The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced the recovery of electronic equipment allegedly capable of intercepting conversations and sensitive security documents from the Abuja home of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai. The commission said it secured a 14-day remand order from a Magistrate Court in Bwari, Federal Capital Territory, to keep el-Rufai in custody, which is set to expire on Thursday. ICPC denied claims that the detention amounted to arbitrary arrest or repression. In court filings, the anti-graft agency urged the FCT High Court of Justice to dismiss el-Rufai’s suit alleging violations of his…
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A farmer identified simply as Abdulkarim has been hospitalised after suspected bandits cut off one of his hands during an attack in Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident was brought to public attention on Monday by security analyst, Bakatsine, via his X handle. He disclosed that the assault occurred on Friday evening while the victim was tending to his dry-season farm. According to the post, the assailants reportedly stormed the farmland and inflicted grievous injuries on the farmer, severing his hand in the process. Sources quoted in the report indicated that the attack followed an altercation between…
Several United States military fighter jets were involved in a crash in Kuwait on Monday morning, according to the country’s Ministry of Defence. The ministry disclosed the development in a brief statement, noting that the incident occurred within the Middle Eastern nation, though details surrounding the cause of the crash remain unclear as of the time of filing this report. A spokesperson for the defence ministry, however, confirmed that all crew members aboard the affected aircraft were safe and accounted for. Authorities have yet to provide further information on the circumstances leading to the incident, while investigations are expected to…
March is the Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on this often-overlooked condition. Olabimpe Fapohunda, the founder of the Endometriosis and Adenomyosis Foundation (EAF) embodies resilience and advocacy. After enduring the debilitating symptoms of endometriosis for 25 years, she finally received a diagnosis that changed her life. This journey not only transformed her understanding of her own health but also ignited a passion for raising awareness about endometriosis, a condition that affects countless women worldwide yet remains shrouded in stigma and misunderstanding. Olabimpe firmly believes that awareness is the cornerstone of support for individuals suffering from endometriosis.…
Tension gripped residents of Ikare Junction in Owo, Ondo State, on Sunday night after a man identified simply as Joseph was apprehended for allegedly being in possession of several female pants. The suspect, whose full identity had yet to be confirmed as of the time of filing this report, was reportedly intercepted by youths in the area who claimed he was carrying a white nylon bag containing women’s underwear. A video of the incident shared by a blogger, Oluwaseun Ogunmola, popularly known as Ogbeni OB Sugar, showed the man being questioned by residents over the items found in his possession.…
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the abduction and killing of a youth leader in Isua Akoko, the administrative headquarters of Akoko South-East Local Government Area of Ondo State. The deceased, Ojo Abbey, popularly known as Obesere, was reportedly seized by gunmen on February 22, 2026, while returning to his community from Edo State. Residents disclosed that the attackers whisked him away to a forest location after intercepting him. Despite frantic efforts to secure his release, his lifeless body was later discovered. A community member, who identified himself simply as Tunji,…
The Ondo State Police Command has heightened security surveillance around major worship centres across the state in a renewed move to forestall security threats and safeguard lives. The Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, on March 1, 2026, conducted on-the-spot assessments of selected religious centres to evaluate their level of compliance with established safety directives and overall preparedness against possible breaches. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abayomi Jimoh, who said the monitoring exercise was in line with the state’s 2022 Executive Order mandating the installation of Closed-Circuit Television cameras in places…
Tension gripped residents of Omifon community in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State last Wednesday after a suspected transformer vandal was electrocuted while allegedly trying to steal electrical components. Sources within the neighbourhood told our correspondent that the yet-to-be-identified man was reportedly tampering with an armoured cable linked to a distribution transformer when the incident occurred. A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the matter, said power supply was active at the time. “The man was trying to cut or remove part of the cable connected to the transformer when he was…
A yet-to-be-identified person has lost his life while three others sustained serious injuries following a road accident at Aiyetoro Junction, along the traffic light corridor in Epe area of Lagos State. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority confirmed that the incident occurred on Sunday when a truck loaded with yam reportedly lost control and rammed into a stationary commercial tricycle. In a statement released by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, preliminary investigations revealed that the truck, bearing registration number AGL 764 XB, was travelling from Ijebu-Ode and attempted to make a U-turn inward Eleko at…
The gospel music scene in Nigeria is grieving the loss of Taiwo Adegbodu, one half of the popular musical duo, Adegbodu Twins. The sad development was confirmed on Sunday when Taiwo’s twin brother and partner in ministry, Kehinde Adegbodu, took to social media to announce the death. In an emotional post, Kehinde expressed his heartbreak over losing not only his brother but also his fellow minister. He wrote: “TAIWO, why will you leave me and your kids without notification? My heart is bleeding, Lord, how do you want me to cope without him? God why? This is too much for…