Reports indicate that there have been multiple fatalities in the recent clashes between rival fraternities in Ilesa, Osun State, with as many as six people reportedly killed. According to security sources, the killings took place in different locations in Ilesa and Osu towns between late Tuesday and Wednesday evening. The state police command’s spokesperson, Yemisi…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has sympathized with the Ilupeju family over the passing into eternal glory of their patriarch, Pa Williams Ayangboyega Ilupeju, noting that the deceased lived a life full of impacts The Governor in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed describes Pa Ilupeju as a remarkable individual who made…
Popular business Mogul and the owner of award winning Nigeria local pain relief balm, Alhaja Falilat Oyetunji, who is the Chief Executive Officer Olokemeji Nigeria Limited and the producer of Ero Arike has commissioned an her Shopping Complex and Mosque In Osogbo on Thursday. During the commissioning of the shopping complex and Mosque around Ilesha…
Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Ikot Ibritam, Oruk Anam Local Government Area of the state has sentenced one Akaninyene Sunday Ekwere, to life improvement for raping a four-year-old girl in the community. Ekwere, a trader in engine oil, electrical appliances and recharge cards, reportedly lured the minor to his shop, where he defiled…
Six traders were arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court in Lagos Island Local Government on Thursday for allegedly assaulting and blackmailing Nollywood actress, Lizzy Anjorin-Lawal. The defendants—Qudus Jokogbola, Suru Olawale, Edu Shakirat, Fausat Mohammed, Kafayat Ahmed, and Opere Simiat Morenike—were charged while two other suspects are currently at large. According to the prosecution led by…
South Africa’s head coach, Hugo Broos, feels his side played better against Nigeria in Wednesday’s semi-finals encounter which they lost 2-4 on penalty kicks. The Bafana Bafana came back from a goal down to take the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) game to extra time. Reacting to their defeat in an interview with the…
The Bayelsa State Police Command has nabbed one man simply identified as Tony for allegedly beheading his girlfriend, Maxuel Ebibraladei, in Kabeama community in the Sagbama Local Government Area of the state. The tragic incident occurred at about 3am on Saturday. According to the suspect’s neighbour who pleaded anonymity, he was reportedly apprehended by residents…
A High Court in Kano State on Thursday, sentenced a 22-year-old man, Nura Sabiu, to life imprisonment for stabbing an 18-year-old to death. The court also sentenced Dahiru Ubale, 21, to five years imprisonment. Sabiu and Ubale were convicted on two count charges of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide. Justice Usman Na’abba held that the…
Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has ordered the Commissioner of Police, Waheed Adedamola to arrest a father of three identified as Henry Edet Unung and keep him in Uyo Correctional Centre for one month, for refusing to take care of his own children. The Court presided over by Justice Ntong Ntong, gave…
The Headies Awards is one of Nigeria’s most prestigious prizes in music which has contributed to the advancement of the Nigerian music industry. In new developments, the Headies Academy has announced that the prestigious award is set to return to Nigeria in 2024 after two consecutive editions in Atlanta USA. The announcement was made in…
