Police nabs 32 year-old man for defiling teenager in Ondo
The Police Command in Ondo State has arrested a 32 year-old man, Osita James, for alleged sexual abuse of a 13 year-old in Ile-Oluji, Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of the…
DSS takes over probe of purported attack, abduction of Obaseki in Benin
The Department of State Services (DSS) has taken over the investigation into the purported attack and abduction of Dr. Don Pedro Obaseki, cousin to former Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo…
Two Nigerian women rescued as 53 migrants dead or missing after boat capsizes off Libya – IOM
Fifty-three migrants, including two babies, were dead or missing after a rubber boat carrying 55 people capsized off the coast of Libya, the International Organization for Migration said on Monday….
Apomu Day: Gov Adeleke promises major road project
Governor Ademola Adeleke has promised to dualise the road from Ikire junction to Apomu and Ikoyi. He made the promise when he graced the Apomu Day celebrations held at ADC…
US challenges Chinese control in race for African minerals
The U.S. is using offtake deals and state-backed funding to compete in the short term with China in securing supplies of African copper, cobalt and other critical minerals, diplomats, executives…
Electoral Act: Senate to hold emergency sitting, Tuesday
The Senate will reconvene for an emergency plenary sitting on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 12:00 in spite of having earlier adjourned sittings until February 24. The development was formally conveyed…
Gunmen kill three people, abduct Catholic priest in Kaduna
Gunmen killed three people and abducted a Catholic priest and several others during an early morning attack on the clergyman’s residence in northern Nigeria’s Kaduna state, church and police sources…
Fela was not only a musician, writer unveils rare prison account of Fela
Renowned writer and historian, Majemite Jaboro, has released “The Ikoyi Prison Narratives”, a book offering rare insight into the life, spirituality and political philosophy of Afrobeats legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The…
Police confirm abduction of 3 children in Ebonyi
Police in Ebonyi have confirmed the abduction of three children by suspected kidnappers in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Joshua Ukandu, told the News Agency of…
Police intercepts large consignment of illicit drugs in Ibadan
The Oyo State Police Command has intercepted 101 wraps of Canadian loud, nine bags of Indian hemp, and other illicit drugs. This is disclosed in a statement by the Police…