Author: Friday Omosola

Virginia McCullough, 36, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by Justice Johnson at the Chelmsford Crown Court, England, for the brutal murders of her parents, Lois and John McCullough. According to the BBC, Virginia lived with the bodies of her parents for four years after killing them in their family home. She poisoned her father, John, and then stabbed her mother, Lois, to death in June 2019. Prosecutor Lisa Wilding KC revealed that Virginia crushed prescription medication and mixed it into her father’s alcoholic drinks, leading to his death. She then bludgeoned her mother with a hammer and stabbed her…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the National Road Safety Advisory Council (NaRSAC). In a statement posted on his X account, Shettima urged NaRSAC members to adopt global best practices to effectively reduce traffic accidents. He stressed the importance of establishing clear National Road Safety Strategy targets and ensuring robust coordination among federal, state, and local governments to achieve common road safety objectives. READ ALSO: Nigeria will continue to strengthen ties with Japan – Kashim Shettima During the ceremony held on Friday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima highlighted the crucial importance of road safety for the well-being of…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Nigerian government’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with Japan. He emphasised the importance of enhancing trade relations and exploring new opportunities in critical areas such as infrastructure development, food security, and healthcare. Speaking on Thursday, Shettima assured the Japanese government of Nigeria’s dedication to deepening bilateral cooperation and addressing any outstanding issues in their diplomatic relationship. He gave this assurance during a meeting with a Japanese delegation led by the outgoing Ambassador to Nigeria, Matsunaga Kazuyoshi, and the President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Tanaka Akihiko, at the Presidential Villa in…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on youths to steer clear of internet fraud and reject the temptations of quick, illicit wealth, stressing the importance of securing their future and well-being. In a statement posted on its X page, the anti-corruption agency revealed that Mr Olukoyede made this appeal in Abuja during an event organized by the ‘Child Protection Initiative Against Cybercrime’. Represented by Assistant Superintendent ASE I Ogunjobi Olalekan, the EFCC chairman underscored that true honour lies in hard work and integrity, rather than in pursuing wealth through fraudulent means, which…

Justices R.M. Aikawa and Hauwa’u Buhari of the Federal High Court, Kaduna, have convicted and sentenced AbdulFatai Ismail Alade, known as Hismaheel Asiwaju, alongside Audu Ishida and Elisha Smith for fraud. The trio was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Kaduna Zonal Directorate on separate one-count charges of impersonation and money laundering.Justice Aikawa presided over Alade’s conviction, while Justices Buhari convicted and sentenced Ishida and Smith. Alade’s charge reads: “That you, Abdulfatahi Ismaeel Alade(a.k.a Hismaheel Asiwaju) sometime between 2023 and 2024, at Minna, Niger State within the jurisdiction of this Honorable court, retained the total sum of…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reiterated its dedication to fostering peace and driving economic prosperity in the Niger Delta region by strengthening its collaboration with host communities. Olufemi Soneye, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer in a statement said this commitment was emphasised by NNPC Group CEO, Mallam Mele Kyari, during a strategic dialogue with Niger Delta communities. The session, which took place at the Igurubia Square Ultra-Modern Town Hall in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, was organised in partnership with the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (South-South), Gift Johnbull. The dialogue is part…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the ongoing construction of the new 150-bed, state-of-the-art Massey Children’s Hospital. In a statement shared on his X page Thursday, the governor highlighted that the hospital is designed to offer cutting-edge medical care and a nurturing environment for children. “Together, we are building a foundation for growth, hope, good health, and well-being”, he said. Sanwo-Olu further noted that the facility will be equipped with an Independent Power Plant and a multi-level parking structure. Upon completion, he said it will become the largest children’s hospital in sub-Saharan Africa, poised to serve future generations. READ…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has unveiled a comprehensive agenda aimed at introducing and implementing multi-sectoral green economy and climate initiatives as key drivers of state development. In a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, it was revealed that Chinwe Obuaku, the state’s consultant on climate change and renewable energy, represented the governor at two major events in Lagos: the 11th German-Nigerian Business Forum and the West African Clean Energy & Environment Trade Fair and Conference (WACEE). The events were held under the theme ‘Sustainability Showcase: Stimulating Green Economy Investments.’ Positioning Osun as a prime destination for green…

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has urged relevant agencies and compassionate Nigerians to extend their support to those grappling with mental health challenges across the nation. In a statement shared on his X page on Thursday, Obi expressed solidarity with the global community in commemorating World Mental Health Day. He emphasised the importance of raising awareness about mental health issues.Obi further highlighted that mental health is a crucial aspect of Nigeria’s healthcare system. He stressed that if neglected, it could significantly hamper the nation’s overall productivity and development. “A healthy nation, they say, is…

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has inaugurated the National Task Force (NTF) on the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), aimed at ensuring Nigeria’s compliance with the regulation on deforestation-free agricultural products and enhancing the economy. Ezeaja Ikemefuna, the Ministry’s Director of Information, stated that during the recent inauguration event held in the Ministry’s Conference Room in Abuja, the Minister emphasised that establishing the NTF represents a strategic initiative to tackle challenges associated with the EUDR. Kyari highlighted that deforestation and forest degradation are major contributors to climate change and biodiversity loss. He disclosed that the EUDR…