Ondo Monarch Dies Few Months After Installation
The Olojoda of Oda kingdom in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Julius Ajayi Adewumi Omomo, Okunbadejo II, has joined his ancestors. The monarch passed on at the age of 83 years. It was gathered that Oba…
Military destroys illegal refining sites, boats in Rivers
The air component of Nigeria’s military’s special task force, “Operation Delta Safe’’ bombarded several illegal oil refining sites and other bases of economic saboteurs in Rivers on Friday and Saturday. Director, Public Relations and Information at the Nigerian Air Force,…
We’ve arrested personnel involved in interrogating late Abia hotel manager – Military
On Sunday, the Nigerian military announced the arrest of personnel implicated in the interrogation that resulted in the death of Achimugu James Etubi, section manager of Hotel Royal Damgrete in Umuahia, Abia State. According to Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Acting…
Traditional ruler’s son, three others killed in violent clash in Bauchi
A violent clash marred the recent Sallah celebration in Bauchi, resulting in the death of at least four individuals, including the son of a traditional ruler. Reports indicate that the clash erupted between two local security factions: the Yan Ba…
JAMB, police warn against scam websites
The Nigeria Police Force and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have issued a warning regarding the proliferation of fake websites targeting candidates applying for the upcoming Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to be conducted nationwide. At a joint…
How hoodlums attacked me at UNIBEN –Akpata
Olumide Akpata, the governorship candidate of the Labour Party, has alleged that a senior official of the Edo State Government orchestrated the attack on him and other participants during an interactive session organized by the University of Benin Staff Club….
Enugu professionals want Ada Rice revived, reject ranching
The Nsukka Platform, headquartered in Asaba, has voiced opposition to the Enugu State Government’s proposal to establish ranches in certain communities within the state. Following an emergency meeting convened in Asaba, the Delta State capital, the Chairman and Secretary of…
Osun Amotekun arrests security guard for stealing air conditioners
On Friday, the Osun Amotekun Corps reported the arrest of a 25-year-old man, employed as a private security guard, for allegedly stealing nine air conditioners in Osogbo. According to Brig-Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi (retd.), the corps Commander, the suspect, Micheal Eze,…
Third Mainland Bridge accident victim’s body recovered from lagoon
The retrieval of the remains of an adult male, suspected to be one of the victims from the accident on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State, has been confirmed. After a commercial bus crashed on the bridge, two passengers…
My certificates genuine, Aiyedatiwa tells APC committee
In response to recent allegations of academic certificate forgery, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa assured the APC screening committee that his credentials are genuine. He became the first aspirant to be cleared for the governorship primary, despite facing challenges from…