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UniPort final-year student sentenced to death for killing girlfriend

UniPort final-year student sentenced to death for killing girlfriend

A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has sentenced 26-year-old Damian Okoligwe, a final-year Petrochemical Engineering student of the University of Port Harcourt (UniPort), to death by hanging for the murder of his girlfriend, 300-level Biochemistry student Justina Otuene.

Justice Chiwen Nsirim Nwosu delivered the judgment on Friday, ruling that the prosecution, led by Charles Obediah-Mbaba, proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Okoligwe killed Justina in October 2023 at his residence.

Eno’s 900km road claim fuels backlash as 2027 nears

Eno’s 900km road claim fuels backlash as 2027 nears

Governor Umo Eno’s claim during Tuesday’s budget presentation that his administration has constructed 900 kilometres of roads has drawn widespread criticism, with many residents disputing the accuracy of the figure.

The governor’s claim has ignited debate online and offline, as citizens question how his one-and-a-half-year administration could have delivered “hundreds of kilometres” of roads.

Eno’s 900km road claim fuels backlash as 2027 nears

Eno’s 900km road claim fuels backlash as 2027 nears

Governor Umo Eno’s claim during Tuesday’s budget presentation that his administration has constructed 900 kilometres of roads has drawn widespread criticism, with many residents disputing the accuracy of the figure.

The governor’s claim has ignited debate online and offline, as citizens question how his one-and-a-half-year administration could have delivered “hundreds of kilometres” of roads.

2 Brigade wins A’Ibom security agencies’ small arms contest

2 Brigade wins A’Ibom security agencies’ small arms contest

Headquarters 2 Brigade of the Nigerian Army has emerged overall winner of the 2025 Akwa Ibom State Security Agencies Small Arms Competition held at Wellington Bassey Barracks, Ibagwa, Abak.

The brigade clinched the top spot with 376 points, ahead of the DSS, which came second with 267 points, while NNS Jubilee placed third with 255 points.

Court rejects Nnamdi Kanu's transport request for Abuja appeal

Court rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s transport request for Abuja appeal

Prince Emmanuel Kanu, brother of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has reported that the Federal High Court in Abuja has declined to issue a warrant necessary for the transfer of his brother from Sokoto Prison to Abuja for an appeal record settlement.

Speaking to Daily Post on Thursday, Prince Emmanuel stated, “This summons requires Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to appear on November 28 at the Federal High Court in Abuja to settle records related to his appeal filed following the November 20 judgment.

Court rejects Nnamdi Kanu's transport request for Abuja appeal

Court rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s transport request for Abuja appeal

Prince Emmanuel Kanu, brother of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has reported that the Federal High Court in Abuja has declined to issue a warrant necessary for the transfer of his brother from Sokoto Prison to Abuja for an appeal record settlement.

Speaking to Daily Post on Thursday, Prince Emmanuel stated, “This summons requires Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to appear on November 28 at the Federal High Court in Abuja to settle records related to his appeal filed following the November 20 judgment.

*Bayelsa inaugurates state airline as first aircraft makes historic flight

Bayelsa inaugurates state airline as first aircraft makes historic flight

Bayelsa State government has inaugurated its own airline following the successful flight of one of its newly acquired aircraft on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 — a milestone Governor Douye Diri described as “historic” for the state’s aviation future.

The ATR-72/600 aircraft, one of the two procured by the state government, departed the domestic wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 9:30 am with about 50 passengers and crew on board, including Governor Diri. It landed at the Bayelsa International Airport to cheers from residents and dignitaries.

Alleged N30bn fraud:  Kaduna court denies suspect bail over multiple prosecutions

Alleged N30bn fraud:  Kaduna court denies suspect bail over multiple prosecutions

Justice R.M.Aikawa of the Federal High Court, sitting in Kaduna on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, refused to admit Bashir Ibrahim Bello to bail for facing three different prosecutions simultaneously.

Head, Media & Publicity (EFCC), Dele Oyewale, said Bello is facing trial on different financial crimes and charges, and with over 400 petitions pending against him in the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.