Author: Rashaad Harris

There was pandemonium at the Badagry axis of Lagos on Monday when some two Fulani herdsmen killed a man, after one of their cows was killed by a danfo. According to official police information, the person that was killed by the herders was not the conductor of the bus that killed the cow. The incident resulted in residents blocking the road around Agemowo to protest the killing of the man. According to a witness, “the two herders chased him down and killed him, cutting his neck with machete. An angry mob caught both of them and where beating them when…

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday commissioned two roads covering 5.8 kilometers with drainages at London-ciki and Ngomari communities in Jere Local Government Area within the metropolis. The roads comprise of newly constructed 2.1 km road and drainage in Zannari road, rehabilitated 626 meters Shiekh Abba Aji road both in London-ciki. It also included 3.1 kilometer Bintu-Sugar road and drainage in Ngomari. Speaking at both commissioning sites, Governor Zulum dedicated the roads to the glory of God and humanity. He enjoined benefiting communities to ensure proper use of the project with pledge that his administration will work to…

Following his appointment as the new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, here are some facts about Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. His appointment was announced on Monday, and he will soon be confirmed, as it is subject to Senate’s approval. Justice Ariwoola who was born on Aug. 22, 1958 He was appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 2011 Before that, he was a Justice of the Court of Appeal between 2005 and 2011 after having been elevated from the State High Court of Oyo State. Justice Ariwoola was first appointed a Judge of Superior Court of record…

Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has been sworn in by President Muhammadu Buhari as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria. This is coming shortly after it was announced that Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad will step down due to health issues. Justice Ariwoola who was born on Aug. 22, 1958 and appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 2011. He was appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court in 2011. He was a Justice of the Court of Appeal between 2005 and 2011 after having been elevated from the State High Court of Oyo State. Justice Ariwoola was first appointed…

Nigeria’s Chief Justice, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad is to step down from his position. Tanko whose knowledge of the law was acquired through his Islamic Law degree is allegedly set to resign over health issues. However, there’s a growing discontent amongst his fellow justices who have been lamenting his leadership’s failure to replace dilapidated vehicles, accommodation problems, poor healthcare services at the Supreme Court clinic, and poor electricity supply. The justices also lamented the increase in electricity tariffs, no modified allowances to reflect the increase in diesel prices, and lack of internet services in their chambers. Other issues contained in the…

Some persons belonging to the LGBTQ in the United States are creating awareness for their Nigerian counterparts. The acronym LGBTQ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer. It is the umbrella body for those who subscribe to these lifestyles and who believe their sexual preferences define their identities.They are doing this by starting a GoFundMe account where they hope to raise $50,000 that will go into helping the LGBTQ community in Nigeria.Nigeria like many African countries, has refused to succumb to western pressure to pass a legislation that will legalise homosexuality, lesbianism, transgender and other related abnormalities most Western…

Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has continued his charity drive by giving about 5,000 people in Jos a total sum of N20,000 each. This one of his ways to give back to the public as he supported business, sick people, scholarships, among others. Those who benefited ranged from traders to artisans like beans sellers, tailors, barbers, shoemakers & other small business owners. The 29-year-old plays as a winger and forward for Turkish Süper Lig club Fatih Karagümrük.

The Government of Zamfara State have given directives to the residents of the state to go out and obtain weapons, even guns, to defend themselves against bandits. However, while some of the security outfits like the police and some of the masses have welcomed the idea, others have frowned at the directive. Zamfara has been the hub for local bandits for years, and the state has resorted to diverse measures to checkmate their activities, including but not restricted to granting them amnesty. Local vigilantes have also been funded to resist these attacks. DAILY TRUST reported that self-help community volunteer forces,…

An Edo Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Christopher Odia, who was kidnapped early Sunday morning on his way to celebrate Mass has been killed by his abductors. This is coming barely 24 hours after terrorists attacked and killed Rev. Fr. Vitus Viashima Borogo in the suburbs of Kaduna on Saturday. The announcement of his death was made known in a statement signed by Rev. Fr. Peter Egielewa, the Director of Social Communications, Catholic Diocese of Auchi. Fr. Odia was the Administrator of St Micheal Catholic Church, Ikabigho until his death. Curled from The Punch

The Nigerian Army on Sunday, said it has dislodged camps belonging to Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) at Idara Nnebo, Ihe Mbosi villages and Ukpor in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The clearance operation, according to the force, was carried out by a joint security team consisting of troops of 302 Regiment of the Army, operatives of the Nigerian Navy, Department of State Services and Nigeria Police Force. A statement issued by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, said the operation was conducted in the early hours of Saturday…