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Global human rights’ body, Amnesty International, has called for the rescue of the 42 school pupils and teachers of the Government Science College, Kagara, Niger State, abducted on Wednesday, saying the attack undermined the right to education. AI noted that the abduction underlined the attack on western education, particularly in northern Nigeria, adding that the government must ensure the arrest and prosecution of the heinous act’s perpetrators. In a statement, the AI Nigeria Director, Dr Osai Ojigho, noted that the attack on the GSC Kagara was a “serious violation of international humanitarian law. The abduction of students by armed groups can severely reduce the availability of and access to education for many children in northern Nigeria, where violent attacks are escalating.”   Ojigho said, “We condemn this appalling attack, which is the latest in a string of attacks on schools in northern Nigeria. Attacks on schools and abductions of children are war crimes. Those resp

Olabisi Deji-Folutile A lecturer at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, (UNN) has been in the news for the wrong reasons since the beginning of the week. Unlike some serious-minded dons in citadels of learning across the world who have been trying to find solutions to world’s diverse challenges, Dr. Chigozie Odum of the Department of Archaeology and Tourism, has reportedly chosen another vocation for himself. He has been allegedly busy with the task of sexually molesting and impregnating his own students. Unconfirmed reports claim he has so far impregnated four of his students although only one has officially lodged a complaint to the university authorities. The UNN has also suspended him indefinitely based on the complaint of the female student.  The university has also promised to investigate any further claim of sexual harassment provided there are evidences to back such claims.    Odum’s letter of suspension has been trending in the social media since February 15, 2021 that i

The Ovation Media Group has announced 1,004 winners of its Ovation palliative which is drawn from over 10,000 applications by Nigerians. The Chairman of the Ovation Group, Chief Dele Momodu, noted that the process was designed and coordinated by an Information Technology guru, Ms. Farida Bedwei, in Accra, Ghana. He added that some of the palliatives had helped Nigerians to set up small-scale businesses in parts of the country. “This rigorous process was designed and coordinated by an IT guru, Ms Farida Bedwei, in Accra, Ghana. Each of the winners will receive N5,000. This initiative started last year and it has received consistent support from kind donors who are mostly domiciled abroad.  “We believe the government alone can’t solve all problems. It is our responsibility to also support our fellow citizens. These palliatives will reach Nigerians in every part of the country. “Since it was started last year, we’ve received good news about those who have set up small-scale bu

Detectives attached to the Lagos Police Command have arrested a man, David Idibie, for allegedly beating his wife, Juliana, 42, to death in Ajah. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Adejobi said the incident occurred on Tuesday night at their Joado Street, Oke Ira Nla residence. The statement read, “The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one David Idibie, male, of Joado Street, Oke Ira Nla, Ajah area of Lagos State, for the murder of his wife, one Juliana Idibie, female, 42, of same address, on 16th February, 2021 at about 10pm. “It was gathered that the deceased had engaged the suspect in a hot argument on certain matrimonial issues and in the process, she slumped and sustained severe head injury. While lying in a pool of blood, the angry husband refused to rescue her until she gave up the ghost.  “The police operatives attached to Langbasa Division, Ajah, who were informed of the ugly incident by a

Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, arrested a 28-year-old medical practitioner, Chijioke Precious, and 17 others over alleged internet fraud in Owerri, Imo State. The 17 others whose ages range from 21 to 34 include Anthony Joshua, Henry Mezie, Chukwuebuka Ahiwe, Michael Chinagorom, Jossy Irokwe, Ibe Chukwuebuka, Iroadinma Chibuike, Uchechukwu Divine, and Nwosu Emmanuel. Others are Kenneth Williams, Mmesoma Oparanozie, Chikezie Ogochukwu, Uchenna Ejiogu, Victor Chijioke, Chidera Cyprian, Chukwuebuka Precious, and Anyaehie Kelvin. EFCC spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, who disclosed this in a statement in Abuja, added that they were arrested following a tip-off around 1 am on Wednesday at Umuguma area of ‘World Bank’ in Owerri, Imo State. Recovered were seven cars: one green Lexus ES350, one blue Lexus ES320, two Toyota Venza, one silver Lexus RX 350, one black Toyota car, and one white Merc