Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a woman, Rita Ughale, from Kokori community in Ethiope East Local Government Area, over the alleged sale of her two-month-old baby boy. Police said the baby was sold for ₦1.5 million to a couple identified as Osas Omijie (39) and Judith Omijie (30). The Police Public…
A 23-year-old man has been arrested for prosecution after allegedly beating his girlfriend to death at Ijedodo, Isheri-Osun area of Lago state. Lagos Police Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Monday in Lagos. He said that the suspect committed the offence on Friday at about 8:00 p.m. Hundeyin said that…
Nollywood actor Femi Branch has spoken out following the stampede in Ibadan, Oyo State, last week, which resulted in the deaths of over 35 people, mostly children. The stampede occurred during an event at the Islamic High School in the Bashorun area, organized by the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife. Prophetess Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi….
Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter, Sunday night, a reversal for the president, who repeatedly said he would not use his executive authority to pardon his son or commute his sentence. “I believe in the justice system, but as I have wrestled with this, I also believe raw politics has infected this process and it…
Omonia goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho and Trabzonspor striker, Paul Onuachu, have been recalled to the Nigeria national team, while Maduka Okoye and Tolu Arokodare have been left out of the Super Eagles’ final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle released his final squad for the tournament, naming three…
Oyo state All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain, Professor Samuel Ogunwale Ogundiran has congratulated Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja on his 81st birthday celebration. Prof. Ogundiran also hailed the former Oyo Governor on historical coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan. In his congratulatory message, Ogundiran predicted that Oba Ladoja’s tenure will not only bring prosperity to…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Opeyemi Agbaje as the new Chairman of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), in what could be a reaction to the pressure from the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). While the Federal Government and the Presidency are yet to issue an official statement, a source confirmed the development to Nairametrics. Agbaje, a…
A Magistrate Court sitting in Sagamu, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, has granted bail to Adeniyi Kayode, the driver who conveyed former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua and two members of his team before a fatal road accident. Kayode was admitted to bail in the sum of N5 million, with two sureties,…
In the heart of Ebonyi State, a quintessential civil engineer and proud Oyo State native, Alhaji (Engr.) Busari Yusuff Olatunji Aderibigbe FAISM, FIPMA, FNATE, COREN, stands tall, leaving not only structural marvels but also a legacy of wisdom and benevolence. Known as Engr. Yusuff, he played a pivotal role in the infrastructural transformation of Ebonyi…
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have shot a Catholic priest from St Kelvin’s Parish, Ogbaku, in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State on Christmas Day. An inside source told our correspondent that the priest, who is the assistant parish priest of the church, was about to enter the gate at about 8 a.m. when…
