The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered an illegal cybercrime training facility, commonly referred to as a “Yahoo School,” in the Iju area of Lagos. Authorities arrested four key suspects and rescued six trainees, including a 12-year-old boy. The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday. He identified the arrested suspects as Chibuike Ihejika (23), Stanley Ihejika (22), Obiora Oyediba (26), and Emmanuel Oyedibe (25). The rescued trainees include Okorie Henry, Otoh Chisom (20), Okeke Kwufrochikwu (26), Uchenna Obeji (26), Minachi Udochukwu (12), and Chinedu Ukachukwu (23). Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects recruited trainees…
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President Bola Tinubu has dismissed Mele Kyari as the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Pius Akinyelure as the board chairman. In a major restructuring, Tinubu appointed Bashir Ojulari as the new CEO, effective April 2, 2025. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the changes in a statement titled “President Tinubu Reconstitutes NNPC Limited Board, Appoints New Chairman, Group CEO.” He confirmed that all board members appointed alongside Akinyelure and Kyari in November 2023 have been relieved of their duties. The newly constituted 11-member board includes Engineer Bashir Bayo…
In a historic move, Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has released funds to members of the Ondo State House of Assembly for the implementation of constituency projects. The release of the fund became public knowledge after a lawmaker, Hon. Kolawole Ologede who is representing Akure North Constituency, thanked the Governor on the development in a media report. However, the significant development marks a stark contrast to the seven-year tenure of his predecessor, during which such an initiative was absent. The funds will enable lawmakers to address critical local needs, enhance infrastructure, and improve the overall quality of life for…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has asserted that nothing and no one can prevent her from visiting her hometown in Okehi, Kogi State, despite the ban on political rallies and gatherings imposed by Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo. In response to the proclamation, Akpoti-Uduaghan made it clear that she had every intention of attending the Sallah celebrations as planned. She emphasized her roots, stating that she is an Ebira woman, the daughter of the late Jimoh Abdul Akpoti, and firmly believes she has every right to return home. “I’m an Ebira woman; this is my land. I’m…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has urged Nigerians to hold Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo, and former Governor Yahaya Bello responsible if she or her supporters come under attack. The senator raised the alarm on Tuesday through a post on her official Facebook page, expressing concerns about potential violence. “My dear people of Kogi Central, I look forward to our peaceful Sallah celebrations today. However, should we be met with or infiltrated by violence, Nigerians should hold Gov Ododo, Yahaya Bello, and SP Godswill Akpabio wholly responsible,” she stated. Her warning comes amid…
The Chairman of Okehi Local Government Area in Kogi State, Amoka Monday, has imposed a curfew across the council, citing security concerns and the need to regulate public gatherings. In a statement released on Monday, the chairman said the measure aligns with directives from the Kogi State Government and the Commissioner of Police to maintain peace and order. “The curfew takes immediate effect and restricts movement and gatherings in designated areas. Individuals found loitering or assembling in restricted zones without proper authorization will face arrest and prosecution,” the statement read. Monday stressed that the safety of residents remains his administration’s…
Nigerian socialite and cross-dresser, Idris Okunneye, widely known as Bobrisky, sparked a buzz by claiming he had been arrested by immigration officials. On Tuesday, Bobrisky posted on Instagram, suggesting that he had been detained, which quickly drew reactions from his followers. However, he later confessed that the entire post was just an April Fool’s joke. The m prank comes after Bobrisky’s earlier announcement about leaving Nigeria to focus on his health and well-being. His move out of the country was reportedly linked to a previous incident in April, when he was sentenced to six months in prison for allegedly desecrating…
Tragedy struck in Láòsò, a settlement near Laje Camp in Ondo West Local Government Area, as a labourer fatally attacked his employer, 60-year-old Mrs. Adelugba, with a machete. According to sources, Mrs. Adelugba was a well-known farmer who owned three farms in the area. She had only one daughter who resides in Abuja with her husband. She recently completed her home at Miracle Land, FFF, Ondo, and had hired the labourer, who lived with her, to assist with farm work. Last week, the labourer was reportedly caught stealing kola nuts from one of the farms. When confronted, he pleaded for…
Popular Nigerian socialite Bobrisky has claimed that immigration officials arrested him upon his return to Nigeria, five months after he left the country. Announcing the alleged incident on Instagram on April 1, 2025, he wrote: “Guys, I have just been arrested by immigration in Nigeria. I don’t know what I did o.” The post quickly sparked reactions, with many questioning the reason behind his reported arrest. Bobrisky left Nigeria in November 2024, citing harassment from security agencies and online critics, which he said took a toll on his mental and physical health. At the time, he reassured fans that his…
Toronto police have declared a 32-year-old Nigerian man, Omotayo, missing and are seeking public assistance in locating him. According to a statement released on March 28, Omotayo was last seen on March 25 in the Trafalgar Road and Dundas Street East area of Oakville. He is described as 6 feet tall, weighing between 160 and 170 pounds, with a thin build and short black hair. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a tan “Essentials” hoodie, black Nike trackpants, tan Yeezy slides, and black-framed glasses. Authorities have expressed concern for his safety. Police urge anyone with information to…