The Joint Security Committee of Ikere, Emure, and Ise/Orun Councils in Ekiti State has called for the establishment of military checkpoints and police posts along two interstate roads notorious for kidnapping activities in the area. The JSC Chairman, Tunji Falana, lamented that “kidnappers have been accessing Ekiti State and our area through the two roads linking …
Many dead as car crashes into market in Anambra
Many have died after a speeding vehicle rammed into the Oye-Agu Market, Abagana, in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident happened at about 11:10am on Wednesday, September 11. Eyewitnesses claim a Toyota Sienna ploughed into the market, crashing into humans and traders’ wares and causing goods to spill on the road. Details …
UK nominate Nigerian-born Dapo Akande for international court judge
A professor of public international law at the University of Oxford, Dapo Akande, is set to be nominated by the United Kingdom for election to the International Court of Justice, ICJ. In a statement, Joanna Roper, UK ambassador to the Netherlands and ICJ representative, said Akande would be nominated in 2026. “The UK is pleased …
American singer, Frankie Beverly dies at 77
Famous American singer and producer, Frankie Beverly, is dead. The R&B hitmaker died on Tuesday at 77. His family made the announcement on the official Instagram account of Frankie Beverly and Maze on Wednesday. “Grieving the loss of a loved one is a deep and emotional experience. During this time, as we are navigating feelings …
Woman slumps, dies while sharing testimony in Lagos church
A 55-year-old woman, identified only as Ifeoma, reportedly died shortly after collapsing while sharing a testimony at the Ministry Church in the Ejigbo area of Lagos State. The incident, which occurred around 8:48 am during Sunday service on September 8, 2024, ultimately led to her death a few minutes later. The spokesperson for the state …
President Bola Tinubu launched CNGfuel at N230 per litre
President Bola Tinubu has launched CNG at N230 per litre to offer a more affordable alternative to petrol and diesel There is a plan to distribute one million free CNG conversion kits for commercial vehicles over the next 18 months The initiative the president believes will support a transition to CNG through authorised centres across …
Teenage girl stabs man to death in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested a 19-year-old woman, Fatimo Agboke, for allegedly stabbing a 20-year-old man to death. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on Wednesday in Lagos. He said that the incident happened on Monday, September 9 at about 9:20pm in the Ijegun area of the state. Hundeyin …
Court slams N10m bail each on EndBadGovernance protesters
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday slammed N10 million bail each on the ten members of the #endbadgovernance# protesters who were charged with attempting to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu between July 1 and August 4 this year. Justice Emeka Nwite admitted them to bail while delivering a ruling on their bail applications. …
NiMet predicts heavy rains, thunderstorms across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Wednesday to Friday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Yobe, Katsina, Sokoto and Kaduna States during the morning hours on Wednesday in the northern region. According to NiMet, thunderstorms are expected over …