Rahmon Adedoyin Justice Oyebola Ojo of the Osun State High Court, Osogbo has ruled that Hilton Hotel owner, Dr. Rahmon Adedoyin, and six of his workers have a case to answer over the death of a postgraduate student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Timothy Adegoke. Counsel to the defendants which was led by Mallam Yusuf Alli, SAN told the court at the last sitting that the defendants do not have a case to answer because the prosecution failed to establish any case against his clients, which the prosecutor, M O Omosun opposed. At the sitting on Wednesday, while dismissing the No case Submission,  Justice Ojo said a prima facie case was established against all the defendants. She said: “Evidence before the court states that Timothy lodged in the hotel owned by Adedoyin. Adesola who is the 7th defendant, the receptionist received the lodger.” The court also held that wife of the deceased spoke to him while in the facility but he could not be reached afterward by the wife. She c

  Chris Rock has decided not to file a police report against Will Smith after the actor hit him in the face onstage at the Oscars on Sunday . Los Angeles Police Department officers on the scene at the  event at the Dolby Theatre spoke with Rock soon after the ABC telecast ended, sources confirm.  In California, simple assault is categorized as a misdemeanor and the victim has up to six months to file a report. Will Smith could faced up to  six months behind bars and a fine up to $100,000. “LAPD investigative entities are aware of an incident between two individuals during the Academy Awards program,” the police said in a statement tonight. “The incident involved one individual slapping another,” they added. “The individual involved has declined to file a police report. If the involved party desires a police report at a later date, LAPD will be available to complete an investigative report.” Seen by millions around the world, then Best Actor nominee Smith stomped up in front of a packed

  As a graduate of the University it is an honour to represent its students, and I look forward to working with AUSA and the student community to deliver on all the key issues raised in my manifesto" Martina Chukwuma-Ezike Aberdeen University’s new  Martina Chukwuma-Ezike rector has been paraded around the campus on a stuffed bull  after her appointment as an  administrator. Martina was installed as Rector in a ceremony at King’s College Chapel, before being carried  up on student mascot Angus the Bull.   This remarkable event started with academic procession representing civic, student and academic life in Aberdeen. University staff and students, along with representatives from the City and Aberdeenshire Councils, Incorporated Trades, alumni, and guests attended the ceremony in King’s College Chapel which included a performance from the University’s Chapel Choir. She then took to the stage at  Elphinstone Lawn to address students attending the University’s ‘Live on the Lawn’ even

  The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo has announced 30 percent cut in his salary and that of his ministers on Thursday. The government said the slash became necessary in order to reduce spending as the country struggles with higher fuel costs from the Ukraine crisis and stalled progress on a new tax. Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta announced that foreign travel by government appointees, except for critical missions, and the purchase of imported vehicles had been suspended with immediate effect. He said the government hoped to save around $400 million through the measures. Global fuel prices have hit all-time highs because of the Russia-Ukraine war, driving up costs of living and transport in a way that has hit West African countries like Ghana hard. Ghana’s government is also struggling to raise domestic revenue as gridlock in parliament since last year has stalled the passage of a controversial 1.75-percent E-Levy tax aimed at bringing in additional funds. “It is important to stre

A black box from the crashed China Eastern airliner was recovered on Wednesday as investigators try to piece together what made a jet carrying 132 passengers nosedive into a mountainside in southern China. A flight recorder “from China Eastern MU5735 was found,” on Wednesday Liu Lusong, a spokesman for China’s aviation authority, told reporters, although state media later said it was badly damaged. The Boeing 737-800 is equipped with two flight recorders: one in the rear passenger cabin tracking flight data, and the other a cockpit voice recorder. “At present, it is unclear whether it is a data recorder or a cockpit voice recorder,” that has been found, Mao Yanfeng, an official at the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), said according to state media. The Boeing 737-800 plane went down near Wuzhou in southern China on Monday afternoon after losing contact with air traffic control. The cause of the crash has yet to be determined. Most of the jet appears to have disintegrated u

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally declared his intention to run for the presidency in 2023. He declared his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election at the International Conference Centre in Abuja on Wednesday. If elected, Atiku promised to focus on unity, security, economy, education and devolving more resources and powers to the federating units. “We will operate a liberal economy that allows small businesses to grow through lower taxes for small businesses and low-income earners,” he said in a series of tweets. “Though we all have different lives and goals and desires we all want one future. “Nigeria is a land of possibility. There is no challenging background that will make any Nigerian give up. I am a living witness to what is possible in Nigeria. “This time around is different; our journey will not end at the poll; we will get to work and rescue Nigeria. I invite every Nigerian to join me in this mission to save our dear country. “I have never been this

  Fully vaccinated travellers coming into Nigeria will no longer be required to take a pre-departure PCR COVID-19 test. This is according to the Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee, Boss Mustapha. Mr Mustapha made the comment on Monday during a briefing of the PSC announcing a revision of International Travel Protocols. Notwithstanding, passengers who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated must take a COVID-19 PCR test 48 hours before departure, or do a Day 2 and day 7 test on arrival. Such passengers, he said, will be expected to pay for their PCR tests through the Federal Government’s travel platform, while fully vaccinated passengers will not be charged for rapid antigen tests at the airport.  A revision of the Travel Protocol released on October 22, 2021 stated that Passengers arriving in Nigeria must be tested  within 48 hours of departure for all travelers. Also, Self-isolation for 7 days for partially vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers and a Day-7 post-arrival n

The Department of State Services (DSS) has alerted the public on what it described as the "a sinister plan" by some elements to instigate violence in parts of the country particularly the North Central. Spokesman of the Security Service, Dr Peter Afunnanya, in a statement says, the aim of the alleged plot is "to cause ethno-religious crisis, ignite reprisals and heat up the polity". Afunnanya also says the sponsors in a bid to precipitate the alleged violence, have mobilised foot soldiers and have held several meetings in and outside the target areas. He noted that the DSS is "also aware of a plot to use students, striking University teachers, labour unions, disgruntled individuals and strategic groups as well as exploit the global energy situation to carry out a mass protest like the ENDSARS. This is despite ongoing efforts by Government to address the issues. "While the Service views the machination as unpatriotic, it is on the trail of the agents of des

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Osondu Victor Igwilo, a suspect wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) since 2018.   EFCC spokesperson, Wilson on Monday March 14 said Igwilo, 52, is the alleged leader of a criminal network of "catchers".   He made it known that the suspect was  arrested alongside Okafor Nnamdi Chris, Nwodu Uchenna Emmanuel and John Anazo Achukwu at a studio in the Sangotedo area of Lagos.   They are accused of fraud, money laundering and identity theft to the tune of about $100millon.   The suspects allegedly perpetrated a scheme involving false promises of investment funding, impersonating United States bank officials in person and via the internet. "Investigation revealed that those who fell victims of the suspects’ criminal activities were asked to make certain payments before they could receive their funding," EFCC said.   Proceeds were allegedly laundered through American bank accounts and diverted

A US journalist, Brent Renaud, was shot dead and another wounded on Sunday in Irpin, a frontline northwest suburb of Kyiv, medics, and witnesses told AFP. Danylo Shapovalov, a surgeon volunteering for the Ukrainian territorial defence, said one of the Americans died instantly and he had treated the other. AFP reporters in Irpin saw the body of the victim. Kyiv’s police chief Andriy Nebytov said Renaud had been targeted by Russian soldiers. Two other journalists were injured and taken to hospital, BBC News is reporting. It is the first reported death of a foreign journalist covering the war in Ukraine. Photographs are circulating showing a press ID for Renaud that was issued by the New York Times. In a statement, the newspaper said it was saddened to hear of Renaud’s death but that he had not been working for the newspaper in Ukraine. He last worked for the newspaper in 2015, the NYT said, and the press ID he was wearing in Ukraine had been issued years ago. It was not immediately clear

  US President Joe Biden authorized $200 million in additional military equipment for Ukraine Saturday, as Russia continues its assault on  Ukraine and  Russian  forces are expanding their offensive.  US  Secretary of State  Antony Blinken  on Saturday said that he had authorized $200 million in defensive assistance for Ukraine following a request from  President Biden .  “I have immediately authorized today, pursuant to a delegation by the President, a fourth Presidential Drawdown of up to $200 million for additional military assistance for Ukraine’s defense," said in a  statement . "This package will include further defensive assistance to help Ukraine meet the armored, airborne, and other threats it is facing," he continued. Washington already authorized $350 million of military equipment on February 26 — the largest such package in US history. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s pleas for help have grown increasingly desperate, and he has repeatedly urged Washin

  Atlanta businessman and friend of Andrew Young, Charles Loudermilk funded the Andrew Young statue as an homage to Young’s role in the civil rights movement and many successes as mayor of Atlanta. Though the statue is about one-and-a-half times larger than the 5-foot, 8-inch Young, he has an open and inviting pose that seems to welcome people to the city.  And Harris said he purposely was not put on a pedestal. “He’s a man of the people,” Harris explained. “If you want to be able to see this and relate to it, we needed him to be closer to the ground. That’s why he’s down there, so the people can be with him.” The Andrew Young Statue is located on the corner of Andrew Young International Boulevard and Spring Street. Sponsored by Atlanta businessman Charles Loudermilk, the statue commemorates the life and achievements of Andrew Young and his contributions to both the city of Atlanta and our nation. Andrew Young is a historic inspiration to American history. Andrew Young Tribute Plaza An

Nearly 100,000 people are eligible for student loan debt cancelation, the Department of Education announced on Wednesday. The cancellations would apply to people who were affected by changes the agency made to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF) last year. In total, the cancellations would amount to almost $6.2 billion in student debt relief, according to CNN. Under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, eligible borrowers  working full-time for nonprofit or public organizations  promised that their student loan debt would be wiped out after they pay on the debt over the course of 10 years.  Meanwhile, only a small portion of people who qualified for the program were granted forgiveness prior to 2021, the news outlet noted. Also, the program applied to those with direct loans, those who have consolidated into the direct loan program or those who submitted an application to the direct loan program while the waiver is in effect.  

  Yoruba Nation Activist, Sunday Adeyemo Ighoho Released to Yoruba Leader, Banji Akintoye, French Language Expert, Adeniran by the Benin Republic Government Monday March 7th, 2022 Yoruba Nation Activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, fondly called Sunday Ighoho, has been released by the Government of Republic of Benin. The Activist was released on Monday to a Yoruba Leader and Leader of the Umbrella body of Yoruba Self-determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Professor Banji Akintoye and a French Language Expert/ Deputy Alana of Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Professor Wale Adeniran. In a statement by the Communications Secretary to Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Mr. Maxwell Adeleye, Akintoye described the release of Ighoho as a Triumph of Truth over Darkness in Yoruba Land. Details later

Ogenyi Onazi Midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has been put on standby as Nigeria on Friday named their squad, which included Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022 absentee, Oghenekaro Etebo, for the World Cup play-off against regional rivals Ghana later this month. The long-time absentee was part of the Super Eagles side that won the AFCON in 2013. Leicester City forward Ademola Lookman was also included in the provisional squad. Nigeria take on Ghana at the 20,000–capacity Cape Coast Sports Stadium on March 25, with the reverse leg set for Abuja four days later. The winners from the tie will earn one of Africa’s five tickets to the World Cup finals in Qatar from November 21 to December 18. Lookman has been cleared by FIFA to play for Nigeria after he represented England at various age-grade levels. He is one of three uncapped players selected by Nigeria, along with Calvin Bassey of Scottish champions Rangers and FC Copenhagen youngster Akinkunmi Amoo. The enlarged squad also includes Watford fo