Grandma gave me urine to drink, minor infected with HIV reveals (Vanguard) A 10-year-old girl infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV (name withheld), who was recently rescued alongside her 14-year-old brother by their neighbour and taken to Igando General Hospital,…
Court convicts lawyer for issuing N10m dud cheque
An Ikeja High Court on Monday convicted a Lagos based lawyer, Stella Achebe and her company, Infinite Favour Nigeria Ltd., for issuing N10 million dud cheque to a man. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Sodetan Ogunsanya…
IPOB declares sit-at-home on Tuesday in Southeast
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared Tuesday another sit-at-home in the Southeast. Its spokesman, Emma Powerful, said the decision is due to the appearance of their leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in Court on Tuesday. The normal Monday sit-at-home…
Ukrainian shopping centre ‘struck by Russian missiles’ with ‘more than 1,000’ inside
At least two people have been killed and more than 20 injured after a shopping centre in Ukraine was struck by Russian missiles, officials have claimed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky uploaded a video to his Facebook page showing a shopping…
Justice Ariwoola takes oath of office as Acting CJN
Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has been sworn into office as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). President Muhammadu Buhari administered the oath of office on him at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Ariwoola took over from Justice…
Sahara Power promotes environmental sustainability with gree’n’lectric
The launch of gree’n’lectric, a wholly digital publication dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability in the power sector will bolster Sahara Power Group’s resolve to seeking environmentally relevant options and solutions in its operations, Ejiro Gray, Director, Governance and Sustainability, Sahara…
Final countdown commences for Konga Mid-Year Shopping Festival
The maiden edition of the Konga Mid-Year Shopping Festival, a month-long mega discount sale, is set to witness an all-action finale this week as shoppers rush for last minute deals. The promotion, which commenced on Wednesday, June 1 is set…
Justice Olukayode Ariwoola expected to be sworn-in as CJN
Justice Olukayode Ariwoola is expected to be sworn-in as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) after the resignation of Justice Tanko Muhammad. Justice Muhammad has resigned from his position, reportedly on health grounds. The CJN’s Special Assistant on Media,…
Court orders woman to return to matrimonial home
A Shari’a Court in Kaduna State on Monday ordered a woman, Hauwa Saidu, to return to her matrimonial home after she reconciled with her husband, Ibrahim Ahmad. The judge, Malam Rilwanu Kyaudai, also ordered Ahmad to take care of his…