a 30-year-old motorcyclist, Lawal Rabiu, to six months in prison for extortion and causing grievous harm. Rabiu was arraigned on charges of criminal conspiracy, extortion, causing grievous hurt, and attempted theft. He pleaded guilty to the charges and asked the court for leniency. Presiding over the case, Magistrate Olatunji Oladunmoye handed down the sentence without an option of a fine, warning the convict to refrain from criminal activities and maintain good behavior. During the hearing, the prosecution counsel, Dabo Yakubu, told the court that the complainant, Haruna Hassan of Dandu Kwali, Abuja,…
The trend of defections in the National Assembly has continued as Garba Koko, a member of the House of Representatives, officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection was confirmed on Wednesday when Speaker Tajudeen Abbas read his resignation letter on the floor of the House. Koko, who represents the Besse/Maiyama Yema Federal Constituency of Kebbi State, cited the prolonged internal crisis within the PDP as his reason for leaving. He pointed to unresolved leadership struggles within the party, including recent disputes over the authentic national secretary. However, his claims were immediately challenged…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly condemned the alleged assault of a lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) by a student over a TikTok video. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Ibadan, Oyo State, NANS Senate President Babatunde Akinteye reaffirmed the association’s stance on upholding discipline and respect for authority while also advocating for students’ rights. Akinteye emphasized that acts of violence and misconduct have no place in academic institutions, urging students to respect university regulations and constituted authorities. “NANS has always been at the forefront of promoting students’ rights, academic freedom, and a conducive learning…
Bishop Charles Ighele, General Superintendent of the Holy Spirit Mission in Ikeja, Lagos, has called for a ban on Valentine’s Day celebrations in Nigeria, citing concerns over immorality associated with the occasion. Speaking in an interview in Lagos, Bishop Ighele argued that the day has been misinterpreted as a celebration of romantic relationships rather than its original intent of aiding the needy and promoting humanitarian efforts. Describing Valentine’s Day as a deceptive tool used to encourage immorality, the cleric expressed concern that many young people and even married individuals have embraced a distorted view of love, contrary to the biblical…
A 29-year-old cook, Samira Abubakar, was on Wednesday brought before a Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing gold jewellery worth N4.5 million from her employer. The defendant, who was charged with theft, pleaded not guilty to the allegation. Prosecutor Chidi Leo informed the court that the incident occurred on January 8 at Ungwan Rimi, Kaduna. According to him, the complainant, Ahmed Usman, reported that his cook entered his room and stole his family’s gold jewellery valued at N4.5 million. Leo stated that after committing the act, Abubakar fled but was eventually apprehended on February 10. Upon her arrest, some…
The House of Representatives is scheduled to deliberate on four tax bills today, February 12, 2025. These bills were transmitted to the National Assembly in 2024 by President Bola Tinubu. On September 3, 2024, Tinubu forwarded the bills for legislative consideration, following recommendations from the Taiwo Oyedele-led Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms. Among the bills is the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, which aims to establish a comprehensive fiscal framework for taxation in the country. The Tax Administration Bill seeks to provide a well-defined legal framework for tax administration and minimize disputes. Additionally, the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, arraigned Precious Uzondu before Justice A.O. Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on a two-count charge over his alleged refusal to accept the naira as a legal means of payment. According to one of the charges, Uzondu, on December 10, 2024, in Lagos, declined payment in naira and instead accepted $5,700 for the purchase of a Carter diamond bracelet with serial number 12345678. The EFCC stated that this act contravenes Section 20 of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007. The defendant pleaded not guilty…
The House of Representatives is set to commence deliberations Wednesday on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills, following consultations between northern lawmakers and zonal caucus leaders. The lawmakers have resolved to ensure that no aspect of the bills that could negatively impact the North is passed into law. President Tinubu had initially submitted four tax reform bills to the National Assembly in September 2023, based on recommendations from the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms. The proposed laws aim to establish a structured taxation framework, create a tax tribunal, and introduce a tax ombudsman. However, debates…