Author: Vincent Osuwo

Jibrin Adamu, a 40-year-old man, committed suicide by hanging in Jigawar Maroka village, Kiyawa Local Government Area, Jigawa.  DSP Lawan Shiisu, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident in a statement in Dutse on Friday. Shiisu stated that the deceased, who suffered from mental illness, committed suicide on Thursday evening. “On September 19, 2024, at about 1830 hrs, a tragic incident was reported at the command headquarters that one Jibrin Adamu, aged 40, of Jigawar Maroka village, Kiyawa LGA, has committed suicide by hanging himself in a classroom at Miftahul Khairat Islamiyya and Primary School Gurdiba. “Following receipt…

Mrs. Nguemo Ikyowe, a 17-year-old housewife, was detained by the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for reportedly killing her three-year-old stepson, Vanen Ikyowe.  The culprit was nabbed in Ginde Village, Guma Local Government Area, Benue State. Mrs. Larai Bitrus, the Benue NSCDC State Commandant, confirmed the suspect’s detention, stating that he was apprehended on September 12 for culpable homicide. Bitrus reported that following a distress call from the public on September 12, one Nguemo murdered a three-year-old boy and put his body in a river in Ginde Village, Guma Local Government Area. Bauchi: Nigerian prison officer kills colleague…

A Nigerian correctional officer stationed at the Burra Correctional Centre in Bauchi State allegedly killed a fellow officer over food.  The event took place on Tuesday, September 17, at around 2 p.m. in Burra town, Ningi Local Government Area of the state. According to an eyewitness, the deceased, Aliyu Abubakar Chiroma, and his colleague, Kabiru Abubakar, were well-known close friends at the centre. The disagreement began when Chiroma brought his lunch, and Kabiru insisted on eating it against Chiroma’s desires, resulting in a heated argument. Police warn against fighting, say it’s criminal “The two exchanged words, which quickly escalated into…

A Kentucky sheriff has been arrested for fatally shooting a judge in his chambers, according to authorities.  District Judge Kevin Mullins was shot multiple times in the Letcher County Courthouse and died at the scene, according to Kentucky State Police. Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines, 43, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder. Police said the shooting occurred on Thursday following an argument inside the court, but they have yet to identify the motivation. Mullins, 54, was shot numerous times on Thursday at 14:00 local time at the court in Whitesburg, Kentucky, a small rural community about 150…

Wildlife officials say a 12-year-old boy in Wisconsin shot and killed a black bear that was mauling his father.  Owen Beierman, 12, took aim at the bruine that had tied down his father while they were on a lawful hunting expedition. “Owen was a hero,” Ryan Beierman, 43, told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. “He shot that bear and killed it on top of me.” The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reports that the attack took place on September 6 in Siren, Burnett County. The two were looking for black bears near the family’s cabin when they noticed the 200 lb. (91…

Oluwatosin Alayo, the Shepherd of Celestial Church of Christ, Nazareth Parish 1, in Lagos State’s Ikorodu region, has reportedly been kidnapped by gunmen. According to reports, the gunmen kidnapped the cleric when they stormed the residence of the Shepherd situated in the Adamo area of the state. According to those familiar with the situation, the incident occurred less than 24 hours after the church’s annual adult harvest. Gunmen raid church, kill pastor’s aide A member of the church spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the incident and told the journalist, “We called to congratulate…

Domestic crude oil refiners and officials at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery are opposing the importation of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, by major oil marketers in Nigeria.  Oil refiners claim that imported fuels are of lower quality than those produced by the Dangote refinery, a position echoed by officials of the $20 billion Lekki-based plant. Chronicle NG reported on Wednesday that three major oil marketers were expecting vessels of imported petrol this week barring any unforeseen circumstances. Dealers said that around 141 million litres of PMS are being transported to Nigeria by oil boats as a result of…

PZ Cussons, a multinational consumer goods firm, announced plans to sell its African operations to any interested buyer.  The parent company of PZ Cussons Nigeria says it is considering a partial or full sale to reduce the business’s exposure to naira swings, which have devalued by 70%. This was indicated in the company’s preliminary results for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024, which were made available on its website. According to the consumer goods giant, the board has received numerous enquiries for the sale of its African business. The document read, “Over the last 12 months, we have made…

Spanish giant Barcelona suffered a shocking defeat away at AS Monaco in the group opener of their 2024/2025 Champions League campaign. The visitors were down to 10-men in the early minutes of the game when Eric Garcia was shown a red card for a reckless tackle in just 10 minutes of play. Barcelona goalie Ter Stegen played the simplest of passes away to Embolo, and Barcelona had to force a foul at the edge of the box to stop conceding. However, Eric Garcia, who made the tackle, was sent off. Wirtz scores twice as Leverkusen thrash Feyenoord in UCL return…

The Federal Government has stated that Nigeria’s nominal GDP hit N60.93 trillion in the second quarter of 2024, indicating considerable economic growth.  It also declared its intention to adopt policies to help detect inefficiencies and ensure that resources are directed to their intended goals. Lydia Jafiya, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Finance, stated this at a sensitisation event on the upcoming implementation of quarterly citizen and stakeholder engagement held at the ministry headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. She noted that the plan is a big step towards increasing the transparency and accountability of financial policies and strategies. She…