IKB, top Igbo industrialist loses doctor son to drunken driver in the US

Notable industrialist, Chief Ikechukwu Igboanugo, of the IKB cosmetics fame has announced the death of his son Uzochukwu Igboanugo, a 32-year-old ophthalmologist , in the United States of America, USA. Chief Igboanugo, whose IKB cosmetics range, particularly soap and skin lightening cream was very popular in the1980s/90s made the disclosure in a Facebook…

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Leah Sharibu’s 21st Birthday: How Leah exercised her legal rights in captivity

By Emmanuel Ogebe On her 21st birthday, we were concerned to read media reports about captive Christian heroine schoolgirl Leah Sharibu. While most of the facts reported in the story is old news, including our world exclusive report on her birth of a second child in captivity, we’re troubled by the claim that Leah converted…

Of randy lecturers and their students

By Zayd Ibn Isah One of the worst things to happen to a country’s educational institution is to have teachers and lecturers who cannot tame their sexual urges around students. Surely, such a country’s educational system will end up breeding students who are not only vulnerable, but possibly dysfunctional and likely to continue the…

Fastest woman on earth! Tobi Amusan shatters old records!

Nigeria's sprint icon Tobi Amusan is now the fastest woman on earth! She achieved this latest feat in the women’s 100m hurdles after running a world-leading 12.40 seconds. In an exhilarating race, the world record holder secured the victory, leaving behind Danielle Williams, the world champion, who clocked her best time of the season at…

Unveiling the Cultural Nexus: Exploring the factors underpinning gender-based violence in Nigeria

By Paulyn Owhievbie Ugbodaga In the rich landscape of Nigerian culture, interspersed with terraces of tradition and heritage, lies a complex labyrinth of norms and beliefs that shape the lived experiences of its people. Yet, amidst the vibrant diversity of our nation's cultural mosaic, a troubling reality persists: the pervasive scourge of gender-based violence (GBV).…

36-year-old man in custody for allegedly stabbing woman to death

Hon. Justice Efe Ikponmwonba of the High Court of Edo State, Benin City on Monday ordered the remand of 36-year-old Philip Ayo for allegedly stabbing one Patience Aiyanyor to death. The Police Prosecutor, Emmanuel Ekibade, had earlier brought before the court a motion exparte seeking that the defendant be remanded in a correctional centre. Mr…

Nigerian man gets life in UK after killing wife with skateboard

Olubunmi Abodunde, a Nigerian man, who murdered his wife, Taiwo, with a skateboard and blamed his excesses on medication has been jailed for life in the United Kingdom. The BBC reports that 48-year-old Abodunde,, a resident of Exning Road, in Newmarket, Suffolk admitted to killing Taiwo, who suffered “catastrophic brain injuries” on 28…

Constituency Project: The Minister exceeded her authority, let her supervise the wedding — Niger Assembly Speaker

As another legislator justifies donation of burial materials to constituents The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulamlik Sarkindaji, has announced that he will not to attend the proposed wedding ceremony for 100 orphan girls in his constituency, leading to the cancellation of the event. Sarkindaji made the decision in response to the…

Outrage in Anambra over 69-year-old widow’s murder by stepson

As controversy trails alleged murder of skit maker in Abuja by herdsmen The Ojoto community in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State is in uproar as members of the community on Monday protested the killing of a 69-year-old widow, known as Ifeoma Ajuluchukwu by her stepson. Her alleged murderer and stepson (name withheld)…

Nigeria’s secret police invades court, snubs judge, arrests defendants

In spite of His Lordship's warning, officers of the State Security Services invaded an Ogun State High Court sitting in Ilaro and arrested two defendants. The court was presided over by JHon. ustice AA Shobayo on Tuesday. The defendants, who were simply identified as Alhaji Isiaka Fatai and Samuel Oyero, were tried in a…

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