Chiamaka Ifezue has been sentenced to death by hanging by an Enugu State High Court for the murder of a 27-year-old makeup artist, Ijeoma Nneke. Presided over by Honourable Justice Kenneth Okpe, the court delivered a two-hour judgment on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, finding Ifezue guilty of forcibly administering a poisonous substance to the victim,…
The star witness of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) recounted her ordeal, detailing how she was allegedly pressured by the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Cyril Ndifon, to exchange her virginity for admission. Identified simply as TKJ (a pseudonym), she testified…
A bride and groom from Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State made their entrance to the church for their white wedding on a motorcycle. Their wedding pictures are currently gaining attention and trending on Facebook.
Eze Victor Agala, an attorney hailing from Ibaa in Emohua LGA of Rivers State, collapsed and passed away outside a courtroom in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The tragic incident occurred as he exited the Magistrate Court building on Moscow Road, Port Harcourt. Despite immediate efforts to assist him, Agala was swiftly conveyed to the…
In a significant development, a federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled against Donald Trump’s claim of immunity from charges related to his alleged efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss. This decision brings the former U.S. President closer to facing an unprecedented criminal trial. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the…
On Tuesday night, February 6, President Bola Tinubu arrived in Abuja after a two-week personal trip to Paris, France. The presidential aircraft touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 9 pm. Upon arrival, he was greeted by several high-ranking government officials, including his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; Secretary…
Governor Caleb Mutfwang has ousted Professor Bernard Matau, the Vice Chancellor of Plateau State University, along with four other heads of tertiary institutions in the state. Matau, who assumed the VC position while serving as Commissioner for Higher Education in the previous administration led by former Governor Simon Lalong, was removed from his post before…
According to NAN, a fire outbreak at Yakasai Layin “Inuwa me mai” in Kano Municipal has resulted in the tragic death of a four-year-old boy. Saminu Abdullahi, the Public Relations Officer of the fire service, revealed in a statement that the incident occurred on Monday evening, February 5, 2024. “We received a distress call around…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have amassed an impressive $2.5 million in prize money after advancing to the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. This increase in prize money was announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) just a day before the tournament commenced. It’s important to note that this prize…
AFCON: Ademola Lookman admits feeling the pressure of representing the Super Eagles. The 26-year-old winger, who previously played for England’s youth teams, was cleared by FIFA to switch allegiance to Nigeria in 2022. Lookman has been a standout performer for Nigeria in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, tallying three goals and one assist. His…
