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Tension  As Court Sentences Woman To 14 Years In Prison For Converting Muslim To Christ By Editor  A Borno State High Court has reportedly sentenced a Christian woman, Liyatu Samuel Dawa, to 14 years in prison over allegations that she influenced a Muslim woman to convert to Christianity, raising fresh questions about religious freedom and the circumstances surrounding the case. Justice A. B. Kumdila reportedly handed down the sentence under Section 210 of the Borno State Penal Code. Moreover, in a vital aspect of the case, the woman at the centre of the controversy reportedly testified that she embraced Christianity voluntarily and was not forced to change her religion. The circumstances surrounding the conviction have prompted concerns about the evidence presented in court and the legal basis for the sentence, particularly in light of constitutional provisions protecting freedom of religion in Nigeria. Section 38(1) of the 1999 Constitution guarantees freedom of ...

Osun Court Stops Adeleke For Appointing New Monarch, Olojo of Ojo By Editor  An Osun State High Court sitting in Ede has restrained Governor Ademola Adeleke from appointing or installing a new Olojo of Ojo in Egbedore Local Government Area. The interim injunction will remain in force pending the determination of a motion on notice before the court. Five members of the ruling house filed the suit, marked HED/18/2026, through their counsel, A. Mikaheel, to protect their interests in the selection process. The applicants — Princes Babatunde Hammed Adegoke, Taofeek Adekunle Adegoke, Nathaniel Olaniyi Adelakun, Abiodun Adelakun and Olukunle Oyetunji — joined the governor, the state attorney-general, the commissioner for local government and chieftaincy affairs, and the Egbedore Traditional Council as defendants. Also joined as defendants are Prince Mike Abiola, representing members of the Onimolodun Ruling House, and High Chief Falowo Jamiu Adebayo, representing kingmakers a...

 Re-Arraigns Two for Alleged N78.3m Stealing In Lagos By Editor  The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, October 29, 2026, re-arraigned Blessing Onyinaya Chimaobi and Uzofor Benson Chinedu before Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, over their alleged involvement in conspiracy, stealing and retention of proceeds of criminal conduct involving Seventy-Eight Million, Three Hundred and Forty Seven Thousand, One Hundred Naira (N78,347,100).   The defendants were initially arraigned on February 7, 2024, on a three-count charge of conspiracy and stealing. The prosecution subsequently amended the charges, resulting in a 20-count charge against them.   The charges border on conspiracy, contrary to Section 409 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011; stealing, contrary to Section 285 of the same law; and retention of proceeds of criminal conduct, contrary to ...

Beauty Pageant Race: 18 Contestants  Compete For Miss Corporate Nigeria Crown In Edo  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The awaiting beauty competition  is set for merriment and iconic edition of the highly anticipated Miss Corporate Nigeria pageant, as 18 beautiful, intelligent and ambitious contestants from across Nigeria converge on the ancient city of Benin to compete for the coveted crown. Newsalert.ng reported that the contestants, representing the 36 states in Nigeria have arrived in Benin City, the capital city of Edo State, ahead of the  contested competition. Miss Corporate Nigeria is a Nigerian beauty pageant and women-empowerment platform that seeks to redefine the concept of beauty by promoting intelligence, confidence, professional excellence, personal development and social responsibility. However, before the arrival of each contestant, the stage was prepared  for the contestants to showcase their walking steps, body frame and ...

Lagos  Govt  Set To Seal Property, Prosecute Borehole Operators Without Permits By Editor       The Lagos State Government has warned that drilling boreholes or abstracting groundwater without approval is illegal and punishable under the law.   The warning was issued through a Wednesday statement signed by the Executive Secretary, Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO), Barr. Oluwabukola Khadijah Adeyemo.   The commission said it has observed with grave concern the unauthorised and indiscriminate drilling of boreholes across the state without requisite permits.   It unequivocally condemned all illegal borehole drilling and groundwater abstraction conducted without valid authorisation from the commission. Adeyemo said LASWARCO is statutorily mandated under the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law 2017 to regulate borehole drilling, groundwater abstraction and water supply services in the state.  ...

Okpebholo Receives Federal Transport Data Centre, Offers  1,000 Square Metres  Land For Project …Says Initiative Will Boost Security, Jobs, Revenue Generation Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has welcomed the proposed establishment of a Smart National Transport Data Bank in the state, offering to provide 1,000 square metres of land for the project’s implementation. The governor gave the assurance when he received a delegation from the Federal Ministry of Transportation, led by the Permanent Secretary, Engr. Olufunso Adebiyi, FNSE, at Government House, Benin City. The delegation included representatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT) and Arab Investment. Governor Okpebholo described the proposed transport data centre as a major development that would stimulate Edo State’s economy through employment generation, improved security, increased revenue and technology...