Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has described the proposed elevation of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo to a university as a strategic measure to place Ondo State at the forefront of national development in agriculture, science and technology. Governor Aiyedatiwa made the disclosure on Monday while receiving the report on the proposed polytechnic upgrade to the University of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Owo (UNASTO), from the committee in his office in Akure. The governor commended the thoroughness and depth of the submissions, which included a campus master plan, academic brief, five-year income and sustainability framework, take-off grant summary,…
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The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested a 400-level student of private and property law at the University of Abuja, Goodluck Monday, over the alleged rape of a 100-level female student. The victim, aged 21, was said to have encountered the suspect at the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs, where he reportedly presented himself as the chairman of the institution’s NELFUND committee. A fellow student familiar with the incident told our correspondent that the suspect, described as appearing much older, later exchanged contact details with the victim after she approached him regarding a friend’s NELFUND application. The…
Tension flared in Cross River State on Monday as irate youths and women from Nwang I and II communities, alongside residents of the Ekajuk Clan in Ogoja Local Government Area, stormed the Ogoja Area Command of the Nigeria Police Force, demanding the release of a suspected murderer. The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Malime Sunday Ejor, was reportedly apprehended in connection with the killing of his 26-year-old girlfriend, Moshie Lucy Igu. The incident was said to have occurred on Saturday at a farm settlement in Nwang village. According to the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Sunday Etiokpah, the suspect…
No fewer than three persons have been killed in a fresh attack by armed bandits in Dangoro village, Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The assailants were also said to have set several houses and food storage silos ablaze during the late-night raid, which occurred on March 28, 2026. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Yazid Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, noting that the attackers stormed the community around 10:30pm through the Nahuche District. He said the gunmen, armed with AK-47 rifles, invaded the village, firing indiscriminately and destroying property. According to him, a joint…
A middle-aged man, identified as Malime Ejor, has been accused of killing his girlfriend, Moshie Igu, over alleged infidelity in Cross River State. The incident, which reportedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday, has sparked outrage among residents of the community, who are demanding justice. Sources on Monday noted that the suspect, said to be 35, allegedly attacked the 26-year-old woman at a farm in Nwang Village, Ekajuk community, in Ogoja Local Government Area of the state. A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said locals were drawn to the scene after hearing distress calls but arrived too…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has launched an investigation into a viral video accusing a woman from Edo State of abusing her three-year-old son on a livestreaming platform for monetary rewards. The agency disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, describing the allegation as a serious case of child abuse and exploitation punishable under Nigeria’s anti-trafficking laws. According to NAPTIP, the case was brought to public attention by a child rights advocate, Justina Lawrence, who shared the video online and alerted authorities to the disturbing content allegedly…
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has ordered the immediate disengagement of all political aides as part of efforts to reposition his administration for improved performance and effective service delivery. The development was disclosed in a statement on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, who noted that the affected officials include all Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants serving under the current administration. The governor, while acknowledging their contributions to the growth of the state, appreciated their efforts and wished them success in their future pursuits. According to the statement, the move is designed to strengthen…
The City Boy Movement, Ondo State, held its first executive meeting, marking an important step in establishing a formal structure for the movement within the state. At the meeting, the newly appointed state executive members were officially announced. Oluwafemi Ayejusunle was named State Director, while Hon. Tomide Akinribido was announced as State Coordinator. Oluyemi Fasipe was appointed State Director for Media and Communications, Hon. Princess Wunmi Fayemi as State Women Coordinator, and Temitope Iwagun as State Treasurer. Paul Adeniyi was announced as State Zonal Coordinator (Central). Abiodun Oriade was announced as Director of Special Duties while Dr. Omosehin Adeyemi-Osowe…
Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has officially resigned as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs to pursue his ambition of becoming the governor of Bauchi State. The ministry confirmed his resignation on Monday through its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, who said: “The resignation of the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs is confirmed.” Tuggar, a native of Udubo in Gamawa Local Government Area, had previously contested for the governorship position. His Special Adviser on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir, had earlier disclosed the minister’s political plans, stating that Tuggar “is interested and aspires to run for the governorship seat of Bauchi State.” When asked…
A former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress, marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s political landscape. Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State and ex-Minister of Defence, was officially registered as a member of the ADC on Monday. He received his membership card at Gidan Kwankwasiyya along Miller Road in the Bompai area of Kano. The event drew the presence of several prominent political figures, including the ADC National Chairman and former Senate President, David Mark; former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal; former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; and…