Tragedy has struck the Federal College of Education, Okene, Kogi State, following the discovery of the lifeless body of a 20-year-old student, Suleiman Rahama Onono, who had been declared missing for over a week. Onono, a student of the institution, was reported missing about two Saturdays ago, a development that triggered anxiety among her family members, colleagues, and school authorities. Security operatives subsequently began investigations into her sudden disappearance. The discovery of her body has thrown the college community into deep mourning, with students and staff struggling to come to terms with the incident. The deceased was described by those…
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The widow of late businessman and politician, Bamidele Akingboye, Mrs Christiana Akingboye, has faulted moves she described as a renewed probe into her husband’s death, accusing the Lagos State Police Command of abuse of power, breach of due process and unlawful handling of his remains and personal effects. Akingboye, who addressed journalists at the weekend, said the actions of the police persisted despite a legal advice issued by the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions, which, according to her, cleared her and her children of any wrongdoing. She appealed to President Bola Tinubu, the Senate and the Inspector-General of Police…
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has indicated that he may formally join the ruling All Progressives Congress, saying he is in the process of transitioning into partisan politics. Musa made this known during an interview on Sunday Politics, a programme aired on Channels Television, where he disclosed that his political journey was still unfolding. He said he was appreciative of the platform provided by the APC, noting that the party played a role in his emergence first as Chief of Defence Staff and later as Minister of Defence. According to him, this experience has strengthened his resolve…
The traditional ruler of Iwoye-Ketu in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Isaac Oyero, has condemned the recent attack on operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service in the community, calling for a thorough investigation to bring those responsible to justice. The monarch also raised the alarm over what he described as inadequate security presence in the border town, warning that the situation had left the area exposed to criminal activities. Two Customs officers attached to the Ogun I Area Command were injured during an attack at Akokoro village, one of the settlements under Iwoye-Ketu. In a statement signed…
Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority have rescued a truck driver who was trapped inside the cabin of an overturned containerised truck along the Shagamu Road axis of Oke Gbegun, near the Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu. The incident, which occurred around midnight, was confirmed in a statement issued by the agency on Sunday. According to LASTMA, the 40-foot containerised truck, fully loaded at the time of the crash, reportedly suffered brake failure, causing the driver to lose control before the vehicle overturned on the busy roadway. The authority said its officials arrived at the scene to find the…
At least 20 suspected bandits were killed on Friday when troops of the Nigerian Army raided a notorious hideout linked to bandit leader Dankami in Zamfara State. The operation was carried out by troops of the 8 Division under Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, following intelligence indicating that a large number of armed fighters had gathered in the camp to coordinate attacks on nearby communities and security movements. Security sources said the troops, working alongside the Nigerian Air Force, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force and local vigilantes, kept the location under close watch for several days before…
The Lead Pastor of David Christian Centre, Lagos, Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo, has defended his decision to adorn his arm with a Bible-inspired tattoo, saying it served as an unconventional but effective tool for evangelism. Okonkwo, who is also a popular relationship coach, unveiled the tattoo in a video shared on his official Instagram page on Saturday to mark his 50th birthday. The inscription, written in Roman numerals as “III: XVI,” represents John 3:16, one of the most widely referenced verses in the Bible. The video, which opens with a voice-over reciting the scripture, quickly gained traction across social media platforms,…
Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has attributed the survival and steady progress of the state over the past five decades to divine guidance, the resilience of its people and the central role of faith in governance. The Governor spoke on Sunday at the Ondo State @ 50 Golden Jubilee Thanksgiving Service held at St Thomas’ Anglican Church, Isinkan, Akure. Addressing clergymen, worshippers and the citizens of the state, Governor Aiyedatiwa described the golden jubilee as a moment of profound gratitude, reflection and fellowship, noting that both the achievements recorded and the challenges overcome by the state bore…
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, has called for severe measures against individuals involved the destruction and theft of public infrastructure on federal highways. Onanuga made the remark on Sunday while reacting to a video shared on X by a user, Salanwu Omoiyaonipako, showing suspected vandals cutting iron materials at the ongoing reconstruction site of the Ibadan–Ilesa/Ife Federal Highway. In the footage, the vandals were seen removing starter bars and shoulder rods used for the road construction, an act that has raised concerns over the persistent sabotage of government projects. Commenting on the…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a Nigeria-born businessman resident in Brazil, Uche Franklin Onyekwere, for allegedly attempting to smuggle cocaine into the country through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. The 47-year-old suspect was apprehended on Thursday, January 29, 2026, during the inward screening of passengers who arrived on a South African Airways flight from Brazil via Johannesburg, following what the agency described as credible intelligence. In a statement issued on Sunday, the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said a body scan carried out on Onyekwere indicated the concealment of illicit…