A 46-year-old man, Olaniyi Fakeye, was on Tuesday arraigned before a Grade ‘A’ Customary Court sitting in Mapo, Ibadan, over allegations that he assaulted his former wife with a broken bottle. The defendant was dragged before the court on a two-count charge bordering on assault and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. Fakeye, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecuting counsel, Inspector Ayodele Ayeni, told the court that the incident occurred on March 25 around 9:30 pm at the staff quarters of the University College Hospital, Ibadan. Ayeni alleged that the defendant attacked his ex-wife, identified…
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Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of ongoing infrastructure projects across Abuja, declaring that the Tinubu administration was committed to opening up satellite communities through massive road construction. Speaking during the inspection of projects in Abuja, Wike disclosed that the Body of Benchers annex and several road projects were nearing completion and would be inaugurated as part of activities marking President Bola Tinubu’s third anniversary in office. “Today is a very good day. The work at the Body of Benchers annex is 95 per cent completed. The furniture has…
The Ondo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has announced the temporary closure of selected public primary and secondary schools ahead of the State House of Assembly election scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026. According to a statement issued by the ministry, the affected schools would serve as polling centres for the election across the 18 local government areas of the state. The ministry said learners, teachers and other staff members in the affected schools had been directed to remain at home on election day as part of measures aimed at ensuring safety and maintaining order during the exercise.…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan sparked laughter on Tuesday after referring to the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, as “my good friend” during a public event in Abuja. Jonathan made the remark while delivering his welcome address at the presentation of “My Life of Duty and Allegiance,” the autobiography of former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon. The comment immediately drew laughter from guests at the event, forcing the former president, who chaired the occasion, to briefly pause his speech before continuing. The moment revived memories of the long-standing political tension between Jonathan and Sanusi during the latter’s tenure as…
The Chairman of Ungogo Local Government Area in Kano State, Tijjani Amiru Bilyaminu, has ordered the temporary closure of Al-Hadeed Private School following allegations of misconduct involving some pupils. The action followed the arraignment of a teacher identified as Uncle Kamal before a magistrate’s court over allegations concerning four underage pupils of the school. The council chairman said the closure would remain in place pending the outcome of investigations and legal proceedings. Bilyaminu stated that the local government remained committed to protecting children and ensuring that anyone found guilty of violating their rights would face legal consequences. The teacher was…
The trial of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over allegations bordering on treason and breach of national security continued on Tuesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with the prosecution presenting evidence linking him to an alleged wiretapped conversation involving the National Security Adviser. During proceedings, the prosecution played a 43-minute interview allegedly granted by El-Rufai on Arise News Television, in which he reportedly disclosed that a private discussion involving the National Security Adviser had been intercepted and forwarded to him. According to the prosecution, El-Rufai also defended the act during the interview, arguing that governments routinely monitor…
The Kebbi State Hisbah Board has arrested a man who was allegedly discovered hiding inside a “Ghana Must-Go” bag at the residence of a married woman in the Badariya area of Birnin Kebbi. The Director of Sharia at the board, Sirajo Kamba, confirmed the incident in a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday. According to him, residents of the community alerted officials of the Hisbah Board around 12:15am on Monday after reportedly noticing a suspicious movement involving a man entering the woman’s house. Kamba explained that residents suspected an illicit relationship, which they believed contravened Islamic teachings, prompting them…
Tension gripped residents of the Sangotedo area of Lagos State after a shawarma vendor identified simply as Andy was shot dead by suspected cultists in a late-evening attack. The incident reportedly threw the community into panic as the assailants fled immediately after carrying out the attack. Sources familiar with the development told reporters on Monday that the deceased was attending to customers at his shawarma stand when armed men, said to have disguised as buyers, suddenly opened fire on him at close range. A police source disclosed that the attackers allegedly approached the victim under the pretence of purchasing food…
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, Adeshola Muyiwa, for allegedly defrauding a food vendor in the Agbado area of the state through the use of a fake bank transfer alert. The suspect was accused of using fraudulent payment notifications to deceive traders and unsuspecting residents within the community. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed the arrest in a statement issued on Monday. According to the statement, Muyiwa was apprehended after a complaint was lodged at the Agbado Police Division on Sunday. Police investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly bought food items worth N2,600 from a…
The newly posted Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Felix Ohagwu, has officially assumed duty as the 47th Commissioner of Police in the state, pledging to strengthen security and uphold professionalism in policing. Ohagwu took over from the outgoing Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, following his deployment by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, as part of ongoing efforts to reinforce internal security operations across the country. The Ondo State Police Command disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh. According to the statement, the new police commissioner is an experienced…