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A Chief Magistrates’ Court, sitting in Zaria, Kaduna State, has remanded a housewife, Mrs. Nnennaya Edmond in prison for allegedly pouring hot water on a nursing mother and her 10-month-old baby. The woman is standing trial on a two-count charge of criminal offence and causing of grievous injuries on one Gloria Cyril and her 10-month-old baby, Bright Cyril. The Nigeria News Agency reports that both the accused and the complainant are living in the same house at ECWA Church area of Wusasa, Zaria, Kaduna State. The Chief Magistrate, Mr. Abubakar Aliyu-Lamido, ordered that the accused be remanded in prison custody and adjourned the…

The Federal Government has cautioned producers and marketers of chemical weapons against allowing it into the hands of non-state actors. Mr Gabriel Aduda, the Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, gave the warning at a sensitisation workshop in Kano on Tuesday. The workshop was organised by the federal government to educate major stakeholders in the North west on sound management of chemicals as part of measures to prevent its getting into wrong hands. Aduda said the workshop was also aimed at promoting awareness and safety, by strengthening the understanding…

The Nigerian Army has commenced the trial of the former General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Sokoto, Maj.-Gen. Hakeem Otiki, over alleged stolen N400 million by some soldiers under his command. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, while inaugurating the General Court Martial on Tuesday in Abuja, said the trial was in line with the Armed Forces Act Cap A20 Laws of the Federation 2004. The General Court Martial is to be presided over by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Nigerian Army Headquarters, Maj.-Gen. Lamidi Adeosun, as the president of the court. Members of the court are…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), says it has intensified efforts to ensure the safety of trains and passengers that travel via the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS). Mr Paschal Nnorli, Manager, AKTS, NRC, in an interview with NAN, on Tuesday in Abuja, said that the 1955 Railway Act that established the NRC created a command  for the protection of lives and property. “The command is usually headed by a Commissioner of Police with six or seven area commanders. On this corridor which cuts across FCT, Niger and Kaduna, there are three police divisions in Idu, Kubwa and Rigasa. “Aside that, any…

Dries Mertens’ penalty and a late Fernando Llorente goal condemned Liverpool to a 2-0 defeat in their Group E Champions League opener against Napoli. Belgian forward Mertens scored from the penalty spot after Liverpool defender Andy Robertson was judged to have fouled Jose Callejon. Former Tottenham forward Llorente then capitalised on a mistake from Virgil van Dijk in stoppage-time to roll the ball past Liverpool keeper Adrian. Jurgen Klopp’s side are the first winners of the competition to lose the opening game of the following campaign since AC Milan in 1994. Goalkeeper Adrian had earlier made two keys saves for…

Chelsea’s return to the Champions League ended in disappointment as Ross Barkley missed a late penalty that ensured Valencia claimed victory at Stamford Bridge. Frank Lampard’s first game as a manager in the tournament he won as a player with Chelsea in 2012 turned into a night of frustration as Valencia took advantage of slack marking at a free-kick for Rodrigo to score the winner on 74 minutes. Chelsea, who lost in-form youngster Mason Mount to injury early on, had the chance to rescue a point when referee Cuneyt Cakir awarded a penalty for handball after consulting VAR when Daniel…

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, has asked former Justice Minister, Mohammed Adoke, to present himself for criminal trial over alleged economic crimes after accusing him of being used by the government to hound him. Magu, who appeared miffed by the claims made by the former Attorney General in his new book, Burden of Service: Reminiscences of Nigeria’s former Attorney General, accused Adoke of lying in the book in order to gain the sympathy of Nigerians to forget about his crimes. The EFCC chairman, who described the allegations against him by Adoke in the book as…

The Niger Government says it has paid N200 million to National Examination Council (NECO), to ensure the release of results of 30,000 students being withheld by the examination body. A statement by Mrs. Mary Berje, Chief Press Secretary to Gov Abubakar Bello, said on Tuesday in Minna that the money was part of the examination fees the north-central state was owing the examination body. READ: Osinbajo followed due process in supervision of agencies – Presidency It said that the government had paid more than N1 billion to various examination bodies in the last three years, as part of efforts to…

The Presidency has dismissed reports that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo did not follow ‘due process’ in the supervision of agencies under his watch. In a statement by Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Office of the Vice President, Presidency noted that report by an online platform, The Cable, was false. “Our attention has been drawn to a sensational report by The Cable published on September 17, 2019, which claims that His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, has directed Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, to seek approvals for agencies under him. “The report suggests, falsely, that agencies…

A series of top-flight games involving elite European teams across various football competitions will be aired live on GOtv during this week. The games scheduled to hold from September 18th to September 22nd, will be broadcast live on SuperSport Select 2 (GOtv channel 32) to GOtv Plus and GOtv Max subscribers and on SuperSport Select 4 (GOtv channel 34) and 5 (GOtv channel 36) exclusive to GOtv Max subscribers. At the peak of the pack is the match ‘Day One’ fixture of the 2019/2020 UEFA Champions League between German league champions, Bayern Munich, and Red Star Belgrade of Serbia. The…