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Court Sentences BRT Driver to Death for Murder of Passenger Oluwabamise Ayanwole

Rashida Usman2 May 2025

Justice Serifat Sonaike of the Lagos State High Court has sentenced Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver Andrew Nice Ominikoron to death by hanging for the murder of 22-year-old fashion designer, Oluwabamise Ayanwole. Delivering judgment on Friday at the Tafawa Balewa Square High Court, Justice Sonaike ruled that the Lagos State government had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, establishing that Ominikoron was responsible for the February 26, 2022 killing. “For the death of Oluwabamise Ayanwola, you will be hanged by the neck until you are dead. May God have mercy upon you,” the judge pronounced in a verdict that spanned…

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Federal Government Mandates Computer-Based Testing for WAEC,NECO by 2026

Rashida Usman28 April 202528 April 2025

The Federal Government has directed the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) to transition fully to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for all examinations by 2026. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made this announcement on Monday while monitoring the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) alongside Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) officials in Bwari, Abuja. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), over 2 million candidates are currently sitting for examinations across more than 800 centres nationwide. Alausa explained that starting from November 2024, WAEC and NECO would begin administering their objective tests through…

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SUSPECTED SERIAL KILLER SURRENDERS TO POLICE IN KANO AFTER MUTIPLE MURDERS

Rashida Usman16 April 2025

In a surprising development, a 20-year-old man suspected to be behind a string of violent crimes in Kano and Jigawa States has turned himself in to authorities. The suspect, identified as Umar Auwal, popularly known by the alias “Abba Dujal,” is a resident of Wudil Local Government Area of Kano State. According to the Kano State Police Command, Auwal confessed to multiple counts of culpable homicide, armed robbery, and the theft of motorcycles and mobile phones. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Haruna Kiyawa, revealed that Auwal’s voluntary surrender was influenced by heightened police operations and a crackdown on criminal hideouts…

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SHETTIMA UNVEILS 2.5 MILLION JOBS PROGRAMME, CALLS ON NIGERIANS TO HARNESS LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES

Rashida Usman16 April 2025

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday officially launched the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP), a major federal initiative designed to create 2.5 million sustainable jobs across Nigeria’s economic landscape. Developed by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, LEEP is anchored on six strategic pillars aimed at addressing youth unemployment while positioning Nigeria as a dynamic player in the global digital economy. Describing the launch as a “season of opportunity,” Shettima emphasized the urgency of equipping Nigerians—especially the youth—with the skills required for the rapidly evolving global workforce, shaped by technological innovation and digital platforms. “This is a call…

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Portable Arrested Over Alleged Criminal Defamation, Threat To Life

Rashida Usman14 April 202514 April 2025

Popular Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, widely known as Portable, has been arrested by the Kwara State Police Command over allegations of criminal defamation, threat to life, incitement, and other related offences. The arrest followed a formal petition filed by Mr. Okunola Saheed, also known as Osupa, who accused Portable of engaging in conduct likely to cause a breach of peace, character assassination, and using abusive language. According to a statement released by the police, detectives acted in accordance with due legal process. A valid arrest warrant was secured from a Magistrate Court in Ilorin, enabling officers to move in…

GOC 8 DIVISION IDENTIFIES TRAINING AS KEY TO MAINTAINING COMBAT READINES

Rashida Usman14 April 2025

The 8 Division, Nigerian Army Sokoto has concluded this year’s Inter-Brigade Corporals and Below Competition with a vibrant closing ceremony capping four days of rigorous drills and a spirited military contest. The event which was marked by precision, endurance saw troops from brigade formations engage in a series of tactical and physical challenges designed to sharpen combat readiness and unit cohesion. The General Officer Commanding the Division and Commander Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA,Major General Ibikunle Ajose, commended the commitment, discipline, and professionalism exhibited throughout the competition. Represented by Brigadier General Moses Udom Ikobah, General Ajose described the event…