Author: Vincent Osuwo

On Wednesday, Vice President Kashim Shettima stated that the Tinubu-led administration was committed to educating girls in order to position them as vital contributors to national progress. “President Bola Tinubu is fully and unequivocally committed to the girl-child education and gender empowerment initiatives,” Shettima made the remarks while receiving a United Nations mission led by UN Deputy Secretary-General and Chair of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group, Mrs Amina Mohammed, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Olusola Abiola, the State House Director of Information in the Vice President’s Office, stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday titled ‘Tinubu Administration…

AbdulGafar Ayanrinde, 25, was sentenced to three years in prison by an Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court for falsely portraying himself as a lawyer. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the spokesperson for the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kehinde Adeleke, Ayanrinde committed the crimes between the 18th and 22nd of May 2023 and was apprehended by NSCDC operatives on the 24th. Adeleke went on to say that Ayanrinde, who pretended to be a barrister at law and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, misled five unsuspecting members of the public and stole…

Officers of the Anambra State Police Command have reportedly killed two suspected kidnappers, rescued the victim, and recovered a vehicle, arms, and ammunition during a raid. This was disclosed by the new Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Aderemi Adeoye, during a press conference at the command’s headquarters in Awka, Anambra State. Adeoye, who took over as the state’s new Commissioner of Police four days ago, warned that the command does not believe in relocating criminals and their accomplices to other states or locations since the command can deal with troublemakers. Army arrest 12 oil thieves, fake soldier in…

On Monday, July 10, 2023, a Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State, convicted and sentenced two ‘pickers’ to jail for money laundering. This was announced in a press statement by Wilson Uwujaren, Head, Media & Publicity, of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The preceding Judge, Justice C.A. Obiozor, sentenced Amadi Amos Obazee and Presley Oteigbe Ibadin to jail for engaging in fraudulent activities. EFCC arraigns Katsina Deputy Accountant General over alleged N261m fraud According to the press release, “the defendants were arraigned by the Commission’s Headquarters on a six count charge bordering on money laundering.…

Nigeria’s most prestigious music award ceremony, the Headies, has announced the nominations for its 16th edition on Wednesday. The nomination list includes a diverse range of local and international performers who have been recognized for their contributions to the music industry in the previous year. Significantly, Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, garnered the most nominations on the list, with a total of 11 nominations. David secured three nominations while Omah Lay garnered six nominations. Burma Boy is also competing for Album of the Year against Davido, Rema, Asake, Omah Lay, and Victony. In the female category, Simi who…

On Tuesday, the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division in Rivers State announced the arrest of 12 oil thieves and an alleged fake soldier, Desmond Okeh. According to the army, the alleged oil thieves were apprehended illegally bunkering and siphoning crude oil from the Rumuekpe/Okporowo pipeline in Okoba community in Rivers State’s Ahoada East Local Government Area. Brig. Gen. Edi Effiong, the Garrison Commander, revealed this while paradeing the suspects in front of reporters. Terrorists kill four policemen in Zamfara According to Effiong, who is also the Commander of Sector 3, Operation Delta Safe Military Joint Task Force, said the culprits would…

A federal Judge in the United States sentenced Olalekan Ponle, popularly known as Woodberry, to eight years and three months in prison for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar fraud. Ponle was sentenced on July 11 by Judge Robert Gettleman of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago, according to court documents obtained by Peoples Gazette. According to Gettleman, “the defendant is hereby committed to the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons to be imprisoned for a total term of 100 months as to count.” Woodberry was given instructions by Gettleman to submit himself to the…

Residents of Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State have appealed to the State Governor, Gov. Alex Otti, for help Following a resurgence of killings and kidnappings reportedly conducted by armed Fulani herdsmen, which has led to the inhabitants of the locality living in fear. This is coming a few months after the people of the locality experienced relative peace from the sad experience of armed Fulani herdsmen that has bedevilled the community. On Sunday, June 25, 2023, suspected Fulani killer herdsmen attacked some locals returning from a wedding ceremony and other commuters around the Leru area of the Enugu-Okigwe-Port…

Former Nigerian Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has been appointed as a Global Advisor to Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet. This was announced on Tuesday by the elated elder statesman on his verified Twitter handle. Osinbajo stated “I am excited to announce that I have been appointed Global Advisor to Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet @EnergyAlliance. Together, we will work to unlock capital flows into the clean energy sector and boost Africa’s share in the global carbon market through. Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of Service chiefs “GEAPP in such a short period have demonstrated a…

Following its abuse by recreational users, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has ordered an immediate crackdown on the unlawful sale and use of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas. Mohamed Buba Marwa, the agency’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, directed all commands and formations to begin the crackdown on the illegal substance immediately. Mr. Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, stated this in a statement on Tuesday. NDLEA operatives seizes 4,560kg skunk in Lagos, Adamawa, Osun The decision to crack down on people involved in the illicit sale and use of nitrous oxide, according…