A 20-year-old housewife and resident of Bauchi, Lubabatu Yusuf Samaila, has lamented the detention of her husband after filing a rape complaint against a Deputy Immigration Superintendent, Sani Muazu, who happens to be her husband’s benefactor. Recounting the incident, which occurred on December 9, 2023, she detailed how Sani Saleh Muazu assaulted her in her home, disregarding her plea for him to stop the act. According to the victim, despite her resistance, Muazu proceeded to assault her in front of her traumatised children. Her words: “On December, 9, 2023, at…
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Men Who ‘Bought’ Shell: Real Story Behind The Renaissance $2.4Bn Deal
▪️ Shell will exit Nigeria’s onshore after about a century for companies controlled by these titans. Meet the real “beings” behind the deals Energy giant Shell has committed to divesting its onshore oil and gas assets in Nigeria for $2.4 billion, indicating a strategic move away from onshore oil production. A consortium, led by the Nigerian independent energy firm Renaissance Oil and including ND Western, Aradel Energy, First E&P, Waltersmith, and Petrolin, marks a significant transformation in Nigeria’s oil industry landscape. Here are the titans behind Renaissance Samuel Dossou…
Read MorePHOTONEWS: Faces At IVON Trial Close-out Ceremony in Lagos
*Prof. Afolabi, others at IVON Trial close-out ceremony in Lagos L-R: Director, Medical and Health Service, Kano State Ministry of Health, Dr Shehu Abdullahi; Deputy Director, Food and Drug Services Department, Essential Medicine list Division, Federal Ministry of Health, Yakubu Bulama; Director, Safe Motherhood Reproductive Health Division, FMoH, Dr Samuel Oyeniyi; Chief Investigator, IVON Trial/Director, Centre for Clinical Trials Research and Implementation Science, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Prof Bosede Afolabi; Director of Africa Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy, Bayero University Kano/Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Prof…
Read MoreKing Charles To Be Treated In Hospital For Enlarged Prostate
King Charles III is set to attend the hospital next week for treatment for an enlarged prostate to undergo a corrective procedure for his condition. Buckingham Palace said the King’s condition is benign. According to Buckingham Palace, the 75-year-old’s public engagements will be postponed for a short period of recuperation. This was revealed shortly after a previous announcement that the Princess of Wales was in the hospital after undergoing abdominal surgery. It is unusual for medical updates about two senior royals to be released on the same day, but it…
Read MoreDivorced, Remarried During PhD, Untold Story of Aminat Ige, UNILAG Best Thesis Winner
From the horse’s mouth: Marital turbulence, mental health issues, armed robbery attacks, full tale of tough trouble, challenges and eventual victory of a LASU female maths lecturer. The University of Lagos (UNILAG’s) overall best doctorate of Philosophy Ph.D student in Mathematics, Dr. Ige Aminat Olawunmi, has revealed how she experienced marital turbulence while pursuing her academic dreams. Ige, who was cynosure of eyes during the 54th convocation ceremony held, on Thursday, disclosed how she suffered divorce and remarried during her academic voyage. “On this Phd program, I got…
Read MoreTanzania Fires Coach Amrouche After CAF Ban
Tanzania have sacked coach Adel Amrouche after he received an eight-match ban and $10,000 fine from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for accusing Morocco of influencing the continental body. Amrouche, who took over as manager of the Taifa Stars in March 2023, made allegations following his team’s 3-0 loss to the Atlas Lions in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) opener in Cote D’Ivoire on Wednesday. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (RMFF) filed a complaint with CAF’s Disciplinary Committee, which ruled Amrouche guilty of violating the code of ethics and behavior.…
Read MoreHow Kidnappers Stormed Nigerian Army Estate, Abducted Two
Kidnappers on Thursday night, stormed the Nigerian Army Post Housing Scheme in the Kurudu area of Abuja, abducting two residents. The abductees include the wife and one of the in-laws of a lawyer, Cyril Adikwu. READ ALSO: Duport Midstream Welcomes New Company Secretary Amidst Governance Enhancement Initiatives BREAKING: Police Arrest Abuja Notorious Kidnapper, Chinaza Phillip Rights violation: Court Orders Police To Pay N50m Damages To Abiola’s Wife The incident, according to a neighbour of the victims, occurred around 10:00 pm in the Phase 2 area of the estate. The neighbour,…
Read MoreDuport Midstream Welcomes New Company Secretary Amidst Governance Enhancement Initiatives
Duport Midstream Company Limited has appointed a new Company Secretary, effective immediately. The decision was reached during the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on the 18th of January 2024, chaired by Mrs Mobolaji Kuku, Chairman of Duport Midstream Company Limited. ULCS, a subsidiary of Ukiri & Lijadu, has been selected as the new company secretary, succeeding Mrs Akudo Nweke, who resigned from the position in May 2023. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Police Arrest Abuja Notorious Kidnapper, Chinaza Phillip Rights violation: Court Orders Police To Pay N50m Damages To Abiola’s Wife APC…
Read MoreBREAKING: Police Arrest Abuja Notorious Kidnapper, Chinaza Phillip
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the arrest of a suspected notorious kidnapper, Chinaza Philip, who had been terrorising the FCT and its neighbouring state. The suspect, who was arrested on Thursday, January 18, 2024, by the Kaduna State Police Command, was handed over to the FCT Command on Friday for further investigation. READ ALSO APC Rules Out Automatic Ticket For Aiyedatiwa Why We Relocated Airports Authority Headquarters To Lagos – Govt BREAKING: EFCC Re-arraigns Emefiele Confirming the arrest, FCT Police spokesperson,…
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