70-year-old man in court over spiritual oil fraud.

A70-year-old man, Emmanuel Bello, on Monday was arraigned for allegedly defrauding a businesswoman of N870,000 at an Ikeja Magistrate Court. The police in Lagos charged Mr Bello with three counts of conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretence and stealing. Prosecution counsel, Mojirade Edeme, told the court that the defendant, and others at large, committed the … Continue reading 70-year-old man in court over spiritual oil fraud.

Military warn plateau residents against self-defense.

Following increasing attacks and counterattacks in Plateau, the Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) on Monday warned residents in the state against taking the law into their hands in the guise of self-defence. Ishaku Takwa, the media officer of the task force gave the warning in a statement issued in Jos. Mr Takwa faulted … Continue reading Military warn plateau residents against self-defense.

Young lady beaten and raped for not greeting.

Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 33-year-old man, Imoleayo Adekoya, for allegedly having carnal knowledge of a 27-year-old lady. Adekoya reportedly dragged the victim to an isolated area after accusing her of not greeting him and raped her. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, disclosed this … Continue reading Young lady beaten and raped for not greeting.

Sit at home and sit forever at home, Ebonyi Governor threatens.

The Chairman of the South-East Governors Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief David Umahi has ordered the immediate confiscation of shops owned by traders in the state who will not open up for businesses on Monday in obedience to the sit-at-home order by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The governor equally ordered … Continue reading Sit at home and sit forever at home, Ebonyi Governor threatens.

Borno leaders agrees to forgive Boko Haram.

Community leaders in Borno State, on Sunday, agreed to the return of 'repentant' Boko Haram terrorists into their communities. According to a source the decision was taken at a stakeholders' meeting to discuss the prevailing security situation in the state. The meeting was organised by the government of Borno State. The Borno government confirmed that … Continue reading Borno leaders agrees to forgive Boko Haram.

We will capture you when you leave office, Fulani tells Ortom.

Herders under the Miyetti Allah Kauta Hore have said they will not recognise the Southern governors' anti-grazing deadline, describing it as satanic. This is as the September 1 deadline set aside by Southern governors for the banning of open grazing nears. In May, another herder group, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association supported the Southern governors’ … Continue reading We will capture you when you leave office, Fulani tells Ortom.

Multiple rocket fired near Kabul airport after US drone strike.

As many as five rockets were fired at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan on Monday local time, a US official told CNN. The C-RAM defence system installed at the airport engaged with the rockets, the official added. There are, however, no reports of any casualties yet. C-RAM is an automated system that … Continue reading Multiple rocket fired near Kabul airport after US drone strike.