A widow, Mrs. Doris Okolie, has accused a lawyer, Mr. Chinedu Ofodum, of intimidation and unlawful eviction from her rented apartment in Asaba, Delta State. Okolie, who spoke to South-South PUNCH on Tuesday, claimed she had paid her rent in full up to April 2026 but was still served with a quit notice. She said she had also petitioned the Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Prof. Epiphany Azinge, to intervene in what she described as oppression. The widow narrated that she rented a one-room and parlour apartment at No. 12 Peter Osadebe Street, Asaba, in May 2023 at the…
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Teenager arrested for kidnapping, killing five-year-old cousin The Enugu State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old, Ikediekpere Obodoagu, for allegedly kidnapping and murdering his five-year-old cousin, Wisdom Obodoagu. Police spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said in a statement on Wednesday that the suspect was apprehended alongside an accomplice, Sunday Michael, 24, a security guard at 9th Mile Corner, Enugu. The arrests were made on August 11 and 12 by operatives of the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad. The child was first declared missing on July 26.Investigations later revealed that Ikediekpere used Michael to demand a ransom of ₦1 million from the victim’s…
The Ondo State Police Command has intercepted a vehicle conveying large quantities of crystal methamphetamine and other illicit drugs in Ifedore Local Government Area. Spokesperson of the Command, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, noting that the interception took place on August 17 at about 12:15 p.m. during a stop-and-search operation at Ilaramokin. The operation, led by ASP Amos Ayuba, also revealed that the vehicle was fitted with a fake number plate reportedly stolen from another car. All suspects linked to the incident have been arrested and are currently in custody, while investigations are ongoing.…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to remove four lawmakers from Osun State for defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The suit, filed on August 20 by the party’s counsel, Rapheal Oyewole, seeks to unseat two senators and two members of the House of Representatives who were elected on the PDP platform but recently switched allegiance to the APC. Those named in the suits are Senator Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East), Senator Olubiyi Oluwole Fadeyi (Osun Central), Omirin Olusanya (Atakumosa East/West and Ilesa East/West Federal Constituency), and Taofeek Ajilesoro (Ife Central/East/North and South…
Hundreds of residents of Malumfashi, Katsina State, on Tuesday staged a protest after gunmen attacked a mosque in Unguwa Muntau village, killing 13 worshippers during dawn prayers. The protesters barricaded the Malumfashi–Funtua highway, a major route linking Kano with Funtua, Gusau and Sokoto, leaving motorists and commuters stranded for hours. The demonstration later spread into Malumfashi town, causing total gridlock and forcing many travellers to abandon their journeys. Eyewitnesses said the assailants stormed the mosque around 5 a.m. and opened fire on the congregation. A resident, Abubakar, who narrowly escaped, told reporters that the attack was unprovoked. “They just entered…
The Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, has urged Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, and his supporters to remain law-abiding and avoid violence in the pursuit of their cause. The monarch gave the advice on Wednesday while receiving Igboho and his followers at his palace in Owo, Ondo State. In a statement shared on his official Facebook page, Oba Ogunoye described Igboho as “a beacon of hope to his generation and future generations,” commending his resilience and leadership. He assured him of continued royal support, stressing that sustainable development in the South-West can…
The Cherubim and Seraphim Church Worldwide has announced the release of a Centenary Album as part of activities to commemorate its 100th anniversary, honouring the enduring legacy of its founder, Saint Moses Orimolade Tunolase. The five-track album is designed to celebrate the church’s spiritual journey, its role as the first indigenous spiritual church in Africa, and its prophetic mission which has shaped Christianity across the continent for a century. All the songs were composed and arranged by Very Rev’d David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi (Aremolekun), who serves as the initiator of the project. The tracks, which include Ogo T’Orimolade Fihan, E Wa Ni…
The Cherubim and Seraphim Church Worldwide has announced the release of a Centenary Album as part of activities to commemorate its 100th anniversary, honouring the enduring legacy of its founder, Saint Moses Orimolade Tunolase. The five-track album is designed to celebrate the church’s spiritual journey, its role as the first indigenous spiritual church in Africa, and its prophetic mission which has shaped Christianity across the continent for a century. All the songs were composed and arranged by Very Rev’d David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi (Aremolekun), who serves as the initiator of the project. The tracks, which include Ogo T’Orimolade Fihan, E Wa Ni…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has rescued 20 Ghanaians, comprising 10 males and 10 females, who were allegedly trafficked into Uyo Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, confirmed the rescue in a statement issued in Uyo on Wednesday. She said the victims were freed from a compound in Obio Etoi village, following a joint operation that stemmed from a request for assistance by the Ghana Police Service and INTERPOL. According to her, the operation was carried out at about 4:17 p.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025, after officers acting on intelligence surrounded the…
An officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Inspector Shabali Adamu, has died in an auto accident along the Damba–Gusau expressway in Zamfara State. Adamu was reportedly returning to his residence in Kwatarkoshi after work when the fatal crash occurred. In a statement, the Public Relations Officer of the Zamfara State Command, ASC1 Mustapha Abubakar, said the outgoing Controller of Corrections, Assistant Controller General Musa Tanko, described the late officer as a dedicated professional who served the nation with commitment. Tanko, on behalf of the command’s officers and men, expressed condolences to Adamu’s family, colleagues and the Nigerian Correctional Service…