Residents of Tyungu Jam and Mbaav communities in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State were thrown into confusion on Thursday after suspected thugs allegedly abducted a mortuary attendant and prevented families of victims of a recent bandit attack from retrieving the corpses of their loved ones for burial. It was gathered that relatives and sympathisers had assembled at the mortuary to collect the bodies ahead of a planned mass burial when they discovered that the mortuary attendant had been taken away and the facility locked. The development reportedly disrupted arrangements for the burial of victims killed during last week’s…
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Justice Bamidele Fola Adeyeye, a serving judge of the Ondo State High Court, has died at the age of 65. The Chief Registrar of the state judiciary, Mr Ayodeji Akinsanya, announced the death in a statement on Friday in Akure. The statement said Justice Adeyeye passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, describing him as a jurist of integrity, wisdom, and dedication to justice. It added that he earned widespread respect from colleagues, legal practitioners, and the public for his humility, fairness, and commitment to the rule of law. Justice Adeyeye was appointed to the High Court on September 8,…
The Ondo State government has convened a meeting with leaders of commercial motorcycle operators, widely known as ‘okada’ riders, to enforce the state’s ban on night-time riding and the prohibition of face coverings while on motorcycles. Union heads from across the state attended the meeting to discuss strategies for compliance, and to support Amotekun operatives following successes recorded across all 18 local government areas. It was said that the directives are part of broader measures to prevent criminal activities carried out under darkness by individuals concealing their identities on motorcycles. They called on union leaders to ensure their members follow…
The Anambra State Government has arrested a well-known Nnewi-based native doctor popularly identified as De Young Chief Priest as part of its ongoing clampdown on traditionalists allegedly linked to criminal activities. Security operatives reportedly apprehended the spiritualist on Thursday at his office in Nnewi, Anambra State, over allegations of engaging in unlawful practices. Sources familiar with the development disclosed that the suspect is currently undergoing interrogation by authorities as investigations continue into claims that some native doctors provide spiritual backing for criminal elements operating in the area. Officials have yet to disclose full details of the allegations levelled against the…
Gunmen invade Kebbi community, kill man, abduct wife Gunmen on Thursday killed a 35-year-old man, Sufiyanu Garba, and abducted his wife during an attack in the Badariya area of Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of the day, throwing residents of the area into panic. Confirming the development in a statement issued on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer in Kebbi State, SP Bashir Usman, said the command had launched an investigation into the attack. He said the police were deeply concerned about the incident, which occurred on March 13, 2026, and led…
The management of Kaduna Polytechnic has launched an inquiry into a controversy at its College of Business and Management Studies, where several students were reportedly denied access to lectures over alleged dress code violations. The incident drew widespread attention after videos of students protesting outside the campus went viral on social media. In one of the videos, a female student expressed frustration, insisting that her attire was modest and appropriate. She claimed that although security personnel initially allowed her onto the campus, she was later stopped from entering by officials enforcing the dress code. “I am fully covered, my trousers…
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Thursday sentenced two men to 15 years in prison each for the brutal flogging that led to the death of a 12-year-old housemaid in Lagos. The convicts, 22-year-old painter Edidiong Edem and 21-year-old mechanic Alex Effiong-Etim, were handed the custodial sentences by Justice Abiola Soladoye after they entered a plea bargain on an amended charge of involuntary manslaughter. Delivering judgment, Justice Soladoye ruled that the prison terms would commence from the date the accused were first remanded in custody. The court heard that the victim was repeatedly beaten on her legs…
Suspected terrorists on Wednesday night stormed Ahun community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting a woman and her two children during the attack. Residents said the assailants invaded the community at night, firing gunshots into the air and forcing many villagers to flee their homes. An artisan in the area, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said local vigilantes confronted the attackers and prevented the situation from worsening. “We thank God our vigilantes stood firm. If not for their courage, the bandits would have caused more destruction in the community,” the resident said. Sources in the community…
The Lagos State Government has commenced an investigation into the reported death of a Lagos socialite popularly known as “Elena,” who allegedly died after undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift procedure at a clinic in the state. The probe is being conducted by the Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency following reports on social media suggesting that the woman developed complications during or shortly after the cosmetic surgery. In a statement issued, the Permanent Secretary of the agency, Abiola Idowu, said authorities had begun a comprehensive and transparent inquiry to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident. She explained that preliminary findings…
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has said he believes Iran’s newly installed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is still alive but may have suffered serious damage following recent attacks linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. Mojtaba Khamenei was elevated to the position after his father, Ali Khamenei, Iran’s former supreme leader, was reportedly killed on the first day of the war between the United States and Israel against Iran. The new leader has not appeared in public since he was chosen by a clerical assembly on Sunday. His first statement since assuming…