The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has sounded a warning to the governors of Osun and Oyo States—Ademola Adeleke and Seyi Makinde—over a brewing communal crisis along the states’ border communities. In a statement issued through his spokesperson, Alli Ibraheem, the monarch accused land grabbers from Lagelu in Oyo State of repeated attacks on villages in Osun’s Iwo region. He claimed the attackers have been destroying properties, looting, and intimidating residents, which could spark retaliatory violence if not addressed. “Just yesterday, these land grabbers mobilized for another assault on Oke Oba villages in Iwoland,” Oluwo said. “They’ve set fire…
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A final-year Higher National Diploma (HND) student of the Department of Journalism and Media Studies at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, has died under tragic circumstances. The student, popularly known as John, reportedly collapsed on Saturday shortly after arriving for a karate training session. Sources from the institution revealed that John fainted immediately upon stepping onto the training ground. He was initially taken to a private hospital and later referred to the Ikot Ekpene General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival by medical personnel. The President of the Journalism and Media Studies Students Association (JAMSSA), Mr. Nsoefen…
Senator Ali Ndume has raised the alarm over a recent surge in Boko Haram attacks in Borno State, revealing that over 300 people have been killed in 252 incidents in just six months. He said the worsening security situation pushed Governor Babagana Zulum to lead a delegation to the military high command in Abuja to seek urgent intervention. Ndume, who was part of the delegation, said they met with the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as well as the heads of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. He acknowledged the efforts of the military but said they are…
Nollywood actress Beverly Osu has revealed her reasons for preferring relationships with older men over younger ones. Speaking during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, which was posted on his YouTube channel, Osu explained that she is drawn to older partners primarily because they are more capable of meeting her financial needs. “I still date men who are older than me,” she said. “But the older men I’ve dated were just boyfriends, not sugar daddies. There was never a serious relationship between us.” She emphasized her desire for attention and quality time in a relationship, adding that dating men…
Veteran Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has criticized President Bola Tinubu, describing him as a devoted father to his son, Seyi Tinubu, but a poor leader for the Nigerian people. His comments come just days after the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) banned his latest song, Tell Your Papa, from being played on radio and television. In a memo dated April 9, 2025, and signed by the Coordinating Director of Broadcast Monitoring, Susan Obi, the NBC cited violations of broadcast decency standards, classifying the song as “Not To Be Broadcast” (NTBB) under Section 3.1.8 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code. The section prohibits…
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, better known as Portable, in connection with allegations of criminal defamation and related offenses. A statement issued on Sunday, April 13, by Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, revealed that the arrest followed a petition filed by Mr. Okunola Saheed, also known as “Osupa.” The charges against Portable include criminal defamation, threats to life, incitement, character assassination, disturbing the peace, and the use of abusive language. The statement further explained that, based on the seriousness of the allegations and the evidence provided, the police…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results for the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which was held on Thursday. In a statement issued on Sunday, JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin advised candidates to check their results by sending “MOCKRESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number they registered with. He explained that the mock exam is an optional exercise aimed at testing new innovations introduced by the board and familiarizing candidates with the computer-based testing environment. Benjamin noted that this initiative has consistently helped address challenges and better prepare candidates…
Police in Ogun State have detained a man suspected to be mentally unstable after he allegedly vandalised the Agemo statue located at Itoro Roundabout in Ijebu Ode. The incident occurred on Saturday and was confirmed in a statement issued Sunday by the state police spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, in Abeokuta. The Agemo deity is revered in Ijebu land as a supreme spiritual figure. According to Odutola, the suspect damaged the statue by removing its crown, an act considered a desecration of the shrine. The severed crown was later recovered and is currently secured at the Obalende Police Station in Ijebu…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a former convict and Malaysian returnee, Ndubuisi Udatu, for attempting to traffic drugs concealed in large music speakers. According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, Udatu, also known as Richard, was caught with 2.7 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden in two new speakers. The drugs were allegedly intended for distribution in Yola and Mubi in Adamawa State and across the border into Cameroon. Udatu was intercepted on April 7 by NDLEA officers at a checkpoint in Namtari, along the Ngurore-Yola road. Authorities also recovered a cash sum of N22,300 from him. The suspect…
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s candidate in the 2023 Lagos State governorship election, was on Saturday honored with a traditional title in Badagry. He was installed as the Obalefun-Agbaye of Obatala Worshippers Worldwide. The title was bestowed by Obatala worshippers led by Oba Adedokun Ayinla, the Alase Oosa Agbaye Worldwide. Obatala is a highly respected deity in Yoruba tradition, revered for wisdom and compassion. Speaking at the ceremony in the Ikoga area of Badagry, Oba Ayinla explained that traditional religious leaders across Yorubaland had unanimously agreed to confer the title on Rhodes-Vivour. He also noted that the Akran of Badagry,…