Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

A bomb explosion has shaken the Bassa Community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, leaving one person dead and four others injured. The unfortunate incident occurred early yesterday morning as the victims were on their way to their farms. Among the injured, three individuals suffered severe injuries, including shattered legs, and are currently receiving medical care at a government hospital. Ahmed Almustapha, a resident of the area, confirmed the event and voiced the growing sense of insecurity and fear among the community members. Local authorities are yet to provide further details on the explosion, as residents call for…

The Nigeria Police Force has announced that operatives arrested a total of 128 suspected hoodlums across the country, leading to the recovery of dangerous weapons from the suspects. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement issued on Tuesday, confirmed that the raids align with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to implement efficient security measures during the Yuletide. The PPRO stated, “As the festive season approaches, the Nigeria Police Force remains vigilant and proactive, ramping up efforts to ensure the safety and security of all citizens. Through intensified operations, the Force…

The judges of the Jerusalem District Court express skepticism over dozens of incidents cited in the indictment against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as examples in which he received favorable coverage from the Walla news website as a result of requests made to its CEO. The indictment itself cites 315 such incidents, but in dozens of them it does not mention that Netanyahu was involved but rather alleges that he was aware of the requests in general. Netanyahu’s attorney Amit Hadad asserts that a large proportion of the requests for favorable coverage cited by the indictment were made without Netanyahu’s knowledge.…

The police have arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly defiling a girl aged five years in the Pindiga community in Akko Local Government of in Kebbi State. According to the command’s spokesperson, ASP Buhari Abdullahi, who disclosed this on Tuesday in Gombe while parading the suspect and others, the suspect lured the victim to his room where he allegedly committed the crime. The spokesperson said the victim was taken to the hospital for medical treatment where a doctor also confirmed that she had been violated. The PPRO added that the matter was reported on December 15 about 8:30 am against…

…17-yr-old survivor with gunshot wound hospitalised Five members of a family, including three children, were discovered dead in a Utah residence on Tuesday, according to police reports. Roxeanne Vainuku, spokesperson for the West Valley City Police Department said a 17-year-old was survivor with a gunshot wound transported to a hospital. The police said the deceased comprised two adults, an 11-year-old boy, and two girls aged 9 and 2, as reported by The exact cause of their deaths remains undetermined. The bodies were found in a house located in West Valley City, approximately 9 miles (14 kilometres) southwest of Salt Lake…

Veteran Australian broadcaster, Alan Jones has entered a plea of not guilty to charges of sexually abusing 10 young men over nearly two decades. He is facing 34 charges related to alleged incidents occurring between 2001 and 2019, including 11 counts of aggravated indecent assault. Jones, a prominent figure in Australian media and a former coach of the national rugby union team, had previously denied the allegations reported by The Sydney Morning Herald in 2023. Speaking publicly for the first time since his arrest last month, Mr Jones stated, “I have never indecently assaulted these people. “I want you to…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has declared Eziukwu Market, also known as Cemetery Market in Aba, Abia State as the centre for the production and distribution of fake and substandard drinks and beverages. NAFDAC Director, South-East Zone, Martins Iluyomade made the declaration during an operation at the market on Tuesday. Iluyomade described the market as a centre for mass production and distribution of fake and substandard products, likening the situation to weapons of mass destruction.The director said in spite of previous crackdowns, including a major operation in December 2023, illegal activities persisted in the…

A 54-year-old man, Eseni Chima was, on Tuesday, docked before an Abakaliki Magistrate’s Court for allegedly beating his wife, Ugochukwu Chima, to death with an iron rod. The prosecutor, Emmanuel Monday told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offence on Sept. 4, at 60 Ogbaga Road, Kpirikpiri in Abakaliki Local Government in Ebonyi. Monday alleged that Chima did cause the death of his wife by beating her with iron rods He told the court the defendant allegedly beaten his wife with iron rods until she died. Monday said the offence was punishable under Section 319 (1) of the…

A New York judge has ruled Donald Trump’s hush money conviction is valid, rejecting the president-elect’s argument that it should be dismissed in the wake of a landmark immunity ruling from the US Supreme Court. In July, the country’s top court ruled that presidents have broad immunity from criminal prosecution for “official actions”they take while in office. But on Monday, Manhattan Judge Juan Merchan who presided over Trump’s trial this past spring sided with prosecutors, saying the convictions on 34 felony counts centred on “unofficial conduct.” The decision preserves Trump’s historic conviction which, if upheld, would make Trump the first…

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has initiated criminal proceedings against European subsidiaries of Apple, accusing the tech giant of incorporating illegally mined “blood minerals” into its global supply chain. The complaints, filed in Paris and Brussels, allege that Apple procured minerals sourced from conflict-stricken eastern DRC and Rwanda, where materials are reportedly mined illicitly and subsequently integrated into tech devices. The filings further claim Apple’s French and Belgian units misled consumers regarding the integrity of its supply chains. Lawyers representing the DRC stated the case encompasses war crimes, money laundering, forgery, and consumer deception. Paris-based lawyer, William Bourdon…