The Amotekun Corps in Osun State, on Monday, said a commercial driver, Taofeek Oyekola, aged 26, was arrested for allegedly using a magic ring to lure a teenager to his residence. The suspect was reportedly said to have attempted to rape her at his residence in Osogbo, the state capital. A statement on Monday by…
Donald Trump was thrown a huge lifeline Monday when an appeals court slashed what could have been a crippling demand for a nearly half-billion-dollar bond payment and also gave him 10 more days to pay. The Republican presidential candidate got the unexpectedly positive news about his New York civil fraud case while he was sitting…
Ahead of the 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) this year, the organisers announced the list of nominations on Sunday, March 24, 2024. The 10th AMVCA ceremony will take place in Lagos on May 10, 2024. The AMVCA is making a change this year, with the Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Osun Command, said it has apprehended a 65-year-old man, Dauda Lamidi, for alleged possession of cannabis sativa also known as hemp. This is contained in a statement to newsmen by Charles Odigie, the command’s spokesperson, on Monday in Osogbo. Odigie said that the suspect was arrested along the…
The Olubadan Advisory Council will on Tuesday meet to commence the enthronement process of a new monarch for the Ibadan land. The revered throne became vacant on March 14, 2024, following the passing of Oba Lekan Balogun, who died aged 81 after ruling the ancient city for two years. The meeting of the Olubadan Advisory…
A 34-year-old Nigerian-born United States Naval Officer, Michael Aregbesola, has died in the Red Sea after falling overboard while in operation. Confirming his death, the US Navy on Saturday said Aregbosola assigned to the “Swamp Foxes” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74, was deployed with a detachment aboard Mason, which has been operating in…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has died at the age of 62 after a prolonged illness. This was disclosed by a social commentator, Morris Monye, via his X handle, on Sunday. Muonagor was said to have suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis. The sudden news of his demise comes just few days after a…
Some suspected bandits have killed two persons during Ramadan prayer on Saturday at Mairuwa village in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. The spokesperson for the Kastina State Police Command, Abubakar Aliyu, disclosed this in a telephone interview with PUNCH Online on Sunday Sadiq said the suspected bandits invaded the village, killed two…
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has said the Friday concert attack is a barbaric act of terrorism, vowing to punish the perpetrators. He also accused Ukraine of preparing a “window” to help the suspects escape. Kyiv has staunchly denied any role in the attack. He made these known in a public address he delivered on Saturday…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the construction of Osun State Hajj Camp with immediate effect. Speaking at Nasfat Ramadan lecture today at Osogbo, Governor Adeleke bemoaned a situation whereby Osun state is the only state in the South West without a hajj camp, vowing to lay the foundation for Hajj Camp before the commencement of…
