By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Tragedy struck in Bauchi as a Police Constable was allegedly shot dead by a Soldier attached to the Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven. The Bauchi State Police Command confirmed the killing of Constable Ukasha Muhammed, who was gunned down during a confrontation with soldiers in the Bayan Gari area of Bauchi metropolis on Friday night, October 10. According to Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Mohammed Ahmed Wakil, the incident occurred around 10 p.m. when the patrol team led by Inspector Hussaini Samaila encountered an assault…
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Maryam Sanda, Convicted Of Killing Husband, To Be Released After Presidential Pardon
Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death in 2020 for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, has received a presidential pardon from President Bola Tinubu after serving six years and eight months at the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre. The Presidency, in a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced on Saturday, October 11, that Maryam Sanda had received a presidential pardon. ‘Her family pleaded for her release,’ the statement said, ‘arguing that it was in the best interest of her two children The…
Nigeria Loses Ex-High Commissioner, Veteran Broadcaster Kolade, at 92.
The death of Christopher Kolade, Nigeria’s former Envoy to the United Kingdom, at 92 is being mourned by Nigerians. He was a renowned diplomat, broadcaster and statesman, The death was confirmed in a statement from his family. “We are thankful for his incredible life of faith and service, and are grateful for God’s abundant blessings,” the statement reads. The statement also confirmed that he passed on peacefully on Wednesday, October 8. Late Christopher Bankole was born in 1932, Kolade was at one time director general of the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation…
Kogi Government Confirms 26 Deaths In Boat Mishap
The Kogi State Government has expressed sadness over a boat accident on the River Niger which reportedly killed at least 26 people on Tuesday evening. The victims were mostly traders from Ibaji Local Government Area who were on their way to Illushi Market in Edo State when the boat capsized. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the Commissioner for Information and Communications in the state described the incident as a painful loss. He said Governor Usman Ododo has sent his condolences to the families of the victims and the people of Ibaji. “The…
Arise TV presenter died after jumping from third-floor residence, FCT Police confirm
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Commissioner, Ajao Adewale, confirmed that Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a news anchor and producer with Arise Television, jumped out from a three-storey building during the armed robbery incident at her residence. Somtochukwu, popularly known as Sommie, died in the early hours of Monday when armed robbers invaded her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja, the nation’s capital. Sommie and a private security guard attached to the residence lost their lives due to the armed robbery incident. Speaking during the Arise TV’s Morning Show, the…
ALIYU MUSTAPHA, EX- CUSTOMS CG, DIES AT 76
Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Mustapha, the Sardauna of Adamawa, is death. He was the former Custom boss who served as Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) between 1999 and 2003. The news of his death was confirmed by the Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, in a statement on Thursday via his social media pages. “Deeply saddened by the passing of Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu Mustapha, former CG of Customs. A man of service, dignity and duty whose legacy will live on. My prayers are with Lamido Adamawa, the Mustapha royal…