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The Adamawa State Police Command on Monday, June 6, apprehended an 18-year-old suspect for the alleged brutal murder of a 36-year-old woman, Talatu Alh. Usman, and her one-year-old child in Lamurde Local Government Area. The spokesperson of the command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, in a statement released, said both the suspect Volamu Kalbes and the victims are residents of Sabon Layi village in Lamurde LGA. The suspect allegedly attacked the victim by the riverside where she went to take her bath alongside her child. ''The Victim was said to have resisted an attempt by the suspect to r@pe her but to no avail, as he overpowered her as a result of which he subdued and pressed her down into the water where she d!ed. As this was not enough, the Suspect took the child who was crying uncontrollably on the river bank and pressed him into the water until he became l!feless. On the strength of that, the Suspect was arrested by the command operatives attached to Lamurde Divisional Police Headqu...

Kaduna Catholic Archdiocese Buries Priest Murdered By Terrorists Without Corpse The funeral rites of the Catholic priest of Kaduna Catholic Archdiocese, Rev. Fr. Joseph Bako Aketeh, who was killed by terrorists, were on Tuesday performed at St. John’s Catholic Church Kudenda, Kaduna without his corpse. Fr. Aketeh was abducted at his residence within the church on March 8 and was eventually killed by his abductors who did not release his remains. He was abducted with his brother, Sunday Bako, who was also killed in captivity. Presiding over the funeral rites yesterday, Leadership quoted the Catholic Archbishop of Kaduna, Most Rev. Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso as saying, “This is the first time I am presiding overall a funeral mass without the corpse, we hope that one day we would be able to see even if it is his bones. “Nigerians are worn out due to weeping; our eyes could no longer produce tears. Bandits are terrorising with impunity. Does our government really care about our pains? Somethi...

The CEO of a law firm based in Anambra state Bar Kelechi Anthony Agbasiere Gives his workers a two day holiday to go get their P.V.C or they won't receive their Salaries anymore: He wrote: "Let it be said someday that in my quest for a good and better country with good and great leaders that will better the lives of everyone especially that of my children and unborn kids, that I have done my part. If by the mercy and grace of God, I am alive during the general electi0n next year, I will still complete that civic duty of v0ting the best candidate even if the best fails." More photos below. 

Mrs Soludo Becomes Anambra State Net Ambassador Wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Mrs Nonye Soludo has been made the Anambra State Net Ambassador. Mrs Soludo received the ambassadorial badge during the official flag off of the distribution of 3.8 million free Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) to Anambra homes, in Awka. The Governor's wife was given the honour in recognition of her age-long efforts in hygiene and healthy living. Accepting the investiture, Mrs Soludo noted that she was disturbed that malaria is still handled lightly despite that the disease is one of the major public health problems in Nigeria, with over 97% of the population, especially pregnant women and children under the age of 5 at risk.  She stated that the free insecticide treated nets, which would be distributed across Anambra households, emphasizes the readiness of her husband's administration to tackle malaria-related issues in the state head on. Mrs Soludo also urged households in Anambra State to c...

Appeal Court Affirms Okey Nwosu’s Conviction Attempt by the former managing director of the defunct FinBank Plc, Mr. Okey Nwosu and Dayo Famoroti to set aside their conviction by Justice Lateefa Okunnu of the Lagos High Court literally hit the rock today June 8, 2022 as the Court of Appeal sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos upheld their conviction as well as the three years jail terms slammed on them. However, the appellate court reduced the restitution order made from Eighteen Billion Naira to Ten Billion Naira on the grounds that the bank (FinBank Plc.) had recovered about Eight Billion Naira. Justice Okunnu, had in January 2021 convicted and sentenced Okey Nwosu and Famoroti to three years imprisonment over N19.2 billion fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecuted Nwosu alongside Dayo Famoroti, Agnes Ebubedike and Danjuma Ocholi on a 26-count amended charge bordering on stealing and illegal conversion to the tune of N19.2 billion. The defendants were sa...

EFCC, Investment Ministry to Tackle Intellectual Property Issues The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, assured the Registrar, Trademarks, Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment, Barrister Shafiu Adamu Yauri, of the Commission’s preparedness to collaborate with it in sanitizing the business environment for the betterment of the country. “I want to assure you that our arms are open, we will collaborate together to ensure that the sanity that your department wants to bring to the system is enhanced by the enforcement and prosecution of those that cross the line.” The EFCC boss who spoke during a courtesy visit by the Registrar and his team to the Commission, noted that trademark infringements and other intellectual property violations were within the purview of the Commission, adding that the Commission will not hesitate to deal with those who cross the line. More photos below. 

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso Emerges NNPP Presidential Candidate A former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has emerged as the presidential aspirant of the New Nigeria Peoples Party at the party’s presidential primary election on Wednesday. The NNPP is currently holding its presidential primary election in the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja. Kwankwaso emerged as the NNPP’s standard bearer after delegates made their choice known by voice vote.  

We Are Excited Tinubu Emerged APC Flag Bearer – Yoruba Council Of Elders The Secretary-General of the Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE), Dr Kunle Olajide has described the emergence of Senator Bola Tinubu, as the flag bearer of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the just concluded primaries of the party, as a positive development. In his worlds, “I’m particularly excited that a Yoruba man has emerged as the flag bearer of the All Progressive Congress, I’m particularly more excited that, that Yoruba man is my own personal friend and compatriot right from childhood. “It is a positive development for the Yoruba nation, I will call on Nigerians to rally support for him and ensure he emerges the next President of this nation, I sincerely hope and pray that he emerges the President of the Country Olajide advised Tinubu to adopt unification, peace and stability of Nigeria as the main thrust of his campaign. “To make us the giant that we are in Africa and the World too. He should keep the flag...

Speaker Gbajabiamila congratulates Tinubu on clinching APC presidential ticket ...says party's standard-bearer a dogged democrat The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for clinching the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for next year's general elections. Gbajabiamila said he was elated that his political mentor has won the APC ticket, which he said is a well-deserved one considering Tinubu’s years of working for the entrenchment and strengthening of democracy in Nigeria. The Speaker said with Tinubu’s victory, APC stands a good chance of retaining power in 2023, noting that Nigerians across the board recognize his contributions to our nation's development. Gbajabiamila, who described Tinubu as a dogged fighter who stood his ground to compete in the presidential primary in a democratic manner, said the presidential candidate remains a hero. "I congratulate my mentor for this...

President Buhari participates at the closing of the APC National Convention in Abuja on 8th June 2022 APC primaries 10: President Buhari with L-R: APC National Chairman Abdullahi Adamu, APC Presidential Candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his wife Senator Oluremi Tinubu as he presents the party flag to the candidate at the closing of the APC National Convention in Abuja on 8th June 2022. Below is the breakdown of the results.  More photos below.