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Teenage Girl kills Brother During Fight in Ondo

21Mar

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Crime, Life, News, Nigeria, Youths

Teenage Girl kills Brother During Fight in Ondo

A teenager identified as Idowu Biletiri Ruth has stabbed her elder brother to death for reportedly questioning her movement. The incident happened at Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. Witnesses said Ruth, aged 18, was peeved after brother questioned her for sleeping outside the previous day. The witness said the suspect picked a kitchen knife after an argument and stabbed her brother. The brother was said to have died after a few minutes. Ondo Police spokesman, Tee-Leo Ikoro, who confirmed the incident, said the matter was reported to the Amotekun Corps. “I am aware of the case but it was reported to Amotekun. Find out more from the Amotekun.” Commander of the Ondo Amotekun Corps, Chief Chief Adetunji Adeleye, could not be reached for comme...

Lawyer Who Filed Case Against Pastor Adeyemi, Davido, Falz, 47 Others Is Fake – NBA

9Mar

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Breaking News, Judiciary, News, Nigeria, Youths

Lawyer Who Filed Case Against Pastor Adeyemi, Davido, Falz, 47 Others Is Fake – NBA

A lawyer, Kenechukwu Okeke, who filed a criminal complaint before an Abuja Magistrate Court over the actions of 50 persons, including celebrities during the October 2020 EndSARS struggles, has been confirmed to be fake and never called to the bar. The Nigerian Bar Association confirmed on Monday that Okeke was fake and not on the list of directory of lawyers in Nigeria. SaharaReporters learnt that the NBA reported Okeke via an official letter to the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Kubwa. At the hearing of the matter on Monday, the case was called up and there were introductions from the celebrities, others and applicant, Deji Adeyanju’s lead counsel, Samuel Ihensekhien and Kenechukwu Okeke, who appeared as the first defendant, and as a counsel for himself. The NBA Abuja C...

Osimhen Scores against Bologna to mark Napoli Return

8Mar

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Nigeria, Sports, Youths

Osimhen Scores against Bologna to mark Napoli Return

Victor Osimhen scored on his return from injury to help Napoli secure a 3-1 victory over Bologna in Sunday’s Serie A match. The 22-year-old has been out of action since February 21 when he suffered a head trauma against Atalanta in a league game. The Nigeria international landed awkwardly and hit his head on the turf following a collision with Cristian Romero in the encounter. The forward was subsequently rushed to the hospital, where he spent the night, but after undergoing several tests, he was cleared of any serious injury but advised to rest before playing again. Subsequently, Osimhen missed the Parthenopeans’ last seven games, including last Wednesday’s draw against Sassuolo. On Sunday, the Super Eagles forward made his much-awaited return in style at Diego Armando Mara...

Sokoto Polytechnic Student hacks Roommate to Death

6Mar

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Crime, News, Nigeria, Violence, Youths

Sokoto Polytechnic Student hacks Roommate to Death

Tragedy struck in the Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto, Sokoto State as a second year National Diploma (ND) student of the institution, Miss Zainab Bisola Owoade, was allegedly stabbed to death by her course mate and roommate. The suspect, Nafeesat Yekini, reportedly ended the life of Owoade untimely by stabbing her with a knife during an argument in their hostel. The deceased was in the Public Administration Department of the institution until her death. According to eyewitness accounts, Owoade was rushed to a nearby hospital after she was stabbed. She was however pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. “She was stabbed while fighting with her roommate. She didn’t immediately seek medical help after the stabbing as the two continued their disagreement while Owoade was bleedi...

Police Raid Cubana Night Club, Arrest over 200 Clubbers

1Mar

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Covid-19, Lagos News, Law Enforcement, Lifestyle, News, Nigeria, Youths

Police Raid Cubana Night Club, Arrest over 200 Clubbers

Over 200 clubbers and workers were arrested on Saturday night at popular Cubana Night Club, Lagos for alleged breach of COVID-19 protocols. Detectives attached to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Team at the wee hours of Saturday, raided the venue following a tip-off on large gathering in the club house. Saturday’s raid was the third, since last year, that the state and Federal Governments announced temporary closure of relaxation spots in order to minimise the spread of the coronavirus disease. Although hotels, eateries, churches and some beaches have since resumed businesses following the ease of the lockdown, club houses have remained closed. To minimise losses, the government earlier permitted club houses with open bars and restaurants like Cubana to resume ...

Nigerians React as Singer Davido is Spotted with Mystery Lady

28Feb

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Lifestyle, Music, Nigeria, Youths

Nigerians React as Singer Davido is Spotted with Mystery Lady

Nigeria social media space was awash with video clips of musician Davido who stepped out with another lady in St. Maarten where he is currently vacationing with his crew. The singer is yet to react but video evidence shows the moment he walked down the stairs holding hands with American model Mya Yafai. Immediately the news was broken by an American disk jokey who tagged the viral video "Davido in the house," Nigerians took to various social media platforms to condemn the singer's action having previously spoken of his commitment to his longterm girlfriend and mother of his son, Chioma. It will be recalled that in 2019, singer Davido released a song titled "assurance" where he described the passionate love he feels for his girlfriend Chioma. The music video which also featured the yo...

22Feb

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Interview, News, Nigeria, Youths

NDDC to train Niger Delta Youths

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) at the weekend said it would soon begin the training of Niger Delta youths at the Innoson Kiara Academy, a technical and vocational institution affiliated to the Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company. NDDC Interim Administrator Mr. Efiong Akwa, represented by his Special Adviser on Youths, Udengs Eradiri, spoke after inspecting the facilities at the Innoson factory in Nnewi, Anambra State. He was accompanied by the NDDC Deputy Director (Commercial and Industrial Development), Daniel Ajunwa. Akwa said NDDC already had a partnership with the motor manufacturing company for the training of youths in automobile maintenance, adding that the visit was to firm up the partnership. He said: “There are lots of skills that our young ones can g...

Kagara Students Yet to be Released — Niger Governor

22Feb

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Education, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security, Violence, Youths

Kagara Students Yet to be Released — Niger Governor

Governor Sani Bello of Niger State has debunked speculations that about 42 persons kidnapped by bandits from the Government Science College, Kagara, in the state have been released. Speculations on Sunday night suggested that the schoolchildren have been set free. In his reaction, the governor in a press conference in Minna said efforts were at top gear to rescue the students safely. Recall that gunmen suspected to be bandits had raided the school on Wednesday, kidnapping 27 students and some staff members. Meanwhile, the passengers who were abducted last week Sunday by bandits allegedly affiliated to the Abubakar Shekau’s faction of Boko Haram, Jama’atu Ahlussunnah Lidda’awati Wal Jihad, have been received at Government House, Minna. The victims who walked into the governme...

Fireboy Bags Five Awards at 2021 Headies Awards (See Full List of Winners)

22Feb

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Music, News, Nigeria

Fireboy Bags Five Awards at 2021 Headies Awards (See Full List of Winners)

The 14th edition of the Headies award held on Sunday, February 21, 2021, with Nigerian singer Fireboy DML stealing the show by winning five award categories. This year’s event was co-hosted by TV personality and actress Nancy Isime and comedian Bovi. The event was unique as it held in February as against December due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the award ceremony, Fireboy DML led the list of nominations with nice nominations, followed by Davido and Wurld with seven nominations each. This edition of Headies included the Songwriter of the year category. Among the list of winners was Omah Lay who took home the “Next Rated” award. Complete list of winners: Best R&B Album Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps – Fireboy DML- Winner I like girls with trobul – Sarz(f...

Gunmen Kill Okowa’s Aide, Four Policemen, Cart-Away Rifles

21Feb

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Crime, Nigeria, Security, Violence, Youths

Gunmen Kill Okowa’s Aide, Four Policemen, Cart-Away Rifles

Unidentified gunmen in a white Venza car have killed the Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on Youth Development, Okiemute Sowho, also known as Daddy K. On Saturday evening, he was killed along Crudas axis by Akintola Road, Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. Sources said the killing might have been carried out by assassins as nothing was stolen from the deceased after being shot dead. Giving details of the killings of the governor's aide and the four mobile policemen, a source, who does not want his name mentioned, told SaharaReporters that the governor's aide, who is in his early 40s, was shot at a close range. "Okiemute was rushed by sympathizers to a private hospital in the area where doctors confirmed him dead on arrival. His corpse was immediately de...