No fewer than 235 soldiers have been lost in the past day by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk direction, says the Russian Defence Ministry.

The ministry said in a statement on Monday that, in total, Ukraine had lost more than 74,245 service people and 406 tanks during the offensive in the Kursk direction.

According to the ministry, in the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian armed forces have lost up to 235 service people, an armoured personnel carrier, three combat armoured vehicles, 14 cars, and four field artillery weapons.

”Others include four mortars and a BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system,” it said.

Italy has accepted a request to host the second round of the U.S.-Iranian talks in Rome, Italian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani said.

Earlier in the day, Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said the second round of the talks between Washington and Tehran would take place in the Italian capital.

“We have received a request from interested parties from Oman, which acts as a mediator, and we have given a positive answer.

“We are ready, as always, to welcome meetings that can bear positive results in this case, in the nuclear issue,’’ Mr Tajani said, as quoted by the askanews news agency.

The Omani capital of Muscat hosted the first round of indirect talks between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. special presidential envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff on Saturday.

Mr Witkoff described the talks as positive and constructive, while Mr Araghchi said the atmosphere was constructive and calm.

The White House said the second round of talks would be held on April 19.

Hundreds of women from Rivers State on Monday stormed the streets of Port Harcourt, especially the ever busy Aba Road to support the declaration of emergency rule in the state.

The women, who were dressed in white symbolising peace, started their procession from Garrison Bus Stop at about 8am.

The women carried various placards, which contained messages supporting the Sole Administrator, Vice-Admiral Ibok Ibas (retd) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s intervention, which they said ended executive rascality in the state.

Two people, including a nine-month-old baby girl, have died, while many others were injured in a fatal road accident that occurred on Sunday at Uduma Junction in the Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

Eyewitnesses said the accident involved a bus conveying about 25 passengers, including children, which lost control while navigating a sharp bend at high speed and collided with another vehicle.

The impact caused the bus to somersault three times, leaving several occupants severely injured.

The victims, all natives of Ebonyi State but residents of Imo State, were returning to their base after attending a burial ceremony at Okporike, Abakaliki, when the tragedy struck.

Spokesperson of the David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH), Uburu, Agwu Nwogo, confirmed the incident, noting that the hospital promptly activated its emergency response system to treat the victims.

Nwogo disclosed that two passengers—a baby girl and an adult woman—were confirmed dead on arrival, while 23 others sustained varying degrees of injuries, including crushed hands, fractures, deep cuts, and traumatic brain injuries.

“As of today, 18 patients, including the driver, are receiving treatment at DUFUTH’s Accident and Emergency department, Surgery Ward, and Intensive Care Unit.

“Four patients with minor injuries were stabilised and discharged after receiving treatment”, he said

Nwogo, however, said an 11-month-old child who sustained severe traumatic brain injury remains in critical condition.

He said the child is currently admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, where an artificial respirator is supporting her due to failing respiration.

“The hospital management has expressed sadness over the incident and assured the public that everything possible is being done to ensure the injured receive the best medical care”, he added

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has paid a condolence visit to victims of the Bokkos community killing in Plateau state.

In a statement shared via X on Monday, Obi announced that he had journeyed from Abuja to Jos, the Plateau State capital.

Obi noted that from Jos, he journeyed to Bokkos where he met with victims of the attacks, including displaced children and other affected persons.

He voiced deep sorrow over what he called “senseless killings,” emphasising that such acts of violence have no place in a nation that is not at war.

He also highlighted previous assistance provided by his political movement and revealed that an additional N7.5 million had been donated to support displaced children, ensure continuity in their education, and address their ongoing needs.

Obi’s statement reads: “Yesterday, I travelled from Abuja to Jos, Plateau State, to condole with and show solidarity with Governor Caleb Mutfwang and the people of Plateau State over the recent senseless killings in the Bokkos area of the State.

“From the state capital, I traveled to Bokkos and spent time with the victims, the displaced children and others.

“What has happened in these communities is very saddening and utterly unacceptable.

“Nigerians should not be killed or forced to flee their homes when we are not at war. Every life is precious, and no Nigerian, regardless of where they live should have to live in fear or uncertainty.

“My deepest condolences go to the families and communities who have suffered tragic losses. No words can truly capture the pain and devastation that such senseless violence brings.

“My heart is with the people of Bokkos, the displaced children, women, and entire communities, during this difficult time.

“Earlier, the Obidient Movement had built a borehole to provide clean water for the IDP camp and the community, and we continued the support yesterday with the sum of 7.5 million naira to help in providing facilities for the displaced children, provide continuous education and on going needs of those affected.

“Now, more than ever, leadership and compassion are essential. I stand in solidarity with Plateau State and remain committed to supporting all efforts toward peace, justice, and healing.

“May the souls of the departed rest in perfect peace, and may the people find strength, comfort, and unity as they rebuild their lives.”

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested a 41-year-old ex-convict and Malaysian returnee, Ndubuisi Udatu (aka Richard) with 2700kg methamphetamine.

Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters Abuja, Femi Babafemi, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, said Ndubuisi was arrested inside a commercial transport bus at an NDLEA check point at Namtari along Ngurore -Yola road, Adamawa on Monday 7th April 2025.

Babafemi said said the drugs were in four parcels concealed in two giant music speakers for distribution in Yola and Mubi, Adamawa State, and across the border into Cameroon.

According to the statement, he was found with two new music speakers used to conceal four packages of methamphetamine and monetary exhibit of N22,300.

Babafemi said in his statement, the suspect claimed he returned to Nigeria to continue his illicit drug trade after serving out his jail term in Malaysia where he had been arrested, convicted and sent to prison for drug trafficking offences.

The police in Ogun State have detained a man believed to be mentally unstable for allegedly vandalising the Agemo statue at the Itoro Roundabout in Ijebu Ode on Saturday.

The command’s public relations officer(PRO), CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abeokuta.

Agemo is regarded as a supreme deity and high god (Orisa) in Ijebu land.

According to Ms Odutola, the suspect desecrated the revered Agemo shrine by severing the crown from the statue.

She noted that the severed crown had since been recovered and was currently in safe custody at the Obalende Police Station in Ijebu Ode.

The PRO further explained that the swift intervention of police officers at the scene helped to de-escalate tension and prevent possible unrest among traditional worshippers.

“The suspect is presently undergoing psychological evaluation, as initial observations suggest signs of mental instability.

“Ijebu Ode remains calm. members of the public are assured of their safety as investigations into the incident continue,” she added.

The police command in Oyo State has arrested three suspects allegedly linked to the hijacking of a DAF truck loaded with 45,000 liters of petrol belonging to NIPCO Limited.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, made this known in a statemen on Sunday in Ibadan.

Mr Osifeso said that the command’s monitoring unit on April 5, at about 1.00 a.m, received a report of a hijacking incident of the truck with registration number Adamawa YLA 575 ZY on the Ijebu-Ode-Ibadan Road.

He said that preliminary investigations indicated the involvement of an armed group equipped with sophisticated firearms, adding that specialised operatives were immediately deployed to investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice.

“Their efforts led to the discovery of the hijacked truck at Lincoln Filling Station, Odo-Ona Kekere, Ibadan, where the suspects were in the process of siphoning the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Upon arrival, police operatives apprehended two suspects at the scene.

“During preliminary investigations, the suspects disclosed that the hijacked truck was transferred to them by a third individual known as Femi, who allegedly masterminded the hijacking alongside his accomplices,” Mr Osifeso said.

He said that further revelation led to the identification and subsequent arrest of another 30-year-old suspect, who was a key figure in the operation.

Mr Osifeso said that the suspect confessed to his role in orchestrating the hijacking and provided details on how the truck was diverted after the crime.

The command’s spokesman assured the public of the command’s continued diligent investigations aimed at dismantling the criminal network and holding individuals involved accountable for their actions.

He urged members of the public to stay vigilant and report suspicious activities to the police, emphasising that active participation was vital to the command’s collective efforts in the fight against crime.

The Anambra Police Command has confirmed that a gunshot incident in the Ukwulu community, Dunukofia Local Government Area, on Saturday stemmed from a longstanding dispute between two siblings.

The command’s public relations officer (PRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Awka, the state capital.

Mr Ikenga said the siblings had been involved in a prolonged and serious misunderstanding, which eventually escalated into a physical altercation that led to one of them sustaining a gunshot injury.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim and the armed suspect, who enlisted the help of another individual, are brothers who have had ongoing issues,” the statement read.

According to the PRO, on the evening of Saturday, operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad, Enugu-Ukwu, swiftly responded to a distress call and arrived at the scene of the shooting.

“Their prompt intervention prevented the situation from escalating further.

“During the operation, police officers rescued the injured victim and recovered one AK-47 rifle, one pistol, and six rounds of live ammunition. Two suspects were arrested at the scene,” the police spokesperson.

Mr Ikenga said the suspects were currently undergoing interrogation, while the injured victim had been taken to a hospital for medical treatment.

He added that the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.

Georgia-based Nigerian conman Badetito Obafemi has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for his involvement in a years-long romance scam that netted him more than $300,000 in illicit money.

U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips sentenced Mr Obafemi to two years’ imprisonment and three years of supervised release following incarceration and ordered him to pay restitution of $311,520 to his victims.

Mr Obafemi’s sentencing came almost a year after the 42-year-old pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering following his involvement in fake online relationships targeting vulnerable individuals across many cities in the United States in April 2024.

According to court documents seen by Peoples Gazette, Mr Obafemi admitted to participating in a romance scam by luring his victims into fraudulent relationships before asking for money from them for a variety of reasons, including business, medical and travel expenses and food.

Mr Obafemi acknowledged conspiring with other perpetrators to receive wire transfers from the victims, coordinating the necessary bank account information, the timing of transfers, and the transfer of funds across multiple accounts. Authorities said the crime spree occurred between June 2016 and at least March 2018.

Court documents showed Mr Obafemi received an estimated $311,520 in funds into his accounts and those of two businesses, EasyTickets, LLC, and Goeasy Logistics, LLC, including a lump sum of $27,460 stolen by the convict from a victim based Taney County in New Jersey.

Mr Obafemi reportedly used one of his fake social media profiles, Kevin Condon, to trick the Taney County victim into sending the money to an account he controlled following a false romantic relationship in May 2016.

He also attempted to convince the the victim to deposit another $40,000, purportedly to pay a court in South Africa for his release from jail, but was unsuccessful.

Justice A.N. Erhabor of the Edo State High Court, sitting in Benin City, has sentenced nine internet fraudsters to jail, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) disclosed in a statement on Friday.

The anti-graft agency’s Benin zonal directorate secured the conviction of Desmond Aghanenu, Okolie Bright, Emeka Matthew, Anikwushe Calin, Precious Onyeka Okonkwo, Ojie Victor Emeka, Safety Tamarakuro Austin, Promise Osas Lucky, and Ebi Ferguson between March 27 and April 11, 2025.

According to the agency, the convicts—who were arrested in a sting operation following intelligence linking them to fraudulent internet activities—were prosecuted on separate one-count charges bordering on obtaining by false pretence, retention of proceeds of crime, and possession of fraudulent documents.

The charge against Desmond Aghanenu read: “That you Desmond Aghanenu (m) on or about the 14th of March, 2025 within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did have in your possession, documents which you knew or ought to have known contained false pretence, thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 6 and 8 (b) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act 2006 and punishable under Section 1(3) of the same Act.”

EFCC said all the defendants pleaded guilty to the charges read to them, prompting the prosecution counsel—F.A. Jirbo, I.M. Elodi, Isa K. Agwai, and Bala-Ribah—to pray the court to sentence them. However, counsel to the defendants pleaded with the court to temper justice with mercy, stating that they had become remorseful for their actions.

“Justice Erhabor convicted and sentenced Desmond Aghanenu, Okolie Bright, Emeka Matthew, Anikwushe Calin, Precious Onyeka Okonkwo, Ojie Victor Emeka, Safety Tamarakuro Austin, [and] Promise Osas Lucky to two years imprisonment each or pay a fine of N200,000 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) respectively, while Ebi Ferguson bagged three years imprisonment or pay a fine of N200,000 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira),” the sentence read.

The judge also ordered that all the convicts forfeit their phones, computers, and money found in their respective bank accounts to the federal government of Nigeria, and write an undertaking to be of good behaviour henceforth.

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) will commence training exercises for 10,000 new police recruits nationwide Saturday.

NPF said the intensive training program, designed to equip the new recruits with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively serve and protect their communities, will begin at various police colleges and training schools across the nation.

A statement issued on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said: “In preparation for the resumption, the Force Headquarters held an orientation ceremony for the Commandants and Directing Staff of the Training Institutions today April 11th 2025. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., represented virtually by the DIG in charge of the Department of Training and Development (DTD), DIG Frank Mba, mni., charged the Commandants of the Training Colleges and Schools to embrace the ongoing police reforms, uphold the highest ethical standards, and demonstrate firm professional conduct throughout the course of the training.

“The IGP also expressed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing the welfare of recruits on training, in areas of feeding and accommodation, and also ensuring they have a stable and conducive environment throughout their training period. He charged the incoming recruits to be of good conduct, maintain policing ethics and positive character in the course of their training and career.

“The IGP expressed his appreciation to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for his dedication and commitment towards improving the operational strength and capability of the Nigeria Police Force, noting that this significant influx of new officers would mark a substantial investment in bolstering law enforcement capabilities and enhancing public safety nationwide.”

Michelle Obama has denied rumours of impending divorce with former US President Barack Obama, calling them baseless.

In a recent episode of Sophia Bush’s podcast “Work in Progress“, Michelle set the record straight, explaining that her decision to skip high-profile events like President Jimmy Carter’s funeral and President Donald Trump’s inauguration were simply personal choices.

She expressed frustration that people couldn’t fathom a grown woman making decisions for herself without it being attributed to marital issues.

“That’s the thing that we as women, I think we struggle with: disappointing people. I mean, so much so that this year people were, you know, they couldn’t even fathom that I was making a choice for myself that they had to assume that my husband and I are divorcing.

“That this couldn’t be a grown woman just making a set of decisions for herself, right?’ she continued.

Obama added: ‘That’s what society does to us.’

Michelle emphasised the importance of independence and self-empowerment, revealing that she’s now making choices solely for herself, a departure from her earlier life as First Lady and wife.

She’s prioritising personal growth, self-discovery and her personal desires.

The former First Lady also touched on societal expectations and how they impact women’s decisions.

She believed that society often labels women’s independence as “negative and horrible” when it doesn’t fit traditional stereotypes.

“We start actually, finally going, “What am I doing? Who am I doing this for?” And if it doesn’t fit into the sort of stereotype of what people think we should do, then it gets labeled as something negative and horrible.’

‘So you know, now is the time for me to start asking myself these hard questions of who do I truly want to be every day,’ she said.

Michelle said that looks ‘like whatever I want it to look like.’

“And I still find time to, you know, give speeches, to be out there in the world, to work on projects. I still care about girls’ education.

“We, you know, the library is opening a year from now.”

“But the interesting thing is that when I say no, for the most part, people are like, I get it, and I’m OK, right?” she added.

The United States Supreme Court has ordered President Donald Trump’s government to take steps to return Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran immigrant who was mistakenly deported to a prison camp in El Salvador last month back to the U.S.

According to the New York Times, an unsigned order by the apex court on Thursday stopped short of ordering the Trump administration officials to return Mr Garcia to the United States, indicating that courts may not have the power to require the executive branch to do so.

Judge Paula Xinis of the Federal District Court in Maryland had last week ordered that Mr Garcia must be returned to the United States by Monday after the Trump administration acknowledged their mistake in the process that saw the victim deported to the notorious Terrorism Confinement Centre in El Salvador.

Ms Xinis’ ruling prompted the Trump administration to approach the Supreme Court for intervention in the case, with the government arguing it would be difficult to facilitate Mr Garcia’s return to the States.

Although the Supreme Court did not explicitly order the repatriation of Mr Garcia from El Salvador, the apex court endorsed part of a trial judge’s order requiring the government to “facilitate and effectuate the return” of Mr Garcia.

“The order properly requires the government to ‘facilitate’ Abrego Garcia’s release from custody in El Salvador and to ensure that his case is handled as it would have been had he not been improperly sent to El Salvador,” the Supreme Court said in the ruling.

The court added, “The intended scope of the term ‘effectuate’ in the district court’s order is, however, unclear, and may exceed the district court’s authority.”

The case will now return to the trial court, and it is not clear whether and when Mr Garcia will be returned to the United States.

“As the Supreme Court correctly recognised, it is the exclusive prerogative of the president to conduct foreign affairs,” a Department of Justice spokesman said.

“By directly noting the deference owed to the executive branch, this ruling once again illustrates that activist judges do not have the jurisdiction to seize control of the president’s authority to conduct foreign policy.”

Meanwhile, Andrew Rossman, one of Mr Garcia’s lawyers, expressed satisfaction with the Supreme Court’s action, stating, “The rule of law won today. Time to bring him home.”

The Dominican Republic authorities have said 221 people were killed when the roof of the iconic Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed on Tuesday. This came as rescue efforts and operations ended after the search for the bodies of the victims.

Juan Manuel Mendez, director of the country’s Emergency Operations Center, confirmed the latest death toll on Thursday.

“Today, we conclude the most difficult work in my 20 years as the head of the EOC,” Mr Mendez said.

An additional 189 people were also rescued from the rubble of the collapsed nightclub.

On Tuesday, the collapsed building occurred when hundreds of guests were inside the venue attending a concert by popular merengue singer Rubby Pérez.

Aside from Mr Pérez, others among the casualties are a provincial governor and the president of one of the country’s most important banks, as well as the right-handed baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel.

Scores of family members have been showing up at the site of the tragedy, hoping to find their missing loved ones since the collapsed nightclub occurred.

Homeroom Figueroa, the director of strategy and government communication, said officials have been moving to the phase of “understanding and explaining what happened without being quick to judge.”

According to him, the National Office for Seismic Assessment and Vulnerability of Infrastructure and Buildings will oversee a team of national and international experts to conduct a “technical study to understand with precision what happened” and “determine steps to follow in the area of justice.”

The police command in Anambra has detained four suspects for threatening to kidnap, abduct, attack, and cyberstalk innocent individuals in the state, particularly in Ihiala.

In a statement on Friday, Tochukwu Ikenga, the command’s spokesman, confirmed their arrests and detention.

Mr Ikenga noted that the accused’s intended acts could disrupt public safety and undermine Anambra’s security architecture.

He disclosed that the arrest and detention followed an investigation by the joint security force in Ihiala.

Mr Ikenga said the arrests were made possible because the command operatives acted on intelligence gathered over time regarding faceless individuals involved in threats of kidnapping, abduction, violence, and cyberstalking.

“Consequently, on Thursday, at about 2:53 p.m., our operatives arrested four male suspects, who are all residents of Okohia in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra,” Mr Ikenga stated.

He added that mobile phones and SIM cards used by the suspects to issue threats and incite panic were recovered during the operation.

“All the suspects confessed to the crimes and are currently in custody for further interrogation,” he said.

Araromi market, located inside Agodi, adjacent the Correctional Service on Thursday night, recorded another fire incident.

The market is notable for sales of auto spare parts and accessories. Scavengers and those who live on dismantling vehicles also make a living from abandoned cars in the market.

It was gathered not less than 12 shops with properties worth millions were destroyed in the latest fire incident.

Eyewitness account states that the incident started at Block A, No 64 Mayegun Cement store around 10:55pm.

The incident, which lasted for several hours, was attributed to surge in power supply to the area.

Confirming the incident, General Manager of Oyo Fire Service, Yemi Akinyinka, said the agency received the distressed call at exactly 11:02pm.

Akinyinka said: “The agency’s control room received the distressed call at exactly 23:02 hrs on Thursday, April 10, 2025 through telephoning and Mr Young to shop on fire at the above address.

“The fire personnel led by CFS Jimoh promptly deployed to the scene of the fire incident. On arrival, we met some lockup shops well alight and we swiftly swung into action and restricted the fire from spreading to other nearby shops.

“The fire affected 12 out of multiple numbers of shops and we were able to save property worth billions of naira in the market. The appliance returned to the station by 03:18hrs and on standby.”

There have been multiple fire incidents at Araromi Market, Agodi Gate, Ibadan in recent times.

The Nation reports on January 14, 2023, a fire broke out at the market, gutting over 25 shops.

The fire started from one shop and spread to others due to the late arrival of the fire fighters.

The cause was attributed to scavengers burning disused tires, which ignited nearby combustibles.

On December 20, 2024, another fire incident occurred with flames engulfing the market around 2 am.

The fire destroyed properties worth millions, and traders suffered heavy losses.

The cause of the fire was uncertain but early reports suggested it might have been triggered by an electrical fault.

On March 30, 2025, the market was engulfed in flames around 2 am. The fire destroyed properties worth millions and initial report didn’t give the immediate and remote cause of the incident.

The incidents have resulted in significant losses with traders anyways clamouring for enhanced safety measures in the market.

An helicopter carrying six people plunged into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon, killing all on board.

The victims include the pilot and a visiting family of five from Spain, among them three children.

The aircraft, identified as a Bell 206, had taken off from Manhattan less than 30 minutes before the crash.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed that all six bodies have been recovered.

Emergency responders pronounced four victims dead at the scene, while the remaining two succumbed to their injuries at a nearby hospital.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that the crash will be thoroughly investigated, with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) leading the inquiry

The FAA’s statement reads: “A Bell 206 helicopter crashed and is submerged in the Hudson River in New York City. The number of people on board is unknown at this time. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. The #NTSB will lead the investigation and provide any updates.”

Justice O.A. Okunuga of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has convicted and sentenced Adebambo Fawas Olamilekan to one year in prison for internet fraud.

Olamilekan was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on possession of documents containing false pretence and cheating, contrary to Sections 320 and 323 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

According to a statement on the X handle of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), he pleaded guilty to the charge when it was read to him.

The judge proceeded to sentence him to one year imprisonment with an option of fine N1m.

The statement reads: “Justice O.A. Okunuga of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has convicted and sentenced one Adebambo Fawas Olamilekan to one year imprisonment for internet fraud.

Olamilekan was arraigned on April 3, 2025 by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Awolowo Office, Ikoyi, Lagos, on a two-count charge bordering on possession of documents containing false pretence and cheating, contrary to Sections 320 and 323 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

One of the counts reads: “That you, Adebambo Fawas Olamilekan, on or about 14th May, 2024 at Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, had in your possession documents, where you falsely represented yourself as a female, which were printed from your iPhone 13 pro, and which documents you knew or ought to have known contained false pretence and committed an offence contrary to 320 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.”

“He pleaded guilty to the charge when it was read to him.

“In view of his plea, the prosecution counsel, O.Daramola, reviewed the facts of the case and tendered some documents as well as the defendant’s confessional statement.

“Daramola also urged the court to convict him as charged.

“Delivering judgment on Tuesday, Justice Okunuga found him guilty and sentenced him to one year imprisonment, with an option of fine in the sum of One Million Naira.

“The judge also ordered that his iPhone device as well as a Zenith Bank managers cheque of N100,000.00 be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.”

The Crown Princess of Sweden, Victoria Ingrid Alice Désirée, on Wednesday visited the John Randle centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Lagos as part of her official visit to the state.

The Lagos Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, alongside the Permanent Secretary, Olanrewaju Bajulaiye, and senior officials of the Ministry, warmly received the royal guest at the centre, a cultural hub dedicated to preserving and showcasing Yoruba heritage.

Before the tour, the Crown Princess had paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Lagos House in Marina, as the state government expressed appreciation for her keen interest in Lagos and its cultural landscape.

This was disclosed via a statement on the Lagos state government official X handle on Thursday, April 10.

The statement partly reads: “The Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, alongside the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olanrewaju Bajulaiye, and Directors of the Ministry, warmly received Her Royal Highness, Crown Princess Victoria Ingrid Alice Désirée of Sweden and Duchess of Västergötland, during her official visit to the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History on Wednesday.

“The visit was part of the Crown Princess’s ongoing visit to Lagos, aimed at deepening her experience of the state’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant hospitality sector. The John Randle Centre, a flagship cultural and historical facility in Lagos, provided an opportunity for Her Royal Highness to explore the depth and diversity of Yoruba traditions, arts, and history.

“Earlier, the Crown Princess had paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Lagos House, Marina, where she was received with honour and appreciation for her interest in Lagos and its cultural landscape.”