The Ogun State Government has announced the arrest of Ashafa Afelaja, headmaster of a private school in Eyin Ogbe, Igode near Ogijo, over allegations of abusing a female pupil (name withheld). The arrest followed a report made by a concerned citizen to the state authorities. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye,
The trial of Oluwatimileyin Daniels Ajayi, the prime suspect in the murder of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member Salome Adaidu, commenced on Monday at High Court 2 in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State. During the hearing, the prosecution team presented three out of their five listed witnesses to testify against the accused. These
Students of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, staged a protest on Monday to express their outrage over the increasing attacks by hoodlums, which have led to the tragic deaths of five students within the past year. Led by the President of the Polytechnic’s Student Union Government (SUG), Geoffrey
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned Catherine Ijeoma Ugwu before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court in Maiduguri on charges of fraud amounting to N6.8 million. The arraignment, which occurred on Monday, March 17, 2025, stems from allegations of a romance scam perpetrated by Ugwu. Ugwu faced a four-count charge,
Nigerian music sensation, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has reconciled with his father after a long period of estrangement. According to sources close to the singer, Asake has made amends with his father and has promised to provide him with a new home and medical support. The reconciliation is said to have been facilitated
The Lagos State Government has issued an early alert regarding an extended and intense rainy season in 2025, with above-normal rainfall levels and a delayed cessation expected to last until December. Speaking at the Seasonal Climate Prediction briefing in Alausa, Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, revealed that Lagos would experience a
The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has taken decisive action against individuals involved in the unauthorized removal and destruction of advertising structures along Admiralty Way in Lekki. Officials from LASAA apprehended those responsible for what they described as the “deliberate vandalism” of legally approved street lamp pole advertisements. The agency’s swift intervention underscores
The Governing Council of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), recently paid a courtesy visit to Professor Uche Azikiwe, widow of Nigeria’s first President, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, in recognition of his contributions to the institution and the nation. During the visit, the Pro-Chancellor of UNN, Kayode Ojo, expressed the university’s appreciation for Azikiwe’s role in
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has voiced his support for Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member Ushie Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, following her claims of receiving threats after posting a viral video criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement shared on X on Sunday, Atiku commended Raye’s courage, describing her as a
The Federal Government has outlined new requirements for civil servants who wish to migrate their salaries, change their names, or update their next-of-kin details, among other modifications to their records. This directive was communicated through a memo issued by the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, dated March 12, 2025. The
