Alhaja Seliat Raji, sister to philanthropist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Barrister Ahmed Raji, fell victim to gunmen who abducted her from her residence in Iseyin, Oyo State. The incident occurred around 8pm on Thursday evening, May 16, 2024. Tragically, the masked gunmen also fatally attacked the security guard stationed at the house before…
Johnbull Osagiede, identified as the victim, met a tragic end at the hands of his abductors in Edo State, after they extorted a ransom of N9 million from his family. Osagiede was abducted in Evbohen quarters, Idumebo community, Orhionmwon Local Government Area, last week by suspected kidnappers. A family source, speaking anonymously to PM News…
Chad’s junta leader, General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election. Following the announcement of final results on Thursday, May 16, it was revealed that Deby, who assumed power after rebels killed his father, President Idriss Deby, in 2021, garnered 61 percent of the vote, with Succes…
In a tragic turn of events, Tanaka Maringire, a 26-year-old man from Chief Chikwanda area in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, stands accused of killing his friend over a beer-sharing dispute, leaving their community in shock. Maringire appeared before the Masvingo Magistrates Court, charged with murder under Section 47 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, following…
The Kwara State Police Command apprehended medical staff from the Government Cottage Hospital in Iloffa town, situated in the Oke-Ero local government area, concerning the disappearance of a newborn’s umbilical cord and placenta. Mrs. Williams C.B.A., a new mother, reported the missing items after her delivery last Sunday, prompting a police investigation. Five suspected health…
The Nigerian government has urged the European Union (EU) to step up its support in addressing the nation’s security issues. Speaking at the “Road to Schuman Forum on Security and Defence,” organized by the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in collaboration with the EU, Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru highlighted the global interconnectedness of security…
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, expressed his belief that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, will resolve their differences. The rift between Governor Fubara and Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, escalated recently when five pro-Wike commissioners resigned from Fubara’s cabinet. Addressing journalists on…
The Lagos State Government is warning teachers and schools against utilizing the additional one-hour after official closing time for paid extra lessons, threatening strict action against violators. Commissioning a block of classrooms and furniture at the Amuwo-Odofin Junior High School Complex, Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, emphasized that the extra hour…
In the midst of recent resignations and allegations plaguing the Miss USA organization, Savannah Gankiewicz, originally the first runner-up at the 2023 Miss USA pageant representing Hawaii, has assumed the title of Miss USA. Expressing her commitment to the role, the 28-year-old stated, “While this decision was not made lightly, I firmly believe that…
Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, a convicted kidnapper, along with his co-defendant Joseph Emeka, who are facing murder charges, are exploring the option of a plea bargain. Yusuf Sule, the lead prosecuting counsel, disclosed this to the Lagos High Court in Ikeja, under the jurisdiction of Justice Adenike Cokers, during a hearing on May 16. The…
