The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Giwa Sodiq, in connection with a violent altercation that led to the death of a man identified as Kehinde, popularly known as “Ogo Ojigbo,” in the Asalu Community of Lalupon, located in Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State. According to the police, the incident occurred after community authorities alerted officers at the Iyana-Offa Division about a confrontation involving a group […]
Global oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel on Monday as tensions in the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel entered a third week, raising concerns about energy supply disruptions and the stability of global markets. Asian stock markets mostly declined amid uncertainty surrounding the conflict and its potential impact on international trade routes. The situation has also intensified diplomatic efforts aimed at ensuring the safe passage of oil tankers […]
The Oyo State Police Command has foiled a highway robbery attempt along the Ogbomoso–Ilorin Expressway and arrested a suspected armed robber during a joint operation with local vigilantes. The incident occurred at Egbeda Village near Ogbomoso when a joint patrol team of police operatives and vigilantes encountered suspected robbers who had reportedly blocked the highway. According to the police, the attackers had stopped a tanker loaded with diesel driven by […]
Korede Fasoyin, the son of veteran Christ Apostolic Church gospel singer, Deborah Fasoyin, has dismissed viral reports claiming that his mother has passed away. Korede described the information circulating on social media as false, stressing that the gospel singer is alive and well. The rumour had spread widely online, with several posts sharing Mama Fasoyin’s photograph alongside “RIP” inscriptions, while many social media users also posted condolence messages. Reacting to […]
The South-West leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has warned that it may mobilise students across the region for peaceful mass action if the Federal Government fails to urgently address the worsening electricity crisis affecting tertiary institutions and student communities. The warning was issued in a statement jointly signed by the NANS South-West Zonal Coordinator, Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, popularly known as “BILLIONCODES,” and the Chairman of Chairmen […]
Iran has insisted that no country has the authority to prevent it from participating in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, responding strongly to remarks made by Donald Trump suggesting that the Iranian national team could face safety risks in the United States. The Iranian national football team said its qualification for the global tournament was achieved through merit and strong performances on the pitch, stressing that its place in the […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has issued a warning to content creators against filming or taking photographs of unsuspecting members of the public and sharing such materials on social media without their consent. The commission said the growing trend of recording individuals in public spaces for entertainment purposes, particularly for social media content, raises serious concerns about violations of citizens’ privacy rights. In a statement released on Friday, the commission […]
The Dangote Petrochemical Refinery has increased the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to N1,175 per litre, reversing a price reduction that was earlier announced in the week. The refinery had previously lowered the ex-depot price to N1,075 per litre on March 10, 2026, a move that sparked heightened buying activity among petroleum depot operators and marketers who rushed to secure products at the reduced […]
Justice Bamidele Fola Adeyeye of the Ondo State High Court has passed away. His death was announced in a statement issued in Akure by the Chief Registrar of the Ondo State High Court, Mr Ayodeji Akinsanya. According to the statement, Justice Adeyeye died on Thursday, March 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, integrity and commitment to the administration of justice. Describing his passing as a painful loss to […]
