A middle-aged man, whose identity is still unknown, was found dead in Ore, the administrative center of Odigbo Local Government Area in Ondo State, on Monday. According to The Hope Metro, the man’s body, dressed in ragged clothes, was discovered along Olokuta, near the Reserve Garage in Ore. The cause of death has not been confirmed. Local residents and eyewitnesses were left shocked and puzzled by the incident, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding his death. In response to the discovery, community members have urged environmental health authorities to swiftly remove the body to prevent possible health hazards and maintain…
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A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State, has been reported dead following an attack by unidentified assailants. The deceased, Remi Abass, was fatally shot by suspected political thugs who were allegedly obstructing the return of reinstated APC chairmen and councilors to their offices after a court ruling. The attack took place at the local government secretariat in Ikire during the early hours of Monday. The violence, reportedly linked to ongoing tensions over local government leadership, also left two other individuals wounded by gunshots in various parts of the state.…
The Anambra State Government has shut down the Children of the Light Anointing Ministry in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area, following allegations of involvement in ritualistic practices. The church, located in Amafor village, was sealed over suspicions of its ties to the controversial “Oke-Ite” ritual, which reportedly involves human remains, animals, and herbs mixed in a mud pot for money rituals. The state government issued a statement confirming the closure, emphasizing its stance against deceptive and exploitative practices. “Oke-Ite” has been identified as a fraudulent scheme used by native doctors to deceive individuals seeking quick wealth. The church, led…
The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Monday inagurated the newly elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 18 Local Government Areas of the state, marking a significant step in restoring democratic governance at the grassroots level. The swearing-in ceremony, held at The Dome, Akure, followed the local government elections conducted on January 18, 2025, in which candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won across all 18 Local Government Areas and 203 Councillorship positions. Speaking at the event, Governor Aiyedatiwa emphasized the importance of the local government system as the third tier of government, in line…
Awka — Police operatives from the 3-3 Divisional Headquarters in Onitsha have rescued 18 malnourished children believed to be victims of trafficking at two different locations within the city. Ten children were rescued from an apartment in Inland Town, Onitsha, while the remaining eight were found in another apartment in the same area. The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, visited the Divine Mercy Orphanage in Umuopku, Awka, where the children are currently being kept. During a briefing at the police headquarters in Awka, CP Orutugu explained that the operation was based on intelligence-led information and investigation, which led…
A middle-aged woman and her two children have lost their lives in a fire incident on Sunday night in Ondo State. The fire incident happened at Rainbow Street, Onipakala Junction, off Adeyemi Road, in Ondo West Local Government Area. A family source, speaking under anonymity, told journalists on Monday that the victims were burnt beyond recognition in the inferno, which lasted for hours. The source said the mother was a petty trader, while the two children were identified as Bukola, aged 16 and Ife, 11. He also said the fire destroyed the entire building where they were trapped. According to…
The Police Service Commission has appointed Moshood Jimoh as the new Commissioner of Police for Lagos State Command. Jimoh served as the force spokesman from January 2017 to January 2019. He later held various positions, including Deputy Commissioner of the Airport Police, Deputy Commissioner of Finance and Administration, Deputy Commissioner of General Investigation, and Commissioner of Police for the Ports Authority, Eastern Ports. A statement released on Monday by the PSC’s spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, stated: “The Police Service Commission, on Monday, February 17, 2025, approved the appointment of Moshood Jimoh as the Commissioner of Police for Lagos State Command.” “Jimoh,…
Men of f the Department of State Security, DSS, and Nigeria Police, in tye early hours on Monday, stormed the premises the Lagos State House of Assembly, sealing up the offices of the Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, her deputy and clerk of the house. The suit read in part: “This application is predicated among which he stated the suit concerns the interpretation of Sections 36; 90; 92(2)(c); 101 and 311 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As amended) vis-à-vis ORDER V RULE 18(2) and Order II Rule 9(1)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) OF RULES AND STANDING ORDER OF LAGOS STATE HOUSE…
The media office of former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has accused the All Progressives Congress of character assassination and said that the the APC must take responsibility for its failures and work towards real solutions to Nigeria’s crises. It also said the APC’s attempt to frame recent defections as a result of President Tinubu’s so-called economic reforms is both misleading and insulting to Nigerians. The reaction came after the APC dismissed Tambuwal’s recent comments on defections from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling party. Speaking after the North-West zonal meeting of the PDP in Kaduna on Saturday, Tambuwal…
Muhsin Hendricks, described as the world’s first openly gay imam, has been shot dead in South Africa, BBC reports on Sunday.The 57-year-old cleric, who led a Cape Town mosque known for welcoming LGBTQ+ and marginalised Muslims, was ambushed on Saturday near the southern city of Gqeberha.South African police said two masked gunmen fired multiple shots at the vehicle in which Hendricks was a backseat passenger.Security footage shared widely on social media, captured the moment a car blocked Hendricks’ vehicle before an assailant jumped out and repeatedly fired through the back window.Two unknown suspects with covered faces got out of the…