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Justice Chigozie Igwe of the Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced the killer of Jumia delivery agent Chukwuma Eleje to death either by hanging or firing squad. Sodienyem Mbatumukeke killed Eleje, 37, in Port Harcourt about four years ago when the latter delivered an ordered iPhone to Mbatumukeke’s house. His remains were later found in a septic tank in the house. Mbatumukeke and one Excel Destiny were charged for the murder of the victim. Delivering the judgement on Monday, the court discharged and acquitted Destiny but found Mbatumukeke guilty as charged. Justice Igwe described Mbatumukeke as…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said policemen who allegedly brutalised #OccupyLekkiTollgate protesters at the Lekki tollgate last Saturday won’t go free. Information and Strategy Commissioner Gbenga Omotoso stated this on Monday at a media briefing organised by the Lekki Concession Company (LCC). He said Sanwo-Olu never directed the police to assault anyone and would not stand by and watch Lagosians being brutalised. Omotoso and LCC Managing Director Yomi Omomuwasan were responding to the controversy surrounding the firm’s repossession of the Admiralty Circle Toll Plaza, called Lekki Tollgate Plaza. The firm regained possession of the facility following a February 6…

Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai on Monday raised the alarm that soldiers are now targets of bandits in the Northwest geo-political zone. The bandits are becoming bolder; they attack military camps and ambush those on patrol, he said. The governor, who praised the gallantry of the Armed Forces, lamented the killings of soldiers on duty. El-Rufai spoke in Kaduna, the state capital, when the National Security Adviser, Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno (retd), led newly appointed Service Chiefs to meet with governors from the Northwest, religious leaders and traditional rulers over banditry and other security challenges confronting the region. Urging the Federal…

Some northern governors alongside Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Tuesday visited Shasha Market in Ibadan the state capital to assess the destruction at the scene of the clash between Yoruba and Hausa communities. The governors include Abdulahi Ganduje of Kano State; Abubakar Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State, Bello Matawalle of Zamfara and Abubakar Sanni of Niger States. They were accompanied by security agents as they went round the market to assess the level of damage done. READ ALSO: Akeredolu condemns Bala Mohammed for defending herdsmen to carry AK-47 The delegation later went into consultations with the Seriki Alhaji Haruna…

President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa as substantive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Buhari has also asked the Senate to confirm his appointment. In a letter to President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, the President said he was acting in accordance with Paragraph 2(3) of Part1, CAP E1 of EFCC Act 2004. Bawa, 40, is a trained EFCC investigator with vast experience in the investigation and prosecution of Advance Fee Fraud cases, official corruption, bank fraud, money laundering, and other economic crimes. He has undergone several specialized trainings in different parts of the…

Timo Werner scored and assisted as he ended a 14-game goal drought to help Chelsea to victory over Newcastle in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge. Werner’s cross rebounded out to Olivier Giroud to net Chelsea’s opener in the first half, after the France striker replaced the injured Tammy Abraham. Summer signing Werner then made it 2-0 eight minutes later, scrambling in a flick-on at the back post. Victory sees Chelsea move back up to fourth place, ahead of West Ham. The Hammers, who comfortably beat Sheffield United earlier on Monday night, are level on points with Chelsea but both sides sit…

Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has condemned the statement credited to his counterpart from Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed that herdsmen have no option but to carry AK-47 for self-defence. Mohammed had on February 12 defended the herdsmen who bear arms, claiming they are being attacked and killed by cattle rustlers. He also condemned South West, South-East Governors, and also Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State over the manner in which they are handling farmer-herder clashes. But speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Akeredolu questioned the Bauchi State Governor for defending herdsmen who carry arms and kill innocent…

The Arewa Youth Forum (AYF) has called on Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi to run for the Presidency in 2023, stating that it was time for the youth to take over the country’s leadership. The forum made the call on Saturday during a courtesy visit on Bello at the Government House, Lokoja. Mr Onogwu Muhammed, Chief Press Secretary to the Kogi Governor, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. According to the statement, Comrade Gambo Gunjungu, President of the AYF, said the youths were tired of “recycled leaders”. Gunjungu…

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala from Nigeria has been officially appointed as the next WTO Director-General. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala makes history as the first woman and the first African to lead the WTO. Her term starts on the 1st of March 2021. The latest development has been confirmed by WTO via their twitter handle; https://twitter.com/wto/status/1361318272285745152?s=20 Read also: Okonjo-Iweala’s opponent for WTO DG withdraws WTO members took the decision to appoint Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at a special meeting of the General Council, following a selection process that included eight candidates from around the world #WTODG Details shortly…

Tonto Dike’s ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill has introduced his former Personal Assistant, actress Rosy Meurer who was at the center of his divorce as his wife in a new post on social media. This announcement follows the allegations made against him by his ex-wife, Tonto Dike, about his relationship with Rosy which he vehemently denied. She alleged that Olakunle Churchill was sleeping with Rosy Meurer, buying her gifts and taking her on trips. She also revealed that she is one of the reasons for her marital crisis which eventually led to a divorce. Read also: Tonto Dikeh’s ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill gets…