A police inspector, Ajele Oloyede, has reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a ceramics company in Igbesa, Ogun State, where he was stationed as part of the security detail. According to PUNCH, the incident tragic incident occurred on Thursday. According to the state police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, an officer from Force Headquarters Annex,…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported the interception of multiple drug shipments concealed in items such as prayer beads and clothing, destined for the United States, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Poland, and the United Arab Emirates. Several suspects connected to the illicit trade have been arrested by the agency’s operatives. NDLEA spokesperson Femi…
At least 33 people were killed and dozens more injured Saturday when tornadoes and violent storms raked across the central United States, officials said. Local news showed roofs torn off homes and large trucks overturned, as forecasters warned of more tornadoes to come this weekend. Eight people died in Kansas in a crash involving more…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been named Best Woman of the Year at the Independent Awards 2024, dedicating the honour to Nigerian women and youths. Speaking at the Independent Awards 2024 Gala Night held on Saturday in Lagos, Tinubu praised the tireless contributions of women and young people to the country’s growth and…
A fire that broke out at a nightclub in North Macedonia where more than a thousand people had gathered for a concert killed at least 50 people, state news agency MIA reported on Sunday. Citing the interior ministry, MIA said “at least 50 people died in a discotheque in Kocani”, a town some 100 kilometres…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has sued Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over what it described as the “patently unlawful” suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court, Abuja, seeks to overturn the six-month suspension, which SERAP argued violates the senator’s fundamental rights and deprives her constituents of representation. SERAP…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that there is growing discontent among Nigerian youths against the country’s prolonged maladministration. He said that unless leaders adjusted, a revolution powered by hungry and angry youths was inevitable. According to Obasanjo, though the country is blessed with talented and hardworking youths, the young population is disenchanted with the…
A serving Corp member in Lagos State has cried out over a threat she received from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) board following her recent social media post in which she expressed her displeasure about the rising costs of commodities in the country. According to the video shared on TikTok via the handle…
A 45-year-old teacher identified as Musa Wada has been arrested in Jigawa State in connection with beheading and cutting off the genital organs of his 14-year-old Almajiri student, Bashir Adamu. Confirming the development, the spokesperson of Jigawa Police Command, SP Lawan Shiisu, said the suspect was arrested by detectives following a tip-off. SP Shiisu said…
Media personality Toke Makinwa has addressed questions from fans regarding her decision to remain single after divorce. Toke wedded businessman Maje Ayida in 2014. The marriage ended in 2017 following infidelity allegations. Since then, Toke has been focusing on her career and personal growth, choosing not to remarry. Speaking in a recent episode of her…