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Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, issued a ruling granting bail to ten #EndBadGovernance protesters who had been detained on charges including treason. Each defendant was granted bail set at ₦10 million, along with the requirement of one surety in the same amount. In his ruling, Justice Nwite emphasized the principle of presumption of innocence, asserting that anyone charged with a criminal offense is presumed innocent until proven guilty. He acknowledged the arguments presented by the defense counsel, particularly Abubakar Marshall, representing the 1st, 2nd, and 4th defendants. Despite the serious nature of the…

Following the collapse of a building in Kofar Bai Quarters, Birnin Kudu Local Government Area of Jigawa State, three individuals has been confirmed dead in the incident. This incident was confirmed in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Jigawa State Police Command, DSP Lawan Adam, on Tuesday. “On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at approximately 00:05hrs, Ahmad Isah of Kofar Bai Quarters, Birnin Kudu LGA reported to the Birnin Kudu Division that on September 9, 2024, at around 23:50hrs, a room in his residential house collapsed. “Upon receiving the tragic report, a team of police officers was dispatched…

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has pledged to apprehend notorious bandit leader Bello Turji, who has been terrorizing communities in Zamfara State. Musa made this declaration while addressing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday. Turji, a well-known figure in banditry, recently made headlines after allegedly claiming responsibility for seizing two mine-resistant vehicles from the Nigerian Army. The military, however, dismissed his claims, stating that the vehicles were demobilized due to difficult terrain. Despite the military’s clarification, Turji has reportedly imposed a ₦30 million levy on residents of Zamfara as compensation for the killing of his associates by…

Tuokpe, the ex-wife of prominent political activist and author, Reno Omokri, has publicly accused him of domestic abuse during their marriage. In a detailed Instagram post, Tuokpe recounted her painful experiences, highlighting the need for women to stand against any form of violence. She described several alarming incidents, including one where she woke up to find blood on her pillow due to a ruptured eardrum, which she claimed was caused by Omokri. Tuokpe also mentioned other violent episodes that led her to seek assistance from law enforcement. According to her, Omokri desired a submissive partner who would conform to his…

Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 Presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its alleged oppressive control, saying it surpasses even the harshest days of military dictatorship. Atiku made this statement in response to the recent arrest of Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC) and the raid on the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project’s (SERAP) office by the Department of State Services (DSS). Atiku accused the administration of intimidating and suppressing organized labor and civil society. He also mentioned the recent detention of a journalist, which was later claimed to be…

Augustine Eguavoen has reportedly resigned from his position as the interim coach of the Super Eagles. According to OwnGoalNigeria, Eguavoen stated that his assignment was limited to two matches. State reporters recalls that Eguavoen was appointed by the technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) following unsuccessful efforts to secure a permanent head coach for the national team. Eguavoen oversaw two qualifying matches for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) against the Benin Republic and Rwanda. Eguavoen’s resignation comes immediately after Rwanda held Super Eagles to a draw in their AFCON qualifying match on Tuesday, September 9, 2024.…

Nigeria attacker Ademola Lookman has been named the Best African International Footballer at the Ghana Football Awards in Accra, State reporters informs. The Atalanta star received the award after a remarkable season with Nigeria’s Super Eagles and his Italian club. Lookman scored a hat-trick to help Atalanta beat Bayer Leverkusen and win the UEFA Europa League last season. He outperformed Victor Boniface and Bayer Leverkusen’s Edmund Tapsoba to clinch the title. Lookman succeeds Napoli forward Victor Osimhen, who won last year after leading his team to the Serie A title and later secured the CAF Africa’s Best Player award. Lookman…

A 32-year-old man, Bashir Umar, has inserted a pair of scissors into the genitals of an eight-year-old girl in Dutse LGA of Jigawa State. The state’s police spokesman, DSP Lawan Shi’isu Adam, said that the victim was lured into a restroom at a table water company where Umar inserted a pair of scissors and a spoon into her private parts, causing severe injuries and rendering her unconscious. He said that the man repeatedly abused the child, threatening to kill her and her parents if she spoke out. He added that the suspect had been arrested and was at the State…

Controversial Nigerian musician, Portable has been caught on camera slapping a pastor for preaching at his bar. The confrontation was captured on Instagram Live. Portable in a now trending video on social media, angrily warned the pastor to stop disrupting his business. The confrontation, which later escalated outside the bar, was broadcast live on Instagram, allowing viewers to witness the altercation live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9AC90IF5sc

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced the successful conversion of five oil mining leases (OMLs) into a combination of four petroleum prospecting licenses (PPLs) and 26 petroleum mining leases (PMLs), in partnership with Chevron Nigeria Ltd (CNL). The agreement, formalized at a signing ceremony held at the NNPC Towers in Abuja on Monday, marks a pivotal transition under the new Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) framework. Femi Soneye, NNPC’s spokesperson, explained that this conversion is part of the broader mandate of the PIA 2021, which aims to shift assets from the old Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT) regime to…