The Ondo State Police Command has deployed operatives to capture the individuals responsible for the murder of three farmers in the Ajagbusi community, located in the Akure North Local Government Area, on Tuesday. Ayanlade Olushola, the command’s spokesman, confirmed this to reporters in Akure on Tuesday. Olushola, who confirmed that all tactical teams had been sent to the affected community, appealed to residents to avoid taking the law into their own hands and to allow security agencies to carry out their responsibilities. He stated that the command has deployed all necessary resources to the affected area to ensure the arrest…
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Daddy Freeze, a well-known media personality, has shared his thoughts on what he appreciates about the controversial activist Verydarkman’s brand. In an interview on the Leadership podcast with Stephen Akintayo, posted on Instagram Tuesday, Daddy Freeze revealed that VeryDarkman has introduced a significant level of sanity into the media space. He referred to VeryDarkman as a person who is steadfast in his convictions and genuinely authentic. He said, “One thing I like about his brand is that he stands for what he believes in. He has this genuine conviction. He has faith in what he does.He has brought a lot…
The Katsina State Police Command successfully thwarted two kidnapping attempts on Monday in the villages of Gidan Filoti and Gidan Mairabo, located in the Malumfashi and Kankia local government areas. The rescue operations led to the freeing of seven victims. In a statement issued to journalists on Monday, the Command Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police Abubakar Sadiq, provided details of the operations. The statement said, “On April 7, 2025, at about 1100 hrs, a distress call was received at Malumfashi Division that suspected armed bandits, wielding dangerous weapons, attacked Gidan Filoti and Gidan Mairabo villages, Malumfashi LGA, kidnapping…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently arrested Olawole Sunday, a suspected internet fraudster accused of buying bank account details to facilitate financial crimes. In a statement on Monday, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s head of Media and Publicity, revealed that Sunday operated by recruiting young individuals to open multiple bank accounts. He allegedly paid between N25,000 and N50,000 for each account, gaining access to the individuals’ full banking details, including their Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards. The arrest followed Sunday’s use of the bank account details of one Uyi Eghosa to defraud a victim of N2 million under the…
Blessing Agbebaku and Maria Edeko successfully retained their positions as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly on Monday after a brief reshuffling in the leadership structure. As reported by DAILY POST, the two lawmakers, both of whom belong to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), were able to maintain their roles following a directive from the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). After reading a letter sent to him by Jarret Tenebe, the acting APC chairman of the state, Agbebaku announced a few changes to the leadership positions in the House. Charity Aiguobarueghian from Ovia…
Nigerian gospel singer Steve Crown has announced his engagement, with fans sending in congratulatory messages. On Sunday, the singer shared a video of his proposal to his fiancée on Instagram and revealed their wedding date, which is set for April 28th. He expressed that God had approved their union. Crown wrote, “Approved by God. We are now forever.” Their wedding, tagged #Crowningruth2025, will take place on April 26, 2025. “WATCH OUR BEAUTIFUL ENGAGEMENT ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Click the Link on My Story.” Many flooded his comment section with congratulatory messages. Actress Queeneth Hilbert wrote, “Congratulations Gospel Singer Joe Praise…
The recent detention of the popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, has ignited new controversy. Chief Babalola Shabi, the Baale of Kirikiri Town, famously called “Baale No-Nonsense,” has accused some officials from the Nigerian Correctional Service of aiding Bobrisky in a bribery scheme that allegedly secured him special privileges during his time in custody. According to Shabi, Bobrisky smuggled in eight ATM cards and transferred approximately N35 million through Point of Sale (POS) operators near Kirikiri prison. This money was allegedly used to bribe prison officials to offer Bobrisky special treatment. Shabi made these claims during a town…
Security operatives in Benue State have arrested three suspected kidnappers in the Ogoli-Ugboju area of Otukpo Local Government Area. The suspects were apprehended on Sunday following a protest by residents of Otukpo town on Tuesday, calling for action to address the growing insecurity in the region and nearby communities. In response to the concerns, the police increased their presence by deploying additional officers to tackle the escalating security challenges. The most recent wave of criminal activity included a Thursday night attack in which armed assailants hijacked a bus operated by the state-run Benue Links transport service. During the attack, two…
The Nigerian Army’s 6 Division has arrested 43 suspected oil thieves and seized over 254,000 litres of stolen products following a six-day joint operation in the Niger Delta region. The operation, which took place between March 31 and April 6, 2025, was conducted in collaboration with other security agencies. Lt. Col. Danjuma Jonah, Acting Deputy Director of 6 Division Army Public Relations, confirmed the developments in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Sunday. Jonah stated that the operation led to significant progress, including the deactivation of 14 illegal refineries and the destruction of 14 boats used for illegal activities.…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria Désirée of Sweden will pay an official visit to Nigeria from Monday, April 7 to Wednesday, April 9, 2025. This was disclosed in a statement released on Sunday by the Acting Spokesperson for the Ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa. During her stay, the Crown Princess is expected to participate in a series of high-level meetings with top Nigerian government officials to foster stronger diplomatic and economic cooperation between both nations. She will begin her official engagements with a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar.…