The University of Jos community in Plateau State was gripped by shock on Friday after the remains of a baby were discovered inside a clogged drainage pipe linked to a female hostel in the Naraguta area of the campus. The disturbing discovery reportedly followed complaints by students about a persistent foul odour and a blocked sewage system, which prompted authorities to engage maintenance workers to trace the source of the problem. Eyewitnesses said plumbers invited to fix the faulty facility stumbled on the remains while attempting to clear the obstruction in the pipe. A hostel porter, who spoke on condition…
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Police launch investigation as fire kills two children in Ondo The Ondo State Police Command has commenced a probe into a fatal fire outbreak that led to the death of two minors in Ode-Aye, located in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday by the command’s spokesperson, Abayomi Jimoh, who said the incident occurred on March 18, 2026, at a residence on Olaribigbe Street in the Zion Area of the community. The victims, identified as six-year-old Queen Ohwo and her four-year-old sister, Everlyne Ohwo, reportedly lost their lives after a…
The Federal Government has called for the swift arrest and prosecution of persons allegedly involved in sexual assault during a community festival in Ozoro, Delta State. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, gave the directive in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the ministry’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ahmed Danbazau. The development followed the emergence of a viral video on social media on Thursday, which reportedly captured incidents of sexual assault during the Alue-Do Festival, also known as the “Festival of Fertility,” in Ozoro Kingdom. Reacting to the reports, the minister expressed…
A former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has said the responsibility for disclosing the identities of individuals allegedly financing terrorism in Nigeria does not rest with him, despite longstanding public demands for such revelations. The retired lieutenant general stated that those funding insurgent activities are already known to relevant authorities, but declined to give reasons their names have not been made public. Buratai made the remarks on Friday while featuring on Politics Today, a current affairs programme on Channels Television. He stressed that the task of naming and prosecuting suspected financiers lies with appropriate security and intelligence agencies, noting…
A social media user identified as Debrakin has accused popular live band performer, Segun Johnson, of abruptly ending their 13-year relationship after urging her to relocate to Lagos. Debrakin made the allegations in a series of posts shared on TikTok, where she detailed the history of their relationship, describing it as long-standing but marked by intermittent challenges. According to her, the relationship began over a decade ago and endured periods of separation, including a time when she relocated to the United Kingdom. She claimed they later reconciled abroad after the singer had gained popularity and resumed their relationship. She explained…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has again revised upward the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit, raising it to N1,275 per litre in its fifth price increase for March. The latest review, announced hours after a previous adjustment on Friday night, represents a N30 increase from the N1,245 per litre earlier quoted, and a N100 rise compared to the N1,175 per litre sold earlier in the month. In a notice sent to marketers and industry stakeholders on Saturday, the refinery directed that its earlier pricing communication should be ignored, as it no longer reflects current market realities. The company disclosed that…
The Delta State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, is facing public backlash after making a sexually suggestive remark in response to rights activist Rinu Oduala, popularly known as Savvy Rinu, on social media. The controversy erupted hours after videos emerged showing women being chased, stripped, and molested during a festival in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area, Delta State, sparking nationwide condemnation. Edafe initially addressed the incident on X on Friday, describing it as “alarming, disgusting and embarrassing,” and assuring that the Commissioner of Police, CP Aina Adesola, had ordered an investigation. The statement called for calm and…
A Nigerian dietitian has been removed from the United Kingdom’s health professionals register after a tribunal found that she falsely claimed expertise in multiple medical specialties to besecure a hospital role she was unqualified for. Ifeyinwa Chizube Ndulue-Nonso, a registered dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), was struck off following a final hearing by the HCPC’s Conduct and Competence Committee held from March 2 to 10, 2026. According to findings obtained from the Health and Care Professions Tribunal Service website, Ndulue-Nonso submitted false information in August and September 2023 while applying for a Band 6 rotational dietitian…
The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended two suspected armed robbers and recovered a toy gun during a routine stop-and-search exercise in Akure. The suspects, identified as Simeon George and Moses Daniel, were arrested in the early hours of March 15, 2026, in the Oba-Ile area of the state. In a statement released on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said the arrest was made by operatives of the command working alongside members of a local vigilante group. He disclosed that a toy gun and a headlamp were found in the suspects’ possession, concealed inside a bag…
A woman from Ibadan, Ogundele Oluwakemi Victoria, is reportedly in a critical condition in Iraq following alleged trafficking, with claims of prolonged abuse, starvation and a suspected attempt to harvest her organs. The case was disclosed by Damilola Adekola of Hopes Haven Foundation, who raised concerns over the victim’s deteriorating health, noting that her condition had worsened significantly. Adekola said there were indications that the victim’s mental health had been affected after enduring sustained neglect and maltreatment. Speaking on the development, the victim’s sister, Titilayo Victoria, said the family only became aware of her travel plans shortly before she left…