Man arraigne purchasing phone with fake transfer in Osun
Twenty-one-year-old Adejimi Adepoju stood before a Magistrates’ Court in Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Thursday, facing allegations of using a fake money transfer to purchase a mobile phone. The defendant reportedly defrauded a phone seller at New Market, Obafemi Awolowo University,…
Bobrisky fails to meet EFCC bail conditions, remains in custody
Popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky, has failed to meet the bail conditions granted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). It was reported that the Lagos State Command of the EFCC on Wednesday, detained Bobrisky over the abuse of naira, spraying of naira notes and…
Court summons five for alleged defamation of Mercy Chinwo, husband as Nathaniel Bassey petitions IGP
Mercy Chinwo’s husband, Blessed Uzochikwa has filed a direct complaint against five social media peddlers for ‘criminal defamation’ through his lawyers led by Pelumi Olajengbesi of Abuja-based media firm, Law Corridor.In the wake of the complaint, the Chief Magistrate Court,…
Suspected rapist of mentally-challenged minor arrested in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command announced on Wednesday the arrest of a 23-year-old man, Sanusi Umar, for allegedly raping a mentally-challenged 10-year-old boy (name withheld). Ahmed Wakil, the command’s spokesperson, revealed this in a press release, stating that Umar was…
Four killed, 40 injured in Ogun crashes during Easter – Official
The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has disclosed that four individuals lost their lives, while 40 others sustained injuries in 11 road accidents during the Easter celebrations in the state. Mr. Anthony Uga, the State Sector Commander…
US offers help as nine die, 1,000 injured in Taiwan earthquake
At least nine people lost their lives, and more than 1,000 sustained injuries as a powerful earthquake struck Taiwan on Wednesday. The tremor caused extensive damage to numerous buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended as far as Japan and…
Osun poly student accuses lecturer of extortion, withholding result
A student at Oduduwa Polytechnic, Ile-Ife, Osun State, identified as Jesulayomi Adedini, has accused a lecturer named Ogunjana Adeolu of engaging in extortion and deliberately hindering her graduation from the institution. According to reports, Adedini completed her final National Diploma…
Impeachment: How Shaibu leaked govt secrets, Assembly tells panel
The Edo State House of Assembly clarified on Wednesday the alleged actions by the state’s Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, which it claimed constituted impeachable offenses including leaking government secrets and committing perjury. Represented by its Deputy Clerk, Joe Ohaifa, the…
We’ll never denigrate Jesus Christ – FIRS apologises to CAN over Easter message
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has issued a formal apology to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) regarding its Easter message, which was perceived as offensive by the Christian community. CAN had expressed concern over an Easter advert shared…
MFM parish empowers widows, students
The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, located at the FESTAC Mega Axis Headquarters in Lagos State, has embarked on a charitable endeavor by providing cash gifts, food items, and grants to widows and vulnerable families. This initiative aims to…