An Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded a 20-year-old man, Samuel Dick, in a correctional centre for allegedly stealing house property valued at N16 million. Dick, whose residential address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and stealing, to which he pleaded guilty. The Prosecutor, ASP Christian Okonofua, alleged that the defendant committed the offences on July 24, 2023 and Dec. 3, at No 1, Abu-Olu Street, Crapeland Estate and No 1, Crapeland Estate, Igbopa area of Ikorodu, Lagos. Okonofua said that the defendant with others at large conspired among themselves to commit a felony to…
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An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Tuesday remanded a 50-year-old man, Ismaila Aborode, in a correctional facility for allegedly being in possession of a gun, life and expended cartridges. Aborode, whose address was not provided, was charged with unlawful possession of firearms. The Magistrate, Mrs Gladys Oladele did not take the plea of the defendant for want of jurisdiction. She directed the police to return the casefile to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for legal advice. She adjourned the case until Jan. 7, 2025, for mention. The Prosecutor, Sgt. Samuel Owolabi told the court that the defendant allegedly committed…
An Area Court sitting at Centre-Igboro, Ilorin has on Tuesday dissolved the Islamic marriage between Taibat Oniban and Alfa Kamaldeen both of Okelele Area, Ilorin, after eight years. The Presiding Judge, Idris Etsu, made the ruling after the Bailiff of the court deposed an affidavit on the agreement of the husband to dissolve the marriage. “The bailiff said that he called the husband on the phone and he said that he is not interested in the marriage. “The husband agreed that the custody of the child between them be granted to the wife,” Judge said. The court therefore dissolved the…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court on Tuesday struck out the bail application filed by former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello. Justice Maryam Anenih, the presiding judge struck out the application on the grounds that it was filed when the former governor was yet to be taken into custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The application was filed on Nov. 22, while the former governor was taken into custody of the anti-graft agency on Nov. 26 and arraigned on Nov. 27.(NAN) Justice Anenih ruled: “The instant application for bail showed that it was filed on the…
By Richard Odusanya At Independence in 1957, Ghana’s founding father Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah asserted that “the independence of Ghana would be meaningless unless it was tied to the total liberation of Africa”. The foremost Pan-Africanist went on to lead Ghana in playing a central role in the decolonisation process and liberation struggles across Africa. Nkrumah in his usual impeccable use of words with such calm precision became the motivation for Africa’s long move from the decolonisation era, and this generation of Ghanaians have carried on this enviable bequest – this time becoming a leading light in addressing Africa’s challenge of…
KORA 360 Professionals on Saturday launched its maiden Open Gala in Abuja, during which educators were brought together to strategically network and socialise for greater productivity. Convener of the Open Gala Launch, Onyinyechi Etusi said the unique convergence of educators on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was put together to provide a platform to accord educators the right accolade that they deserved. According to Etusi, “Education being one of the sectors KORA 360 is interested in, it is just appropriate for KORA 360 Professionals to host teachers to a memorable evening. “The aim of OPEN Gala Launch is to bring…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President-elect John Dramani Mahama on his victory in the December 7 general election in Ghana, following his opponent’s concession speech. In a telephone call to Mahama, President Tinubu hoped that Mahama’s ascension to power for the second time would further bring stability to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), of which President Tinubu is the chairman. President Tinubu commended the people of Ghana for their commitment to democracy, which was demonstrated through the peaceful and successful conduct of both the presidential and parliamentary elections. He applauded Ghanaians for demonstrating again to the world…
The Police Command in Katsina State, has foiled kidnap attempts and rescued 20 passengers in Jibia and Faskari Local Government Areas of the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Abubakar Aliyu, on Sunday in Katsina. “The first incident occurred on Saturday at about 7p.m., at Kwanar Makera on Katsina–Magamar Jibia road, Jibia Local Government Area “A group of bandits, armed with dangerous weapons such as AK-47 rifles, opened fire on a moving vehicle, with attempt to abduct the occupants,” he said Aliyu said that operatives of the command attached to…
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau In an extraordinary manner, Syrians in the capital city of Damascus are celebrating the fall of President Bashar al-Assad after rebel forces entered the city with scant resistance from regime forces and declared it liberated. Multiple media sources are reporting that thousands gathered in their cars and on foot in the main square of Damascus to celebrate the fall of their long term ruler. Omar Daher, a 29-year-old lawyer, said his feelings were “indescribable.” After the fear that he (Assad) and his father made us live in for many years, and the panic and…
***Asks energy investors to partner with state Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has called on investors in the energy sector to partner with the state, noting that there is a huge energy market in the state. He stated this on Friday, while commissioning the first phase of the 11 Megawatts Ibadan Hybrid Power Plant, the state’s first-ever Independent Power Project, at the Power House, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. The governor said it had become imperative for the private sector to move in to plug the country’s energy deficiency, noting that his administration’s vision to enhance energy sufficiency in Oyo State…