News
NSCDC Rescues 12-Year-Old Girl Locked Up for Two Years by Father and Stepmother
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Akwa Ibom has rescued a 12-year-old girl, Bright Fortune Sunday, who was allegedly confined and mistreated by her father and stepmother for two years over accusations of witchcraft.
The father, Ndifreke Sunday Etok, and his wife were arrested after the girl revealed she had been locked in a dilapidated room, denied food, education, and basic hygiene.
NSCDC condemned the abuse, stating it violates the Nigerian Constitution and the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Law. The girl is now in a shelter, and the suspects face prosecution.
News
Oyo State Workers Celebrate 13th Month Salary Approved By Governor Makinde
Oyo State Workers joyfully receive 13th month salary as promised by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. The payment was received on the 30th of December 2024. Just two weeks ago Governor Makinde made the promise and approval of 80,000 minimum wage for Government workers.
The Commissioner for Information and Orientation releases a statement on Tuesday, 31st of December “From January 1, 2025, a total sum of ₦143 billion on salaries and wages annually will now be paid by the government in keeping with the approval of the new minimum wage. This represents a whopping 86% increase in salaries and wages”
Oyo state is now one of the three highest workers’ packages in the whole of the federation and has the highest population of government workers in the South West.
News
Nigerian Politician, Timi Frank Accuses FCT Minister Wike of Betrayal
The former APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Timi Frank, reacts to the recent attacks made by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike against the former River State Governor, Dr Peter Odili.
The disagreement between the pair started out after Peter Odili prevented Wike for monopolizing the state.
Timi Frank reacts by calling Wike and naming him a betrayal. Frank recalls the times Wike also turned his back on other people. He also recalled the activities Wike performed to decide the PDP party during the 2023 elections.
News
South Korean Court Issues Arrest Warrant for President Yoon After Martial Law Controversy
A South Korean court has authorized an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol following his impeachment and suspension from office.
The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) requested the warrant, which was approved by a Seoul court.
The Joint Investigation Headquarters, which is handling the case, stated that both an arrest warrant and a search warrant were issued to investigate Yoon’s role in the martial law decision, which has been surrounded by allegations of abuse of power and even claims of orchestrating a rebellion.
Yoon’s legal representative, Yoon Kab-keun, responded to the move, calling it “illegal and invalid.”
He argued that the warrants were issued by an agency without the proper authority, describing the entire action as unlawful.
-
Entertainment14 hours ago
2024’s Must-Watch K-Dramas: Which Ones Made Your List?
-
News22 hours ago
Elon Musk Changes X Name to Kekius Maximus as Trump Dismisses Presidency Rumors
-
Entertainment16 hours ago
Hollywood Couple Angelina Jolie And Brad Pitt Finally End Divorce Settlement After 8 Years
-
News21 hours ago
Ready to Make 2025 a Blast? Here’s How to Prepare for a Happy and Successful Year
-
Sport21 hours ago
“Arsenal Have Been Through a Lot” – Neville Says as He Backs Them for Title
-
Entertainment19 hours ago
Kennis Music CEO, Ogungbe, Reveals Efforts to Curb 2Face’s Womanizing
-
Politics21 hours ago
Ojudu Claims Tinubu Outwitted Buhari to Win the APC Presidential Ticket
-
Entertainment21 hours ago
“I Promise You Guys a Lagos Love Story Music Video with the Actual LOML” Ayra Starr Says