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The Chief Justice of Plateau State, Justice David Mann, has delivered judgment in the high-profile case involving the killing of University of Jos student, Rinji Bala, marking a major milestone in the pursuit of justice for the 2020 incident. Delivering the verdict on Tuesday at Plateau State High Court 1 in Jos, Justice Mann sentenced Sgt. Ruya Auta to death by hanging or lethal injection after finding him guilty of culpable homicide. The ruling followed a thorough review of the prosecution’s arguments, witness testimonies, and the circumstances that led to the student’s death. The court stressed that the sentence was…

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested one Williams Adetunji for allegedly producing and selling unapproved and harmful substances he claimed could cure fibroids. His arrest followed a petition submitted by the law firm Roberts Rasaaq Agboke and Associates on behalf of a young woman who reportedly suffered serious medical complications after using products sold by Adetunji. Speaking to journalists in Abeokuta on Tuesday, Hassan Yakubu, a representative of the firm, said their client bought the products—identified as Enervate Capsules and Tumorex—in September 2023 after Adetunji allegedly misrepresented them as safe and effective. He said the items were produced without…

A final-year student of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, has died in a motorcade accident that occurred during post-examination celebrations on Monday. The student was part of a convoy of fresh graduates who took to the highway shortly after completing their signing-out activities. Witnesses said the group drove recklessly and ignored basic safety rules while celebrating their final day on campus. The accident happened when the deceased attempted to overtake a moving truck but crashed into a stationary vehicle parked by the roadside. Confirming the incident on Tuesday, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin as part of regional efforts to restore stability following last weekend’s failed coup attempt in the neighbouring country. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the approval during Tuesday’s plenary after lawmakers considered the request in the Committee of the Whole. The senators unanimously endorsed the deployment, giving full legislative backing to Nigeria’s participation in the ECOWAS-led security mission in line with constitutional provisions. Tinubu had earlier written to the upper chamber seeking approval, explaining that the Beninese government urgently requested exceptional…

The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a driver and the abduction of several passengers after gunmen attacked two vehicles on Sunday in Amala, Ngor Okpala Local Government Area. The attack occurred barely a week after gunmen assaulted the advance team of Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, along the same route, though no casualties were recorded in that incident. In a statement released on Monday evening, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye, said the assailants ambushed the travellers and whisked the victims away to an unknown location. According to the statement, “The Commissioner of Police,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Tension has gripped Magogo village in Ogori/Magongo Local Government Area of Kogi State following the abduction of five residents by suspected kidnappers on Monday night. The National President of the Magongo Development Association (MDA), Prince Jordan Akpata, confirmed the incident on Tuesday. According to him, the victims had travelled to Jos, Plateau State, last Friday to attend a wedding and were returning home when they were ambushed. “At about 8:30 p.m. on Monday, the wedding guests were intercepted and kidnapped just a few kilometres from Magongo,” he said. Akpata explained that the gunmen forced the victims out…

Paramount Skydance Corp. on Monday unveiled a $108.4 billion hostile offer for Warner Bros Discovery, escalating a fierce takeover battle with Netflix, which last week announced a $72 billion deal to acquire the media giant. The surprise bid positions Paramount, led by David Ellison, as a direct challenger to Netflix in the race to control Warner Bros’ expansive film, television and streaming catalogue. Netflix had secured an agreement on Friday to buy Warner Bros Discovery through an equity transaction valued at $82.7 billion, including debt. The contract carries a $5.8 billion break-up fee, underscoring the high financial stakes surrounding the…

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts has given the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) up to December 15 to appear before it and address allegations of revenue leakages amounting to several trillions of naira. Committee chairman, Rep. Bamidele Salam, issued the directive during a session on Monday in Abuja after NNPCL management again failed to honour the committee’s summons. Salam said the company had ignored at least seven invitations, often citing scheduling conflicts. Reading a letter from the company, Salam noted that NNPCL attributed its latest absence to a meeting with the president and requested a 60-day…

President Alassane Ouattara was on Monday sworn in for a fourth term as leader of the Ivory Coast following an election from which his two main rivals were barred. The 83-year-old secured nearly 90 percent of the vote in the October 25 poll, which saw a turnout of just over 50 percent. At the ceremony in Abidjan, Ouattara pledged to “loyally defend the constitution” and described his new term as one of “generational transition.” Eleven African heads of state attended the inauguration at the presidential palace, alongside former leaders including Niger’s Mahamadou Issoufou. France was represented by National Assembly Speaker…

Nigerian singer Crown Uzama, better known as Shallipopi, has been crowned Artist of the Year at the 2025 TikTok Awards for Sub-Saharan Africa, held on Friday, December 5, in Johannesburg. The annual ceremony celebrates creators whose content shapes conversations and sparks trends across the region. TikTok said this year’s awards recognized individuals who have used the platform to connect audiences, build communities, and influence culture both online and offline. Shallipopi, popularly called “Pluto Presido,” has been one of Africa’s breakout stars in 2025. His songs dominated TikTok, powering viral challenges and a wave of youthful fan engagement he describes as…