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A dispatch rider has lost his life in a fatal road accident in the Motorways Inward Estate area of Alapere after a collision with a tanker. The incident involved an empty tanker belonging to NIPCO, which reportedly rammed into the moving motorcycle. Preliminary findings indicate that the tanker driver was allegedly speeding at the time of the crash, leading to the violent impact that resulted in the rider’s instant death. […]

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 42 suspected illegal miners in connection with the abduction of a traditional ruler in Ifelodun Local Government Area. The Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, said the arrests were made during a coordinated security operation launched after the monarch was kidnapped by armed men at his residence in the Olayinka community. According to the police, the operation was driven by actionable […]

Gunmen have attacked a commercial bus along the Lagos-Benin Expressway in Edo State, killing the driver and abducting several passengers in a violent ambush. The incident occurred in the Iguobazuwa axis of the Ore-Benin road at about 6:00 p.m., when the bus, operated by GUO Transport Company, was intercepted by suspected kidnappers while en route to its destination. The vehicle was reportedly carrying five passengers at the time of the […]

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against six individuals, including two retired senior military officers and a serving police inspector, over an alleged plot to wage war against Nigeria and commit acts of terrorism. The defendants—retired Major General Mohammed Gana, retired Naval Captain Erasmus Victor, Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni, and Abdulkadir Sani—are scheduled to be arraigned on […]

The Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disbursed about ₦9.9 billion in direct cash transfers to poor and vulnerable households in Ondo State as part of its expanded social protection programme. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard Doro, disclosed this during a working visit to Akure, where he met with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as part of a nationwide assessment of ongoing intervention programmes. He explained […]

The annual Ibadan Cultural Festival remains a vibrant expression of heritage, unity, and identity for the people of Ibadan. Organised by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, the festival has grown over the years into a major cultural gathering that unites indigenes from across Nigeria and the diaspora. Beyond the festivities, it serves as a reaffirmation of shared history, traditions, and the enduring spirit of one of Africa’s most prominent […]

The extremist group Boko Haram has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Nigerian government, demanding action over hundreds of captives reportedly being held in its custody. In a video message circulating online, a masked spokesperson for the group warned that failure to meet its demands within the stipulated timeframe could result in severe consequences for the hostages. The group claimed it is currently holding 416 individuals, including women and children, […]

Police operatives in Ondo State have arrested two suspected human traffickers over the illegal movement and exploitation of a 21-year-old woman, Akinwunmi Faith, who was taken to the Côte d’Ivoire under false pretences. The suspects, identified as Akinlaja Blessings and Johnson Ahomari, are currently in custody and are assisting investigators with efforts to unravel the trafficking network. Authorities confirmed that a third accomplice, simply identified as Grace, is still at […]

The renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran has dampened expectations of an imminent drop in fuel prices in Nigeria, reversing earlier optimism within the downstream petroleum sector. The strategic waterway, which is a vital route for global oil shipments, had briefly reopened following a ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States. The reopening had sparked hope among industry stakeholders that crude oil prices would fall significantly, […]