A woman, Tina Aguocha, who allegedly obtained N1.6 million under the pretext of facilitating an adoption process, on Thursday appeared before a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos. Aguocha, 43, who resides at No. 3, Sarim Street, Itire, Surulere, Lagos, is facing trial on a charge of obtaining by false pretences. The Prosecutor, Insp Sadiq Adewale, told the court that Aguocha committed the offence on May 17, 2023, at No.13, Alubarika…

Pa James Oghoroko, the President-General of the Okuama Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, has reportedly succumbed to torture and harsh conditions while detained by the military. The news of his death has sparked outrage and grief among community members, who viewed him as a crucial leader. Oghoroko was among several leaders apprehended by Nigerian military forces starting from August 2024. He was arrested alongside notable…

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has directed the Federal Republic of Nigeria to pay ₦5 million to Oluwatimilehin Adebayo, compensating him for the violation of his right to freedom from torture. The court’s decision comes in the wake of a harrowing account of abuse, underscoring the urgent need for accountability and justice within law enforcement. The court’s order follows a suit filed by Adebayo, marked as ECW/CCJ/APP/47/23, in which he…

A fire outbreak has razed a section of Queen Elizabeth Hall, a female students’ hostel at the University of Ibadan, in the early hours of Thursday. Queen Elizabeth Hall is the first female hostel of the school. The fire affected administrative sections, including the office of the Hall Warden and the Secretary. Firefighters from the university reportedly prevented the fire from spreading further. Upon investigation, this reporter observed that only…

….’Take It Back Movement’ threatens massive demonstration A protest is set to commence on December 10 and will be led by the rights advocacy group, ‘Take It Back Movement’, alongside other activists, including Omoyele Sowore over the arrest of a human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi. According to the ‘Take It Back Movement’, the protesters will demand the release of Farotimi who was recently remanded in prison by the presiding Magistrate…

In the effort to address Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), the Ondo State Government has vowed to fight against its rise to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the state. On Wednesday, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Banji Ajaka, made this affirmation in a one-day advocacy meeting held with stakeholders from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare along with other key partners. Highlighting the importance of addressing this issue,…

Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as ‘Bank of the Year, Nigeria’ in The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards 2024. The award was announced by The Banker Magazine, Financial Times Group, United Kingdom during the awards ceremony. The ceremony, held in London on December 4, 2024, was in recognition of the bank’s strong management, sound business model and strategy, and approach to sustainability and ESG banking practices. The Banker’s “Bank…

The European Union (EU) has made a call to the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government to ensure the effective implementation of the provisions of the National Disability Act. In a statement released on Thursday, the EU stressed that while the Act outlines comprehensive policies and practices to accommodate and empower persons with disabilities, fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and promotes social equity, its impact…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), on Thursday, revealed that over 500 known and wanted leaders and commanders of terrorist groups, violent extremist organizations, and criminal gangs have been neutralized in battlefield operations from January to December 2024. This was as the DHQ also disclosed that the military, in collaboration with other security agencies, has heightened its state of readiness to ensure that no terrorist group or criminal element disrupts peace and…

An 11-year-old Primary 6 pupil of Owiwi Nursery and Primary School, Obada Oko, Ogun State, Idera Alao, has lost one of her eyes in a classroom incident that involved her teacher, Adeola Adeyemo. The Ogun State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday, adding that the teacher had been arrested. According to the spokesperson of the Command, SP Omolola Odutola, Adeyemo, a 400-level student of Tai Solarin…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has approved measures by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to end the harassment of travellers by government agencies at Nigeria’s international airports. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development made this known on Thursday in a post he shared on his X handle. The Minister also announced the launch of “Operation Air Clean”, an initiative aimed at eliminating…

By: Agency reports Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have successfully rescued 25 kidnapped victims and neutralized three bandits during an offensive operation in Kauru Local Government Area (LGA), Kaduna State. The operation, code-named Golden Peace, was launched early Tuesday morning to dismantle criminal networks terrorizing the region.Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the he operation began at approximately 6:00 a.m. with troops clearing key bandit strongholds in villages, including…