23-year-old man gets two years in prison for stealing cell phones in church in Ogun state

23-year-old Femi Fayemi will spend two years in prison for stealing cell phones valued at N150,000 in a church.  

An Ota Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State on Monday sentenced Fayemi after he pleaded guilty to two counts of stealing and burglary.  The Chief Magistrate, Mrs. B. B. Adebowale, convicted the young man without an option of fine, saying his action was contrary to the provisions of sections 415 and 516 of the Criminal Law of Ogun State, 2006.

Chelsea star N'Golo Kante collapsed during training session ahead of Manchester City clash

Chelsea football star, N’Golo Kante reportedly suffered a frightening health scare as he collapsed during training last Friday, just days before their Premier League clash with Manchester City.

The 26-year-old French midfielder was said to have fainted at the club's Cobham training base as Antonio Conte's side prepared for Sunday's game at the Etihad.

TCN boosts power supply with new transformers, transmission lines

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has installed and energised new transformers, transmission lines in its substations in five states to improve electricity supply in the country.

TCN said this in a statement issued by its General Manager, Public Affairs Mrs Ndidi Mbah in Abuja on Monday.

Why Army is creating new formations – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, said on Monday that the creation of new formations across the country was part of strategies to address insecurity, as well as defending the nation’s territorial integrity.

Mr. Buratai said this in Yenogoa during the foundation laying ceremony for the construction of headquarters of 16 Brigade and Barracks in Bayelsa.

Forum decries rise in marriage dissolution

An Islamic forum “Darul Tazkiya Lil Ulumil Islamiya” has organized a one day workshop during weekend, where clerics and women group debated on the rise in marriage dissolutions especially in the northerner part of the country. 

Various discussants lamented the menace, especially among the Hausa/Fulani community in the region. 

Saudi Arabia donates N3.6bn for Northeast

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia yesterday donated relief materials worth N3.6billion to the Nigerian government for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the Northeast.

The Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali made this known when he received a delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in his office yesterday.

Femi Otedola reveals why he dumped his famous old Nokia phones

Nigerian Billionaire, Femi Otedola, who has been making headlines since he joined Instagram, took to the platform to disclose why he dumped his famous Nokia phones for an iPhone.

The photo which captured his reason for dumping the Nokia phones for iPhones, read in parts;

Tax: FG targets property owners in highbrow areas

The Federal Government has extended its searchlight on tax evaders with net-worth properties in highbrow areas of major cities.

The Federal Government on July 1, 2017 granted tax payers a nine-month grace to regularise their tax status under the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS).

N3 billion fraud: Court freezes bank account of Lagos number plate firm

A Lagos Division of the Federal High Court on Monday froze a Zenith Bank account belonging to the Lagos State Government Number Plate Production Authority over an alleged N3 billion fraud.

Mohammed Idris, the judge, granted the freeze order following an application brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Why I don’t rush to visit violence-hit areas - Buhari

The President told critics of his delayed visit to trouble spots yesterday that he has his way of monitoring developments instead of “rushing” to crises spots and “making noise”.

President Muhammadu Buhari spoke in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, during his visit to assess the situation in the state and condole with victims of violence.

No fewer than 200 people are believed to have been killed in communal disputes, herders/farmers clashes and others in the state.

Mentally unstable Anglican priest sets ATM on fire

An alleged mentally unstable Anglican priest Rev Chukwunyere Ibezim set two Automated Teller Machines (ATM) belonging to Imo Microfinance Bank at Aba Branch on fire.

The reverend did not stop there as he also reportedly set his own motorcycle on fire before he was later overpowered by two security men.

Man posts chilling Live video after murdering wife

A Syrian man living in Germany broadcast himself on Facebook Live moments after murdering his wife.

The man – who refers to himself as Abu Marwan, 41, in the video – reportedly stabbed his 37-year-old wife four or five times in the neck before running away with one of their children.

In the shocking video, he can be seen with blood on his face and a cut on his hand as he speaks breathlessly to the camera.

Mirror kills 2-year-old girl shopping for shoes

An outing to buy shoes at Payless ended in tragedy on Friday night when a 2-year-old girl was struck and killed by a falling mirror at the Georgia store.

Little Ifrah Siddique was taken to a nearby hospital following the accident in Riverdale, but she passed away from her injuries.

Saraki Gives President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo An Ostrich Egg (Photos)

The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki on Monday, presented an ostrich egg with the map of Africa painted on it to the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo in Accra, Ghana.

Saraki, who is in Ghana for the 25th anniversary of the Ghanaian Parliament presented the painted and lacquered egg, which was made in Bauchi State, Nigeria.

APC Praises Ex-President Obasanjo As He Turns 81

The All Progressives Congress has said that the legacy of former President Olusegun Obasanjo had continued to inspire good governance on the African continent after so many years.

 

APC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this in a statement on Monday in Abuja while celebrating the former president on his 81st birthday.

PDP: N24bn monthly petrol subsidy fictitious

The Peoples Democratic Party says it is shocked by alleged moves by the Federal Government to cover huge fraud in the Presidency by declaring that it spends N24 billion monthly (N774million per day) to subsidise fuel in the country.

The party described the figures and the purported proliferation of fuel stations, used as an alibi for the sudden jump in subsidy pay-out, as fictitious and cleverly fabricated to retire the alleged exposed stealing of trillions of naira by Presidency cabal and APC interests in secret oil deals.

Eden Hazard faults Chelsea’s tactics against Manchester City

Eden Hazard has criticised Chelsea’s tactics in their 1-0 defeat at Manchester City on Sunday.

The 27-year-old lined-up as a false nine at the Etihad, but cut an isolated figure as Chelsea recorded no shots on target and just 29 per cent possession.

Man City defender Benjamin Mendy returns to training

Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has stepped up his recovery from a long-term knee injury by returning to training with the Premier League leaders.

City released photographs of the France left-back participating in a session with his team-mates on Monday.

Benue court denies six Fulani herdsmen bail

A Makurdi Chief Magistrate Court, on Monday, denied granting bail application to six Fulani herdsmen who were arrested over the New Year attack in Guma and Logo local government areas of Benue State.

Recall that the six accused persons, Ibrahim Saleh, Jibrin Adamu, Magaji Yau, Ibrahim Abubakar, Useni Bala, Sabin Yau, who were first arraigned on Friday January 5, 2018 before Chief Magistrate Isaac Ajim, were remanded in prison custody till March 4, 2018.

Ex-Governor Aliyu’s fraud trial adjourned indefinitely

A Minna High Court on Monday adjourned the trial of former Gov. Babangida Aliyu of Niger over an alleged N4.568billion fraud indefinitely.

Aliyu is standing trial alongside the State PDP Chairman, Tanko Beji, and a former Commissioner of Environment, Umar Nasko, over alleged N4.568billion fraud and abuse of office.

I turned prayer warrior in kidnappers’ den – Freed APC campaigner

Mr. Robert Desmond, the Chief Executive Officer, New Face, a pro-All Progressives Congress campaign group in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, taken hostage on Saturday, February 26, 2018, has been freed by his captors.

Desmond, one of the staunch supporters of a former governor of the state, Chief Timipre Sylva, and the APC member at the State House of Assembly, Israel Sunny- Igoli, was reportedly abducted after a social event in Nembe in Nembe LGA of the state.

New formations aim at improving internal security – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, said on Monday that the creation of new formations across the country was part of strategies to address insecurity, as well as defending the nation’s territorial integrity.

Buratai said this in Yenogoa during the foundation laying ceremony for the construction of headquarters of 16 Brigade and Barracks in Bayelsa.

Obasanjo reveals his life’s greatest regret

Olusegun Obasanjo, former President, on Monday said the early death of his parents and their failure to enjoy the fruits of the sacrifice they made while raising him was his greatest regret in life.

Obasanjo, who turned 81 today made the disclosure at a ceremony to mark his birthday at Marque Events Centre located within the premises of Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta.

The former President said he wished his parents lived long to witness his success in life.

Taraba people ‘won’t be hoodwinked by Buhari’s crocodile tears’ - Fayose

Ayodele Fayose, governor of Ekiti state, has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Taraba and planned visit to Benue, Zamfara, Yobe and Rivers states, as an after-thought.

In a statement issued on his behalf by Lere Olayinka, his special assistant on public communications and new media, Lere Olayinka, Fayose wondered why the president “refused” to visit the people immediately after the killings and abduction.

Senator Saraki directs Senate panel to assess Zamfara killings

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has directed the Senate ad-hoc committee on security to visit Zamfara for an assessment of the violence that recently occurred in the state.

He announced this on his official Twitter account on Monday where he also stated that the panel will return to plenary to give its reports.