Woman burns boy’s genitals for stealing N100

The police in Lagos State have arrested a woman identified simply as Saratu, for allegedly burning the private parts of her seven-year-old nephew, Razak Qudus.

PUNCH Metro learnt that Saratu allegedly burnt the boy’s private parts with a stove after he was accused of stealing N100.

How Rickey Tarfa paid money into judges’ accounts — EFCC

An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s witness in the ongoing trial of Mr. Rickey Tarfa (SAN) has revealed how Tarfa allegedly paid money into the bank account of two federal High Court judges.

The witness, Tosin Owobo, said this while being led in evidence by the counsel for the EFCC, Mr. Rotimi Oyedepo.

Tarfa is standing trial before Justice A.A. Akintoye of a Lagos State High Court sitting in Igbosere.

Return ‘stolen’ Gbaramatu symbol of authority, Tompolo tells military

WANTED former Niger Delta militant kingpin, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, on Tuesday made a passionate appeal to President Muhammadu Buhari to prevail on the Nigerian Army to return the golden sword, which was allegedly seized by the military during the invasion of the area last month.

We can’t guarantee quality teaching – Kogi teachers

Teachers in public primary and junior secondary schools in Kogi State said on Tuesday that they could no longer guarantee quality teaching in the state.

The teachers, under the aegis of the Basic Education Staff Association of Nigeria, told newsmen in Lokoja that the poor welfare condition of members had made quality teaching impossible for now.

BREAKING: Court sends Fani-Kayode, Nenadi Usman to prisonBy

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday, arraigned Nenadi Esther Usman, a former Minister of Finance and Director of Finance PDP Presidential Campaign Organization in the last general election; Femi Fani-Kayode also a former Minister and Director Media/Publicity of the PDP Presidential Campaign Organization; Danjuma Yusuf and Jointrust Dimensions Nigeria Limited before Justice M. S. Hassan of the Federal High Court Lagos, on a 17-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, corruption and making cash payments exceeding the amount authorized by law.

I’m fine with being single – Banky W

Nigerian R&B musician, Bankole Wellington, a.k.a Banky W, says he is not in a hurry to get married as people who are on his neck on the issue are such that do not give much attention to marriage but the ceremonies.

He added that his dream wife must not necessarily know how to cook.

In a chat with Urban96FM, the bachelor said, “I am fine with being single and not in a hurry to walk the aisle.

Alleged 4.7billion Arms Fraud: Fayose’s close aide arrested

Abiodun Agbele, a close aide of Governor Ayodele Fayose has been arrested, insiders at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have told PREMIUM TIMES.

Mr. Agbele was arrested in Lagos by operatives of the EFCC who had been on his trail in the past one week over allegations that he received huge public funds from former Minister Musiliu Obanikoro and delivered same to Mr. Fayose.