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"I also believe that this judgment will serve as a deterrent to youths who believe that short cut in life is the only means to get rich as quickly as possible." These were words of caution and conviction by prosecuting counsel, Charles Obadiah-Mbaba, today after a Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt convicted and sentenced a 400-level Petrochemical Engineering student of University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Damian Okoligwe, to death by hanging for killing his girlfriend, Justina Otuene, a 300-level Biochemistry student of the same institution. Obadiah-Mbaba said Okoligwe murdered the girl with ritual intentions in a bid…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State government has directed traders, artisans, motor dealers, and vendors occupying pedestrian walkways and roadside spaces to vacate the areas or face penalties. The warning was issued by the State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) Chairman, Major Adesagba Adekoya (rtd), at his office, secretariat, Ibadan. Adekoya stated that using walkways for business was illegal and created traffic bottlenecks, accidents, and inconvenience for shoppers. He identified hot-spot locations where illegal trading was prevalent, including University of Ibadan (UI) area, Samonda, Mokola, and others. He said: "Traders are required to relocate to designated market spaces immediately, especially…

Fresh tragedy has befallen Kebbi State, North-West Nigeria, as three officers of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) were murdered on Thursday night by gunmen suspected to be members of the Lakurawa terrorist group. The armed men had attacked a checkpoint manned by the officers in Bakin Ruwa community, Bagudu Local Government Area (LGA) of the State. Not done with the murders, the assailants also burnt down a patrol vehicle and destroyed the shelter area at the checkpoint. The incident came to light in a post shared today by security analyst Bakatsine on X. Bakatsine further shared a video showing the aftermath…

To help demystify entrepreneurship and make it easier for teachers to translate theory into meaningful practical student-led projects, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)'s Education Resource Centre(ERC) team, led by the Director, Dr Neemat Daud Abdulrahim, has once again demonstrated its leadership in instructional innovation. The practical session with a power-packed demonstration was the highlight of a recent training programme for FCT teachers. Leading participants and guests through her session of the programme, Dr Abdulrahim showcased ERC’s commitment to transforming teaching and learning through practical, hands-on engagement. The Director displayed an exceptional series of demonstrations that simplified complex concepts, making them…

*State Emergency Agency, IOM, Partners Move Towards Closer Collaboration For IDPs' Benefit By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has assured journalists in the state that his administration would remain in strong collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) for optimal performance. Speaking yesterday during the presentation of papers and awards to deserving Nigerians at Nnam Hotel, Makurdi, the state capital, the governor noted the commitment of journalists to the state's development, stressing that with closer collaboration, they would help reposition the Middle Belt state. Represented by the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dr. Peter…