Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde A 71-year-old man, Sule Adeola, has been sentence to life imprisonment by an Ekiti State High Court in Ado-Ekiti for raping best friend’s granddaughter. The convict was arraigned before Justice Blessing Ajileye on June 22, 2023, on a charge of raping the minor. In a judgment, Ajileye said, “it was unfortunate and saddening that recorded cases of intimate person’s sexual assault, hits new high every day. ” From the totality of evidence on record, I am more persuaded by the prosecution’s evidence that there was proof of penetration, there is no scintilla of evidence available in the contrary.…

Agency Report The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has said that ex-Seaman Abbas Haruna of the Nigerian Navy was fairly tried and dismissed by a military court-martial in accordance with the provisions of the Armed Forces Act. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, recently ordered investigation into alleged illegal incarceration of the ex-naval rating by an officer. The Acting Director Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, said this at a news conference while reviewing the outcome of the investigation on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the ex-naval rating pleaded guilty to the…

Safiu Kehinde The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has nabbed 33 suspected internet fraudsters in Rivers state. This was disclosed in a statement issued on the anti-graft agency’s official X handle on Wednesday. According to the statement, the suspects were arrested in their hideouts around Iwofe and Ogboro axes of Port Harcourt based on credible intelligence. The statement read in part; “Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, have arrested 33 (Thirty-Three) suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. “They were arrested in their hideouts around Iwofe and Ogboro axes…

Safiu Kehinde Former Nigeria’s Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called for the constitutional review of presidents’ and governors’ tenure in office as he proposed a six-year single tenure. Atiku made this suggestion in a memorandum he wrote to the Senate Committee on Constitutional Review. The 2023 PDP Presidential candidate suggested the implementation of a rotational presidency between the Northern and Southern regions. He also called on the National Assembly to revise Section 135(2) to state: “amend Section 135(2) to read: ‘Subject to the provisions of subsection (1), the President shall vacate his office at the expiration of a period of…

Safiu Kehinde A group of Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) leaders and supporters has, on Wednesday, protested at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Benin to register their displeasure over the outcome of the just concluded Edo governorship election. Dr Anthony Aziegbemi, the state PDP chairman, led the protesters along with the Director General of the PDP Campaign Council, Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, and the Deputy Director General (Media and Publicity), Rev. Olu Martins, among others. The protesters carried placards with various inscriptions, demanding that INEC return the “stolen mandate” by declaring Dr Asue Ighodalo as the authentic winner of the…

Agency Report The Police Command in Rivers has refuted claims that its officers sealed off the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). There were earlier reports that the RSIEC secretariat in Port Harcourt was sealed following a Federal High Court order halting the local government council elections scheduled for Oct. 5. However, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the command’s spokesperson, told journalists in Port Harcourt that the reports were false. She said that police officers were stationed at the RSIEC office to safeguard the premises from potential attacks amidst the ongoing Oct. 1 nationwide protest in the state capital.…

Safiu Kehinde Popular Nigerian music artist, David Adeleke (Davido) has officially announced the release of his latest music video, Joy, in collaboration with five times Grammy awards winner, Angelique Kidjo. Davido made the announcement in a post on his Instagram handle on Tuesday. He uploaded a snippet of the much-awaited music video featuring Kidjo. Recall that Beninoise singer had last week disclosed the released date of the video which was slated for today. Meanwhile, Joy will be the second music collaboration between both artists after “Na Money” which was released last year.

Safiu Kehinde “Coming to America” actor, John Amos, has passed away at the age of 84. The veteran Hollywood actor reportedly died of natural cause on August 21st, according to a statement released by his son, Kelly Christopher Amos. Kelly, in the statement, officially announced the death of the actor on Tuesday Expressing deep sorrow over his father’s passing, Kelly highlighted the actor’s generous spirit and the profound impact he had on fans worldwide. “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned. He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart…

Safiu Kehinde A boat conveying over 300 passengers has, capsized in River Niger leaving many feared missing. The mishap reportedly occured on Tuesday night at Gbajibi Community in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger state. Confirming the incident in a statement issued on Wednesday, the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) disclosed that that the victims of the mishap were mostly women and children heading to Gbajibi for Maulid celebration. As contained in the statement made available to NPO Reports, over 150 persons have been rescued following swift response by the members of the community while search is still ongoing…

Safiu Kehinde President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart for the United Kingdom for his two-week annual leave. This was announced by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on his X handle on Wednesday. According to Onanuga, the president will use the vacation to reflect on his administration’s economic reform. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week vacation, part of his yearly leave. “He will use the two weeks as a working vacation and a retreat to reflect on his administration’s…