Abiodun Ayoyinka, the veteran actor who brought the iconic character Papa Ajasco to life for decades, has announced a rebranding of his public persona. In a video shared on Instagram on Saturday, Ayoyinka formally introduced his new stage identity as Bondu Alaska. The announcement follows his recent statement about financial difficulties and a public disagreement with Wale Adenuga, founder of Wale Adenuga Productions, over the use of the “Papa Ajasco” brand. “Good morning Nigerians. I am Bondu Alaska, the one and only Bondu Alaska,” he said in the video, which quickly went viral. He expressed gratitude to fans for their…
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The Ondo State Police Command has taken into custody a 21-year-old suspect, Alabi Anthony, in connection with the death of a woman, Olaseni Veronica, in Iboropa, Akoko axis of the state. The arrest, according to the command, followed credible intelligence that led operatives to launch a probe into the incident. Police said the investigation gained momentum after detectives traced the victim’s missing mobile phone, which eventually led them to the suspect. During questioning, the suspect was said to have admitted to committing the crime, confessing that he had sexual relations with the victim before allegedly taking her life. Describing the…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers and rescued three victims following an abduction incident captured on Closed-Circuit Television in the Oda area of Akure. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who said the operation was carried out through intelligence-driven policing and coordinated field actions. According to the statement, the arrests were triggered by the circulation of a CCTV video on social media showing the abduction of a victim by suspected criminals in Oda. The Command subsequently deployed its intelligence team to analyse the footage and…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with a kidnapping incident captured on CCTV in Oda, Akure, and rescued three victims. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the arrests followed the circulation of a video showing the abduction. He said the command swiftly mobilised its intelligence unit, deploying digital tracking and coordinated operations to identify those involved. “Upon receiving the footage, the Command immediately activated its intelligence team, leveraging digital surveillance analysis and coordinated field operations to identify and apprehend the suspects,” the statement read.…
No fewer than 40 persons were injured, while one life was lost in separate tanker-related explosions that occurred in Lagos and Cross River states on Saturday. In Lagos, the explosion happened in the early hours along the Lekki–Epe Expressway near Ologuro Bus Stop in the Sangotedo area. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency disclosed that the incident occurred after a tipper truck crashed into a gas tanker, triggering a massive fire outbreak. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed that the driver of the tipper truck died from the impact, while two women sustained injuries. He said, “On arrival at…
Tension has gripped Ozoro, headquarters of Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, as several female students have reportedly fled the community following recent assaults on women during a traditional festival. Findings by Sunday PUNCH indicated that the development followed the controversial ‘Alue-Do’ festival, where disturbing videos surfaced online showing young women being chased, stripped and assaulted by groups of youths, triggering widespread outrage across the country. A student leader, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed that many female students, still shaken by the incident, had begun leaving the area over fears of further violence. He said, “Most…
A truck driver narrowly escaped death on Saturday night after a Mack truck conveying an empty 20-foot container was engulfed in flames around the Alausa Secretariat, inward Otedola Bridge corridor of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The incident occurred barely days after a fatal explosion along the Lekki-Epe axis that claimed the lives of two persons, including a driver and his assistant, in a collision involving a trailer and a gas-laden truck. Emergency response teams, including the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, promptly arrived at the scene to contain the blaze. According to eyewitness…
Panic has gripped parts of Kwara South Senatorial District following threats by suspected terrorists to launch attacks on communities across three local government areas. The alarm was raised in a statement issued on Saturday by the Coordinator of the Joint Security Watch in the district, Olaitan Zubair, who warned of looming security breaches. The statement, which was also forwarded to the Kwara State Commissioner of Police and the chairmen of Ifelodun, Irepodun, and Isin Local Government Areas, called for urgent intervention to the According to the statement, intelligence reports indicated possible threats targeting parts of Kwara on March 23, with…
Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Saturday paid glowing tribute to elder statesman, Basorun Seinde Arogbofa, describing him as a towering figure whose life embodies intellectual depth, moral authority and enduring relevance in public service. The Governor spoke at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), during the presentation of books and the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) Fellowship investiture into the Hall of Fame, organised to mark Arogbofa’s 87th birthday. Governor Aiyedatiwa stressed the importance of honouring individuals who have made significant contributions to society, noting that Arogbofa’s life transcends mere longevity and represents a body…
The Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area of Kano State, Alhaji Hamza Musa Durba, has been kidnapped by suspected gunmen. The incident occurred late on Friday when about six armed men reportedly stormed his residence in Dinya town, located in Durba Ward of the council area. Security sources confirmed that the assailants, who arrived on motorcycles, carried out the operation without discharging any firearms. A security operative in the area said the attackers executed the abduction swiftly, gaining entry into the house and whisking away their target without drawing attention. According to the source, members of the victim’s household who…