The Ondo State Police Command has intensified its clampdown on cult-related activities, leading to the arrest and arraignment of four suspects, while others are undergoing investigation for alleged involvement in criminal networks across the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the arrests were part of ongoing intelligence-led operations spearheaded by the Special Anti-Cultism Squad under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal. According to the statement, the four suspects—Akinboyo Adeniyi (42), Oyewumi Samuel (23), Adepoju Godday (22), and Adebayo Igbekoyi (21)—were apprehended on April 20, 2026, during a…
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A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over alleged failure to meet conditions tied to American security assistance to Nigeria. Moore, who represents West Virginia’s 2nd District, made his position known in a post on Wednesday, calling on the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to take the issue into account in future funding decisions. He expressed concern that the Nigerian government had not fulfilled requirements set by US lawmakers as part of appropriations for security support. The congressman urged that the development be considered in the allocation of funds for the 2026…
The All Progressives Congress has expressed confidence of unseating Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, in the August 15 governorship election, declaring that the party has the capacity to defeat a sitting administration. The Director General of the APC Campaign Council, Oluwole Oke, made the assertion on Wednesday in Osogbo during the inauguration of the party’s campaign committees. Oke predicted that Adeleke would lose the poll before 10 pm on election day, insisting that the APC would capitalise on what he described as governance failures under the current administration to secure victory for its candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. He accused the state…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced a socialite, Funmilola Ogbuaya, popularly known as Ariket, to 15 years’ imprisonment for her involvement in cocaine trafficking. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Deinde Dipeolu held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, finding the defendant guilty of conspiracy as well as aiding and abetting the attempted export of 1.595 kilograms of cocaine to Saudi Arabia. The court ruled that the sentence would run concurrently with an earlier 25-year jail term imposed in connection with the same case, with effect from May 19, 2017. The conviction comes nearly…
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, has assured party faithful that the party will participate in the 2027 general elections despite ongoing legal battles. Mark gave the assurance on Wednesday night after receiving a briefing from the party’s legal team on a recent ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja. He dismissed fears over the litigations, expressing confidence that the party would emerge victorious in all pending cases. According to him, members should not be worried about the legal challenges confronting the party, insisting that the ADC would scale through and feature on the ballot…
A fire outbreak on Wednesday gutted a business plaza along Airport Road in Kano, destroying two hospital equipment shops and causing significant losses. The incident, which occurred at No 20A Airport Road in Fagge Local Government Area, was confirmed by the Kano State Fire Service. In a statement issued by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the fire was reported at about 401am by a resident identified as Chukude. According to the statement, emergency responders were immediately mobilised from the agency’s headquarters and other stations within the metropolis to the scene. On arrival, firefighters found a two storey…
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the death of a motorcyclist Sanni Salisu during an encounter with officers in the Moniya area of Ibadan an incident that triggered unrest and the burning of a police outpost. The incident which occurred around 11:00am on April 24 2026 reportedly involved two officers attached to the Kara Police Outpost who were said to be conducting an unauthorised stop and search operation. In a statement issued on Wednesday the command spokesperson Ayanlade Olayinka said the 35 year old rider suddenly developed what appeared to be an epileptic seizure during the interaction and became…
The Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre, Bolaji Idowu, has sparked reactions after advising married women to refrain from condemning their husbands over infidelity, urging them instead to affirm positive declarations. The cleric gave the counsel during a recent church service, a video of which surfaced online on Wednesday and quickly gained traction on social media. Addressing his congregation, Idowu warned that labelling husbands as habitual cheats or publicly highlighting their misconduct could reinforce such behaviour rather than correct it. He encouraged women to adopt what he described as faith-based affirmations, urging them to refer to their husbands as…
The Supreme Court has slated Thursday, April 30, for judgment in the protracted leadership tussle within the opposition African Democratic Congress. The apex court had earlier reserved its decision in the matter, a move that prompted the party to petition the Chief Justice of Nigeria, citing urgency over the lingering dispute. However, in an update on Wednesday, the court confirmed that the judgment will be delivered by 2pm on Thursday, bringing anticipation to a close over the crisis rocking the party.
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the alleged abduction and killing of a 17-year-old Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination candidate, Thompson Adams, in the Ikorodu area of the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Ikeja. Tijani identified the suspects as Elijah Emmanuel, 23, and Tony Ogenata, 21, noting that they were apprehended on Monday around 8pm following actionable intelligence. According to the police boss, preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was returning from his examination centre on April 22 when he was lured…