The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reported that eight individuals lost their lives in a fatal accident at Agbede, along the Benin-Auchi road in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. Cyril Mathew, the FRSC Sector Commander in Edo, disclosed this on Monday in Benin City. He explained that the accident happened on Sunday when a truck, while descending Ewu Hill toward Auchi, experienced brake failure and collided with multiple vehicles caught in traffic. Eyewitness accounts indicated that the impact caused a fire, which engulfed several vehicles, leading to multiple casualties. The accident involved four vehicles, including two…
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The Lagos State Police Command has sealed a church following the suspected murder of a 28-year-old Lagos State University (LASU) graduate, Adedamola Ogunbode. Command spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development during a press briefing on Monday at the command headquarters in Ikeja. He said the church was sealed to prevent a possible mob attack, following intelligence reports that some individuals were planning to set it on fire in retaliation. “We had to seal the church to preserve it as a crime scene and to avoid any destruction. Investigators may need to revisit the location multiple times to gather evidence,”…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a couple for allegedly kidnapping and blackmailing an online vendor in the Iyana-Ishashi area of the state. Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest on Monday during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Ikeja. According to Hundeyin, the victim was lured to the suspects’ residence under the guise of delivering a product. Upon her arrival, she was forcefully dragged into the house by a man and a woman. “The suspects assaulted the victim, stripped her naked, and took explicit photographs of her,” he said. Hundeyin explained that the suspects demanded a…
Four communities in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State have been raided by suspected armed herdsmen, leaving more than 20 farmers dead. The attackers struck at midnight, targeting Pastor Camp, Sunday Village, Ademekun Camp, and Aba Alajido Camp within the Ala Elefosan area, forcing many residents to flee for their lives. A local source disclosed that the herdsmen have been launching repeated assaults on farming communities, killing residents without facing resistance. The source further revealed that 14 bodies have been recovered in the past 48 hours, while searches are ongoing for missing individuals. Expressing concern over the incident,…
A 43-year-old man, Mutiu Yekini, was on Monday arraigned before the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan for allegedly receiving a stolen vehicle. Yekini, whose address was not disclosed, is facing charges related to the receipt of stolen property. He pleaded not guilty to the charge. The police prosecutor, Inspector Olagoke Adegbenro, told the court that the offence took place in October 2024 in the Liberty area of Ibadan. He alleged that Yekini knowingly received a stolen Toyota Camry valued at N1.5 million from one Oluwasegun Soyemi. The vehicle was reportedly stolen from its rightful owner, Emmanuel Adeoye. The offence, according…
A 38-year-old man, Chinedu Eze, was on Monday arraigned before the Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly assaulting his lover. Eze, a resident of Ikosi Ketu, is facing charges of assault and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecutor, Inspector Sunday Bassey, told the court that the incident occurred on January 27 at Adeyemi Street, Ikosi, Ketu. He alleged that Eze physically assaulted his partner, Blessing Nwafor, during a dispute. According to the prosecutor, the defendant has allegedly subjected the complainant to physical, emotional, and verbal abuse since they…
Academic activities in Oyo State-owned tertiary institutions have been brought to a halt as staff unions commence an indefinite strike over unpaid minimum wage and outstanding arrears. Chairman of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) for tertiary institutions in the state, Kola Lawal, confirmed the development in Ibadan, stating that the unions are also pushing for the full implementation of the 25% and 35% salary increments. He noted that while institutions like Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) and Emmanuel Alayande University of Education have benefitted from these increments since January 2024, their counterparts in other institutions are yet to receive…
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has identified a technical fault on a feeder as the cause of the power outage affecting several areas in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a statement shared on its X handle on Monday, the company apologized for the disruption and assured residents that efforts were ongoing to fix the issue. The affected areas include Jabi, Kado, Life Camp, Idu, Karmo, Citec Mbora, Airport Road, Nile University, Karimajiji, Kuchingoro, Lugbe FHA 1, NIA Senior and Junior, Baba Gida Market, and Mr. Biggs. Other locations impacted by the outage are Tipper Garage, Okada Bridge, Peace…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has recorded its highest-ever registration for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with 2,030,627 candidates signing up for the 2025 edition. In its weekly bulletin released on Monday, JAMB confirmed that registration officially ended on March 8. This figure surpasses the over 1.9 million candidates who registered in 2024, excluding those taking the exam at international centers. Furthermore, 200,115 candidates have indicated interest in participating in the optional mock UTME, which is set to take place on April 5, 2025. JAMB also introduced new security measures to prevent exam malpractice and enhance the…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a warrant for the arrest of Justice Adolphus Enebeli (Rtd), Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, over his failure to honor a summons. Enebeli was given a 72-hour deadline to appear before the Assembly but did not show up. Lawmakers, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, intend to question him over the annulled local government elections conducted on October 5, 2024. The elections were nullified by the Supreme Court due to irregularities, and a fresh poll has been scheduled for August 9, 2025. Enebeli’s absence triggered the Assembly’s decision to seek…