Court remands Osun truck driver over alleged manslaughter
An Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court has ordered the remand of a truck driver, Adebayo Olayinka, at the Ilesa Correctional Centre for allegedly causing one Adebayo Tajudeen’s death due to dangerous driving. The magistrate, Dr Olusegun Ayilara, gave the order on Thursday and hinged his decision on “the magnitude of the offence” allegedly committed by the […]
Proscription order: FG asks court to dismiss IPOB appeal
The Court of Appeal, Abuja division, on Thursday, reserved judgment in an appeal instituted by the Indigenous People of Biafra, challenging its proscription as a terrorist organisation by the Federal Government. IPOB in its appeal, is praying the appellate court to nullify in its entirety, the ruling of the late former Chief Judge of the […]
Bobrisky removed from Amsterdam-bound KLM flight
Social media personality Okuneye Idris, popularly known as Bobrisky, was removed from an Amsterdam-bound KLM flight and detained by immigration officers late on Thursday night while attempting to leave the country. The popular cross-dresser posted on his Instagram page to alert followers about the arrest, stating that he had sustained injuries during an altercation with […]
Botswana president concedes election defeat
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi said on Friday that he would “step aside” after his party suffered a resounding defeat in the general elections, according to preliminary tallies. “I wish to congratulate the opposition on their victory and concede the election,” Masisi told reporters at a press conference. More details to follow… AFP
Crashed helicopter wreckage found, three passengers remain missing
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has found the wreckage of the helicopter that crashed last Thursday into the Atlantic Ocean while conveying workers of the Nigerian National Petroleum Limited from Port Harcourt. This was contained in a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Mrs Bimbo Oladeji, on Thursday. The PUNCH […]
Immigration plans digital passport renewal for Nigerians abroad
The Nigeria Immigration Service has announced the launch of a phased, contactless passport renewal system, set to begin in Canada on November 1, 2024. This new system allows Nigerians to renew their passports online, greatly reducing the need for in-person visits to NIS offices. The NIS shared the announcement on Wednesday through a video posted […]
Man Utd agree deal to appoint Amorim as new manager — Report
Manchester United has finalised an agreement with Sporting Lisbon to appoint 39-year-old Ruben Amorim as the club’s new head coach, with his tenure set to begin after the November international break. The agreement comes shortly after United dismissed Erik ten Hag, who had been in charge for two and a half years. According to The […]
Ekiti gov hails Oluyede’s appointment as acting COAS
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated Major-General Olufemi Oluyede on his appointment as the acting Chief of Army Staff by President Bola Tinubu. The governor also thanked the President for finding the Ikere-Ekiti-born General Oluyede worthy of the appointment. The president had on Wednesday appointed Oluyede as acting COAS pending the return of the […]
EFCC Busts Yahoo-boys’ Hideout, Arrests 55
The operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) arrested 55 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Offa, Offa local government area of Kwara State. LEADERSHIP reports that commission officers had, between September 3 and 6, 2024, arrested about 100 persons suspected to be internet fraudsters at different locations […]
10 killed, seven injured as building collapses in Ibadan
10 persons were killed while seven others were injured in a building collapse in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Thursday morning. A statement from the Oyo State Fire Services Agency disclosed that the incident happened at 2 am at Jegeda Oluloyo area in Ibadan in Ona Ara Local Government Area of the state. The […]