Author: Vincent Osuwo

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is deeply saddened and outraged by the brutal assassination of one of her members, Lucky Nonso Emeh Esq. of the Aba Branch, who was tragically murdered by yet-to-be-identified gunmen on Monday, 2nd September 2024, at his residence in Aba, Abia State. This gruesome act, according to the Association, is not only an assault on the legal profession but also an affront to justice, the rule of law, and the sanctity of human life. The NBA strongly condemns in a statement on Thursday, condemned “this hopeless killing and calls on security agencies to investigate this heinous…

The Delta State Police Command has arrested six suspected kidnappers and recovered over N2.3 million in ransom money paid by their victims.  CP Abaniwanda Olufemi, Delta State’s Commissioner of Police, revealed this on Thursday while paraded 16 individuals accused of various offences. Olufemi stated that the command, under his direction, has made substantial progress during the review period, with plans to improve police presence and target dark spots and criminal hideouts across the 25 local government areas. “Acting on credible intelligence, operatives from the Ebrumede Division, while on patrol, intercepted a tricycle carrying six passengers. “Upon sighting the police, the…

The Lagos State Police Command stated on Thursday that the Nigerian Army has handed over Adeleye Ayomide, 23, who was accused of killing Idowu Christianah, a 300-level student at the Federal University of Agriculture in Abeokuta, Ogun State.  Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s public relations officer, acknowledged this in a statement posted on his X handle. “23-year-old Ayomide Adeleye has been handed over to #LagosPoliceNG by 9 Brigade #HQNigerianArmy. The handover took place today, September 5, 2024, at about 1400 hrs. Investigation is ongoing,” he wrote. #JusticeForChristianah: Nigerians demand justice as serial killer Adeleye Ayomide kills 300L FUNAAB student The spokesperson,…

At least two people have died, while several others were rescued from the ruins of a two-story building that collapsed in the Nomansland region of Sabon Gari, Fagge Local Government Area, Kano state, on Thursday. The incident was reported to have occurred at 2 a.m. on Thursday, following several hours of downpours that triggered flooding due to an overflow of a local river. In a phone call, Saminu Abdullahi, Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, confirmed the collapse of the building and stated that two survivors were recovered. “Two persons have been rescued by our personnel while…

Amid the increase in the pump prices of petrol, on Tuesday, more residents, including civil servants in Borno state, abandoned their vehicles to embrace trekking, horseback riding, and the use of bicycles and tricycles for mobility. During a tour of Maiduguri, the state capital, in the early hours of Thursday, PUNCH Online saw fewer automobiles and more pedestrians, including horse and bicycle riders, on main routes. One of the pedestrians, Dadoon Pam, a graphic designer, told Punch reporters that the cost of mobility has risen dramatically as tricycle operators now allude to NNPC’s increase in petrol prices, causing commuters to…

The Haitian government has declared a state of emergency across the country as it battles violent gangs that have taken control of major areas of the capital and are seeking to spread to other regions.  The action comes as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepares to visit the Caribbean island, where he will meet with Prime Minister Garry Conille to discuss “the next steps in Haiti’s democratic transition.” Mr. Conille has been striving to restore order since the new government was founded three months ago. Joseph John bags life sentence over Haiti president’s murder   According to the United Nations,…

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has asked for an urgent reversal of the recent hike in petrol prices, claiming that it will undoubtedly exacerbate Nigerians’ hardship.  The caucus stated in a statement on Thursday that the unilateral move of raising the price of Premium Motor Spirit violates the principles of transparency, accountability, and fairness that should drive choices affecting citizens’ lives. The Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, issued a statement titled “Reverse petrol prices now,” urging the President to immediately implement urgent measures to address the link between dire economic conditions and social unrest rather than creating conditions…

Benedict Akika, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, was reportedly kidnapped on Wednesday night by gunmen. He was claimed to have been kidnapped at his Olorunda home in the Lagelu Local Government Area of the state. According to reports, the gunmen, who were heavily armed, broke into his home and threatened to shoot any occupants who resisted. A family source, who did not want his name published, claimed the victim was relaxing with his family when the attackers attacked his home. The source mentioned that “there was a sporadic gunshot that was aimed at…

Rebecca Cheptegei, a Ugandan Olympian, has died in Kenya four days after being set on fire by her boyfriend, Ugandan athletics officials said Thursday. “We have learnt of the sad passing on of our Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei… following a vicious attack by her boyfriend,” the president of the Uganda Olympic Committee, Donald Rukare, said in a post on X. “This was a cowardly and senseless act that has led to the loss of a great athlete. Her legacy will continue to endure,” he added. According to police, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, Cheptegei’s partner, allegedly doused her with fuel and set…

Idowu Christianah, a 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has allegedly been murdered by her friend who kidnapped her and demanded for N3M ransom from her family. Christianah was abducted on the 19th of August on her way to the University of Lagos, UNILAG, where she does her Industrial Training, IT. According to reports, the suspect, Adeleye Ayomide, a student of the Olabisi Onabanjo UNiversity, (OOU) allegedly killed his first victim, his girlfriend when he was 17-year-old. Also, he reportedly killed his sister and buried both victims in his parents’ house before he was apprehended by…