Written by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, Professor Cyril Ndifon, to five years imprisonment without an option of fine. Delivering judgement on Monday, Justice Omotosho held that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission … Continue reading “Sexual Harassment: Court Sentences Suspended UNICAL Professor To Five Years Imprisonment”
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Samuel Anyanwu, has blamed the PDP Governors’ Forum for the deepening crisis within the party. Anyanwu, who spoke during Channels Television’s political programme Politics Today, said he would not take responsibility for the party’s troubles, insisting PDP governors caused the instability. “The truth of the matter … Continue reading “PDP Govs Responsible For Crisis In Party — Anyanwu”
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has vowed sanctions against Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, alias Mr Jollof. The duo fought aboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight at Asaba International Airport on Monday morning. NCAA spokesperson Michael Achimugu described the altercation as “unacceptable behaviour” that endangered passengers and crew. “There is … Continue reading “‘They Will Face The Law,’ NCAA Reacts To VDM, Mr Jollof In-Flight Brawl”
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, on Monday condemned the deadly attack on the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS) in Maga, Kebbi State. In a statement, the minister “described the incident as unacceptable and called on all security agencies to act urgently and in concert to locate and secure the … Continue reading “Matawalle Condemns Attack On Kebbi Girls School, Seeks Students’ Release”
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigeria’s judiciary to preserve its dignity and eliminate misconduct. Tinubu, who stated this at the 2025 Conference of All Nigerian Judges of Superior Courts of Records on Monday, said justice must never be for sale. READ ALSO: Remain Steadfast, Tinubu Tells Judiciary According to him, corruption in any form … Continue reading “Justice Must Never Be For Sale, Tinubu Tells Judges”
Jannik Sinner cut a delighted figure on Sunday after he finished a turbulent season in the best possible fashion, seeing off rival Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to retain his ATP Finals title. Italian Sinner was roared to a 7-6 (7/4), 7-5 victory by supporters in Turin, who watched their idol cap a landmark … Continue reading “Sinner Hails ‘Amazing’ ATP Finals Triumph Over Alcaraz”
The African Democratic Congress (APC) has unveiled its national secretariat in the Wuse 2 area of Abuja, the nation’s capital, ahead of the 2027 general elections. A former senate president and ADC National Chairman, David Mark, led other leaders of the party to the formal inauguration on Monday. Mark was accompanied by former … Continue reading “Amaechi, El-Rufai In Attendance As David Mark Unveils ADC National Secretariat”
Indian anti-terrorism investigators presented a suspect linked to last week’s deadly car bomb in New Delhi in court on Monday, one of three men now accused of involvement in the suicide attack. Officials have not disclosed any details about the motives or organisational backing of the alleged attackers, all three of whom they say … Continue reading “Delhi Car Bombing Accused Appears In Indian Court, Another Suspect Held”
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called on the people of Katsina State adopting peace agreements with bandits to ensure that they do not include the right to attack neighbouring communities. He urged them to ensure that the gunmen do not cross over into neighbouring states to unleash mayhem. The Emir made … Continue reading “Banditry: Sanusi Urges Katsina To Ensure Peace Agreement Doesn’t Permit Attacks On Neighbouring Communities”
Seven people have died in a lone road crash along the Kiyawa–Azare Road in Jigawa State after a commercial bus lost control and somersaulted multiple times, police confirmed on Sunday. The accident occurred near Jigawan Kurma village in Kiyawa Local Government Area. According to the police, the Toyota Hummer Bus travelling from Kano … Continue reading “Seven Dead In Jigawa Road Accident”