Author: Ado Oyeyemi

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…

By Ado Oyeyemi Three suspected members of a robbery gang accused of attacking motorists along the Ife-Ilesha Expressway in Osun State have narrated how they allegedly met in prison and later teamed up to carry out robbery operations, including an attack on a monarch whose crown and other valuables were reportedly stolen. The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Lagos State Police Command after months of investigation into the gang’s activities. Two of the suspects, 32-year-old Ejike Ani and Chubuzor Anasihwe, admitted knowing some of the alleged gang members while serving prison terms for separate…

By Ado Oyeyemi The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three men in Saki over alleged homosexual acts. The suspects, identified as Ayomide Lukeman, 22; Shuaib Aremu, 22; and Abdul-Rasheed Mufeed, 23, were apprehended by operatives of the Command Monitoring Unit at its Saki Operational Base following intelligence received on September 29, 2026. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. He said the Commissioner of Police had directed the Monitoring Unit to verify the information and take appropriate action, which resulted in the arrest of the three men. According…

The Department of State Services has arrested Faisal, son of former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, and handed him over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Security sources said Faisal was arrested in the Karsana area of Abuja after intelligence reports indicated that he had secretly returned to Nigeria. “His arrest followed credible intelligence which indicated that Faisal had secretly returned to the country,” one of the sources said. The source added that DSS operatives tracked down the fugitive before taking him into custody and transferring him to the EFCC. Faisal had been on…

By Ado Oyeyemi Businessman and social commentator, Isaac Fayose, has questioned President Bola Tinubu’s ability to withstand the demands of the 2027 election campaign, alleging that the President may be facing health challenges. Fayose made the claim in a video shared on his official Facebook page while reacting to Tinubu’s announcement that he would not attend every campaign event organised by the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general election. The President had, on Wednesday, said he would not accompany the APC Presidential Campaign Council to every campaign venue, explaining that he needed to concentrate on governance, fulfil economic…

By Ado Oyeyemi The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested a 25-year-old suspected human trafficker and rescued two 13-year-old girls allegedly being transported from Zamfara State to Niger State. The suspect, identified as Bala Abubakar from Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, was arrested in the Lalan area of Gusau on October 15 at about 8.30pm. The NSCDC Public Relations Officer in the state, Umar Mohammad, disclosed this in a statement issued in Gusau on Friday. The rescued girls were identified as Amira Baje Ibrahim and Haulatu Shaibu, both 13 and indigenes of Zurmi Local Government Area.…

By Ado Oyeyemi The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has directed the Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Alexander Ibezim, to proceed on a six-month leave as investigations into administrative issues in the diocese continue. The directive was contained in a letter dated October 13 and signed by the Primate of the Church, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba. The letter was made available to journalists on Friday. According to the letter, the decision followed reports from administrative panels established to investigate developments in the diocese, particularly the findings of a visitation team led by the Dean of the Church of Nigeria.…

By Ado Oyeyemi An Akungba-Akoko Magistrate’s Court in Ondo State has sentenced a 42-year-old man, Jimoh Tajudeen, to three years’ imprisonment for stealing a mobile phone, while also handing him a three-month jail term for unlawful possession of three other phones. Tajudeen was convicted on a two-count charge involving the theft of an Infinix Hot 60i valued at N150,000, belonging to one Daisi Joseph, and the unlawful possession of three other mobile phones. The other devices reportedly found in his possession were an Itel A50, a Tecno phone without an International Mobile Equipment Identity number and a Tecno Camon 17.…

By Ado Oyeyemi A 30-year-old man, Haruna Ishaka, has died after his 24-year-old wife, Maimuna, allegedly severed his manhood during a domestic dispute in Maigoje village, Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba State. The incident reportedly occurred around 11:15pm on Monday at the couple’s residence in Mai Idanu Ward. Sources told The Sun that the couple, both of Fulani extraction, had allegedly been having disagreements over the deceased’s interactions with young girls outside their marriage. Maimuna was said to have repeatedly warned her husband against the alleged conduct, but he reportedly failed to heed her warnings. The victim reportedly died…

By Ado Oyeyemi A former Police Scotland sergeant, Campbell Petrie, has been sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment for raping two women and subjecting them to sexual and physical abuse over a 17-year period. Petrie was convicted of eight offences, including four counts of rape, at the High Court in Glasgow, Scotland, after the court established that the crimes were committed against the two women between 2006 and 2023. According to GB News on Friday, Petrie denied the allegations but was found guilty following the trial. Passing the sentence, Justice Alistair Watson said the punishment reflected the seriousness and persistence of…