Authorities confirmed he broke out of custody shortly after his arrest, escaping with 12 others after cutting through a wire mesh roof and scaling a perimeter wall. Kenyan police have placed a bounty of 1 million shillings (N11.5 million; $7,700) on Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, a suspected serial killer who escaped custody in August 2024. Khalusha […]

The Lagos State Government has faulted the comments made by former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over the enforcement of Physical Planning Laws at the Trade Fair Complex, describing his intervention as misleading and based on misinformation. Obi had visited the complex, where buildings had recently been demolished, commending traders for their “restraint” and

The family of Kayode Ogunleke, popularly known as Kbaba, a presenter with Ademimogo 107.7 FM in Ido-Ekiti, has accused the Nigerian police and the station’s management of covering up the circumstances surrounding his sudden death. Ogunleke reportedly died on Saturday, hours after hosting his radio programme, sparking confusion among colleagues, listeners, and family members. In

Osifo insisted that Dangote Petroleum Refinery must comply with the agreement to reinstate the 800 sacked workers to prevent another strike. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has suspended its strike, warning that it will not hesitate to resume the strike without prior notice if agreements reached with the Federal

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep concern over the rising cost of living and insecurity in the country, stressing the need for collective action to secure communities. In a statement marking Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh said, “Economic reforms, while necessary, have brought temporary hardship for millions. The

As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary celebrations, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has granted amnesty to 36 inmates serving various sentences at the Nigerian Correctional Service facilities in Ilesa and Ile-Ife. The governor said the gesture, which he described as an act of compassion and renewal, was carried out under the powers vested in

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has rejected President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day address, describing it as “divisive and hate-filled”. The group accused the President of deliberately misrepresenting its activities by tagging it a terrorist organisation. Tinubu, in his address on Wednesday morning, commended the armed forces and other security agencies for their sacrifices, noting