Olalekan Abimbola Olawusi, a 48-year-old Nigerian man, has been added to the U.S. Marshals Service’s “15 Most Wanted” list for his alleged involvement in the brutal murder and abuse of his three-month-old child. The child’s injuries were extensive, with 18 different wounds found at various stages of healing, including a skull fracture, subdural hematoma, significant brain injury, and fractures of the ribs, clavicle, legs, and arms. The incident occurred on April 3, 2017, when Providence Police and Fire personnel responded to a residence and found the infant bleeding from the mouth and nose. Despite being placed on life support, the…
Author: Helen Okechukwu
As concerns are raised about the aftermath reactions and deaths recorded during the first phase of the polio vaccine in Kenya by parents, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has refuted the claim alleging that the cause of two deaths did not emanate from the administered polio vaccine. The MOH said that the result obtained by the Kenya National Vaccine Safety Advisory Committee (KNVSAC) after a prompt investigation was carried out indicated that the deaths were linked to other health conditions, describing it as “coincidental,” says a report. However, alleging their death to underlying or emerging health conditions unrelated to the…
In the effort to obey court judgment in Nigeria, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged stakeholders to enforce environmental justice in the Niger Delta. In the engagement programme held today at Casoni Hotel in Port Harcourt, the keynotes were drawn from the National Human Rights Commission and the Federal Ministry of Justice. The engagement session with the stakeholders was aimed at tackling impunity for disobeying court judgments on environmental rights in Nigeria. During the session, SERAP educated the oil and gas communities on the need to demand transparency and accountability as part of the essentials of managing…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has announced that an alleged notorious cross-border car theft dealer has been arrested in Kenya after a long chase. This information was shared via their social media handle on Monday, acknowledging his successful apprehension to their officers from the Loitoktok Police Station. The notice stated that their team identified the suspected individual, Muchiri, behind the vehicle wheel. He reportedly abandoned the alleged stolen truck and fled on foot when confronted. Muchiri was eventually apprehended after a brief pursuit by a security officer. After his apprehension, he was sent to Loitoktok Police Station, and further…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that the alleged naira abuse linked to Senator Danjuma Goje’s daughter, Mrs. Fauziya Goje, is footage of Hajara Seidu Haruna’s daughter, Amina Zannah. On 25 October, Fauziya and Aliyu Ahmed Abubakar had a grand wedding ceremony with dignitaries such as President Bola Tinubu, Deputy Senate President; Umar Ganduje, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. A few days after the ceremony, videos from a wedding reception emerged online showing naira notes on the floor. Netizens insinuated the video clip was from Fauziya’s wedding. However, in a statement disclosed on Monday by the Head…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced its plan to collaborate with private refineries to boost product supply in Nigeria.The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC Ltd., Mele Kyari, said this on Monday in an opening event held in Lagos State. The event, which marks the 42nd Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) Annual International Conference and Exhibition, was titled: “Resolving the Nigeria Energy Trilemma: Energy Security, Sustainable Growth, and Affordability.”Kyari said the strategy aims to ensure energy security, sustainable growth, and energy affordability. The Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NNPC Ltd., Mele Kyari, described the strategy…
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has pledged that double salary with the approved new minimum wage will be paid to public workers after the completion of the verification exercise in December. Governor Eno said the 13th-month salary aims to bring a more joyful Yuletide to civil servants in the state. This announcement was made during a church service held at the Eternity Mission International Church in Uyo on Sunday. According to Ekerete Udoh, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, he revealed that the payment started last year and is widely known as “Eno-Mber” among the state’s civil servants.…
By Helen Okechukwu The Nigerian national grid collapsed again on 8 November, immediately after the Federal Government set up a committee that submitted a report. This collapse came barely 24 hours after repair. This recent collapse made it the 11th time in 2024, leaving millions in the dark and causing massive disruptions to businesses and daily life. Several experts have argued that the issue is deeper than mere technical failures, resulting from a complex mix of supply-and-demand mismatches, widespread vandalism, outdated infrastructure, and flawed energy policies. Meanwhile, stakeholders in the power sector have warned that further occurrences may continue if…
The Kwara State Government has announced that the Ilorin Innovation Hub has sealed a partnership deal with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Makerspace. This initiative aims to develop, strengthen, and sustain skills; improve governance; enhance global expertise; provide private sector leadership; and academic excellence through technological advancement across the state, Nigeria, and Africa. The Kwara State Government made this announcement through its social media platforms on Friday. The Ilorin Innovation Hub is located on Ahmadu Bello Way in the developing metropolis of Ilorin. Revealing its partners, the UNDP facility focuses on tangible innovation,…
By Helen Okechukwu In an effort to address the continuing falling grid, The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the commencement of repair work on the transmission line. This was contained in a statement shared on X by the special adviser of information and strategy to President Bola Tinubu on Thursday. In the disclosure, Ndidi Mbah, the General Manager and Public Affairs of TCN, said the blackout was caused by a sudden rise in frequency from 50.33 Hz to 51.44 Hz. Furthermore, Mbah said as a result of the frequency spike in the transmission company, the team decided to…
