Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

Richard Allen, a US man convicted last month of killing two teenagers in the state of Indiana, has been sentenced to 130 years behind bars for their deaths. The bodies of teenagers Liberty German, who was 14, and Abigail Williams, 13, were found near their hometown of Delphi in 2017. The case that went cold for years and became a focal point for true-crime enthusiasts. It gained national attention as one of the victims recorded possible evidence on her phone, including audio and a Snapchat video of a possible suspect. Allen, 52, was given 65 years for each victim, according…

Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 of the Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested four suspected members of Ambazonian rebels in Taraba. Ambazonia is a rebel group operating in neighbouring Cameroon Republic. Per NAN, Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, Capt. Olubodunde Oni in a statement on Saturday in Jalingo said the suspects were arrested at a hotel in Takum town. Capt. Olubodunde Oni in the statement said that acting on credible intelligence, the suspects were tracked and apprehended.He said during initial interrogation, the suspects confessed to being part of the rebel group involved in arms proliferation in…

The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT has intercepted 19 suspected stowaways attempting to illegally migrate to Europe. The ship’s Information Officer, Lt. Hussaini Ibrahim, in a statement on Saturday in Lagos, said that 15 stowaways were intercepted on December 19 onboard Europe-bound vessel Moto Tanker (MT) KRITI RUBY. Ibrahim said that an additional four were intercepted on December 21 onboard MT MCC YANBU. “Preliminary investigation revealed that the stowaways boarded the vessels at night and concealed themselves in the rudder compartment while attempting to illegally migrate to Europe. “The Base, through its Quick Response Team (QRT) deployed at ATLAS COVE…

The Cross River Police Command, on Friday, paraded Idongesit Akpan and his wife, Angela, for their alleged involvement in child stealing and trafficking. According to Commissioner of Police, Gyogon Grimah, the couple lured their Facebook friend, Ms. Blessing Godday, a resident of Obubra, to Akamkpa under the guise of offering her a job. The CP said, “Following the promise of a job, she travelled to Akamkpa with her two sons, aged five and three respectively. “Upon arrival at Akamkpa on Dec. 6, they took her and the two children to Aba in Abia State where she was separated from her…

Doris Esiokhayamhe Ogah has emerged as the winner of the 45th Miss Nigeria beauty pageant, which was held on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Victoria Island, Lagos. Ogah, a lawyer and model representing the South-South region, stood out among 45 contestants, with 20 advancing to the semi-finals and 10 making it to the finals. The event, themed “Beyond Beauty: Reigning Together as Queens,” celebrated elegance, intelligence, and purpose-driven leadership. Outgoing Miss Nigeria, Shatu Garko, congratulated Ogah and encouraged her to use her platform to impact humanity positively during her reign. Mo Abudu, a well-known figure in entertainment, chaired the panel…

A devastating fire in the early hours of Saturday, engulfed the renowned spare parts market at Gate in Ibadan, Oyo State, and causing losses estimated in billions of naira. The fire, which began around midnight, continued to spread as firefighters and local residents worked relentlessly to contain it, adding to the series of tragedies which has befallen the ancient city. This follows the recent stampede at Islamic High School that claimed over 30 lives. The General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Services, Mr. Akinyemi Akinyinka, confirmed the incident to journalists and described it as a massive tragedy. He appealed…

…Loan forgiveness by Biden hits $180bn for 5m Americans President Joe Biden’s administration announced on Friday another $4.28 billion dollars in student loan relief for nearly 55,000 public service workers. The announcement brings the total loan forgiveness by the Biden administration to “approximately $180 billion for nearly 5 million Americans,” according to a fact sheet from the Department of Education. The forgiveness will be delivered to individuals enrolled in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF), which allows for debt forgiveness for people in jobs like firefighting, nursing and teaching after 10 years of continuous payment. The Biden administration has…

A car plowed into people visiting a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday, killing several and injuring about 60 others, according to U.S. law enforcement sources. A suspect has been arrested in the attack that sent shoppers fleeing in panic, the U.S. sources said. Extensive police operations are underway at the Magdeburg Christmas market, which is now closed, local police said. Emergency services attend an incident at the Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, Dec. 20, 2024. Dorthe Hein/DPA via AP German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, “My thoughts are with the victims and their families. “We stand by their side…

Multiple award-winning filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan has not only been showcasing Nigerian culture on the global stage via film, he has over the years been nurturing and producing a new generation of filmmakers that would take the world by storm. It was in this vein that his brain child, The KAP Film.and Television Academy in collaboration with the French Embassy in Nigeria recently trained a new crop of filmmakers via the Advanced Filmmaking Masterclass. The programme, which held from November 25 to December 19, 2024, brought together 40 intermediate-level filmmakers to enhance their skills across various aspects of filmmaking. The programme…

Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has distributed 100 truckloads of rice to residents of the state as part of his efforts to ensure a joyous Christmas and New Year celebrations for families. This is contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, on Friday in Lokoja. He said the gesture is aimed at alleviating the burden of rising food costs in festive period. Fanwo noted that the initiative underscored the governor’s commitment to the welfare of the people. “In addition to this gesture, the governor ordered the payment of salaries to civil…