The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a couple for allegedly kidnapping and blackmailing an online vendor in the Iyana-Ishashi area of the state. Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest on Monday during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Ikeja. According to Hundeyin, the victim was lured to the suspects’ residence under the guise of delivering a product. Upon her arrival, she was forcefully dragged into the house by a man and a woman. “The suspects assaulted the victim, stripped her naked, and took explicit photographs of her,” he said. Hundeyin explained that the suspects demanded a…
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The Ondo State Government has strongly refuted online reports claiming that armed herdsmen attacked communities in the state and killed farmers. In a statement released by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security Matters, Chief Olugbenga Atiba, the government labeled the report as false, malicious, and a deliberate attempt to incite fear and tension among residents. “We want to state categorically that this report is not only an absolute falsehood but an attempt by the sponsors of the fake news to create panic among the residents of the state. “For the umpteenth time, we advise the purveyors of…
Four communities in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State have been raided by suspected armed herdsmen, leaving more than 20 farmers dead. The attackers struck at midnight, targeting Pastor Camp, Sunday Village, Ademekun Camp, and Aba Alajido Camp within the Ala Elefosan area, forcing many residents to flee for their lives. A local source disclosed that the herdsmen have been launching repeated assaults on farming communities, killing residents without facing resistance. The source further revealed that 14 bodies have been recovered in the past 48 hours, while searches are ongoing for missing individuals. Expressing concern over the incident,…
On Monday, an Area Court in Jos sentenced a technician, Shafiu Abdulwahid, to six months’ imprisonment for selling an LG 32-inch TV without the consent of its owner. The judge, Shawomi Bokkos, sentenced the convict after he pleaded guilty to theft. The judge, however, gave the convict an option of a N20,000 fine. The judge also ordered the convict to pay compensation of N130,000 to the complainant. Earlier, the police prosecutor, Ijuptil Thlawur, told the court that the case was reported at the ‘C’ Division police station in Jos on November 26, 2024, by Tumba Tizhe. He said the complainant…
A 43-year-old man, Mutiu Yekini, was on Monday arraigned before the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan for allegedly receiving a stolen vehicle. Yekini, whose address was not disclosed, is facing charges related to the receipt of stolen property. He pleaded not guilty to the charge. The police prosecutor, Inspector Olagoke Adegbenro, told the court that the offence took place in October 2024 in the Liberty area of Ibadan. He alleged that Yekini knowingly received a stolen Toyota Camry valued at N1.5 million from one Oluwasegun Soyemi. The vehicle was reportedly stolen from its rightful owner, Emmanuel Adeoye. The offence, according…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a warrant for the arrest of Justice Adolphus Enebeli (Rtd), Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, over his failure to honor a summons. Enebeli was given a 72-hour deadline to appear before the Assembly but did not show up. Lawmakers, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, intend to question him over the annulled local government elections conducted on October 5, 2024. The elections were nullified by the Supreme Court due to irregularities, and a fresh poll has been scheduled for August 9, 2025. Enebeli’s absence triggered the Assembly’s decision to seek…
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has identified a technical fault on a feeder as the cause of the power outage affecting several areas in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a statement shared on its X handle on Monday, the company apologized for the disruption and assured residents that efforts were ongoing to fix the issue. The affected areas include Jabi, Kado, Life Camp, Idu, Karmo, Citec Mbora, Airport Road, Nile University, Karimajiji, Kuchingoro, Lugbe FHA 1, NIA Senior and Junior, Baba Gida Market, and Mr. Biggs. Other locations impacted by the outage are Tipper Garage, Okada Bridge, Peace…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has recorded its highest-ever registration for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with 2,030,627 candidates signing up for the 2025 edition. In its weekly bulletin released on Monday, JAMB confirmed that registration officially ended on March 8. This figure surpasses the over 1.9 million candidates who registered in 2024, excluding those taking the exam at international centers. Furthermore, 200,115 candidates have indicated interest in participating in the optional mock UTME, which is set to take place on April 5, 2025. JAMB also introduced new security measures to prevent exam malpractice and enhance the…
Academic activities in Oyo State-owned tertiary institutions have been brought to a halt as staff unions commence an indefinite strike over unpaid minimum wage and outstanding arrears. Chairman of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) for tertiary institutions in the state, Kola Lawal, confirmed the development in Ibadan, stating that the unions are also pushing for the full implementation of the 25% and 35% salary increments. He noted that while institutions like Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) and Emmanuel Alayande University of Education have benefitted from these increments since January 2024, their counterparts in other institutions are yet to receive…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), citing dissatisfaction with the ruling party’s leadership and direction. In a resignation letter addressed to his ward in Kaduna State on Monday, El-Rufai expressed concerns over the APC’s deviation from its founding principles. He stated that the party no longer upholds the democratic and progressive values that initially attracted him. “I have spent years working to strengthen the APC as a strong political platform,” he wrote. “However, recent developments indicate a departure from the core democratic ideals…