Court remands man who severed wife’s hand in Enugu
Mr. Sunday Echeji, accused of cutting off his wife’s hand in a shocking act of domestic violence, has been arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court 1 in Enugu. Echeji who was arraigned on Friday, January 31, 2025, faces charges of attempted murder under Section 275, Subsection A of the Criminal Code CAP 30, Vol. 1
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Mr. Sunday Echeji, accused of cutting off his wife’s hand in a shocking act of domestic violence, has been arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court 1 in Enugu. Echeji who was arraigned on Friday, January 31, 2025, faces charges of attempted murder under Section 275, Subsection A of the Criminal Code CAP 30, Vol. 1
PICTORIAL: Pastor Fatoyinbo, wife celebrate 25th wedding anniversary, renew vows
The Founder of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, and his wife, Modele, on Friday celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, the couple held a vow renewal ceremony in Abuja. The event drew several dignitaries, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo of KICC, and Pastor Paul Enenche and
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The Founder of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, and his wife, Modele, on Friday celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, the couple held a vow renewal ceremony in Abuja. The event drew several dignitaries, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo of KICC, and Pastor Paul Enenche and
TetFund supported tertiary education funding with over N1.838trn – Executive Secretary
The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Sonny Echono, on Friday, said that between 2011 and 2024, TetFund supported funding of tertiary education in Nigeria to the tune of N1,838,747,307,222.98. Echono said, “The universities have benefitted to the tune of N918,733,823,138.22, polytechnics received N461,060,365,586.06 while Colleges of Education have received N 458,953,118,498.70 making
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The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Sonny Echono, on Friday, said that between 2011 and 2024, TetFund supported funding of tertiary education in Nigeria to the tune of N1,838,747,307,222.98. Echono said, “The universities have benefitted to the tune of N918,733,823,138.22, polytechnics received N461,060,365,586.06 while Colleges of Education have received N 458,953,118,498.70 making
Four lawmakers suspended after fight erupts in Ghana’s Parliament
The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has suspended four lawmakers for two weeks following a violent altercation during a ministerial screening session on Thursday. The suspended lawmakers, Rockson Dafeamakpor, Frank Annor-Dompreh, Alhassan Tampuuli, and Jerry Shai, were on Friday penalised for what Bagbin described as a “gross affront to the dignity of parliament and
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The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has suspended four lawmakers for two weeks following a violent altercation during a ministerial screening session on Thursday. The suspended lawmakers, Rockson Dafeamakpor, Frank Annor-Dompreh, Alhassan Tampuuli, and Jerry Shai, were on Friday penalised for what Bagbin described as a “gross affront to the dignity of parliament and
UPDATED: Allied Air plane crashed while on CBN errand, NSIB report reveals
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau on Friday released a preliminary report on its ongoing investigation into the crash landing of an Allied Air Boeing 737-400 Freighter at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, which took place on December 11, 2024. The bureau stated that the plane was scheduled to collect cargo for the Central Bank of Nigeria.
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The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau on Friday released a preliminary report on its ongoing investigation into the crash landing of an Allied Air Boeing 737-400 Freighter at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, which took place on December 11, 2024. The bureau stated that the plane was scheduled to collect cargo for the Central Bank of Nigeria.
VIDEO: Girl falsely accused of poisoning five, speaks out after being cleared
Aisha Suleiman, who was falsely accused of poisoning five people with pepper soup, has spoken out after investigations revealed that the victims actually died from inhaling generator fumes. In October 2024, Aisha was nearly lynched when a social media user on X (formerly Twitter) shared her photo, accusing her of poisoning her boyfriend and four
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Aisha Suleiman, who was falsely accused of poisoning five people with pepper soup, has spoken out after investigations revealed that the victims actually died from inhaling generator fumes. In October 2024, Aisha was nearly lynched when a social media user on X (formerly Twitter) shared her photo, accusing her of poisoning her boyfriend and four
Man Utd sign youngster defender, Ayden Heaven, from Arsenal
Manchester United has signed Arsenal defender Ayden Heaven as part of a deal worth over £1million. The 18-year-old centre-back made his Arsenal debut earlier this season and has featured for England up to Under-19s level. Heaven has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract until June 2029, with the option of an additional year, and he will immediately
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Manchester United has signed Arsenal defender Ayden Heaven as part of a deal worth over £1million. The 18-year-old centre-back made his Arsenal debut earlier this season and has featured for England up to Under-19s level. Heaven has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract until June 2029, with the option of an additional year, and he will immediately
Allied Air plane crashed while on CBN errand, NSIB report reveals
The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau has published a preliminary report on the Allied Air cargo plane crash that took place on December 11, 2024. The bureau stated that the plane was scheduled to collect cargo for the Central Bank of Nigeria. The NSIB confirmed the next day that it had launched an investigation into the
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The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau has published a preliminary report on the Allied Air cargo plane crash that took place on December 11, 2024. The bureau stated that the plane was scheduled to collect cargo for the Central Bank of Nigeria. The NSIB confirmed the next day that it had launched an investigation into the
Terrorists kill five in Plateau village
Suspected terrorists have killed at least five persons in Lighitlubang village in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack, which occurred on Friday night, was allegedly carried out by suspected terrorists. According to eyewitnesses, the attackers stormed the village while residents were sleeping and slaughtered the victims. One of the villagers, Moses
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Suspected terrorists have killed at least five persons in Lighitlubang village in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack, which occurred on Friday night, was allegedly carried out by suspected terrorists. According to eyewitnesses, the attackers stormed the village while residents were sleeping and slaughtered the victims. One of the villagers, Moses
Retailers now lifting fuel from P’Harcourt, Warri refineries — PETROAN
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria says its members are now loading petroleum products from the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries. PETROAN said this is contrary to previous doubts that the refineries owned by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited were not fully operational. PETROAN’s spokesman, Joseph Obele, disclosed this in a
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The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria says its members are now loading petroleum products from the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries. PETROAN said this is contrary to previous doubts that the refineries owned by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited were not fully operational. PETROAN’s spokesman, Joseph Obele, disclosed this in a