Residents of the Idimu area in Lagos State were gripped by fear on Sunday following the discovery of two male corpses, one of which was found decapitated. The grim discovery was made early Sunday morning along Oladun Road, though it is believed the killings occurred late Saturday night. Eyewitnesses told PUNCH Metro that the bodies were lying several meters apart, drawing a crowd of shocked residents and passersby. One of the deceased was identified as a well-known local figure, popularly called Baba Oja. According to Lanre Ajao, a resident, “We saw their bodies early this morning. While we couldn’t identify…
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The Philadelphia Chapter of the Black Students Union (BSU) has started a $25,000 fundraising campaign to support the burial of Olatunji Bolaji, a 77-year-old Nigerian Uber driver who was tragically shot and killed in Center City, Philadelphia. Bolaji, a husband, father, and grandfather, lost his life on April 16, 2025, while waiting for a passenger outside the Byblos Hookah Lounge. According to reports, he was caught in a violent altercation when two individuals exited a dark-colored Jeep Grand Cherokee and began shooting. He was hit in the back of the head and later crashed his vehicle a block away on…
The spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Mr. Akin Rotimi, has voiced concern over the growing negative influence of social media on Nigerian families. Speaking in Ikole-Ekiti during the second edition of his Easter Family Life Thanksgiving Service, Rotimi described the platform as a breeding ground for foreign ideologies, questionable cultures, and immorality. Rotimi, who represents the Ekiti North 1 (Ikole/Oye) Federal Constituency, said social media has become a channel where vices are celebrated and virtuous conduct is ridiculed. He warned that the continued exposure to such content, especially among the youth, threatens the moral foundation of society. During the…
A former Commissioner for Information in Zamfara State, Ibrahim Dosara, has rejected Governor Dauda Lawal’s recent claim that only N4 million was left in the state’s treasury by the previous administration. In an interview with Arise TV on April 14, Governor Lawal alleged he inherited a dysfunctional state from his predecessor, Bello Matawalle, who now serves as Minister of State for Defence. But addressing journalists in Kaduna on Monday, Dosara described the claim as false. He stated that the previous administration left significant funds, including N14 billion in bond proceeds, N2.6 billion from World Bank accruals, N6.3 billion in Universal…
Afrobeats star Peter Okoye, known by his stage name Mr P, has stirred reactions online after revealing that fans played a major role in the split of the iconic music duo, Psquare. As reported by AFRIPOST, Peter spoke at a recent event hosted by comedian AY, where he pointed fingers at the fanbase for fueling rivalry between him and his twin brother, Paul (Rudeboy). He explained that constant comparisons and favoritism created unnecessary conflict, which eventually led to a fallout. “Fans are the reason Psquare is no longer together. Two brothers doing the same thing, and you keep saying one…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has dismissed claims that a long-term concession agreement has been finalized for Enugu International Airport. Keyamo acknowledged that the federal government is considering airport concessions and has received proposals from interested parties, but clarified that no decisions have been made. In a statement by his media adviser, Tunde Moshood, the minister described the recent report as “baseless and untrue.” The issue gained attention shortly after Air Peace suspended operations at Enugu airport, citing infrastructural issues. This led the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to temporarily close the airport for emergency runway…
Veteran Nigerian musician Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi has debunked widespread rumours of his death, confirming in a video message on Tuesday that he is alive, strong, and in good health. In the video, the 83-year-old legend delivered an energetic performance, singing in Yoruba, English, and Pidgin to deny the false report. “Hello, my name is Professor Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi. Satan, you don lose o, Satan, you don lose o, you don pafuka. Na lie lie you dey talk, you don pafuka,” he sang. Obey-Fabiyi went on to describe the rumour as completely untrue, stating, “It is fake news that started a few hours…
By Tom Garba-Yola On Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, Dr. Yerima Gashinbaki, the Founder, Pioneer President, and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN), extended warm Easter greetings to his team, hailing them as “professional forensic heroes” in the battle for a new Nigeria. His message, themed “He is Risen,” underscored the institute’s pivotal role in curbing corruption and fostering justice across the nation. Under Dr. Gashinbaki’s leadership, CIFCFIN—established under the 2022 Act—has emerged as a formidable force in Nigeria’s anti-corruption landscape. The institute has been instrumental in training…
Pope Francis has passed away after suffering a stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure, according to a death certificate released by the Vatican on Monday. The 88-year-old pontiff died on Monday morning, nearly a month after being discharged from a five-week hospital stay, where he was treated for double pneumonia. Tributes have begun pouring in from around the world. Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari called for peace in Gaza as a tribute to the late pope. The Muslim community has also extended condolences to Christians globally. Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki mourned the pope’s passing and…
Suspected criminals have set fire to the Ilesa High Court 2 building in Osun State, drawing strong condemnation from Governor Ademola Adeleke, who described the incident as an “unjustifiable attack on the state judiciary.” In a statement released by his spokesman, Olawale Rasheed, on Monday, Governor Adeleke ordered security agencies to launch a thorough investigation and increase surveillance across all court premises in the state. “The perpetrators must be identified and brought to justice,” Adeleke said, adding that the fire, which occurred overnight, destroyed sensitive documents and exhibits. He noted that the state fire service arrived late, leaving little chance…