The Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission has appealed to residents of coastal communities in the state to refrain from dumping chemicals and other harmful substances into the ocean, warning that such actions could worsen environmental degradation and endanger public health. The Chairman of OSOPADEC, Prince Biyi Poroye, made the appeal on Monday at Ugbonla in Ilaje Local Government Area during the commencement of a tree-planting exercise and shoreline clean-up campaign organised to commemorate the 2026 World Ocean Day. The environmental initiative formed part of a month-long programme being implemented by the commission in partnership with the Ondo State…
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The Oyo State Government on Monday demolished a building allegedly used by kidnappers to detain the sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her twin sons following their rescue from captivity. The demolished property, a bungalow, was reportedly identified as the location where Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her children, Peter and Paul, were held after their abduction. Officials of the state Ministry of Lands and Housing, accompanied by security personnel, carried out the demolition as part of efforts to discourage criminal activities and send a strong message to perpetrators. According to the state government, the action underscores its…
One of the school principals abducted alongside dozens of pupils and teachers during an attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has dismissed reports that their captors are demanding N1 billion ransom, weapons or the implementation of Sharia law. As reported by Daily Post, the principal, Mrs Alamu, made the clarification in a video reportedly released by the abductors after more than three weeks in captivity. In the footage, she appealed to government authorities, the media and members of the public to refrain from spreading unverified information, warning that such reports could complicate ongoing efforts…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a social media activist, Akaninyene Udo, over allegations of disseminating false security information capable of causing panic among residents. The suspect was reportedly taken into custody after allegedly publishing misleading content on social media suggesting the existence of an imminent security threat in parts of the state. According to the police, the posts generated widespread anxiety among residents and triggered responses from security agencies. Confirming the arrest in a statement issued on Monday in Uyo, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, said the suspect was apprehended following investigations into a…
Workers and visitors at the Old Government House in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, were thrown into panic on Monday after a stray dog unexpectedly entered the premises, disrupting activities and triggering a brief commotion. Eyewitnesses said the animal, described as aggressive-looking, wandered into the Government House complex located along Ogoja Road during working hours, causing fear among staff members and visitors. The unexpected appearance of the dog reportedly forced several workers to abandon their duties temporarily as they hurried to safer locations, while others made efforts to track and contain the animal. Sources within the Government House disclosed that the owner…
A health worker identified as Ojoma Emie has been killed in a suspected herdsmen attack in Ikobi, Apa Local Government Area of Benue State, sparking renewed concerns over insecurity in the community. The victim, a father of three, was reportedly ambushed on Monday while returning from Ugbokpo town, where he had gone to purchase medical supplies. Residents said the attack occurred at Ugbobi Junction along the Ikobi-Olegogba section of the Ikobi-Ugbokpo road, an area they described as a frequent hotspot for violent attacks on travellers. According to community sources, the assailants intercepted Emie, killed him and left his mutilated body…
A married woman, identified simply as Oluchi, has been discovered in a hotel in Delta State after allegedly staging her own abduction and demanding millions of naira in ransom from her family. The incident, which initially sparked public sympathy and fundraising efforts, took a dramatic turn after police investigations revealed that the purported victim was not in the custody of kidnappers but was allegedly staying in a hotel with a male companion. Family members had earlier reported to the police that Oluchi was kidnapped around the Ikpoba Hill area of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. Following the report,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has dragged a husband and wife before the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti over their alleged involvement in a N1.09bn fraud case. The defendants, identified as Olorunbukunmi Taiwo and Awolegan Omolola Omotola, were arraigned by the EFCC’s Ilorin Zonal Directorate before Justice Abubakar Usman on six counts related to alleged fraud and possession of suspected proceeds of crime. According to the anti-graft agency, the case stemmed from a petition submitted by a widow, Anazia Kenechukwu, who accused the couple of deceiving her in a purported road construction contract deal. The commission alleged that Taiwo…
The Ogun State Police Command has uncovered a suspected transnational fraud syndicate accused of orchestrating fake kidnapping incidents to extort ransom from relatives living in Nigeria and abroad. The operation led to the arrest of eight foreign nationals during an intelligence-led raid in the Agbado area of Ogun State. According to the command, the suspects were apprehended by operatives attached to the Ifo Divisional Headquarters following an investigation into a reported kidnap case that was later discovered to be a staged abduction designed to defraud unsuspecting family members. The arrested suspects were identified as Zakaria Zawadogo, 34, from Burkina Faso;…
The Lagos State Police Command has moved to calm fears among residents following reports of a threatening notice allegedly pasted at a school warning of a planned abduction of pupils. The command said there was no credible intelligence suggesting that any bandit group was plotting an attack on schools or any other location within the state. In a statement issued on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said the command immediately swung into action after becoming aware of the reports circulating in parts of the state. According to her, security agencies promptly commenced an assessment of the…