Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence court in Ikeja has found a-50-year-old real estate agent, Harrison Ekeoma guilty of raping 12-year-old maid in Lagos. Thereafter, the trial judge convicted and sentenced him to life imprisonment for defilement of a minor. According to Justice Oshodi, “I am convinced that the defendant had unlawful sexual intercourse with the prosecutrix.” “He held that the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt against the defendant. Four witnesses testified against the convict. The charge read: “That Harrison Ekeoma on or around January 2023 at Ogba in Ikeja Judicial Division unlawfully defiled…
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From the look of things, Nigeria’s National Assembly has tactically harmonised both chambers on the Electoral Amendment Bill 2026, thereby eliminating the necessity for a conference committee. With identical versions now passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives, the Bill may have to await the presidential assent. At the core of the amendment are three major provisions relating to electronic transmission. First is the mandatory Electronic Transmission of Results. And second is the statutory Recognition of the IREV Portal. The third is the fallback to Form EC8A in Cases of Communication Failure. Under the proposed framework, where there…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday docked the Chief Executive Officer of Onome Global Market Resources Limited and Lexicon Multi-concept Media Limited, Osabohein Alex Ologbose, alongside his wife Hope Onome Oghelemu before Justice Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja for alleged investment fraud. Also arraigned before were; Onome Global Market Resources Limited and Lexicon Multi-concept Media Limited. The defendants were arraigned on a seven-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, conversion of funds and money laundering to the tune of about N740million contrary to Section 18(2)(b) of the Money Laundering Prevention and Prohibition…
The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has reaffirmed its statutory lead communication role as the Federal Government’s principal communication agency, underscoring its extensive grassroots structure and daily physical engagement with citizens across the country. The Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, made this known during an interview with the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, at the Agency’s Headquarters in Abuja. The interview was led by Mr. Festus Everistus, alongside Miss Chioma Amajor Love and RC Amaka of FRSC’s Safe Wheel Nigeria Magazine, who formed part of the media crew. Mallam Issa-Onilu explained that beyond radio, television and social media, NOA officers operate actively…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, paid a courtesy visit to Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, where he expressed satisfaction with the impressive turnout of party supporters and leaders at the meeting. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Monday Prof. Yilwatda reaffirmed the 60/40 party leadership-sharing formula between the new decampees and the existing APC members, explaining that the arrangement was designed to promote inclusiveness, unity and effective participation of all stakeholders in party and governance activities. He said he was deeply impressed…
The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has relieved Engineer Buba Galadima as Chairman of the Governing Council of Kano State Polytechnic. This was contained in a statement signed by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday. The Governor has consequently approved the appointment of the Emir of Gaya, Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, as the new Chairman of the Governing Council of the institution. Kano State approves Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir The decision to relieve Buba Galadima followed a restructuring process aimed at aligning the institution with the administration’s Kano First Agenda. Although the tenure of the Governing Council is…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, over the alleged missing N3 trillion public funds, demanding full disclosure and accountability. The suit follows revelations contained in the latest annual report of the Auditor-General of the Federation, published on 9 September 2025, which raised concerns over the whereabouts of the missing N3 trillion public funds, including over N629 billion allegedly paid to “unknown beneficiaries” under the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme. Filed at the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, and marked FHC/ABJ/CS/250/2026, the suit seeks “an order of mandamus to direct and…
International law expert and President of the Association of Environmental Law Lecturers in Middle East and North African Universities, ASSELLMU, Professor Damilola Olawuyi (SAN) has called for ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in order to maximise its full potential to unlock sustainable innovation in line with Goal 9 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, SDG 9. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria, who is also the Chairperson of the United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights, made these remarks in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates during his high-level plenary address to the 7th MENA Environmental…
The Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced two Chinese nationals; Huang Haoyu, alias Ken, and An Hongxu to 46 years’ imprisonment each for their roles in a multibillion naira cybercrime and money laundering scheme. Both were directors of Genting International Company Limited. Handing down the verdict on Wednesday, Justice Daniel Osiagor also gave the convicts an option of a N56m fine. The court also ordered them to undertake three days of community service and directed that they be repatriated to China after serving their sentences and completing the service. The duo were among 792 suspected Internet and…
The Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria, CRAN formally welcomes Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Olatunji Disu to his new role as head of the Force Criminal Investigation Department, FCID Annex, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos. His deployment signals the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun’s strategic intent to reinforce the country’s criminal investigation architecture with seasoned tactical leadership. AIG Olatunji Disu policing experience AIG Disu’s three-decade career encompasses frontline operational commands: Rapid Response Squad, Intelligence Response Team, and Commissioner of Police in Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory. These postings placed him at the core of counter-insurgency operations, armed…