Police have launched an investigation after the body of a 62-year-old woman was found on a bush path near Ori-Apata Oderemi in Ido State. The victim, who had a deep neck wound, is believed to have been dead for about a week. Suspects arrested: Muhammed Sanusi, 42, and Ogbu James Ajah, 40, were arrested and handed over to the state Criminal Investigation Department. Public reaction: The discovery initially sparked protests. […]
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest of Saheed Ajibola, an official of the Oyo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, in Ibadan. The Zonal Police Public Relations Officer for Zone II, Osogbo, DSP Ade Ogunyemi, explained that the arrest was carried out following an extensive investigation into allegations of gun-running, unlawful sale of prohibited firearms, forgery, and illegal possession of arms. […]
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commenced a round-the-clock security surveillance operation across Kwara State, with special emphasis on Ilorin metropolis and the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure. The new Kwara State Commandant of the corps, Bala Bawa Bodinga, made the disclosure in Ilorin shortly after assuming office. He explained that the initiative forms part of a comprehensive security blueprint aimed at strengthening public safety, […]
The Federal Government has raised concerns over the continued circulation of substandard and falsified veterinary drugs across the country, attributing the trend to weak regulatory compliance and poorly coordinated importation practices. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar, voiced the concern during a National Stakeholders’ Round-table on the quality and regulation of veterinary medicines held in Abuja. He noted that inadequate oversight of local manufacturing and distribution channels has enabled […]
Nigerian content creator Kolu has reportedly been arrested in the United Kingdom following an altercation with immigration authorities. The incident occurred when Kolu was preparing to board a flight back to Nigeria but was unable to locate his passport. Efforts to resolve the matter peacefully reportedly failed, leading to his detention by the UK immigration police. It was noted that Kolu had travelled to the UK under the sponsorship of […]
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has handed over 1,650 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), valued at N40.7 million, to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) for further investigation. The handover took place at the Customs Training College in Ikeja. Adeniyi, represented by the National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Deputy Comptroller-General Abubakar Aliyu, explained that the fuel was seized at various locations in Lagos State, including […]
The Osun State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Ekeng Ita Kubiangha, has cautioned corps members against evading service and urged them to maintain discipline and commitment throughout their service year. Kubiangha delivered the warning during a familiarisation visit and General Community Development Service meeting held in Olorunda Local Government Area at the Osogbo Township Stadium. Addressing the corps members, he emphasised that national development relies heavily on […]
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has rewarded a primary school teacher, Mr. Solanke Francis Taiwo of Ansa-Ur-Deen Main School I, Kemta Lawa, Abeokuta, with a brand new car after he emerged as Nigeria’s Overall Best Primary School Teacher. The presentation of the car keys took place at the Governor’s Office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, in the presence of senior officials from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, including the […]
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged murder of a 62-year-old woman at the Ori-Apata Oderemi area of Ido Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Muhammed Sanusi, 42, and Ogbu James Ajah, 40, are currently in custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Ibadan, where they are assisting detectives with ongoing investigations. Police authorities disclosed that the incident came to […]
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI, have intensified offensive operations against Boko Haram elements in Adamawa and Borno states, leading to the arrest of suspected collaborators, the neutralisation of insurgents and the recovery of weapons and drones allegedly used in attacks on security forces. In Adamawa State, troops of Sector 4 under the 28 Task Force Brigade apprehended a 28-year-old suspect, identified as Ismail Muhammed, in the […]
