By Saka Laaro, Ilorin. A 27-year-old man, Lukman Shaliu has been remanded in prison by a Kwara Magistrate’s court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara state capital for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl. Shaliu was arranged on a two count charge of…
The Nigerian Stocks Exchange (NSE) market capitalisation which represents the market value of all listed companies lost N628 billion in the first quarter of the year. It will be recalled that the local bourse spent most of 2020 on a…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned potential capital market investors against putting their funds in fraudulent investment schemes that promise unreasonably high returns that cannot be justified. The capital market regulator also outlined some of the tactics used…
Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo To protect and empower widows in Nigeria, the 9th National Assembly has been urged to criminalise intimidation and victimisation against them. The Assembly was equally charged to implement policies that will eradicate dangerous traditional practices that relegate…
By Akintunde Jacobs, Akure The Justice Development and Peace Centre (JDPC), Catholic Diocese of Akure, has called on Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state to take more affirmative action by appointing more women in his cabinet to at least one-third…
Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo An Osogbo Magistrates’ court has remanded a 33-year-old security man, Wasiu Ogundipe, for alleged assault. The accused person committed the offence on March 29, 2021 around 9:50 pm at Aloha Hotel, Mallan Tope Area in Osogbo. The…
By Titus Atondu, Makurdi A suspected armed robber was shot dead by men of the Nigerian Police along Lafia /Makurdi road after several hours of gun battle in the late hours of Wednesday. Benue State Police Command disclosed this in…
Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo To ensure a peaceful Easter celebration, Osun State Police Command has put efforts in place to enhance adequate security. In a statement issued by the State Police PRO, Opalola Yemisi, the Commissioner of Police, Olawale Olokode, reassured…
Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo As part of the efforts to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, 30,000 vulnerable citizens in Osun State will benefit from Osun Food Support Scheme. The Scheme is part of the government’s initiative to cushion the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 34 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan and Lagos. This was contained in a statement signed by its Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. Reports said…
