The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has stated that a customer was responsible for the death of a Bolt driver in Benin City. Speaking on Friday, the command’s spokesperson, Efosa Egbebor, clarified that NSCDC officials were only assisting the police with their investigation. “Our personnel did not kill anyone. The matter is currently being handled by the police, and we cannot act as judges in our own case,” Egbebor stated. He explained that the incident stemmed from a verbal dispute between the Bolt driver and a customer at a hotel, which later escalated…
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A 38-year-old man, Festus Olubiyo, was on Friday arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan over allegations of obtaining N7.9 million under false pretences. Olubiyo, who is facing charges of fraud and theft, pleaded not guilty to the accusations. According to the prosecutor, Olagoke Adegbenro, the alleged offences took place between June and December 2023 in the Ogunpa area of Ibadan. Adegbenro told the court that Olubiyo collected the money from one Temitope Adebayo under the guise of helping him pay school fees at a university in the United Kingdom. However, the defendant allegedly failed to fulfill his promise…
A 24-year-old man, Moses Kalejaiye, was on Friday arraigned before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing N2.6 million. Kalejaiye, who is facing three charges related to conspiracy and theft, pleaded not guilty. According to the prosecutor, Ayodele Adeosun, the defendant and some accomplices—who are still at large—committed the crime on October 3 at No. 4 Agbeke Street, King George, Aradagun, Badagry. Adeosun alleged that Kalejaiye broke into the apartment of the complainant, Tokenji Semako, and stole the money. However, he was caught by neighbors, who then handed him over to the police. The prosecution stated that…
Nigerian activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has petitioned the governments of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the European Union, calling for a visa ban on Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, and his family. In a petition submitted through his law firm, Deji Adeyanju & Partners, the activist accused Adejobi of systematically suppressing free speech and using his position in the Nigeria Police Force to target individuals critical of the government. Dated February 4, 2025, the petition highlighted instances where Adejobi allegedly criminalized dissent, including a tweet on March 29, 2023, where he reportedly stated that…
The Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, has mandated an autopsy on the late Inspector Yusuf Suleiman Blessing after his family raised concerns over the circumstances of his death. Inspector Yusuf was declared missing on January 27, 2025, after last being seen at his duty post wearing a blue vest and green track pants. A search operation was launched, and two days later, officers from the Marine Police discovered his body floating in a river. Following the discovery, the authorities notified his family and transferred the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further examination.…
The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has extended his heartfelt commiserations to the Animasaun Family of Ikare Akoko over the passing of Alhaji Shehudeen Olalekan Animasaun, one of the founding fathers of the State. Pa Animasaun, a member of the committee that fought for the creation of Ondo State from the old Western region, died at the age of 84 on February 3, 2025, on the 49th anniversary of the State. He was, until his death, one of the only three living members of the committee. With his demise, the only surviving members of the committee for…
The Kogi Police Command has apprehended two suspects for alleged robbery in Lokoja, the state capital. In a statement on Friday, the command’s spokesman, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, said operatives of the command apprehended the suspects on Thursday during a Third-Party Insurance Enforcement exercise in the state. He said the suspects (names withheld) were intercepted by operatives of the Ayingba Police Division along Harbour Bay – EGUME Road while riding a motorcycle and exhibiting suspicious behaviour. “Upon interrogation, the suspects failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for their movements, and they were searched. “Surprisingly, the police uncovered a locally made pistol…
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) says it is committed to improving environmental conditions and promoting public health. The agency, in view of the commitment, visited the Iwaya fish-smoking community in the Bariga area of the state. The visit, according to a statement on Friday, was to inspect the ongoing modern fish-smoking kilns installation project in the area. “The initiative, a collaboration between LASEPA and RDD Associates Ltd., is designed to improve environmental conditions, promote public health, and enhance the livelihoods of local fish processors. “The Iwaya community has traditionally relied on conventional fish smoking methods, which contribute to…
Parenting starts with a solid foundation—the marriage or partnership that brings a child into the world. Before diving into children’s rights, it’s essential to understand the rights that govern marriage. These rights influence parenting, family stability, and the overall well-being of a child. The Rights That Guide Marriage Marriage is a partnership where both spouses have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. No one partner should feel inferior or superior to the other.2. Right to Shared Decision-MakingBoth partners have an equal say in key family decisions, including finances, child-rearing, and career paths. A healthy marriage thrives on…
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