Author: Ado Oyeyemi

By Ado Oyeyemi A councillor representing Ogugu Ward III in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State, Rosemary Aduku, has died after reportedly spending several days in captivity. Her death was announced on Friday by the Chairman of Olamaboro Local Government Area, Dr Ameh Williams, in a statement issued on behalf of the local government’s executive council. Aduku, popularly known as Hon. Rosella among her colleagues, was described as a humble, dependable and compassionate leader who was committed to the welfare and happiness of those around her. Williams expressed grief over her death, describing her as a valued member of…

By Ado Oyeyemi A Vehicle Inspection Officer attached to the Ondo State Government has reportedly been crushed to death by a truck along Hospital Road in Akure, the state capital. The fatal incident occurred opposite MEGA Primary School, although details surrounding the circumstances of the crash remained unclear as of the time of filing this report. READ ALSO The incident has raised concerns over road safety in the area, with further details about the deceased officer and the circumstances leading to the tragedy yet to emerge.

By Ado Oyeyemi A media professional and activist, David Abakpa, has called for a fair hearing in the ongoing dispute between Maryam Sani Abacha and Levitikal Realties & Construction Limited over a property at No. 68 Molade Okoya Thomas Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. Abakpa urged the parties to allow the legal process to run its course, stressing that an interim court order appointing a receiver/manager over the development should not be mistaken for a final determination of the substantive dispute. The dispute centres on the redevelopment of the property under a joint venture arrangement between the landowners and Levitikal, the…

By Ado Oyeyemi A Kano resident, Ibrahim Yusuf, has recounted the painful loss of five of his children to suspected diphtheria within eight days, as the state continues to grapple with the deadly outbreak. Yusuf, who lives in the Danbare area of Kano metropolis, said the tragedy began last week when his children developed fever and were taken to a primary healthcare centre before being referred to the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Kano as their conditions deteriorated. He said two of the children died on the same Monday, barely 40 minutes apart, after they were admitted to the hospital. “…

By Ado Oyeyemi The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has called for security intervention following alleged attacks on his wife and two other party candidates in Ibadan. Alli accused suspected hoodlums of attacking his wife, Tawakalitu Alli, as well as the party’s Oyo South senatorial candidate, Remi Oseni, and its House of Representatives candidate for Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West Federal Constituency, Folake Olunloyo-Oshinlowo. The allegations were contained in a statement signed by the Director of Alli’s campaign organisation, Bisi Oladele, and made available to journalists on Thursday. According to the statement, Alli’s wife was attacked…

By Ado Oyeyemi The Nigeria Customs Service has handed over agricultural chemicals valued at N223.54m to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control following their interception in Kebbi State. The seized products were transferred to NAFDAC in Birnin Kebbi by the Customs Service’s Kebbi Area Command as part of efforts to prevent prohibited and controlled substances from entering circulation. The Area Controller of the command, Mahmoud Matawale Ibrahim, disclosed this during a press conference at the command’s headquarters in Birnin Kebbi. He said the intercepted chemicals comprised 500 cartons of Rezim Herbicide, 708 cartons of Gramosun, 1,291…

By Ado Oyeyemi The Abia State Police Command has rescued an 18-year-old girl, Ifeoma Obinna, from kidnappers in Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area of the state and arrested three suspects in connection with the crime. The suspects, identified as Chidozie Rainbow Hezekiah, Brave Rainbow and Innocent Otodirichu, were apprehended by operatives of the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit in Umuimo community following a ransom demand of N5m. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, disclosed this in a statement, saying the unit received a distress call about the incident on October 4, 2026. According to the police, an unidentified caller…

By Ado Oyeyemi The Presidency and the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress have criticised former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, over his assertion that only “mad people” would vote for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Amaechi, who is the vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, made the remarks on Thursday during a party town hall meeting in Benin, the Edo State capital, where he urged residents to reject Tinubu at the polls. Addressing party leaders, candidates and supporters, the former Minister of Transportation described those campaigning for Tinubu as thieves and suggested that…

By Ado Oyeyemi A United States court has sentenced a Nigerian businessman based in Texas, Edikan Adiakpan, to 30 months in federal prison for helping fraudsters move proceeds from an email scam through his company accounts. Adiakpan, 35, who founded Akama Lifestyle, a Houston based luxury transportation and lifestyle concierge company, was sentenced on Thursday by a US District Judge, Andrew Hanen. The United States Department of Justice said the sentence would be followed by three years of supervised release. According to the department, Adiakpan operated as a money mule, using his company’s accounts to receive and transfer funds obtained…

By Ado Oyeyemi The Nigeria Labour Congress has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to reduce petrol prices, begin negotiations for a new national minimum wage and implement outstanding agreements with organised labour. The ultimatum, which takes effect on Friday, October 9, followed a joint meeting of the union’s National Executive Council and Central Working Committee at the Olaitan Oyerinde Hall, Labour House, Abuja. In a communiqué signed by the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and made available on Thursday, the congress warned that it would take further action if the government failed to meet its demands within the stipulated…