3 h. ago Federal Gov’t Targets 60% Female Participation In New Skills Scheme

The Federal Government has announced a new national skills programme aimed at connecting 20 million young Nigerians to jobs, training, and entrepreneurship opportunities by 2030, with at least 60 per cent of beneficiaries expected to be women. This is just as Vice President Kashim Shettima has assumed the chairmanship position of the reactivated Board of […]

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4 h. ago From prison to paradise: Delta Gov’s aide offers Comfort Emmanson job, luxury trip

Ossai Success, the senior special assistant on media to the Delta State governor, has offered a paid job and an read more From prison to paradise: Delta Gov’s aide offers Comfort Emmanson job, luxury trip

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8 h. ago Man dies trying to prevent arrest of kidnap suspect in Kwara

The Police Command in Kwara has confirmed the death of a man who helped a kidnap suspect to escape arrest. The Police Commissioner in Kwara, Adekimi Ojo, confirmed the incident to newsmen, yesterday in Ilorin. Ojo further disclosed that a vigilante member, who sustained injuries from the incident was receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital. […] The post Man dies trying to prevent arrest of kidnap suspect in Kwara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Keffi Jailbreak: Governor Sule Decries Congestion At Facility

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has called for expeditious action on cases awaiting trial at the Keffi Medium Correctional Centre. Governor Sule made the call when he visited the facility on Wednesday, following a jailbreak where 16 inmates escaped. Our correspondent gathered that most of the inmates awaiting trial in the facility are those whose […]

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8 h. ago 1,500 Escaped Inmates Recaptured In 15 Years, Over 7,200 Still At Large

It is no longer news that over the last 15 years, Nigeria’s correctional system has witnessed a troubling wave of prison breaks, resulting in the escape of over 7,200 inmates. LEADERSHIP can now exclusively report that only about 1,500 of those escapees have been recaptured, raising grave questions about national security, prison infrastructure, and the […]

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15 h. ago “Always Wear Bra, Pants, Be Battle Ready” — Biodun Stephen Reacts To Viral Ibom Air Altercation

Nollywood filmmaker Biodun Stephen has urged young women to always wear underwear when in public spaces. Her guidance follows a recent viral incident involving a female passenger on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos. On August 10, videos went viral online showing passenger Comfort Emmanson engaged in a heated confrontation with flight attendants, […] The post “Always Wear Bra, Pants, Be Battle Ready” — Biodun Stephen Reacts To Viral Ibom Air Altercation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Stripped Ibom Air Passenger, Comfort Emmason Breaks Silence After Release From Prison

  The Ibom Air passenger who was recently released from prison after an altercation with crew members, Comfort Emmanson has taken to social media to express gratitude to those who supported her. In a statement posted on her Instagram page on Wednesday, Emmanson (#soft_commy), expressed that she was still “in pains due to how I […]

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18 h. ago Court remands lady in prison for stealing newborn baby from Ekiti hospital

Tribune Online Court remands lady in prison for stealing newborn baby from Ekiti hospital She was subsequently arrested by the police after a discreet investigation where she confessed to carrying out the criminal act.... Court remands lady in prison for stealing newborn baby from Ekiti hospital Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Keffi Jail Break: Gov Sule Decries Congestion, Provides Mattresses To Inmates

  Nasarawa State governor, Engr Abdullahi Sule has called for expedited action on cases of those awaiting trial at the Keffi Medium Correctional Centre, Nasarawa State. Governor Sule made the call when he visited the facility on Wednesday following a jail break where 16 inmates escaped. Our correspondent gathered that most of the inmates awaiting […]

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21 h. ago Four bag seven years in prison for vandalising EEDC property

Tribune Online Four bag seven years in prison for vandalising EEDC property At the High Court of Ebonyi State, Afikpo Judicial Division, presided over by Hon. Justice Nicholas E. Nwode, four men , Ikechukwu Esseh, Ikedinachi Uche, Ukpai Godwin, and Uchenna Kalu — were sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment following a three-count charge of conspiracy, vandalism, and stealing. Four bag seven years in prison for vandalising EEDC property Tribune Online

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21 h. ago BREAKING: Court Discharges Ibom Air Passenger Comfort, Released From Prison

An Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos State, on Wednesday, discharged Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger accused of unruly conduct and assault aboard the Uyo-Lagos flight, after prosecutors withdrew all charges. Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami struck out the five-count charge following a formal application by the prosecution to discontinue the matter. LEADERSHIP reports that the […]

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25 h. ago Second death recorded in Italy’s broccoli sandwich botulism outbreak

Tribune Online Second death recorded in Italy’s broccoli sandwich botulism outbreak Italy has recorded a second death in a botulism outbreak linked to a commercially produced broccoli and Second death recorded in Italy’s broccoli sandwich botulism outbreak Tribune Online

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26 h. ago 36 Years After Okwaraji’s Tragic Death, Siasia Advocates Improved Player Safety In Football

In a poignant reflection, 36 years after the untimely death of former Nigerian international Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji, his teammate and ex-Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, has expressed his belief that Okwaraji could still be alive today had proper first-aid been administered at the time of the incident. Okwaraji, who tragically succumbed to congestive heart failure […]

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27 h. ago Jail Breaks: Security Consultant Calls For Installation Of CCTV Systems In Prisons

Osajie questioned how inmates could escape while officers were on duty and called for the need for technological surveillance. The post Jail Breaks: Security Consultant Calls For Installation Of CCTV Systems In Prisons appeared first on Channels Television.

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29 h. ago Lagos Tricycle Rider Crushed To Death In Fatal Bridge Collision

A commercial tricycle rider, yet to be identified, was fatally crushed to death on Tuesday following a collision at the top of Egbe Bridge in Ikotun, Lagos State. In a statement confirming the incident, Taofiq Adebayo, spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), explained that the crash occurred when a Toyota Venza, with […] The post Lagos Tricycle Rider Crushed To Death In Fatal Bridge Collision appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago FG reduces KWAM 1 ban to one month, orders Emmanson’s release from Kirikiri prison

Tribune Online FG reduces KWAM 1 ban to one month, orders Emmanson’s release from Kirikiri prison Tribune Online reports that KWAM 1 was added to a no-fly list and a six-month flight ban placed on him following an altercation with ValueJet staff over content of his flask suspected to be alcohol.  FG reduces KWAM 1 ban to one month, orders Emmanson’s release from Kirikiri prison Tribune Online

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30 h. ago We’ve 1,888 female inmates in prison, 81 on death row – NCoS

From Isaac Anumihe and Ezekwesiri Olileanya, Abuja Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), yesterday, disclosed that it has a total of 1885 females across the country and  81 of them are on death row. Fielding questions from the Independent Investigative Panel on the alleged corruption, abuse of power, torture, cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment against the NCS […] The post We’ve 1,888 female inmates in prison, 81 on death row – NCoS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Nasarawa Correctional Centre Breached As Inmates Flee Custody, Seven Recaptured

Sixteen inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Keffi (New), Nasarawa State, escaped on Tuesday after attacking personnel of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The NCoS spokesman, Abubakar Umar, confirmed the jailbreak in a statement issued by the Service. He said, “Some inmates breached the security of the facility and attacked personnel on duty to […] The post Nasarawa Correctional Centre Breached As Inmates Flee Custody, Seven Recaptured appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Ondo Man Sentenced To Death For Killing Roommate During Brawl

An Ondo State High Court on Tuesday, sentenced Sunday Omoniyi to death by hanging for stabbing his roommate, Michael Oyebanji, to death during a brawl. Omoniyi was arraigned on a one-count charge of murder related to the incident. The crime, according to Police prosecutor Inspector Fisayo Oladepo, who made the statement during the court proceedings on […] The post Ondo Man Sentenced To Death For Killing Roommate During Brawl appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Mary Njoku Condemns Ibom Air For Stripping Passenger Naked, Sharing Footage Online

Nollywood actress Mary Njoku has condemned the way Comfort Emmanson, a female passenger who was removed from an Ibom Air flight, was treated, calling it a serious violation of her dignity. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Njoku acknowledged that removing the passenger from the flight might have been justified but strongly criticized the alleged […] The post Mary Njoku Condemns Ibom Air For Stripping Passenger Naked, Sharing Footage Online appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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