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Ekiti LG, Vice President sued for alleged self-abduction, remanded in custody

The Vice President of Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Grace Ogunleye, has been detained at the Ado-Ekiti Correctional Center following her arraignment for alleged involvement in a fake kidnapping. Ogunleye was booked on Wednesday before the Magistrates Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti alongside three other defendants on charges bordering on conspiracy and self-kidnapping. The Nigerian State Police Force said …

NES TASKS MEMBERS TO PLANTING TREES AS WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY CELEBRATES IN ABEOKUTA Urges residents to take personal responsibility for environmental protection Tasks members to plant at least one tree each, drives climate action The President of the Nigerian Environmental Society (NES), Abeokuta Chapter, Alhaji (Chief) Jamiu Adebayo Badmos, has called on professionals environmentalists and residents to take concrete actions against climate change by adopting tree planting methods and sustainable environmental practices. In a special message to mark World Environment Day 2026, Badmos stressed that protecting the environment remains a shared responsibility that cannot be left to government alone, but must be driven by deliberate individual and community actions. He noted that the annual global observance serves as a reminder of the urgent need to safeguard the environment from worsening climate conditions, pollution and ecological degradation. “This year’s celebration reminds us that protecting the environment is not the exclusive responsibility of governments and institutions; it is a collective duty that begins with individual actions,” he said. The NES President urged members of the Abeokuta chapter to set an example by planting at least one tree each in their homes, workplaces or communities, describing tree planting as a practical step towards environmental sustainability. According to him, a single tree plays a critical role in carbon sequestration, air purification, erosion control, biodiversity conservation and broader climate change mitigation efforts. It also encouraged members to document and share evidence of their tree planting activities as part of efforts to promote responsibility and inspire broader public participation in environmental management. “The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago; the second best time is now,” Badmos said, urging immediate action rather than continued delays in addressing environmental challenges. He expressed optimism that sustained efforts to plant trees would help make Abeokuta greener, Ogun State healthier and Nigeria more resilient to environmental risks. Badmos reaffirmed NES’s commitment to ongoing support, awareness creation and practical interventions aimed at promoting a cleaner and more sustainable environment. He congratulated the chapter members on the occasion of World Environment Day 2026, urging them to remain steadfast in their commitment to environmental protection and climate action. AND

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The President of the Nigerian Environmental Society (NES), Abeokuta Chapter, Alhaji (Chief) Jamiu Adebayo Badmos, has called on environmental professionals and residents to take concrete actions against climate change by embracing tree planting and sustainable environmental practices. In a special message to mark World Environment Day 2026, Badmos stressed that protecting the environment remains a shared responsibility that cannot be …

A court has sentenced a man to death for kidnapping and armed robbery in Anambra

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Justice Sylvester Odili of the Anambra State High Court, Onitsha, on Thursday sentenced one Kosisochukwu Celestine to death by hanging for kidnapping and armed robbery. The judge, in his ruling, stated that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt through eyewitness statements, bank records, documentary evidence and other independent evidence. The prosecution told the court that Celestine and …

200 people affected by mysterious gas that hits Ogun schools three times in 64 days

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… Incidents in April, May and June spark panic in Ijebu-Ode … Students and teachers hospitalized as cause remains unknown …Parents are calling for urgent action from the government Daud Olatunji A disturbing pattern of mysterious gas emissions has thrown schools in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, into repeated crises, with around 200 students and teachers affected in three separate incidents in …

A’Court sacks Alia loyalist, confirms Agada as Benue APC chairman

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The Makurdi Court of Appeal, Benue State, on Tuesday dismissed the caretaker committee of the All Progressives Congress in the state, led by Chief Benjamin Omale, affirming the legitimacy of the executive committee led by Comrade Austin Agada. The court of appeal, in appeal no. CA/MKD/119/2024, also upheld the Makurdi High Court’s earlier ruling nullifying the dissolution of the Agada-led …

‘Nobody came out because of the sound of gunshots’, eyewitness recounts of kidnapping of Adelabu’s twins

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An eyewitness who claimed to have witnessed the kidnapping scene of the sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu and her twin children has narrated what happened during the operation. Mrs Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her twin sons were kidnapped on Wednesday around Elewura, Challenge area of Ibadan on Wednesday. Reports indicate that Mrs Olaide is the youngest …

Police arrest suspected kidnapper, find victim’s body in Edo

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Police agents in Edo have arrested a suspected member of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered the body of a kidnapped woman in the state. This was disclosed by the Spokesperson for the State Police Command, Eno Ikoedem, in a statement on Wednesday in Benin. He said the criminals abducted three women from their residence in Iyowa community, Ovia North East …

The video shows the moment Adelabu’s younger brother, his twins, were kidnapped

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A video has emerged on the internet showing the moment gunmen kidnapped the sister of former minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu and her twin sons. The video shared by user X, Big Sman with the handle @MR_Sulaiman shows a gray vehicle blocking the victim’s red Toyota car on a quiet street. The kidnappers fled the scene after they put the …

BREAKING: Court sentences four people to death for Owo Church massacre, acquits one

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced four men to death by hanging for their roles in the deadly attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, which left over 40 people dead and more than 100 worshipers injured. The trial judge, Emeka Nwite, delivered the verdict after finding the quartet guilty of nine counts of …

Court closure looms as lawyers protest virtual hearings of judges in Enugu

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Lawyers in the Nsukka judicial axis of Enugu State staged coordinated protests on Tuesday, threatening to disrupt the operations of courts over what they described as the persistent reliance on virtual proceedings by judges sitting in the area. The protesters, hailing from five judicial divisions – Nsukka, Obollo-Afor, Enugu-Ezike, Ogbede and Umulokpa – said the settlement, introduced years ago due …