Crime

Chukwuma calls for revolution, Buhari’s resignation over Insecurity

Chukwuma calls for revolution, Buhari’s resignation over Insecurity

Amidst worsening insecurity in Nigeria, the Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province and Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, His Grace, Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma has warned that a revolution is coming to chase away those holding the country down. The Archbishop made the call during his pre-Synod press conference on Tuesday. He also asked President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government to quit if it cannot find solutions to the security problems facing the country. While noting that the church is very much concerned about the state of the nation, Chukwuma said, “Nigerians should prepare for a revolution, enough…
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Multiple counsel forces court to step down Osinachi Husband’s case

Multiple counsel forces court to step down Osinachi Husband’s case

The alleged culpable homicide suit against Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late gospel singer, Osinachi in a Federal Capital Territory High Court on Monday, was stepped down in order for his lawyers to align themselves to represent him. When the matter slated for hearing before Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme came up, the Prosecution Counsel, Aderonke Imana, informed the court that the matter was for hearing and that they were ready to proceed. A. Ogbonna also announced his appearance as watching brief of the nominal complainant. The counsel that represented the defendant during his arraignment, Victor Abakpa, however prayed the court to…
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Unknown gunmen shoot five people in Imo

Unknown gunmen shoot five people in Imo

Five persons were shot by unknown gunmen while the victims were having a kindred meeting in Okporo, Orlu local government area of Imo State. This was confirmed on Saturday by the Imo State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Micheal Abattam, who stressed that they have set up a machinery aimed at arresting the culprits. He submitted that, “They were having a meeting, when the gunmen strucked and shot about five persons. According to him, this is uncalled for and we are set to fish out the perpetrators of this heinous crime.” The Police Command was yet to confirm the actual…
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Court sentences Danish national to death for killing Nigerian wife, daughter

A Lagos High Court on Friday sentenced a Dane, Peter Nielsen, a Danish National to death by hanging for killing his Nigerian wife and daughter. Justice Bolanle Okikiolu-Ighile convicted Nielsen, 54, on two counts of murder brought against him by the Lagos State Government. The judge sentenced Nielsen to death by hanging on both counts. The Dane was charged with the death of his wife and singer, Zainab, and their three-year-old daughter, Petra. Lagos State Government accused him of smothering Zainab and Petra to death at 3.45 am at No. 4, Flat 17, Bella Vista Tower, Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos…
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Negotiations Ongoing To Release Victims Of Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack – Presidency

Negotiations Ongoing To Release Victims Of Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack – Presidency

Special Assistant to President Muahmmadu Buhari on Media, Garba Shehu, has said that negotiations are ongoing to ensure the release of the victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack. Nine were said to have been killed, over 20 others sustained injuries from gunshots, and many passengers were abducted when bandits attacked an Abuja-Kaduna train in March. Shehu disclosed this during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Friday. He said, “We’re aware that there has been resistance from the family members of those who have been taken captive. Of course, this is expected. This acts as pressure on one of…
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