The Ekiti State Police have arrested Jimoh Abdulrahman for allegedly assaulting his wife, Mrs Akintunde Bidemi Taiwo, a nursing mother. The incident gained widespread attention after a viral video surfaced, showing the brutal attack. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, confirmed that the arrest took place on Saturday following an order from the Commissioner of Police, Mr Joseph Eribo. The case has been transferred to the Gender-Based Violence Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department for thorough investigation and subsequent arraignment. Abutu detailed the arrest, stating, “On February 15, 2025, at approximately…
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A 29-year-old Islamic teacher, Abdulrahman Bello, who was arrested on Saturday for the alleged murder of Yetunde Lawal, a final-year student at Kwara State College of Education, has claimed he is a “victim of circumstance.” In a video that started trending on Saturday morning, Bello, who introduced himself as Mohammed, denied involvement in the victim’s death, stating that she was his girlfriend. According to him, Yetunde had mentioned attending an event at 1 pm that day but returned after 3 pm. He said she told him she was hungry, prompting him to go out and buy food for her. However,…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has welcomed to the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Shehu Sani and other prominent politicians in Kaduna. Gov Sani also assured Shehu Sani and the other 49 political stalwarts that defected to the APC that they would enjoy the same rights and privileges like every other members of the party. The Governor spoke when he addressed a mammoth crowd of the party’s supporters at the Murtala Square at a mega rally held on Saturday. Sani said that there was no any difference between a party member that joined it recently and the ones that…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested seven suspected kidnappers and rescued one victim between February 13 and 15 at various locations across the state. Commissioner of Police, Mr Wilfred Afolabi, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen in Akure, NAN reports on Sunday. Afolabi, who said the arrest followed intelligence gathering and the use of technical support, explained that those arrested were aged between 20 and 40. According to him, one of the suspects, Aminu, was arrested on February 13 at Akure Garage in Ikare-Akoko, Akoko North East Local Government Area of the state. “This led to the arrest of…
The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, congratulates the Managing Director of Benin-Owena River Basin, Dr. Femi Adekanmbi as he celebrates his 55th birthday. Dr. Adekanmbi, a business magnate and former Comnissioner for Special Duties, Culture and Tourism in Ondo State, is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Governor describes Dr. Adekanmbi as a loyal associate and ally who represents hard work, commitment and dedication to core values of humanity. Governor Aiyedatiwa lauds Adekanmbi’s numerous contributions to the development of Ondo State and Nigeria, as well as the growth of the APC. The Governor also…
Alhaji Ibrahim Lawal, father of the late Yetunde Lawal, has demanded justice for his daughter, alleging that she was murdered for ritual purposes. He pointed to the discovery of charms, black soap, and a horn in the suspect’s residence as evidence supporting his claim. Speaking to journalists on Saturday during a special prayer session held in her honor at Adefalu Compound, Ojuekun area of Ilorin, Kwara State, Lawal emphasized the need for a thorough investigation. The prayer session, led by prominent Islamic cleric Imam Alabidun, was attended by religious leaders and community members who prayed for Yetunde’s soul and called…
Company of Nigeria (TCN) has dismissed reports of a national grid collapse in 2025, clarifying that recent power disruptions were due to transmission line tripping rather than a system-wide failure.In a statement shared on its official X handle on Saturday, TCN reassured the public that the grid remained stable. It explained that a tripping incident on February 12 affected the Omotosho-Ikeja West 330-kilovolt (kV) transmission line, while the Benin-Egbin 330 kV line had already been taken offline for scheduled maintenance. This caused temporary outages in parts of Abuja, Lagos, and Osogbo.However, the company confirmed that power supply to affected areas…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a stern warning to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), threatening to halt its upcoming Board meeting if a student representative is not included. In a letter dated February 13, 2025, and addressed to the Managing Director of NELFUND, NANS President Lucky Emonefe expressed the association’s dissatisfaction with the continued exclusion of students from the Board’s deliberations. Titled ‘Final Demand for Student Representation in the Scheduled NELFUND Board,’ the letter made it clear that NANS would take decisive action if students were not granted a seat at the table. “We are…
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has declared a two-day mourning period to honor the late leader of Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, who passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the age of 96. In a statement issued by its Deputy President General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the group announced that the mourning period would span two traditional Igbo market days, in line with cultural practices, as a mark of respect for Adebanjo’s contributions to Nigeria’s unity and development. “Ohanaeze Ndigbo deeply mourns the passing of Pa Ayodele Samuel Adebanjo, a true statesman who dedicated his life to fostering interethnic harmony and promoting justice.…
The Ogun State Police Command has intercepted a group of young individuals found in possession of dangerous weapons while traveling in a truck. According to the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, the group was apprehended on Saturday by a police team led by Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo. The interception occurred along several locations, including Eledumare, Bamboo 1 & 2, Fidiwo 1 & 2, Foursquare, Alapako, and Onigari—areas within Ogun State and its border with Oyo State. In a statement, Odutola revealed that the group could not provide a clear destination or a satisfactory reason for their movement. Acting on suspicion,…