A female commercial driver in Lagos State is calling for justice after allegedly being brutally assaulted by a street thug, commonly known as an Agbero, while trying to prevent the theft of her vehicle’s battery. In a viral video shared on Tuesday, the visibly distressed woman, her face swollen and bruised, recounted the ordeal. According to her, the incident occurred near the Oriental Hotel, where the man posed as a passenger heading to the Nigerian Law School. She became suspicious after noticing the suspect through her rear-view mirror, allegedly attempting to remove her vehicle’s battery. Upon confronting him, she said…
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The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has urged Nigerians to stop paying ransom to kidnappers, terrorists, and other criminals, warning that such payments only fuel further criminal activity. Ribadu issued the warning on Tuesday while receiving over 60 rescued kidnap victims in Kaduna. The victims, who had been held captive for over a month, included a deputy director in the civil service and a relative of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah. All are from Zango Kataf, Southern Kaduna. The NSA, before handing over the victims—35 males, 29 females, and several children—to the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, stressed that…
Security was heightened in parts of Anambra State on Monday as police and other security agencies moved to end the ongoing Monday ‘sit-at-home’ directive that has crippled economic activity in the region. The increased patrols focused on areas like Nnewi and Ihiala, which have often been impacted by the order enforced by non-state actors. Authorities said the aim is to restore public confidence and encourage residents to go about their normal activities without fear. The Anambra State Police Command confirmed a coordinated security operation involving the Nigerian Army (302 Artillery Regiment), Navy, DSS, NSCDC, Immigration, and the state vigilante group.…
Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has approved the appointment of administrators for all 23 Local Government Areas of the state. This development comes less than 24 hours after a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt reportedly restrained him from making such appointments. The court order was issued on Tuesday by Justice Adam Muhammed in suit number FHC/PH/CS/46/2025, following a case filed by PILEX Centre for Civic Education Initiative, led by Courage Msirimovu, against the sole administrator in his official capacity. Despite the court’s directive, Ibas has also approved the reconstitution of several boards of agencies, commissions,…
Two individuals sustained injuries during a violent clash between rival cult groups at Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, on Tuesday. The incident reportedly began as a disagreement between two young men over a female student. The altercation quickly escalated when members of both cult groups intervened, leading to chaos on campus. During the clash, a student was attacked with a cutlass, while another female student was injured while trying to flee the scene. Both are currently receiving treatment at a hospital. Speaking on the incident, the institution’s Director of Media and Publicity, Mr. Fadeji Joseph, confirmed the unrest but clarified that…
An Abuja High Court has awarded N100 million in damages against Louisville Girls Secondary School, Gwagwalada, over the death of a nine-year-old student, Kamzie Ikpeatusim. The court found the school negligent in providing adequate medical care, which led to the child’s death. Justice Sylvanus Oriji delivered the ruling on Tuesday in a suit filed by the girl’s father, Ifeanyi Ikpeatusim. He alleged that shortly after Kamzie was admitted as a boarding student in September 2017, she fell seriously ill by October 2 and died a few days later due to the school’s failure to provide timely medical attention. The court…
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has assured that the Oda road project will be completed by June 2025, despite encountering some minor challenges with the Ijoka road project. This assurance was made known by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, while featuring on the Crest Breakfast Show, ‘Eyi Ara’, on Tuesday. According to Adeniyan, Governor Aiyedatiwa is prioritising the welfare of Ondo State residents and is committed to completing the Oda road project. The project, which spans 7.8 kilometres in Akure South Local Government Area, was initially awarded in 2021. Regarding security concerns, Adeniyan clarified a recent…
A 22-year-old hairdresser, Nicky Isabella, has been sentenced to five years in prison by the Achimota Circuit Court for trafficking two young Nigerian women into Ghana under false promises of employment. Known popularly as Bella, Isabella deceived the victims—aged 22 and 23—by claiming she had secured supermarket jobs for them in Adjiringanor, Accra. But when the women arrived in May 2024, they were instead forced into prostitution and stripped of their earnings. The verdict was delivered on Friday, April 4, 2025, by Judge Akosua Anokyewaa Adjepong following a full trial. Prosecutors revealed that Isabella, alongside an accomplice identified only as…
The Ranking Member representing Ondo East and West Federal constituency in the House of Representatives has congratulated Hon. Ayodele Wisdom Olawande on the occasion of his birthday. In a birthday message made available through his media office, Hon (Dr.) Abiola Makinde described Honorable Ayodele Olawande as a worthy youth ambassador and role model to the younger generation and emerging leaders. “Honorable Minister, I congratulate you today on this gracious occasion of your birth anniversary. With great admiration, I have watched you exhibit strength, composure, expertise and commendable capacity in your role as the Minister of Youth Development.” “Your achievement so…
Sirajo Jaja, the Accountant-General of Bauchi State, was arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday in connection with an alleged N1.8 billion money laundering scheme. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed the charges before Justice Obiora Egwuatu. Jaja, along with Aliyu Abubakar, a bureau de change operator, and his company, were accused in the case marked FHC/ABJ/CR/101/2025. After the charges were read, both Jaja and Abubakar pleaded not guilty. Jaja’s lawyer, Chris Uche, requested bail for his client, arguing that the charges were politically motivated and linked to Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed’s political aspirations for…