Justice David Mann of the Plateau State High Court 1 in Jos on Tuesday sentenced Sgt. Ruya Auta to death by hanging or lethal injection for the culpable homicide of Rinji Bala, a 300-level student at the University of Jos. Bala was shot on May 12, 2020, after being detained along with two friends during…
Mr. Theophilus Okoka has officially assumed duty as the Controller of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Akwa Ibom Command, taking over from Mr. Frank Okonkwo, who retired after 35 years of meritorious service. The formal handover ceremony, held at the Command’s headquarters in Uyo, marked a seamless transition of leadership. Outgoing Controller Okonkwo expressed gratitude…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Tuesday promoted Appolonia Anele, acting Director of Army Public Relations, to the rank of Colonel, emphasizing public trust as a key enabler for effective military operations. Represented by Maj.-Gen. Bamidele Alabi, Shaibu praised Anele’s professionalism and dedication, noting that her elevation reflected the Army’s recognition…
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Gwarinpa on Tuesday ordered that a N40 billion defamation suit against the Minister of the FCT, Mr Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, be served by substituted means. Justice M. A. Hassan, ruling on an ex-parte motion, directed that the writ of summons, statement of claim, witness statements,…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has urged employers across the state not to reject any National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to them, emphasising the importance of providing a conducive working environment for youths to contribute meaningfully to community and national development. Oborevwori made the remarks on Tuesday at the closing ceremony of…
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has emphasised that his administration will not compromise in its fight against corruption, describing the protection of public resources as a sacred duty. Speaking through the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Ibrahim, during the 2025 International Anti-Corruption Day event, Yusuf said corruption undermines the future of children and…
Tanzania has mobilised police and soldiers in Dar es Salaam ahead of planned protests by activists calling for justice over the violent crackdown on demonstrations following last year’s elections. Authorities warned that any public demonstrations on the anniversary of the country’s independence from Britain in 1961 could amount to a coup attempt and urged residents…
The Nigerian Senate has given the green light for President Bola Tinubu to send troops to Benin Republic following an attempted coup that threatens the neighbouring nation’s democratic institutions. The approval came swiftly on Tuesday after the Senate reviewed Tinubu’s letter at the Committee of the Whole, The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The…
UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has voiced grave concern that the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) continued territorial gains in Sudan could unleash another mass exodus of civilians across the region. Speaking from Port Sudan, Grandi said the RSF’s capture of al-Fashir in October—a critical stronghold in Darfur—had been a turning point in the…
The Federal Government has renewed its commitment to building an inclusive health and social system, with Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, highlighting the transformative role of art in driving national inclusion. Salako spoke in Abuja during the Myth Exhibition and Policy Discourse organised by the Kenyeyachukwu Autism Society in…
