Angry Mob Lynch Woman Over Alleged Witchcraft The Benue State Police Command has said it has arrested two people over the murder of an elderly woman accused of witchcraft in Egba village, Agatu Local Government Area of the state. This was contained in statement by Police Public Relations Officer spokesperson, SP Catherine Anene. Anene confirmed the arrest of one Bako, 50, and Oyaje Clement, 40, for their alleged roles in the killing, which occurred on Christmas Eve. She described the incident as a disturbing method of mob justice prevalent in the state which is targeted at elderly people accused of…
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Italy Summons Iranian Ambassador Over Arrested Journalist Italy’s Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, has summoned the Iranian ambassador to Rome over the detention of an Italian journalist held in isolation since her arrest in Tehran two weeks ago. In a post on his official X handle on Thursday, Tajani said the government, as it has from the first day of Cecilia Sala’s arrest, is working tirelessly to bring her home, demanding that all her rights be respected. “We will not leave Cecilia and her parents’ side until her release,” Tajani said. Ibom Focus recalls that the 29-year-old journalist travelled to Iran…
After Obasanjo Alleged Corruption NNPCL Invites Him On Tour Of Warri, Port-Harcourt Refineries The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reacted to claims of ex-president, Olusegun Obasanjo, that the company lacked capacity to run the country’s refineries. Earlier, Obasanjo had questioned the ability of the NNPCL to run the country’s refineries efficiently. “But I was told not too long ago that since that time, more than $2 billion have been squandered on the refineries, and they still will not work.” he was quoted as saying during an interview with Channels TV. Obasanjo noted that despite the NNPCL knowing that…
Wike Blasts Fubara Over Red Biro Comment The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the threats by Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State to continue using his “red biro” against his enemies. Wike reminded Fubara that he has been using the same red biro for 14 years and is still using it. Speaking at the crossover into the 2025 church service held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Opobo Town in Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area, Fubara vowed that he would continue to crush his enemies. Fubara said, “The red biro is still filled. It is still…
BREAKING: Popular Musician Dies In Road Crash, Photo A 47-year-old Zambia’s popular musician, Wesley Chibambo, has reportedly died from injuries caused by a road collision on New Year’s Eve. The accident happened on Tuesday around 19:10 hours at Green Leaf area, near Kapiri Mposhi on the Great North Road in , according to Zambia Central Province police commissioner, Charity Munganga. “The accident happened when the driver of a Shacman truck Reg. NO. ADF 1575, T ADF 1576 identified as Kachalwa Lweendo aged 28 coming from Kapiri Mposhi to Kabwe direction with one passenger on board, lost control of his truck…
BREAKING: Judge Shoots Himself Dead, Photo Tragedy struck in Effingham County, Georgia, as Judge Stephen Yekel, 74, took his own life inside his courtroom. His body was discovered on Tuesday morning, believed to have been shot dead late Monday night or early Tuesday. This tragic incident occurred on what would have been his last day on the bench, following a recent loss in his re-election bid. Yekel had attempted to resign from his position, which he held since his appointment in 2022, but Governor Brian Kemp prevented him from doing so. The circumstances surrounding his resignation attempt are unclear, as…
PHOTO: Popular Nigerian Musician Set To Marry 3 Wives Same Day A Delta State highlife musician, Dr Arube Otor, popularly known as Isoko Fela One, is set to marry three wives on the same day. The marriage ceremony, slated for Sunday, January 19, 2025, will take place at the Anglican Church Field, London Base, Uzere Kingdom, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. The event viral wedding flier features Arube dressed in matching attire with his three brides-to-be: Oghenekome, Ewoma, and Oghenekaro, all hailing from Delta State. Confirming the details of the wedding to Punch, Arube’s foster son, and…
New Year: Man Killed Over Rice An unidentified man has been stabbed to death by another in the Ogwanja area of Sapele in Delta State. The incident occurred in the early hours of New Year’s Day, reports said. It was learnt that he was killed following an altercation over rice which did not get. The deceased had reportedly had an argument with another in the area, leading to a physical fight between them. The suspect killer, whose name residents of the area have refused to disclose reportedly picked a bottle and stabbed the deceased multiple times. The deceased bled profusely…
Commercial Motorcyclists To Pay N146,000 Tax Commercial motorcyclists otherwise known as “Okada” riders and taxi drivers in Enugu State will pay a whooping N146,000 and N164,250 respectively in taxes to the State Government in 2025, according to a new tax regime approved by the Executive Chairman, Enugu State Internal Revenue Service, Mr Emmanuel Ekene Nnamani. Market traders, including water vendors, other petite traders and street shops will now be paying N36,000 in annually taxes to the state government. The new tax regime document on Wednesday, also shower that tricycle drivers in the state will be paying about N200,750; Mini bus/…
JUST IN: New Year: Many Feared Dead As Vehicle Runs Into Crowd A speeding car has reportedly ploughed into a crowd on the popular Bourbon Street, New Orleans, causing several casualties and injuries. According to BBC, a New Orleans Police spokesman confirmed the incident occurred in the early hours of New Year’s Day. The police spokesperson said, “initial reports showed a car may have ploughed into a group of people”, adding that there were “reported fatalities”. Similarly, a reporter with the CBS, BBC’s US news partner saw multiple people on the ground with injuries. Witnesses told the organisation that a…