Author: Ado Oyeyemi

By Ado Oyeyemi The Ogun State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, has died following a brief illness. The FRSC Ogun State Sector Command announced his death in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its Public Relations Officer, Chief Route Commander Afolabi Odunsi. The command described Ogunjobi’s death as a major loss to the corps and the road safety community, citing his leadership, commitment to road safety and dedication to the organisation’s responsibilities. It said the late sector commander played significant roles in promoting safer roads, improving public enlightenment, strengthening engagement with…

By Ado Oyeyemi A 49-year-old Brazilian bricklayer, Edimar Rocha Martins, has been left stranded after spending his entire salary travelling about 1,300 miles to meet a woman he met online, only to discover that she was an artificial intelligence creation. Martins, who had hoped to find love and a fresh start with the woman, identified on social media as Jéssica Oliveira, also known as Jessica Fazendeira, embarked on the journey after she allegedly promised him accommodation and financial security on her farm. According to The US Sun, the woman’s social media account, which reportedly had more than 300,000 followers, featured…

By Ado Oyeyemi A Catholic priest, Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, has died after a large crucifix fell on him while he was celebrating Mass in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The incident occurred on Saturday during a church service that was being livestreamed, with footage of the tragedy subsequently circulating on social media. According to Peoples Gazette, the video showed Molinari addressing worshippers when the crucifix suddenly fell on him, leaving the congregation in shock. The Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed the priest’s death in a statement published on social media on Sunday. The archdiocese said Molinari served as the parish priest of…

By Ado Oyeyemi A man has reportedly drowned while attempting to rescue another person who jumped into the Asa River in Ilorin, Kwara State, following an altercation. The two men, identified as Abubakar and Nasiru, 42, were reported missing after the incident, which occurred around 10:15 a.m. on Saturday at Asa Bridge along Emir’s Road. Abubakar was said to have jumped into the river following a confrontation during which another person reportedly sustained an injury. Nasiru, who attempted to rescue him, also plunged into the water but was subsequently reported to have drowned. The Kwara State Fire Service confirmed the…

By Ado Oyeyemi A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State, Topa Olusegun Peter, has denied being a governorship aspirant for the 2027 election, alleging that his name was used without his consent. Peter, the Baale of Olorunsogo, Ilara, in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of the state, made the clarification at a press conference in Abeokuta on Saturday, insisting that he neither purchased a nomination form nor authorised anyone to declare his interest in the race. He accused the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area, Ramoni Adebolu, and other APC leaders of allegedly…

By Ado Oyeyemi The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a one-month-old baby girl allegedly sold for ₦2m and arrested two suspects, including the child’s mother and the owner of the health facility where she was delivered. The incident occurred in Ido Local Government Area of the state, with the police identifying the suspects as 23-year-old Cecilia Amos, the baby’s mother, and 40-year-old Adeleke Ebenezer, proprietor of Ebepraise Health Centre, Ido. Another suspect, Hassan Oludunni, was also named in connection with the alleged transaction, while the police said efforts were ongoing to apprehend a man identified as Odunayo Folawewo, who…

By Ado Oyeyemi At least five people have been killed after a diesel tanker lost control and crashed into several vehicles along the Iwo Road-Ojoo Expressway in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The accident occurred around 10 am on Saturday at Aduloju Bus Stop, opposite Dominion City, involving a fully loaded diesel tanker and several vehicles, including commercial Nissan Micra cars. The General Manager of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority, Adeoye Ayoade, confirmed the incident to Sunday PUNCH, attributing the crash to a traffic build-up caused by a broken-down trailer. Ayoade explained that a trailer conveying motor spare…

By Ado Oyeyemi Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos, has withheld the degree of a final-year student accused of stealing a colleague’s laptop and attempting to sell it. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. C.O.O. Kolawole, disclosed this on Friday during the institution’s fifth convocation ceremony, saying the decision reflected the university’s commitment to discipline and integrity. “Trinity University is a university that lives by what it preaches and would want to produce students who would be its pride wherever they go after graduation,” he said. A total of 323 students graduated from the university’s three faculties, representing a 61.5 per cent increase from the…

By Ado Oyeyemi A Grade A Customary Court sitting in Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has dissolved the marriage between a man, Mukaila, and his wife, Aminat, following allegations of neglect, excessive drinking and marital neglect. The court, presided over by Mrs O.E. Owoseni, also granted custody of the couple’s children to Mukaila after the wife allegedly failed to appear in court to defend herself. The husband had accused Aminat, a member of the Oodua People’s Congress, of abandoning her domestic responsibilities, denying him sexual intimacy and frequently returning home late at night under the influence of alcohol. Mukaila told the…

By Ado Oyeyemi A woman, Walimot, has asked a Grade A Customary Court sitting in Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, to dissolve her marriage to her husband, Hameed, accusing him of secretly transferring money from her bank account, assaulting her and threatening her life. Walimot, who described herself as the defendant’s third wife, told the court that she had endured persistent disagreements and maltreatment since their marriage. She alleged that Hameed initially showered her with affection but later became more interested in her money and properties than their relationship. According to her, the problems began a few months after she moved…