The police Command in Ogun says it has begun an investigation into the killing of a farmer, Alfa Mustapha, on his farm in Ageri Village, near Olodo, Odeda Local Government Area of the state In a statement released, the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said the lifeless body of the 50-year-old farmer was found face-up with …
Lagos Police Commissioner, CP Olohundare Jimoh, meets with tactical commanders; charges them on crime reduction and human rights compliance
Teh Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare M. Jimoh has met with all Tactical Commanders in teh Command. In teh meeting which held today February 22, 2025 for about four hours at teh Command Headquarters, CP Jimoh charged teh officers to ensure they sustain teh onslaught against crimes and criminals, and further reduce …
Pope Francis in critical condition – Vatican says
Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for over a week, is in critical condition after a “prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis,”. The Vatican disclosed this in a statement released on Saturday, February 22. The pope is “more unwell than yesterday. The Holy Father’s condition remains critical. The Pope is not out of danger. “The statement in …
Lagos police arrest father, friend for defiling and impregnating stepdaughter
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old man alongside his friend for allegedly defiling and impregnating his 14-year-old stepdaughter. In a statement released, the spokesperson of the command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the suspects allegedly conspired to sexually defile the girl in Okokomaiko area of the state. He mentioned that the survivor’s mother …
PDP wins all chairmanship, councillorship positions in Osun LG poll
In a decisive victory, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has secured all chairmanship and councillorship positions in the recent Osun State local government elections. The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) Chairman, Hashim Abioye, announced the results during a press conference in Osogbo, the state capital, on Saturday. Abioye described the election as peaceful and …
FG Unveils Nigeria’s First Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Centre in Abuja
The Federal Government has inaugurated Nigeria’s first non-surgical spinal decompression centre in Abuja, aiming to enhance access to advanced healthcare services nationwide. The unveiling ceremony, held on Saturday, was officiated by the Minister of Health, Muhammad Pate, represented by the Director of Hospital Services, Salaudeen Jimoh. In his address, Jimoh emphasized the significance of the …
Porsha Williams Addresses Estranged Husband Simon Guobadia’s ICE Detention Amid Deportation Proceedings
Porsha Williams, star of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” has spoken out following the detention of her estranged husband, Simon Guobadia, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Guobadia, a Nigerian-born businessman, is currently held at Stewart Detention Center in Georgia. Williams expressed her dismay over the situation, stating, “It’s disheartening to see my estranged …
Tragic Accident: Detached Tyre from Kia Bus Kills Pedestrian on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
On Friday, February 21, 2025, a tragic accident occurred at Kara Under Bridge along teh Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, resulting in teh death of pedestrian Auwalu Abdulkadir. Teh incident involved a Kia commercial bus (registration number LAGOS MUS 200 YE) traveling against traffic when one of its tyres detached and struck Abdulkadir, a truck driver from Kano …
Two reverend fathers abducted in Adamawa
Suspected gunmen have kidnapped two Reverend fathers at Gweda Mallam in Numan Local Government Area Adamawa state. The gunmen abducted Reverend Father Mathew David Dusami of Yola Catholic Diocese and Reverend Father Abraham Samman of Jalingo Diocese, in the early hours of Saturday, February 22. The Adamawa State Police Command’s spokesman, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, …
Bandit Leader Bello Turji Imposes ₦22 Million Levy on Sokoto Villages After Militant’s Death
Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has reportedly levied four villages in Sokoto State ₦22 million following the death of one of his men during a military operation. The affected villages include Garin Idi, the hometown of Deputy Governor Idris Gobir. Turji, who has relocated to the eastern part of Isa Local Government Area, initially demanded …