A Lagos court has sentenced Emmanuel Lakehinde, a press worker, to life imprisonment for committing an offence against a minor. Lakehinde appeared before Justice Rahman Oshodi at the Special Offences and Domestic Court in Ikeja, where he was found guilty and handed the life sentence. The prosecution, led by Babajide Boye, informed the court that Lakehinde, along with others still at large, committed the offence on December 12, 2013, in the Shomolu area of Lagos. The case was prosecuted under the relevant provisions of the Lagos State Criminal Law, 2015. During the trial, the court heard from three witnesses, including…
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A Lagos court has sentenced Emmanuel Lakehinde, a press worker, to life imprisonment for committing an offence against a minor. Lakehinde appeared before Justice Rahman Oshodi at the Special Offences and Domestic Court in Ikeja, where he was found guilty and handed the life sentence. The prosecution, led by Babajide Boye, informed the court that Lakehinde, along with others still at large, committed the offence on December 12, 2013, in the Shomolu area of Lagos. The case was prosecuted under the relevant provisions of the Lagos State Criminal Law, 2015. During the trial, the court heard from three witnesses, including…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended his planned trip to South Africa for the G-20 Summit as he awaits a comprehensive security briefing from Vice President Kashim Shettima, who is currently in Kebbi State on an assessment visit. Presidential sources confirmed on Wednesday that the decision was taken to ensure the President receives first-hand updates on the situation in Kebbi, where the abduction of schoolchildren has triggered nationwide concern. Shettima is in the state to inspect ongoing federal interventions, hold strategic meetings with community leaders, and evaluate the security and socio-economic landscape. A senior aide to the President told The…
A somber mood enveloped Okeagbe, headquarters of Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State, after a yet-to-be-identified man drowned in a local stream on Wednesday. Sources in the community told our correspondent that the victim had travelled from Lagos to attend his grandmother’s burial slated to hold in the agrarian town. The incident, it was learnt, threw the family and the entire community into confusion, forcing an abrupt suspension of burial activities. A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the tragedy shattered the atmosphere of preparation that had filled the community. Efforts to obtain comments from the…
Operatives of the “B” Division Surveillance Team in Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State, have recovered a tricycle and two locally fabricated double-barrel guns after a high-speed chase involving unidentified suspects. The patrol team, led by Divisional Police Officer CSP Josephine Ekebuike, was conducting routine surveillance along Arubayi Street by Polokor Market on November 16 when the officers observed a tricyclist conveying two passengers while driving recklessly against traffic. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, said in a statement on Tuesday that the suspicious movement immediately prompted the officers to engage the tricycle in a pursuit.…
A soldier deployed for an internal security assignment in the Imota area of Ikorodu, Lagos State, has died after being struck on the head by a man suspected to be mentally unstable. The Nigerian Army, in a statement on Tuesday, said the incident occurred around 4pm on November 16 while troops were working to calm rising tensions in the community. According to the statement, the soldier was attacked with a heavy stick during efforts to restore order. “The soldier was struck on the head by a mentally unstable individual while attempting to de-escalate a tense situation in Imota. Troops immediately…
A dawn fire on Tuesday razed parts of the 23-room Ebunloma Hotel and Resort in the Osin area of Ita-Elepa, off Asa Dam Road in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State. The inferno, which started around 5:07am, affected the bar section and store area of the facility before firefighters arrived at the scene. Spokesman for the Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, said the prompt response of firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading to the 23 guest rooms in the building. “Upon arrival, firefighters immediately launched a coordinated attack on the blaze. Through their swift and professional efforts,…
A coalition of young residents in Ondo State has launched a new platform to rally support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 reelection bid. The group is operating under the name Ondo Youth Alliance for Tinubu (OYAT). The Director General of the group, Thalis Olonite Apalowo, told journalists on Monday that Ondo youths were ready to deliver overwhelming backing for the president. He said Tinubu had “set Nigeria on the path to greatness” through bold reforms. “In less than two years, young Nigerians have witnessed significant steps taken to end petroleum subsidies and stabilise the foreign exchange system. Access to…
Indian authorities have deported a Nigerian national, Onyeukwu Victor, after he allegedly overstayed his student visa and became involved in drug-related activities in Hyderabad. According to The Times of India, Victor, who arrived in India in 2021 on a student visa, remained in the country despite the expiration of his permit in 2024. His activities reportedly drew the attention of operatives of the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing, who linked him to a network of drug suppliers operating across Hyderabad and Bengaluru. He was arrested in the Banjara Hills area, where police said he failed to provide valid immigration documents or…
A truck assistant was on Wednesday night crushed to death in the Ogolonto area of Ikorodu, Lagos State, after he slipped while attempting to place a wooden plank under the tyres of a moving truck with failed brakes. Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, who were on a night patrol of the corridor, apprehended the driver and handed him over to the police. The LASTMA Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, disclosed the incident in a statement on Thursday, noting that the tragedy occurred at the Ogolonto Traffic Light Intersection, inward the Ikorodu Roundabout. According to…