A devastating accident occurred on Friday on the Ilupeju-Itapa Road in Oye Local Government area of Ekiti State. The incident involved a truck and a motorbike. The motorbike was carrying three men and was headed towards Ilupeju. All three men were killed in the accident. Olusola Joseph, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety …
Dele Agboola, a 42-year-old man, was shot dead in Ada, Osun State. The incident occurred around 8:40 pm on Thursday. Agboola was in his wife’s shop located in the Pako Area. Three men, posing as customers, entered the shop. A local resident, Temitayo, said Agboola had initially left the shop. He returned to pick up …
The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has called for an immediate investigation into the death of Yusuf Mubaarak, a 27-year-old journalist. Mubaarak was allegedly murdered in Ilorin, the state capital. His body was discovered in Ilorin on Saturday. The Governor expressed his shock and sadness over the death in a statement released by his …
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Nigeria’s National Under-18 women’s handball team secured a win against Algeria. The match ended 28-18 in the Africa Women’s Youth Handball Championship held in Monastir, Tunisia. The first half of the game was a nail-biter, with both teams scoring 10 points each. However, the second half saw Nigeria take control, outscoring Algeria 18-8. Shittu Agboola, …
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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Tope Fasua as Special Adviser on Economic Affairs. Fasua himself announced the appointment via his verified social media handle. Fasua is the CEO of Global Analytics Consulting and a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). He expressed gratitude for the appointment, stating it aligns with his …
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The Bauchi State Police Command has disclosed that kidnappers demanded N50 million from each of the 39 victims they abducted in Yankari Forest. The victims were eventually rescued by security forces, who killed ten kidnappers. The rescue operation was carried out by “Operation Sharan Daji,” which includes two Police Tactical Units and the Nigerian Security …
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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Gombe State has set up a seven-member committee. This committee is tasked with investigating an alleged assault on its chairman, Benjamin Sati, by Inspector Kabiru Ibrahim. The decision was announced after an emergency congress meeting by the branch secretary, Abdumutalib Babawuro. The committee has one week to complete its …
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In a devastating incident, five women died when a container fell on a commercial bus at Odumodu junction, Nteje-Awka, Anambra State. The state Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr Adeoye Irelewuyi, confirmed the tragedy. The accident occurred at 7:30 a.m. as the driver tried to avoid a failed road portion. The container …
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Adamu Aliyu, the Commissioner for Lands in Kano State, has sent shockwaves through the state’s political landscape with a dire warning. Speaking at a solidarity protest organized by the ruling New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Aliyu stated that judges who allegedly accept bribes in the ongoing governorship election petitions must choose between their lives and …
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The Customs Officers Wives Association (COWA) has committed to supporting the families of officers who have lost their lives while on duty. The association revealed its plans to financially empower at least 1,200 wives of customs officers by 2024. COWA President Kikelomo Adeniyi announced these initiatives after a courtesy visit to the Ogun Area Command …
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