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By Didimoko A. Didimoke with agency report President Donald Trump’s pardon for two Washington, D.C., police officers convicted in the 2020 death of 20-year-old Karon Hylton-Brown, has generated widespread outrage and concerns in the United States of America. Hylton-Brown’s mother, Karen Hylton, expressed shock and distress upon learning of the potential pardons. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions following the killing of George Floyd, which ignited protests against police brutality. In addition to these pardons, Trump granted clemency to individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection, some of whom had assaulted police officers, drawing criticism from law enforcement…

By Deborah Nnamdi An Abeokuta High Court on Wednesday sentenced 22-year-old Jamiu Malomo to death by hanging for killing a sex worker identified as Asisat Akande. The incident happened on July 18, 2021, at about 9:30pm at Ori-Apata community, Oke-Aregba, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Malomo who was 18 years old when the incident occurred pleaded not guilty to the charge and was convicted on a one-count charge of murderMalomo reportedly stabbed the deceased to death with a knife after a misunderstanding following his refusal to pay his balance of N2,000 ensued. The state prosecuting counsel, Mr. A.M Adebayo, Deputy Director…

By Deborah Nnamdi The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, on Wednesday insisted that Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court Abuja will not handle his case. Kanu ordered his lawyers to ensure that Justice Nyako stays off his case following her recusal. Following the call, the trial judge stepped down from Kanu’s case and transferred his case file to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, John Tsoho. In a statement issued by Ejimakor on Wednesday, Kanu said Justice Nyako would be disobeying her order by restarting the case. Kano spoke during his…

By Deborah Nnamdi Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a middle-aged man for allegedly raping a 15-year-old minor in the state. The suspect identified as Gospel Victor, allegedly committed the offence at Ewohimi community in Esan South East LGA. The Public Relations Officer of the Command, Moses Yamu, who confirmed this to newsmen in Benin City, said the incident happened on January 13, 2025. According to Yamu, the incident was reported to the police, and the suspect was promptly arrested. He added that the suspect, who is currently in police custody, would be charged in court.It was…

By Deborah Nnamdi Mrs Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu is back in Nigeria.This was disclosed by a close family source on Wednesday. According to the source, Mrs Ekweremadu returned to Nigeria on Tuesday. Recall that Senator Ekweremadu, the wife, and one Dr Obinna Obeta were sentenced to prison by a UK court for their involvement in organ harvesting. The former deputy senate president was sentenced to 10 years, while his wife was sentenced to six years. The return of Mrs Ekweremadu is reportedly being celebrated across Enugu State, with many praying to have the…

Photo: Governor Uma Namadi of Jigawa State By Deborah Nnamdi The Jigawa State Government has announced free education for female indigenes in state-owned institutions, covering all levels from primary school to PhD. Governor Umar Namadi spearheaded the initiative, which aims to empower women through education and ensure financial barriers no longer hinder their academic aspirations. Jigawa State Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof Isa Chamo, hailed the program as a milestone in advancing gender equality. “This is a significant step towards empowering women. By providing free education, the government is enabling women to make informed decisions, achieve their goals, and contribute…

By Didimoko A. Didimoko In a significant shift, the Trump administration has overturned policies that previously prohibited U.S. immigration authorities from making arrests in sensitive locations such as schools, churches, and hospitals. The policy change, which ends more than a decade of protections for these areas, grants U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) the authority to conduct enforcement actions in these previously shielded spaces. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the change, emphasizing the importance of eliminating spaces where individuals could evade arrest. “Criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s…

By Didimoko A. Didimoko Dora Chichah, wife of Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe, a Catholic priest recently suspended by the Diocese of Warri, has publicly shared how she met her husband. Oghenerukevwe was suspended by the Diocese after allegedly entering into a secret marriage in the United States without following the necessary procedures to be formally released from his priestly vows. In a statement, the Diocese clarified that while Oghenerukevwe had requested to be freed from his canonical obligations on November 30, 2024, he married before completing the required steps. The Diocese further explained that they had reached out to…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu has advised leaders of Ogoniland to let go of their anger to heal the wounds of the past while assuring them that his administration would prioritize peace, justice, and sustainable development in the area. Speaking at a meeting at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, President Tinubu passionately called for unity and reconciliation, urging the Ogoni people to set aside historical grievances and work together to achieve peace, development, and a clean environment. A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, quoted the President as saying: “We cannot in any way rewrite history, but…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu announced that Nigeria has successfully prosecuted more than 100 terror financiers in the past two years as part of its ongoing efforts to combat terrorism financing and financial crimes. George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, who represented Tinubu at the National Anti-Money Laundering, Combating Terrorism Financing, and Counter-Proliferation Financing Compliance Summit in Abuja, highlighted the importance of disrupting the financial networks supporting terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and ISWAP. Akume stressed that targeting the financial resources behind terrorism is key to the country’s national strategy to combat violent crime.…