Man bags life imprisonment for defiling 3 daughters
For defiling and raping his three daughters aged 10 years, 20 years and 24 years, an Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court, on Thursday, sentenced a man, Michake Ogbar, to life imprisonment. Justice Abiola Soladoye held that prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt, the charge of defilement and rape brought against Ogbar. “Evidence before the court shows that the prosecution has proved...
Kwankwaso: Why I picked Idahosa as running mate
The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said he picked Bishop Isaac Idahosa as his running mate due to his integrity, record, and commitment to Nigeria. Kwankwaso, in a statement issued on Thursday by his media aide, Muyiwa Fatosa, said he picked Idahosa out 20 eminently qualified people screened by the NNPP. “Idahosa was...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons beat Cameroon, qualify for WAFCON semi-final
The Super Falcons of Nigeria, on Thursday, defeated the Lionesses of Cameroon 1-0 to qualify for the semi-final of the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Super Falcons midfielder, Rasheedat Ajibade, secured the victory for the team ahead in the second half. READ ALSO: Ajibade, Ohale named in WAFCON 2022 Group Stage Best XI The victory also saw the team...
Buhari: We need Int’l court to fight corruption
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed serious concerns over the illicit financial flows from Africa, saying urgent steps must be taken by respective governments to stem the ugly tide. Buhari, however, called for the establishment of "international anti-corruption criminal court" to get rid of corruption in Africa. The President made the call while declaring the 6th AU Day of Anti-Corruption open virtually...
INEC probes alleged burying of PVCs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has commenced investigation into the allegedly buried Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) in the country. INEC made this known in reaction to the viral videos showing many PVCs being buried underground in some locations, including the compound of a high-profile person in the country. The commission, in a statement issued on Thursday by its...
Buhari to military: Wipe out terrorists from Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged military officers in the country to wipe out terrorists “off the face of the earth”. Buhari said his administration would continue to provide the needed support required to wipe out the insurgents. The President said this while speaking at the graduation ceremony of 247 students of the Senior Course 44 of the Armed Forces Command and...
Lawmakers sack Lagos Assembly Commission chairman
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday, in a unanimous vote, sacked Mr. Wale Mogaji, the Chairman of the state House of Assembly Service Commission (LAHASCOM). The House made this known after a voice vote conducted by the Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, at the plenary session. The House also approved the appointment of Mrs. Folashade Latona as the new Secretary of...
Osun election: Davido, Portable campaign for PDP, APC
Popular Nigerian singers, David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, and Habeeb Okikiola, fondly called Portable, have stormed Osun State to canvass votes for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the July 16 governorship election in the state. While Davido is rooting support for the PDP, Portable has been campaigning for the ruling APC. Davido’s...
Osun polls: PSC deploys officials to monitor policemen’s conduct
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has deployed Staff Monitors to the 30 Local Government Areas of Osun State to monitor the conduct of police officers during the state governorship election slated for Saturday. This was made known via a statement issued and made available to The Star on Thursday by the PSC spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani. Ani stated that the commission will...
Kano DisCo decries theft, vandalism on facilities
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has decried incessant vandalism and theft of its facilities in Kano State. KEDCO lamented that due to such activities, the company has been recording losses, plunging the state into darkness. The company, in a statement made available to The Star on Thursday by its spokesman, Ibrahim Shawai, called on the general public to protect their...
