A medical doctor, Dr. Olufemi Olaleye of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation standing trial for alleged defilement and sexual penetration of his wife’s niece has denied any sexual abuse against the minor during her stay with his family. The defence witness, who is also an health care management consultant and social entrepreneur has been married to his wife for 12 years. While giving evidence at the commencement of his defence on Friday, the embattled father of two children narrated to the trial judge, Justice Ramon Oshodi, of the Domestic and Sexual Offences Court, Ikeja that he did not defile the alledged…
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An auto spare parts dealer, Ebube Eddy alias Bebex and Ali Musa have been remanded in the custody of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Kirikiri, Lagos on Wednesday. The defendants were remanded by a Lagos Magistrate court sitting at Samuel Ilori court house in Ogba. The defendants were charged to court for allegedly assaulting a married woman, Omolara James. Following their inability to perfect their bail, they were ordered remanded in prison custody. The Magistrate however fixed May 15, 2023 for further hearing in the charge against them. Recall that the James had in a video that went viral on social media…
A journalist working with Silverbird Television, STV, John Alabi, has narrated how he was alledgedly brutalised by some police officers at Moniya area of Oyo State. The STV Oyo State correspondent in a statement to his colleagues noted that he was brutalised while carrying out his professional duty. Read his statement here My ordeal during an incident that broke up on Tuesday, 25th April, 2023 at Moniya, Ibadan. I was at Akinyele local government in the morning on the said date, where I had a schedule assignment to cover for my organization. As a journalist, I got to the venue…
A Lagos State High Court, in Ikeja sentenced 32-year-old carpenter, Onyekachi Agu, to seven years imprisonment on Wednesday for pouring acid on his ex-girlfriend and his rival. Justice Oyindamola Ogala handed down the judgement following successful prosecution of a one-count charge of causing grievous bodily harm to two persons, Mansur Ahmed and Aishat Adefarati in 2020. According to the State prosecutor, Uju Uwangaze, the defendant committed the offence on July 3, at Gangare Hotel, Mile 12, Lagos. The defendant had traced the victims to an hotel and poured acid on them. The offence contravened the provisions of Section 245 of the…
By Dennis Isong Nigeria is a country in West Africa that is rich in natural resources and is the most populous country on the continent. With a population of over 200 million people, there is a high demand for housing, which makes real estate a profitable industry to invest in. Let’s explore some of the reasons why Nigeria is a profitable country for real estate investment. RAPID URBANISATION Nigeria is one of the fastest urbanising countries in the world. With a growing population and an expanding economy, there is an increasing need for housing and infrastructure. As more people move…
Tussle between the Ikumoworo family and Olofin family over Isheri-Oke disputed land has been taken to the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The disputed land situated at Old Olowora Road, Isheri-Oke, Lagos State. The Attorney for the Ikumoworo family, Princess Josephine Momoh has filed an appeal at the apex court over the judgement delivered by the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division which on March 16, 2022 upturned the judgement delivered by Justice Yetunde Idowu in favour of Princess Josephine Momoh. The Ikumoworo Family comprises of the Onikosi, Onikoro and Oshorun Family. Josephine Momoh who is the claimant, is an agent of…
A Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Monday ordered Woman Inspector Mercy Douglas to appear in the ongoing trial of self acclaimed prophet, Olushola Akinsipe over alledged defilement of a-13-year-old visually-impaired girl. Justice Hakeem Oshodi made the order following non-appearance of the officer attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, to give evidence as the last prosecution witness in the matter. The defendant standing trial was said to have committed the act when the minor was taken to him for a spiritual cleansing over witchcraft. The State prosecution counsel, O.O Azeez, at the scheduled continuation of trial informed…
Despite the economic headwinds that characterised 2022, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, DSR, will pay N18.22 billion as dividends to shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2022, while also targeting the production of over 170,000 tonnes of sugar next season. The dividend payout will translate to N1.50 kobo per share held by shareholders. Chairman of the Company, Aliko Dangote said: “The shareholders are very happy with the way we have been running their company and also in re-investing the profit into the Backward Integration Programme, BIP, for the sugar industry. We are going to play our part in ensuring that…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, is asking President Muhammadu Buhari to use his “leadership position and role as the African Union Anti-Corruption Champion to widely publish his asset declaration form as he concludes his tenure in office May 2023. The group opined that by doing this the President would leave a legacy of transparency. It added that the President should encourage Vice-President Professor Yemi Osinbajo; Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan; Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila and high-ranking officials of the next administration to also promptly publish their assets to date. The group said that in line…
By Dennis Isong Studies have shown that Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with almost 52% of its population in urban areas. This is because most of the country’s population is migrating to the cities. After all, the city is considered a place where you can get a better life and also greener pastures. When people keep migrating to a city, one thing is sure to happen and that is the high demand for accommodation. This positively affects real estate because there will be a boom in the sector. And as the currency loses its value and erodes…