Traders at the popular Singa Market in Kano metropolis have again suffered heavy losses following a fire outbreak that swept through parts of the market on Saturday evening. The blaze reportedly began in a large provision store before spreading rapidly to adjoining shops, destroying goods estimated to be worth millions of naira. Eyewitnesses said the incident drew the attention of residents across the ancient city as thick smoke billowed into the sky. Efforts by traders and sympathisers to salvage merchandise were said to have been hampered by the intensity of the flames. As of the time of filing this report,…
Author: Adeboye
The Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Inter-Party Affairs warmly congratulates the newly elected Chairman, Hon. Alex Adeniyi and all other executives of the Ondo State Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) following the successful conduct of the election held at the INEC Office, Alagbaka, Akure. Barr. Fadeshola Ojamomi who is the aide to the Governor congratulated the IPAC Chairman in a statement issued on Saturday. He noted that the election, which brought together seventeen (17) registered political parties in the State, was conducted peacefully, transparently, and devoid of rancor. The statement reads, “The orderly manner in which party…
Akure — The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man impersonating a security operative and recovered a locally made firearm, live ammunition, and suspicious charms during a raid in Akure. The suspect, identified as Adepoju Pelumi, 30, was intercepted on February 10, 2026, by officers of the Command Special Operations Squad (CSOS) at Onyerugbule Under Bridge. He allegedly presented himself as a security personnel and was found with a forged identity card, prompting further investigation. Following the initial interception, police obtained authorization to search Pelumi’s residence in the Igoba area of Akure. During the operation, officers recovered a single-barrel…
The Cross River State Police Command has recovered eight decomposed bodies from a mortuary facility in Isong Inyang Community, Akamkpa Local Government Area of the state, and arrested one suspect in connection with the discovery. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP Eitokpah Sunday, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, saying the remains were found at an embalmment hall located along the Calabar–Ikom Highway on February 13, 2026. According to him, the police acted on credible intelligence received around 11:56 a.m. regarding the presence of corpses at the facility. He said operatives were immediately deployed to…
The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted four live pangolins along the Yewa axis of Ogun State, reinforcing efforts to curb the illegal trade in endangered wildlife. The seizure was made by officers of the Nigeria Customs Service Ogun I Area Command during a patrol operation around the Yemoamota–Abule-Igboora and Ebute Igboora corridor. The command’s spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Customs Chado Zakari, disclosed in a statement issued in Ota on Saturday that the operation was carried out in the early hours of Thursday following credible intelligence. Zakari said the patrol team intercepted a motorcycle around 3 a.m. and, upon inspection, discovered…
No fewer than six persons have been reportedly killed after heavily armed bandits attacked Tungan-Makeri and later razed a police facility in nearby Konkoso, both in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. Residents said the assault on Tungan-Makeri began around 8pm on Friday when a large group of gunmen stormed the community, firing shots indiscriminately and setting homes ablaze. According to locals, the attackers operated for several hours, leaving at least six people dead while many others fled to neighbouring villages for safety. An eyewitness from Zagatina village, located along the route taken by the assailants, said he saw…
Fear has gripped parts of southern Kwara State as residents began abandoning their homes following the circulation of a letter warning of imminent bandit attacks. The letter, reportedly issued by a group calling itself the Nigeria Terrorist Association (NTA), was found at Ira Market in Oyun Local Government Area on Thursday. While the authenticity of the letter has yet to be confirmed, its content threatened raids on Ira, Inaja, Aho, and neighbouring communities, sparking widespread panic. “People are scared. Some have relocated to nearby towns because we don’t know what to expect,” a traditional chief in Ira, who spoke on…
The National Association of Akoko South East Students has commended the Senator representing Ondo North Senatorial District, Jide Ipinsagba, for providing free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board scholarship forms to students in the area. In an appreciation message issued on Friday, the student body described the gesture as a significant intervention that has eased the financial burden on many parents and students while promoting access to education. The association noted that the initiative would encourage academic excellence among young people and create equal opportunities for students seeking admission into tertiary institutions. According to NASSES, the support would positively impact the…
The National Association of Akoko North East Students has applauded the Senator representing Ondo North Senatorial District, Jide Ipinsagba, for offering free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board registration slots to students across the constituency. The commendation was contained in an appreciation letter issued by the National Executives of the association, who described the initiative as a timely intervention that has eased the financial burden faced by many families during the examination registration period. The students’ body said the gesture had opened academic opportunities for several beneficiaries, noting that the lawmaker’s commitment to education and youth empowerment remained commendable and worthy…
The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a 23-year-old man, Abidemi Emmanuel, over allegations that he sexually assaulted a Lagos-based content creator popularly known as Fems Thrift and her friend. Police sources disclosed that the suspect allegedly enticed the victims with a fraudulent modelling offer, inviting them to an apartment in Ajao Estate on February 8 under the pretext of a fashion shoot. Narrating her ordeal in a video shared on her TikTok page and sighted by Saturday PUNCH, the content creator said she was approached on Instagram by a man who claimed he had recently returned from the United…