The Police Command in Oyo State has assured residents of Ilero Town in Kajola Local Government Area (LGA) of the release of the two persons abducted on Wednesday. The state Commissioner of Police (CP), Johnson Adenola, gave the promise on Monday while addressing youths and traditional leaders from Kajola and Iwajowa communities of the state….
An Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court on Monday remanded 35-year-old man, Ayodele Solomon for allegedly defiling 11-year-old girl. The defendant is facing a two-count charge of rape and breach of peace. The prosecutor, Insp Sunday Osanyintuyi, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on June 13, at Agbadagbudu area, Kosere, Ile-Ife, Osun. Osanyintuyi alleged that…
The Nigerian Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Board (CDCFIB) has launched a large-scale recruitment campaign for full-time positions across four national paramilitary agencies. In a public notice issued Monday in Abuja, CDCFIB Secretary, retired Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jubril, encouraged qualified individuals to apply through the board’s official online portal: https://recruitment.cdcfib.org. The application window opens on…
Armed men have abducted passengers from a commercial bus operated by Benue Links Nigeria Ltd, in a brazen attack that has left 11 people and the driver missing. The incident took place on Sunday evening in Nigeria’s central Benue State. According to a statement by the Benue State Police Command, the vehicle was travelling from…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that the United States “must receive a response” for its recent military action, following airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The strong remarks came during a phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, amid growing fears of a broader Middle East conflict. In the official readout from Pezeshkian’s office, the…
A Lagos court has ordered the detention of a 40-year-old man in a correctional facility after he admitted to breaking into a residence and stealing electrical cable valued at approximately ₦3 million (about £1,500). The Chief Magistrate of the Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court, Mr B.A. Sonuga, gave the remand order on Monday following the guilty plea…
President Bola Tinubu has received commendation from the Democratic Front (TDF) for his administration’s plans to construct a new headquarters for Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which the group described as a significant stride toward democratic consolidation. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by TDF’s leaders, Malam Danjuma Muhammad and Chief Wale…
The Governing Council of Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto (UDUS), has approved the promotion of nine academic staff to the rank of professors. This is contained in a statement on Monday in Sokoto signed by the UDUS Director of Information, Mr Sama’ila Yauri. Yauri said the approval was sequeled to presentation of promotion exercise results during…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly criticised the recent U.S. military offensive against Iran, declaring the airstrikes “baseless” and a dangerous act of escalation. He made the remarks during a meeting with Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, in Moscow on Monday. The diplomatic visit followed swiftly after U.S. President Donald Trump authorised strikes on three…
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has urged the Federal Government to expedite action on the establishment of the Ibom Deep Seaport project. The National President, Solomon Adodo, said at a press conference in Uyo on Monday, that the project would enhance the development of Akwa Ibom and the South-South region. It would be…
