As Christians all over the world celebrate Easter, Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has urged the people of the State to use the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ to show love to one another and promote unity among all residents. In his Easter message to the people of the State, Governor Aiyedatiwa urged them to remember that the scriptural emphasis of love has so much relevance for the peaceful coexistence of the people and development of the society. The Governor said: “I greet you all, especially our Christian brothers and sisters, as we celebrate Easter in…
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As Christians all over the world celebrate Easter today,the Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Olamide Oladiji has called on them to reflect on the resurrection of Jesus Christ by showing love to one another. In a goodwill message signed by the Speaker, he charged Christians to imbibe the spirit of humility and holiness as exemplified by Jesus Christ. While urging them to emulate his doctrine in faith and hope, Oladiji also admonished christians faithful in Ondo State to continue to work for the overall interest of the State by promoting perseverance, peace and unity. The Speaker,who used…
A moment of tension unfolded at the Emir’s Palace in Bauchi on Friday when the state’s Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau, allegedly slapped the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, during a heated exchange. As reported by Daily Post, the incident took place during the turbaning ceremony of former Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, who was honored as Makama Babba 1 of the Bauchi Emirate. The event also coincided with the wedding of Abubakar’s daughter, Khadija Mohammed. The high-profile gathering was attended by prominent political figures, including Vice President Kashim Shettima and Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya. Eyewitnesses…
A tragic incident occurred on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Olobe Farm in Igbajo, Osun State, where a farmer, Mr. Abideen Olabiyi, was killed by a swarm of bees. Two others, Mr. Solomon Kingsley and Chief Olusegun Alalade, sustained serious injuries. All three men, residents of Alalade Compound in Ada, had gone to the farm when they were suddenly attacked by the bees. The Otan Ayegbaju Police Division confirmed the incident on Saturday. According to the police, the deceased’s body has been taken to Healthy Paradise Mortuary in Ikirun for an autopsy, while the injured victims were rushed to an…
The Borno State Government has taken custody of 230 repentant Boko Haram members who completed a deradicalisation programme under Operation Safe Corridor. The individuals, all Borno natives, were part of a larger group of 390 former insurgents who voluntarily surrendered to the Nigerian Army and graduated from the Federal Government’s Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (DRR) Camp in Mallam Sidi, Gombe State. At the joint graduation ceremony for batches six and seven, Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, Brigadier General Yusuf Ali, praised the collaborative efforts among agencies that made the programme successful. He called on communities to support reintegration efforts, noting…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will now commence on April 24, a day earlier than the previously scheduled April 25. JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, made this known in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja. He explained that the date was adjusted to accommodate key commitments involving the board and its partner agencies. Candidates are now able to print their examination notification slips, which include important details such as exam date, venue, time, and other relevant information. “Candidates are encouraged to begin printing their notification slips from today,…
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the extradition of Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, also known as “Killaboi,” from Doha, Qatar, over the killing of 21-year-old Augusta Onuwabhagbe, a student of Lead City University, Ibadan. The murder occurred on July 13, 2023, at the suspect’s residence in Ajah, Lagos State. According to Force spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi, Nnayereugo, who had been on the run since the incident, was returned to Nigeria on Saturday, April 19, 2025. His extradition followed a coordinated effort between the Nigeria Police, the Federal Ministry of Justice, INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Abuja, and Qatari judicial authorities. The investigation…
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 33-year-old man, Chidiebere Mbene, in connection with the murder of a 15-year-old boy, Nwokedi Michael Somtochukwu, in Unubi, Nnewi South Local Government Area. According to a statement issued on Friday, April 18, 2025, by the command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspect allegedly assaulted the deceased’s elder sister before killing the teenager and fleeing the scene. “The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, commended the Nnewi community for their cooperation in apprehending the suspect,” the statement said. The police noted that community involvement played a crucial role in the swift…
A man identified as Muhammad Ma’aba from Fujeregi village in Gbako Local Government Area of Niger State has reportedly died after being assaulted. Local sources say the attack occurred along the road between Saganuwa and Fujeregi. Ma’aba was allegedly ambushed by a group led by Alhaji Yikangi of Chikan village, the ex-husband of the woman Ma’aba planned to marry. The incident is believed to be linked to a prolonged dispute involving Fatima Suleiman, who was previously married to Yikangi. After being divorced by him three times under Islamic law—rendering any future reconciliation impossible—Fatima had reportedly intended to remarry, a decision…
The University of Ibadan has expressed concern over the rising number of female students turning to egg donation as a means of income. In a memo dated April 15, 2025, and obtained by PUNCH Online on Friday, the University Health Service cautioned students against viewing egg donation as a sustainable financial venture. While acknowledging that the procedure offers hope to families dealing with infertility, the university warned that it carries significant health risks and should not be treated as a casual or recurring side hustle. The memo, signed by Dr. Aderonke Ajayi, Director of the University Health Service, highlighted the…