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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.…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, said that a total of 54 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 10 deaths were recorded in Nigeria out of the 196 suspected cases. The cases, according to NCDC, were recorded between December 30, 2024, and January 5, 2025. The report which was contained in the Lassa fever situation report obtained from the NCDC was from six states and 20 local government areas. The report states: “In week one, the number of new confirmed cases decreased from 70 in week 52, of 2024 to 54. These were reported…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has alerted Nigerians over the outbreak of anthrax in Zamfara State. The Director of the Information and Public Relations Department of the ministry, Ben Bem Goong, who disclosed this in a statement, said, “This development calls for heightened vigilance and proactive measures to mitigate the risks associated with the disease. “Anthrax, caused by the bacterium, bacillus anthracis, is a zoonotic disease that can affect various warm-blooded animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, horses, and wildlife, as well as humans. “It is listed as a notifiable disease by the World Organisation for…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, has vowed to combat the commoditization (buying and selling) of Naira notes, which has become widespread in the country. In his keynote address at the inaugural Stakeholders’ Conference of the Committee of Heads of Banks Operations (CHBO) in Lagos, Cardoso, represented by Fatai Kareem, Senior Special Adviser to the Governor, stressed that commoditising the Naira undermines its role as a national currency and disrupts daily transactions. He said, “The Naira is not merely a currency; it embodies our national identity. Its stability is vital for…