A fire outbreak triggered by a child playing with a lighter damaged part of a residential building in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Thursday. The incident occurred at about 5:08 p.m. at a three-bedroom apartment located on Aduagbemi Street, behind Uniform Company, off Asa Dam Road in the metropolis. The Kwara State Fire Service said the blaze affected one room in the apartment before firefighters arrived and contained the situation. The spokesperson for the agency, Hassan Adekunle, disclosed that preliminary findings indicated that the fire started when a child ignited pieces of paper with a lighter. According to him,…
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A 42-year-old vigilante member, identified as Oche Emmanuel, has died after his firearm allegedly discharged accidentally while he was travelling to his duty post in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The tragic incident occurred along the Ipenme Road axis of Owo, where the deceased was reportedly heading on a motorcycle with his service weapon. Sources in the community said Emmanuel was en route to his assigned post when his cap fell off while riding. He was said to have made a U-turn in an attempt to retrieve it when the firearm in his possession suddenly discharged. The gunshot…
The Ondo State Public Complaints, Financial Crimes and Anti-Corruption Commission has arraigned two employees of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, over alleged involvement in examination result manipulation and forgery. The defendants, Segun Olowoyo, a lecturer in the institution’s Language Department, and Saka Olokungboye, a non-academic staff member and Chairman of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics in the institution, were brought before an Akure Magistrate’s Court on separate charges. According to the prosecution, the duo allegedly conspired with another suspect who remains at large to forge the examination results of a National Diploma II spillover student in the Department of…
A West African Senior School Certificate Examination candidate and a commercial motorcyclist have lost their lives in a fatal road accident along the Choba section of the East-West Road in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The tragedy occurred on Wednesday evening when a speeding truck reportedly lost control and crashed into a motorcycle conveying the student, identified simply as Juliet, shortly after she completed her examination. Sources told our correspondent that the deceased student had just finished writing one of the ongoing WASSCE papers at a secondary school in Emuoha Local Government Area and was on her way…
A woman, identified as Olatunde Mary, has been arraigned by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly attacking and inflicting serious injuries on her husband during a domestic altercation in Akure, the state capital. The police said the suspect, a resident of Ilado II along Igbatoro Road, Akure, was arrested and prosecuted following an incident that reportedly left her husband, Olatunde Julius, with a severe injury to his hand. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the case was reported to the Gender-Based Violence Unit of the Command…
The Senate on Thursday directed security agencies to intensify efforts to identify and apprehend bandits and terrorists who openly display their criminal exploits and suspected proceeds of crime on social media platforms, particularly TikTok. The resolution followed a motion moved by Senator Sunday Karimi, representing Kogi West Senatorial District, on the escalating wave of banditry and terrorist attacks in Kogi West and other parts of the country. During the debate, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central raised concerns over the growing use of social media by criminal groups to showcase their activities, display large sums of money and project influence…
A mild drama unfolded in the Senate chamber on Wednesday after Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central, appeared in traditional regalia complete with a ceremonial staff, prompting concerns among lawmakers and humorous remarks from Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Ningi, who attended plenary dressed in attire associated with the Bachama Kingdom, drew attention when some senators raised questions about the staff he carried into the chamber. Reacting to the development, Akpabio lightened the mood with a series of jokes while cautioning lawmakers about the object. The Senate President remarked that what some people initially described as a dagger appeared more like…
The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day celebration. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo described June 12 as a landmark in Nigeria’s democratic history, noting that the date symbolises the sacrifices, resilience and determination of citizens who fought for the restoration and sustenance of democratic governance in the country. He said the annual observance serves as a reminder of the contributions of Nigerians whose efforts laid the foundation…
A kidnap victim has regained freedom after escaping from captivity during a gun duel between police operatives and suspected bandits in Zamfara State. The incident occurred during a security operation in the Bukuyum and Anka areas, communities that have witnessed repeated attacks by armed groups in recent months. According to security sources, the victim was initially abducted from Dansadau community in Maru Local Government Area and taken to a hideout by the kidnappers. However, the situation took a dramatic turn when security operatives launched an offensive against the criminal gang, leading to an intense exchange of gunfire. A security report…
Residents of Ugbokolo in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State have reportedly rescued several kidnapped persons and apprehended three suspected abductors following a community-led operation. The victims were said to have been kidnapped on Tuesday along the Ugbokolo–Aokpe Road, a major route used by residents and commuters within the area. Sources in the community disclosed that shortly after news of the abduction spread, local youths mobilised and launched a search-and-rescue mission aimed at locating the victims and their captors. The operation reportedly yielded positive results as the abducted persons were rescued and three suspects believed to be connected to…