Acting President Professor Yemi Osinbajo last weekend attended the swearing-in ceremony of the new President of the Gambia, Adama Barrow in Banjul.
Wednesday, 22 February 2017
An Upper Area Court in Gwagwalada, Abuja on Wednesday sentenced Mansir Mohammed, a 40 years old driver to two years imprisonment and 12 strokes of cane for defiling a 10 years old boy.
The presiding judge, Alhaji Alhassan Kusherki ordered that the convict be flogged publicly with his offense made known to the spectators.
Mohammed was sentenced after pleading guilty to the charge of unlawfully having carnal knowledge of the minor.
“Based on his plea in which he said it is true; I hereby convict him on same offence .
“Such acts ought not to be prevalent in the society . You are supposed to be among God -fearing people.
“This punishment will make him have a rethink and it will serve as deterrent to others .
“You are hereby sentenced to two years imprisonment or you pay a fine of N50,000.”
The prosecuting counsel , Mr Abdullah Tanko, had told the court that Mansir Mohammed of Angwan Dodo in Gwagwalada had on February 14 had sexual intercourse with the 10-year -old boy through the anus.
He also said that the victim was treated at Rosa Haske Hospital, Gwagwalada with N5,250. The judge also ordered that the cost of treatment should be refunded to the victim by the convict.
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday in Abuja met with ex-ministers from the Peoples Democratic Party, who served under his administration.
Those present at the meeting included former Minister of Information , Senator Patricia Naomi Akwashiki, former Minister of Education, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, former Minister of Aviation , Femi Fani Kayode, former Minister of Special Deities Saminu Turaki, Former Minister of Aviation Mrs Fidelia Njeze and former Minister of Foreign Affairs Aminu Bashir Wali.
Photo credit: Gbemiga Olamikan.
Fallen Patriot and hero, Lt Col Mohammed Abu Ali C/O 272 BN, aka Serikin Yaki (lord of war) has won the Sun's Nigerian Hero Award for the year 2016.
Ali's family also got cash support from Governors Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State.
Lt Col Abu Ali was killed at Malam Fatori in Borno State on November 4, 2016 in an ambush by Boko Haram terrorists. He was noted for decimating the ranks of the insurgents in several key battles in the Northeast.
The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki on Tuesday read a letter from Acting President Yemi Osinbajo requesting the confirmation of Justice Walter Onnoghen as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN.
In the letter dated February 7, 2017, Osinbajo said that the request was pursuant to Section 231 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Following the recommendation of the National Judicial Council (NJC), I hereby notify you of the appointment of Hon. Justice Walter Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN)," he said.
Oluwadarasimi
@Tosyn_bouyi
@ nafdacnigeria dis product purged the hell out of me.Checked Nafdaconline & no sign of reg.Wonder if dey even pay tax.
A consumer who ate the controversial Indian garri tweeted his experience with the product recently.
Meanwhile, NAFDAC has confiscated packets of the garri at a supermarket in Ikoyi, Lagos.
"NAFDAC officers visited the supermarket in Ikoyi today
26 packets of 500g each of the products were seized for analysis. The product has no NAFDAC number.
"The product is said to be from Ghana but packaged in the UK
The Management of the Supermarket have been invited for further discussion in our Lagos office. Investigation continues."
President Muhammadu Buhari needs more time to rest. So don't expect him back in town anytime soon.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adeshina said in a statement he issued on Tuesday said that further medical tests indicated that the president needed more time to rest and as such would not be returning as early as expected.
Adeshina also said that President Buhari thanked Nigerians for their prayers in mosques and churches across the country.
"President Muhammadu Buhari thanks millions of Nigerians who have been sending good wishes and praying for his health and well-being in mosques and churches throughout the country.
"The President is immensely grateful for the prayers, show of love and concern. President Buhari wishes to reassure Nigerians that there is no cause for worry.
"During his normal annual checkup, tests showed he needed a longer period of rest, necessitating the President staying longer than originally planned."
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
