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…

May 14, 20240Comments

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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).…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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)…

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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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Rivers State: Court pronouncement not necessary in vacation of seat of a defecting lawmaker in Nigeria

By Sylvester Udemezue 1️⃣. SECTION 109(1)(G), CFRN, 1999 provides: "A member of a House of Assembly shall vacate his seat in the House if - being a person whose election to the House of Assembly was sponsored by a political party, he becomes a member of any other political party before the expiration of the…

May 13, 20240Comments

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Bullied Abuja British school girl sues school, seeks N500m damages, public apology

The female student, Ms. Namitra Bwala who was seen being bullied by fellow students in a recent viral video has filed an action against Lead British International School, Gwarimpa, Abuja, for allegedly failing to protect her from bullies and subsequent cover-up of the incident. Namita is asking the court for an order awarding…

May 13, 20240Comments

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Monday Lines: Taxing hunger in Iregba

By Lasisi Olagunju I do not believe that the president of any country will deliberately wreck everything. Their problem may be arrogance or ignorance – or arrogance in ignorance. Or, they may be worshipping wrong gods or feeding their gods with what they must not eat. You remember Sir Shina Peters' song for M.K.O. Abiola…

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