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A 56-year-old man from Atan near Ota in Ogun State allegedly caught stealing a pot of soup from a food vendor’s shop has landed in court for trial. Tajudeen Lateef, had appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly breaking into a food vendor’s shop and stealing pot of soup, and N10,000. He, however, pleaded not guilty. But the Police Prosecutor, Sgt. Mike Unah insisted that the accused committed the offence on May 3 at No. 27, Isiaka St., Oko-Oba, Agege, a Lagos suburb. He said the accused broke into the shop of the complainant, Tawa Amusa, ransacked it and…

It has been asserted that more than 50 per cent of people in the world are yet to identify and use their God-given talents to improve their well-being indeed the larger society. Pastor Sam Etok who stated Sunday in a sermon entitled “Your Gift Shall Open A Door For You” lamented that many people are operating under the borrowed talents of others while the rest are struggling to survive or eke a living for themselves due to their inability to know and utilise their talents. Etok who is the Regional Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, South South…

A US-based medical doctor has rebuffed Nigerian government’s involvement using tax payers’ money to establish hospitals which are not properly run and managed in rendering efficient health-care service delivery to the people. This is against the background of some Nigerian leaders and rich people despite the hospitals going overseas for medical tourism which, to a large extent, helps to deplete the country’s foreign exchange. Ndem Ndem, speaking on a privately owned radio station, Inspiration FM in Uyo Sunday, said government should provide enabling environment for interested investors and persons to establish the hospitals rather than government engaging in building hospitals…

Five rats found to have eaten the money of a Uganda man have incurred his wrath. Peter Lojok Longolangiro had complained that wild animals have destroyed his property 10th time without any compensation. The Ugandan trapped the five ‘stubborn’ rats accused of eating his money and took them to Kotido Central Police Station, Uganda for detention and trial. At the station, the businessman pulled another stunt by filing a complaint against Uganda WildLife Authority, demanding the WildLife Authority to compensate him for letting one of the species of what they should protect to destroy his valuables. After hearing his complaints,…

In what looks like a coincidence, two Nigerian ladies of same age bracket are making history in grabbing councillorship positions in United Kingdom. NAIJ.COM had reported that a 22-year-old lady identified as Elizabeth Bright recently blazed the trail by being elected as Councillor representing Eastbrook ward in Dagenham, United Kingdom. The latest is a 22-year-old Ramota Lawal who announced that she was elected as a Councillor representing the residents of Heaton Ward, Harold Hill, United Kingdom. Lawal who ran on the platform of the United Kingdom Labour Party won with 1,050 votes. The excited 22-year-old, who took to Twitters to…

Palm kernel oil is extracted from the palm fruit. This oil is dark black in color and possesses a peculiar strong taste. It is prominently used in the most parts of Southern Nigeria. Palm kernel offers you several health benefits that help you stay healthy and free of ailments. So, it is important for you to learn all health benefits of this amazing oil and use it appropriately to lead a healthy life. These are its benefits: Cholesterol-free Option One of the prominent health benefits of using the palm kernel oil is that it is free of cholesterol. You can…

Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in Ekiti State. Fayemi, who is also a former governor of the state, defeated thirty one other aspirants in the primary conducted at Damlek Event Centre, Oke-Ila, Ado-Ekiti,the state capital. With the victory, Fayemi will be the party’s flag bearer at the July 14 governorship election. The minister polled a total number of 941 votes to beat another former governor, Chief Segun Oni, to the second position in a shadow poll that arguably has the highest number of contestants in…

In the present day society, corporate governance which involves balancing the interest of stakeholders has become a very key aspect of institution building. It encompasses every sphere of management, from action plans and internal controls to performance measurement and corporate disclosure. It also ensures transparency, efficient structure, integrity and financial accountability, which further enhance the confidence of members. For many admirers of Paul Usoro, he stands out among his contemporaries in corporate governance. He’s a legal luminary, an epitome of success in the Nigerian legal space, a gentleman who has practiced the noble profession to enviable heights; attaining the coveted…

The woman who lost her arm in a terrifying crocodile attack days before her wedding has spoken of her ordeal. Zanele Ndlovu was canoeing with then-fiance Jamie Fox on the Zambezi River on April 30 when a crocodile punctured their inflatable boat and pulled her into the water. “I was just pushing and kicking and trying to fight the croc as much as I could,” said Zanele, 25, who was dragged under the water and bitten on her right arm and left hand. “Eventually one of the tour guides managed to pull me out of the water and get me…

Fans over the world Friday, May 11, marked the 37th anniversary of the death of legendary reggae artiste, Robert Nesta Marley, popularly known as Bob Marley. Bob Marley died at the age of 36 from cancer. The influential singer was born Robert Nesta Marley on 6th February, 1945 in the small hamlet of Nine Miles, St Ann, Jamaica. He moved to the slums of Trench town in Kingston where he started his music in the 1960s according to Wikipedia.  From there, Bob Marley rose to become one of the most revered artistes of all time. Marley put reggae music and Jamaican…