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A 20-year-old student of the University of Lagos told the State High Court, Ikeja, on Wednesday that she was allegedly raped by her lecturer, Dr. Samuel Ojogbo. The student, who was complained to by the State Counselor, Mr Owolabi Azeez, alleged that the lecturer forcibly raped her in his underground office. The victim stated that on August 21, 2025, he …

The Nigerian Police have intensified security measures across the country ahead of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations administered by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), deploying rapid response units to examination centers across the country. Authorities also dismissed widespread rumors that there was a threat to the candidate’s safety, describing the claims as baseless. In a statement issued …

…They warn of the religious crisis and demand an immediate reversal of direction Daud Olatunji The League of Imams and Alfas has criticized the Ogun State government’s proposed plan to hand over public schools to missionary organisations, warning that the move could spark religious tensions and undermine decades of peaceful coexistence. In a strongly worded rejoinder signed by its general …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted two articulated trucks loaded with 7.2 tonnes of suspected cannabis in Edo State. NDLEA Commander in the state, Dr. Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this at a press conference on Monday in Benin City. He said five suspected smugglers were arrested in connection with drugs along the Auchi-Abuja highway. READ ALSO: Singer Kcee …

The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria, Ogun State Area Unit, on Sunday criticized Governor Dapo Abiodun’s plan to return public schools to their original owners, describing the move as discriminatory and harmful to public education.. The group, in a statement released on April 12, 2026 and signed by its Emir, AbdulFatah Akanni Adigun, condemned the governor’s statement allegedly made on …

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with the alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of a young woman in the state. The suspect, identified as Otamiri Prince, is said to have made contact with the victim online before arranging a physical meeting. However, what started out as a planned meeting reportedly turned into a criminal …

The Imo State Police Command has busted an alleged syndicate of armed robbers involved in the theft of motorbikes and vehicles, and five persons were arrested in connection with the operation. Police also recovered a large amount of stolen goods, including 450 motorbikes, a seized shuttle bus, cash and other incriminating items. Spokesman of the command, Henry Okoye, disclosed the …

At least 30 people are feared to have lost their lives following a military airstrike that hit a busy weekly market in Jilli village, a border community between Borno State and Yobe State, on Saturday evening. The strike reportedly occurred at the busy Jilli Market, located between Gubio and Geidam, at a time when traders and residents were gathering to …

The Nigerian Police have launched an investigation into alleged violations committed by officers attached to the Satellite City Division in Lagos State. This follows the emergence of videos of the officers’ behavior on social media. This was revealed by Force Media Officer, Aliyu Giwa, in a post on his X account, @aleeygiwa, on Saturday. He said police acted immediately after …

The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has ordered the immediate suspension of commanding officers along the Lagos-Seme border corridor following allegations of extortion leveled against personnel of the Service. The decision follows viral online reports and videos alleging corrupt practices and illegal financial requests by immigration agents stationed along the busy international route. A statement …