December 2022

Disabled persons in Kebbi APC, demand employment

Persons living with disabilities in Kebbi State APC have alleged poor representation in the state’s civil service, demanding more employment opportunities. Agitating under the aegis of the APC Awareness organization, the group explained that its members remain unemployed even after…

Caretaker faces alleged N3m theft charge

A 30-year-old caretaker, Blessing Patrick, on Thursday appeared before a Surulere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly stealing N3 million rent. Patrick, who resides at No 2 Boyaro St., off Ramoni, Lawanson, Surulere, is facing a charge of stealing, to which…

4 die on Lagos-Abeokuta expressway accident

Four persons died on Thursday while nine others sustained injuries in an accident involving a Mazda bus and an unregistered truck at Obada Oko on the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway. Mrs Florence Okpe, the Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety…

Man, 38, docked for alleged N10m fraud

A 38-year-old man, Gbenga Rotimi, was on Thursday arraigned at a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for an alleged N10 million fraud. The defendant, whose address was not given, was docked on a two-count charge of fraud and stealing.…

Christmas 2022: Ooni gives scholarship to 50 students

By Jeleel Olawale The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has given scholarships to 50 students in Ile-Ife, in commemoration of 2022 Christmas festival. Receiving the children, who are students of primary and secondary schools, as well…