The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into claims of harassment made by popular On-Air Personality, Omotunde Adebowale-David, widely known as Lolo1, against police officers attached to a government official’s convoy. On February 26, 2025, Lolo1 took to Instagram Live to share what she described as an unfair and distressing encounter with law enforcement officers in Lagos. She alleged that police escorts stopped her vehicle, seized her car keys, and accused her of causing damage to a government official’s car after his convoy forced her off the road—an accusation she strongly denied. According to her, the officers were…
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Community leaders in Oko-Addo, located in the Ajah area of Lagos State, have appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to step in and halt the demolition of properties allegedly carried out by land grabbers. They expressed concern over the frequent invasions by armed individuals, who reportedly force residents out of their homes using threats and intimidation. Speaking to journalists on Sunday, the Baale of Oko-Addo, Najeem Agunbiade, claimed that an army officer led the demolition exercise, accompanied by security operatives and state officials. “This issue has been in court for years, and we were instructed to maintain the status quo,” Agunbiade…
A fresh attack by suspected armed herdsmen has claimed the lives of at least six people in Tse Ugema Chul, Mbakesa community, Ugbaam, located in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. Several residents sustained injuries, while many others are unaccounted for following the violent raid. According to reports, the assailants stormed the village around 7 p.m. on Saturday, firing gunshots indiscriminately and looting properties. In a bid to defend their community, local youths mobilized and confronted the attackers with sticks and stones, forcing them towards a nearby stream known as Kafe. Unbeknownst to them, another group of armed men…
A Nigerian man with past convictions for armed robbery and drug offenses has avoided deportation from the United Kingdom after a judge ruled that his belief in “possession” could put him in danger if sent back to Nigeria. The individual, whose identity remains undisclosed for legal reasons, was sentenced to seven years in prison in 2011 for an armed robbery at a brothel. In 2018, he was imprisoned again for selling crack cocaine. Despite a deportation order issued in April 2014, he successfully challenged it on human rights grounds and has remained in the UK for over ten years. His…
Suspected armed bandits have abducted four students near the Federal University Dutsinma in Katsina State. The attack occurred around 2:20 a.m. on Sunday when a large number of gunmen stormed Paris Quarters, a neighborhood behind the university, and kidnapped the students. The victims have been identified as Wali Kayode (25), Fahad Muhammad (20), Emmanuel (surname unknown), and another yet-to-be-identified individual. Security operatives responded to a distress call and were deployed to the scene, but the assailants had already fled. Authorities say efforts are underway to track down the kidnappers and rescue the students. Rising Cases of Student Abductions This latest…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has instructed the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) to organize new local government elections following recent Supreme Court rulings on the state’s political dispute. In a statewide address on Sunday, Fubara acknowledged that while his administration does not agree with the court’s decision, it remains committed to upholding the rule of law. He stated that once the official copies of the judgment are received—anticipated by Friday, March 7, 2025—the government will review and implement them as required. As a temporary measure, the governor directed the Heads of Local Government Administration to take over…
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), celebrated his 83rd birthday on Sunday, receiving heartfelt tributes from notable figures, including Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and Osun State First Lady Titilola Adeleke. A Life of Impact and Devotion Marking the occasion, Pastor Adeboye expressed gratitude on X, writing: “Thank You, Jesus, for 83 Years of Great Grace. #EAA83.” His message resonated with millions of followers worldwide. Governor Abiodun described Adeboye as a beacon of humility and spiritual dedication. “On behalf of the government and people of Ogun State,…
Residents of Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area in Ondo State, were thrown into panic following the assassination of a well-known building materials merchant, Ismaila Awoyinka, by unidentified gunmen. The tragic incident reportedly occurred on Saturday at his residence, located opposite Caring Heart Mega School in the Idi Mango area of Ore. Eyewitnesses recounted that Awoyinka was ambushed shortly after leaving the mosque following the Taraweeh prayer, a voluntary prayer observed during Ramadan. “He was attacked just moments after he left the mosque, around 8:35 p.m., near his house,” a source revealed. “The assailants, dressed in white, arrived…
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday urged the Federal Government to jettison any planned hike in electricity tariff under any guise, threatening to lead mass resistance against further such increases. This came as it threatened to shut down operations of telecommunications companies should they fail to implement the 35 Percent tariff hike agreed upon with the Government as against the 50 per cent earlier approved through the Nigeria Communications Commission, NCC. NLC, in a communique issued at the end of its National Executive Council, NEC, meeting in Yola, Adamawa State, said members of NEC unequivocally rejected “the ongoing sham reclassification of…
A Nigerian man, Jonathan Biodun, who was imprisoned over an unpaid debt of ₦1,137,000, has regained his freedom thanks to the generosity of compassionate individuals who raised funds to clear his debt. The case gained public attention when a group of social media influencers visited a correctional facility for a friendly football match with inmates. During the visit, an inmate discreetly handed a letter to one of the influencers, pleading for help. The letter was later shared online, sparking widespread support. In the letter, Jonathan expressed his desperation, addressing popular Twitter users he had seen assisting others online. He explained…