A family in Babanla community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, has appealed to authorities and the public for assistance after kidnappers demanded an additional ₦10 million to release their father, who remains in captivity despite an earlier ransom payment of ₦5 million. The victim was reportedly abducted after delivering the initial ransom to secure the release of his three children, who were kidnapped by armed men in August. According to Arewa PUNCH, the incident occurred on the night of August 2, 2025, when gunmen invaded the family’s residence, abducting three siblings, including a nursing mother and whisking them…
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Security operatives in Kogi State have demolished several bandits’ camps in Aherin-Bunu community, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area, as part of renewed efforts to rid the state of criminal elements. The operation, coordinated by the State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara (rtd), led to the arrest of two injured bandits and two suspected fake doctors allegedly treating them. Omodara, who supervised the Thursday operation, said the suspects were captured following credible intelligence linking them to recent criminal attacks in the area. “The Governor has directed that any facility used to treat or harbour criminals be demolished immediately. Acting on this order,…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, identified as Oyewole Adamolekun, for allegedly engaging in a prolonged incestuous relationship with his biological daughter, aged 15, which resulted in pregnancy. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola, the incident occurred in Taye Village, Lafa 2, Ajue area of the state. The case was reported on October 8, 2025, by one Mr. Julius Olusola, a resident of the same community, who alleged that the suspect had been having unlawful sexual intercourse with his daughter since she was three years…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 49-year-old man, Azeez Lamidi, for allegedly engaging in unlawful conduct involving a 14-year-old girl, which reportedly led to a medical emergency. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola, said in a statement on Thursday that the suspect, a resident of No. 64 Eegun, Akoko, was apprehended following a complaint lodged at the Ogbagi Police Station on October 9, 2025. According to the report, the case came to light after the girl was taken to a hospital in Ogbagi-Akoko, where medical personnel confirmed that she had suffered complications believed to be related…
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following his screening and subsequent approval through a voice vote. The confirmation, conducted by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, came after Amupitan answered questions from lawmakers on his vision for the nation’s electoral body. Amupitan arrived at the National Assembly earlier in the day, accompanied by the Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, and other dignitaries. He was ushered into the chamber at about 12:50 p.m. by the Presidential Adviser on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Abubakar Lado. Senate Leader…
President Bola Tinubu’s nominee for Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), appeared before the Senate on Thursday for his screening. Amupitan entered the Senate Chamber at 12:50 p.m. after a motion by the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), to suspend Order 12 and allow the nominee into the chamber. The motion was seconded by the Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South). Before the screening commenced, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, informed lawmakers that Amupitan had been cleared by the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) following vetting and…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has declared that the health condition of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is not life-threatening and that he is medically fit to stand trial. The disclosure was made on Thursday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the NMA presented its findings from a court-ordered health evaluation of the detained IPOB leader. The assessment was carried out by a medical panel constituted by the NMA President, following an order issued about two weeks ago by Justice James Omotosho. The judge had directed the association to independently assess Kanu’s…
The Nigerian Army has launched a disciplinary process against one of its personnel accused of causing the death of a commercial bus driver at a checkpoint in Ondo State. In a statement posted on the Army’s official X handle on Thursday, the Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 32 Artillery Brigade, Major Njoka Irabor, confirmed that the soldier involved is already facing internal disciplinary procedures. According to Irabor, the incident occurred on Sunday, October 13, 2025, at a military checkpoint in Akunu, Akoko North-East Local Government Area. The victim, a commercial bus driver en route from Akure to…
A Kaduna State High Court has ordered the Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command, to pay N15 million in damages for unlawfully disrupting political meetings organised by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Murtala Zubairu held that the police violated the parties’ fundamental rights to peaceful assembly and association guaranteed under Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The court also issued a perpetual injunction restraining the police commissioner, his officers, and agents from interfering with or disrupting lawful political gatherings in the state. Justice Zubairu ruled that the…
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, says he rejected an offer of appointment from President Bola Tinubu, choosing instead to focus on his private life after years in public office. Fayose made the revelation on Wednesday during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme. The two-term governor, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said that although he maintains a cordial relationship with President Tinubu, he has no interest in joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) or serving in any capacity under the current administration. “Have you seen me taking an appointment from the APC? Asiwaju asked…