In a shocking incident that has left the Ijedodo community in Lagos State in mourning, a 25-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death by her 23-year-old boyfriend, Gbolahan Adebayo. The tragic event unfolded late on Friday, February 21, but only came to light in the early hours of Sunday, February 23, when Adebayo's desperate criesContinue reading "Tragic End: 23-Year-Old Man Arrested for Allegedly Beating Girlfriend to Death in Lagos"
Outrage in Katsina: FUDMA Students Protest Killing of Colleague by Vigilantes
Tension has gripped the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) in Katsina State as students take to the streets in a renewed wave of protests, demanding justice for their slain colleague, Saidu Abdulkadir, who was allegedly shot dead by members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) on Sunday.The 25-year-old victim, a student of the Department ofContinue reading "Outrage in Katsina: FUDMA Students Protest Killing of Colleague by Vigilantes"
A New Era of Mercy and Progress: Governor Aiyedatiwa Pardons 43 Convicts in Ondo
In a bold display of compassion and leadership, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa marked his inauguration by granting clemency to 43 convicts in Ondo State. The announcement, made during his inaugural speech at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure, underscored his administration’s commitment to justice, mercy, and societal reintegration. Speaking shortly after taking the oath ofContinue reading "A New Era of Mercy and Progress: Governor Aiyedatiwa Pardons 43 Convicts in Ondo"
Lucky Aiyedatiwa Sworn In as Ondo State Governor, Pledges Progressive Leadership
In a historic transition of power, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been officially sworn in as the Governor of Ondo State, marking the commencement of his first full four-year term. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure on Monday, was a moment of both celebration and reflection for the people of theContinue reading "Lucky Aiyedatiwa Sworn In as Ondo State Governor, Pledges Progressive Leadership"
Fuel Crisis Looms: Petroleum Marketers Issue 7-Day Ultimatum Over Unpaid N100bn Bridging Claims
In a development that could plunge Nigeria into a fresh round of fuel scarcity, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), demanding the immediate payment of outstanding bridging claims amounting to a staggering N100 billion.The association made the announcementContinue reading "Fuel Crisis Looms: Petroleum Marketers Issue 7-Day Ultimatum Over Unpaid N100bn Bridging Claims"
Armed Robbery and Violence: Adamawa Police Arrest Man for Snatching Phone, Stabbing Victim
The Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended a suspect, Usman Abubakar of Shuware Ward, Mubi North Local Government Area, for allegedly robbing a resident of her mobile phone and violently attacking her with a sharp object.In a statement issued on Monday, the police confirmed that the arrest took place on Sunday, February 23, 2025, followingContinue reading "Armed Robbery and Violence: Adamawa Police Arrest Man for Snatching Phone, Stabbing Victim"
Tragedy on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Nine Dead, Three Injured in Fatal Crash
A devastating road accident claimed the lives of nine passengers and left three others injured in the early hours of Monday along the Ayetoro axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the fatal incident, attributing it to excessive speed and driver fatigue.According to theContinue reading "Tragedy on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Nine Dead, Three Injured in Fatal Crash"
Bloodshed in Edo: Seven Killed, Six Injured as Cocoa Farmers Clash with Armed Militants
Tensions have erupted into bloodshed in Edo State’s Ovia South West Local Government Area, where a violent confrontation between cocoa farmers and suspected armed militants has left at least seven people dead and six others critically injured.The crisis, which began last Thursday at Madotti farm camp, spiraled into a full-scale assault over the weekend, withContinue reading "Bloodshed in Edo: Seven Killed, Six Injured as Cocoa Farmers Clash with Armed Militants"
Terror and Ransom: Afenifere Youth Leader Pleads for Life as Kidnappers Demand ₦100 Million by 3 PM Deadline
The National President of the Afenifere National Youth Council, Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni, is fighting for his life in captivity as his abductors set a strict 3 PM deadline today (Monday) for the payment of a ₦100 million ransom. In a harrowing video obtained by SaharaReporters, a kidnapper is seen pointing an AK-47 at Ojajuni'sContinue reading "Terror and Ransom: Afenifere Youth Leader Pleads for Life as Kidnappers Demand ₦100 Million by 3 PM Deadline"
Lagos Assembly Power Shift: Speaker Meranda Under Pressure to Step Down, Setonji or Rauf Poised to Take Over
In a dramatic turn of events, Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Princess Mojisola Meranda, may be on the verge of stepping down, paving the way for either Mr. David Setonji or Mr. Wale Rauf to assume the coveted position. This revelation was made public through Vanguard Newspaper’s official X handle, igniting intense political speculation.TheContinue reading "Lagos Assembly Power Shift: Speaker Meranda Under Pressure to Step Down, Setonji or Rauf Poised to Take Over"
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