The Media As conscience of the Nation-By Idowu Akintunde
The media has long been heralded as the “fourth estate,” a crucial pillar of democracy that holds the powerful accountable, informs the public, and represents the voice of the populace.…
Newspaper Headlines Of Monday 14th April, 2025
*PUNCH* Nigerians should learn from Obasanjo, return to agric – Afe Babalola Tinubu, US team discuss trade pact, tariff reforms Oyo’s investment in tourism paying off – Makinde 2027: Borno…
Governor Adeleke Directs Police Commissioner To Halt Tax Extortion And Forgery By Yes/No Council Chairmen
Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the Osun state Commissioner of Police to stop ongoing imposition of illegal taxes on market operators and forgery of council documents by some court-sacked Yes/No…
Challenges in Curbing Kidnapping and Insurgency in Nigeria
It is no longer news that Nigeria is facing a lot of restlessness as a result of insurgency and kidnapping for some years now. It has reached a crisis point…
47-Year- Old Mother Slammed Life Imprisonment For Drowning Her Two Sons in The Bath
…… then leaving their bodies in their bed for their father to find Kara Alexander, a 47-year-old mother from Dagenham, East London, has been sentenced to life in prison after…
Lady Sentenced To 12 Strokes Of The Cane,2 Years in Jail Or ₦50k For Complaints About Insecurity
Lady, 18, sentenced to 12 strokes of cane, 2 years in jail or ₦50k fine for complaining about insecurity An 18-year-old Nigerian lady, Hamdiyya Sidi Shariff, has been sentenced to…
Most Longest Serving Death Row Prisoner Awarded $1.4 After Acquittal
….. that’s $85 for each day Iwao Hakamada, 89, spent 46 years on death row after being convicted in 1968 of a quadruple murder, but was later acquitted A Japanese…
Nigerian National Sentenced To Two Years Jail in US For Romance Scam
A Nigerian national identified as Badetito O. Obafemi, has been convicted for his involvement in an online romance scam that targeted elderly victims in Missouri, Minnesota, and New Jersey. U.S.…
Physical Luggage Inspection At Lagos Airport Ends-FAAN
…deploys advanced scanners for international flights The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced a major upgrade in passenger facilitation for international flights by phasing out physical luggage screening…
Famous Hotelier Killed By Gunmen in Akure Ondo State
A famous socialite and hotelier in Akure, the Ondo State capital, Adesoji Johnson Adeleye has been assassinated by unknown gunmen. Adeleye, the Chief Executive Officer of Klass Five Hotel was…