Ibadan Stampede: Ooni pledges support for victims’ families (Vanguard) The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has pledged his support for the families of the victims of the tragic stampede that occurred during a yuletide event in Ibadan. The event,…
*Lagos teacher bags life jail for defiling 8-year-old pupil (Punch)*Farotimi’s detention, blatant violation of citizens’ rights — Atiku (Leadership)
Lagos teacher bags life jail for defiling 8-year-old pupil (Punch) The Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court presided over by Justice Ramon Oshodi, on Monday, sentenced 23-year-old John Osifo to life imprisonment for defiling his eight-year-old student. PUNCH Metro…
*Ondo Election: Money main attraction as voters fear their votes may not count, may opt for highest bidder (Vanguard)*13 trafficked Nigerian girls rescued from Ghana (Channels)
Ondo Election: Money main attraction as voters fear their votes may not count, may opt for highest bidder (Vanguard) As two million voters head to the ballot box, today, to decide who will be the next governor of Ondo State…
*Another fuel tanker explodes in Jigawa (DailyTrust)*Navy receives helicopters procured by defence ministry for operations (Punch)
Another fuel tanker explodes in Jigawa (DailyTrust) A fuel laden tanker has gone up in flames in Jigawa State, North West Nigeria. The incident which happened at Jigawa-Kano border, caused panic among bystanders. Aliyu M. A., Public Relations Officer of…
Raducanu faces Kenin in US Open first round
Emma Raducanu will face fellow Grand Slam winner Sofia Kenin in the Briton’s first US Open appearance for two years. Raducanu memorably triumphed at the US Open as a teenage qualifier in 2021, becoming the first British woman for 44…
*Flood: Lagos miscreants charge passersby N100 to use makeshift bridge (DailyTrust)*Lagos calls for calm after Wednesday’s torrential rainfall (Channels)
Flood: Lagos miscreants charge passersby N100 to use makeshift bridge (DailyTrust) Some miscreants have been arrested by officials of the Lagos State Government for allegedly charging residents N100 to access a makeshift bridge along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. It was gathered…
*Sexual Assault: Appeal Court affirms 5-year conviction of Baba Ijesha (ThisDay)*Davido reacts to 2024 US presidential debate, says it’s ‘worst ever’ (Sun)
Sexual Assault: Appeal Court affirms 5-year conviction of Baba Ijesha (ThisDay) The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division on Friday affirmed the judgement of a Lagos State High Court, which sentenced Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly called Baba Ijesha to five…
*Bandits kill vigilantes, abduct village head’s son in Kaduna communities (DailyTrust)*2 dead, 1 injured in Ogun road crash (Vanguard)
Bandits kill vigilantes, abduct village head’s son in Kaduna communities (DailyTrust) Bandits have attacked Maraban Agyaro village of Kakangi Ward along Birnin Gwari -Kakanhi road, reportedly killing four local vigilantes. The bandits also reportedly burnt seven motorcycles and ran away…
*Number of illegal weapons in Nigeria very alarming – Army GOC (DailyTrust)*Police rescue 3 toddlers locked up in Lagos home (Punch)
Number of illegal weapons in Nigeria very alarming – Army GOC (DailyTrust) The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj-Gen. Hassan Dada, has expressed concern about the high number of weapons in unauthorized hands in Nigeria. He said…
*Solo London to Lagos driver Pelumi Nubi involved in auto crash (Channels)*Police prosecute 29,052 cases in 1 year – Force PRO (Leadership)
Solo London to Lagos driver Pelumi Nubi involved in auto crash (Channels) Pelumi Nubi, the content creator who embarked on a solo road trip from London to Lagos, has survived a car accident. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, she…