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The Ogun State Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation into a suspected cult-related clash that claimed the life of an as yet unidentified man in Abeokuta on Sunday. The incident, which occurred at around 2.45pm along Wasimi Ake Road between Centenary Hall and Lotus Bank, towards Ijemo Agbadu axis, was said to involve rival cult groups. In a statement …

The High Criminal Court of Cyprus, sitting in Nicosia, has sentenced a Nigerian student, Obasi Chimezirm Princewill, to 14 years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman and recording the act without her consent. The court found the defendant guilty on all counts following a trial into the incident, which occurred between March 25 and the early hours of March …

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has called for the immediate reopening of several unsolved cases of murder and extrajudicial killing across Nigeria, warning that continued silence and inaction threaten justice and public trust. Falana made the call on Saturday during an interactive session organized by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project in Ikeja, Lagos, where he charged the media to …

At least three women died in an accident along Oke-Onigbin and Omu-Aran roads in Kwara State. The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kwara State, Kabir Kazeem, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Saturday in Ilorin. He said the accident occurred on Friday at around 15.00 WIB when the victims were returning home after attending Labor …

A certified environmental consultant to federal and state government agencies, Chief Alhaji Muhammad Jamiu Badmus, has been installed as the new Baba Adeen of Baleeshi community in Ogun State in recognition of his piety, humility and deep understanding of the Holy Quran. The installation, held on Friday in the presence of prominent personalities who graced the occasion, also saw his …

The Nigerian Defense Academy has distanced itself from reports widely circulated on social media detailing disciplinary actions against some of its cadets, describing the publications as unauthorized and misleading. The academy said the viral posts, which outlined sanctions imposed on cadets for alleged offences, did not come from its official channels and should be ignored by the public. In a …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday approved a P2 billion emergency relief package for the victims of the March 29 attack on Angwa Rukuban in Jos North Local Government Area of ​​Plateau State, charging political, traditional and community leaders to take decisive steps to end the recurring violence in the state.. The President also directed Plateau stakeholders to urgently review …

The Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, on Wednesday, sentenced two men, Ojo Olasunkanmi and Obamoyegun Dele to death by hanging for armed robbery. The state government charged the convicts with six counts of conspiracy and armed robbery The offence, according to the prosecutor, is contrary to Sections 6(b) and 1(2)(a) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, …

The Delta State Police Command has admitted it has no clear explanation for the controversial killing of a suspect by one of its officers, describing the incident as troubling and difficult to understand. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, made this known during a live appearance on Channels Television on Wednesday while reacting to the viral video …

Nigerian nightlife entrepreneur and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu—known as Cubana Chiefpriest—has announced his entry into partisan politics, declaring his ambition to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives. The celebrity stated this in a video that went viral recently where he addressed a meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders. In the clip, he declared his intention to represent …