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Leader of Kenyan Cult Faces Trial for Allegedly Killing 200 Followers
A Kenyan court levied charges on Tuesday against the leader of a cult implicated in starvation deaths, along with dozens of suspected associates, for the deaths of nearly 200 individuals in a forest near the Indian Ocean. Paul Mackenzie, a self-proclaimed pastor already facing charges of terrorism, manslaughter, child torture, and cruelty, stands accused of…
Stakeholders Slam Customs, CBN Over 48% Hike in Import Duty, Say It is Detrimental to the Masses
Stakeholders from both the maritime and organized private sectors have strongly criticized the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for significantly raising import duties, arguing that such a move is harmful to the general populace. According to a report by SHIPS & PORTS published on Saturday, the NCS and CBN…
JUST IN: Court Voids N21bn Money Laundering Charge Against Ex-Air Chief, Amosun
The Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed the N21.5 billion in money laundering charges leveled against former Chief of Air Staff Adesola Amosun and two others by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Initially arraigned on June 29, 2016, Amosun, along with former Nigeria Air Force Chief of Accounts and Budgeting, Air Vice…
Again, Terrorists Abduct 55 Wedding Guests in Katsina
At least 55 wedding guests, reportedly accompanying a bride home in Damari town, Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State, were abducted by suspected bandits. A local resident, speaking to PUNCH Online via phone on Friday, confirmed the incident, which took place around 9 p.m. on Thursday. Moreover, the source revealed that three local security…
Nasarawa Chief Magistrate Suspended Over Bribery, Abuse of Power Allegations
Chief Magistrate Vincent W. Gwahemba of the Judicial Service Commission in Nasarawa State has been suspended due to allegations of bribery and abuse of power. The suspension was conveyed through an official letter dated January 30, 2024, requiring Chief Magistrate Gwahemba to respond within 24 hours to the accusations made against him. As per the…
Rerun polls in 2024: DSS cautions against taking any steps that could jeopardize national security.
Nigerians participating in the 2024 rerun and bye-elections have been advised by the Department of State Services to behave well both during and after the events in the states that would be affected. The opposing parties are tasked by the service with refraining from any actions that could jeopardize law and order. The DSS also…
Ekiti: Kidnappers Threaten To Kill Our Children if Ransom is Not Paid – Parent
The abductors of five students and four staff members from the Apostolic Faith Group of Schools in Emure Ekiti, have issued a threat to end the lives of their hostages unless the parents promptly pay the demanded ransom. According to reports received by The Punch on Thursday, the families revealed that the abductors have reduced…
Insecurity: New Police Commissioners Deployed to FCT, Benue, Ekiti, Others
Amid escalating insecurity nationwide, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has sanctioned the appointment and deployment of new Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ekiti, Benue, and two additional states. Ikechukwu Ani, the Commission’s Head of Press and Public Relations, revealed this information in a statement released on Wednesday. As per the…
Herders Nearly Kill Farmer with Machetes in Imo After Objecting to Crop Destruction by Cattle
A middle-aged man in Imo State suffered severe machete wounds inflicted by armed individuals suspected to be herdsmen. The exact location of the incident couldn’t be confirmed immediately by SaharaReporters. However, a video viewed by SaharaReporters on Tuesday depicts the injured man receiving treatment in a hospital. Reportedly, the man confronted the herdsmen on his…
VIDEO: Protest Reportedly Breaks Out in Ondo Over Hardship
Following the hardship ravaging the country, residents of Ondo State have reported hit the street to register their grievances while calling on the government to rescue the economic situation. READ ALSO: Ondo State Gov Aiyedatiwa Dissolves Cabinet