No fewer than two people have been killed, and many others severely wounded in a fresh communal clash between Ifon and Ilobu communities of Osun State over land disputes. The violence erupted in the middle of the night on Thursday when hoodlums armed with sophisticated firearms and dangerous weapons including charms, cutlasses, bows and arrows,…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested five suspected kidnappers, including two ladies, in Gabasswa Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement on Friday. He said the suspects were arrested following a report of a kidnapping incident from a…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed immediate security operations to restore peace between Ifon and Ilobu communities, urging the peace committee to revive the peace deal. In a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed over the renewed crisis, Adeleke enjoined the joint security task force to step in immediately and stop the clashes. The…
By Sarafa Ibrahim For a long time, I have heard people talk about the tough job faced by manipulators. But I can confirm it now after reading a piece authored by one Prof. Olaoye Abegunde Oladipupo in an apparent effort to misrepresent the fact on the illegal attempt by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in…
Less than 24 hours after a tragic truck explosion at Karu Bridge in Abuja on Wednesday, another truck has overturned near the same location, further worsening the traffic situation in the area. A viral video shared by an eyewitness shows the truck lying across the road, blocking the movement of vehicles heading towards Nyanya. The…
Former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has called for a swift and peaceful resolution to the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, warning that the people stand to gain nothing from the power tussle between the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nelson Wike. In a statement released…
Street hop star Portable has picked a new battle and this time, it is with Fuji music icon King Saheed Osupa whom he recently disparage in a video. In the clip shared on his Instagram page Portable called Osupa “Big for nothing” after the Fuji musician took down one of his songs from Apple Music…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that a staggering 42% of the population in Africa is affected by oral diseases, including dental caries, gum disease, and tooth loss. It said, this alarming statistic highlights the devastating impact of oral diseases on the continent. The Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu in…
The Oyo State Government has dropped all charges against Naomi Silekunola, a former wife of the Ooni of Ife; Oriyomi Hamzat, owner of Agidigbo FM; and Abdullahi Fasasi, principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan. The trio had initially faced legal action following the tragic stampede at a children’s event in December 2024, which claimed…
A coalition of political leaders and stakeholders has strongly condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State, calling it a blatant abuse of power and an unconstitutional maneuver to remove a democratically elected government. At a joint press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar led the…
