An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court heard harrowing details of how Adewunmi Ajayi allegedly sexually abused his underage stepdaughter repeatedly since 2019, leading to three pregnancies and multiple abortions. The disturbing case came to light when a teacher reported the 15-year-old survivor to the police, accompanied by a referral letter from Alausa. According
Tragedy struck the Udege Mbeki community in Nasarawa State on Thursday when two young siblings, Umar Muhammad (7) and Ibrahim Muhammad (9), lost their lives by drowning in an abandoned excavation site formerly operated by Kenyang Mining Company Limited, a Chinese firm. The site, locally known as a paddock, had filled with rainwater following recent
The Olubadan Advisory Council has taken decisive action by dismissing two Mogajis—Chief Musilu Yekini Olaoye of Peluseriki compound, Isale Osi, and Chief Rasaki Funso Ayinde Oguntobi of Oloola Ogungbesan compound, Bode—following escalating family protests and allegations of misconduct. The council’s decision, endorsed by His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, is
The Lagos State Police Command has categorically dismissed recent reports circulating in the media that claimed hundreds of Boko Haram suspects were apprehended within Lagos State. In a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the police described the publication as entirely false, malicious, and designed to incite unnecessary fear among the public.
Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu has stated that Nigeria’s ongoing electricity crisis stems from systemic failures of past administrations, citing decades of mismanagement and underinvestment as the root causes. Speaking during a recent briefing, Adelabu contrasted the current administration’s efforts with historical shortcomings, noting that previous governments allowed infrastructure decay and policy inconsistencies to persist, leading
Following devastating windstorms that caused severe damage across multiple communities in Delta State, Commissioner for Environment Ejiro Jamani has issued a stern warning against indiscriminate tree felling, linking the practice to heightened vulnerability during extreme weather events. The directive comes after assessments of destruction in Okpe Local Government Area, where a recent storm accompanied by
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has reportedly committed N500 billion to critical power infrastructure, including substations, transformers, and grid upgrades, as part of ongoing efforts to stabilize Nigeria’s electricity supply. While official 2025 budget documents do not explicitly itemize this expenditure, sector analysts link the figure to NDPHC’s National Integrated Power Projects (NIPP),
As the Easter season approaches, the Kano State Police Command has moved to allay fears and reassure residents of their safety, promising comprehensive security arrangements across the state. This assurance comes on the heels of recent security concerns that led to the suspension of the iconic Durbar festivities during the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, a decision
The Oyo State Government has sounded a fresh and decisive warning to residents and traders across the state, particularly in the Ibadan metropolis, against the indiscriminate dumping of refuse in unauthorized locations. This warning comes amid growing concerns over environmental hazards, flooding, and the overall deterioration of public health linked to poor waste disposal habits.
Former Niger Delta agitators took to the streets of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on Wednesday in a peaceful demonstration calling on the Federal Government to provide increased funding for Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a private surveillance firm owned by ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo. The ex-militants, operating under the third phase of
