The Special Offences (Mobile) Court sitting in the Ikeja Magisterial District of Lagos has ordered the remand of seven persons in a correctional facility over the alleged assault of enforcement officials of the Lagos Waste Management Authority during an environmental enforcement exercise. The suspects — Olamilekan Abdullahi, 21; Akeem Olamilekan, 24; Frank Tom, 25; Sakiru Jamiu, 20; Emmanuel Abiodun, 41; Olarewanju Onyowale, 35; and Taiwo Yusuf, 30 — were reportedly arrested on March 8, 2026, at Moshalashi Jimoh area of Lagos Island while officials were conducting routine inspections to curb indiscriminate dumping of refuse. The defendants were subsequently arraigned on…
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The Senate has approved the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as a minister under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the confirmation after lawmakers cleared Oyedele through a voice vote during the Committee of the Whole session. Reports indicate that Oyedele is set to take over from Mrs Doris Uzoka-Anite as Minister of State for Finance. His nomination followed a formal request from President Tinubu, who submitted Oyedele’s name to the Senate for confirmation shortly after announcing the list of ministerial nominees. The approval marks another key step in the administration’s ongoing efforts to fill cabinet positions and…
Kolawole Babatunde, a former member of the House of Representatives, has been elected as the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State during a rescheduled state congress held on Wednesday in Akure. The congress was hosted at the International Cultural and Events Centre, also known as The Dome, where party members gathered to elect the new state executive. The exercise followed the cancellation of the initial congress on March 3, which was suspended due to a court injunction from the Federal High Court in Akure. The APC national leadership intervened to reconcile aggrieved members and resolve internal…
A Nigerian socialite, Elena Jessica, has reportedly died following complications from a cosmetic procedure popularly known as a Brazilian Butt Lift. Her death was made public by her sister, Nelli, in a TikTok post in which she narrated the circumstances leading to the incident. Nelli alleged that the surgery was carried out at Cynosure Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Hospital in the Ikoyi area of Lagos, claiming that the use of unsterilised instruments may have contributed to the complications that eventually led to Jessica’s death. In a WhatsApp message shared by the sister, Jessica was said to have undergone liposuction and fat…
Four members of the House of Representatives Nigeria on Wednesday announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party Nigeria to the All Progressives Congress. The lawmakers include Inuwa Garuba, representing Yamaltu/Deba Federal Constituency of Gombe State; Abdullahi El-Rasheed, who represents Dakku/Nafada Federal Constituency, also in Gombe; and Mohammed Audu, representing Karim Lamido/Lau/Ardo-Kola Federal Constituency of Taraba State. The trio defected from the PDP to the APC. Similarly, Obika Chinedu, who represents Abuja Municipal/Bwari Federal Constituency in the Federal Capital Territory, also left the LP for the APC. In a related development, Adewale Adebayo, lawmaker representing Irepodun/Olorunda/Osogbo/Orolu…
The Ondo State Government has announced strict enforcement of a ban on motorcycle operations across the state from 7:00pm to 6:00am in a renewed effort to tackle growing security concerns. The Commander of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, made the disclosure on behalf of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa while parading over 70 suspected criminals arrested in different parts of the state. Adeleye said the governor also directed that all commercial motorcycle operators must undergo registration with the Amotekun Corps and obtain official clearance to continue operating within the state. He explained that…
The Court of Appeal in Ibadan on Wednesday adjourned indefinitely the case challenging the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) elective convention in the city. In its ruling, the court gave the disputing parties the option to resolve the matter amicably outside the courtroom. It further stated that if the parties fail to reach a settlement, they may return to court for continuation of proceedings. The panel of justices advised legal representatives to guide their clients carefully to promote a peaceful resolution and avoid further legal entanglements. They also urged lawyers to be conscious of time, particularly in light of the recently…
Ghanaian authorities have arrested 93 Nigerians allegedly linked to cybercrime and human trafficking, while rescuing 73 others reportedly subjected to abuse and forced confinement. According to a report by ABC News GH on Tuesday, citing the Ghana Immigration Service, 91 men and two women were taken into custody on charges including cybercrime and immigration violations. The 73 rescued victims have since been repatriated to Nigeria. The arrests followed coordinated raids on six properties at the DEVTRACO Estate, reportedly targeting a network involved in internet fraud and the unlawful detention of individuals. Deputy Superintendent of Immigration Newman Akuffo, who led the…
A young man reportedly under the influence of drugs allegedly set his family house on fire following a dispute with relatives in Lagos. A video circulating on social media early Wednesday showed family members struggling to escape as flames engulfed parts of the building. In the footage, occupants could be heard screaming and calling for help while trying to flee the blaze. The person who recorded the video claimed the suspect, estimated to be between 21 and 25 years old, had earlier engaged in a heated argument with family members. The individual, described as a suspected drug user, was reportedly…
Residents of an apartment building in Banana Island, Lagos State, were on Wednesday rescued after being trapped in an elevator for more than an hour. The occupants were freed following the intervention of officials from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency. The incident drew attention on social media after a video surfaced online showing the distressed residents raising the alarm while stuck inside the lift. In the clip, the occupants appeared visibly uncomfortable and sweating as they called for urgent help. A social media user who posted the video claimed the incident occurred in an apartment complex located near the…