Hundreds of residents of Kirawa in Borno State displaced by Boko Haram insurgents and now taking refuge in Cameroonian villages have lamented harsh living conditions, saying they spend the day in Nigeria and return to Cameroon at night to sleep in fear of renewed attacks. Speaking with The Punch on Tuesday, the residents explained that […]
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Zamfara State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Bashar Gummi, has again expressed dissatisfaction over Governor Dauda Lawal’s security arrangements. The House has therefore called on the Federal Government to coordinate the security operation in the state in order to save the lives and properties of the people of the state. At Tuesday’s plenary, […]
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Motorcycle popularly called Okada riders in the Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State have raised the alarm over alleged extortion and frequent harassment by fee collectors, warning that their livelihoods are under threat. The riders, who operate in Magboro, Mowe, Arepo, and neighbouring communities, appealed to the state government to intervene, claiming they are […]
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Comfort Emmanson. Photo: Comfort Emmanson / Instagram The Federal Government has withdrawn its criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson, the passenger accused of unruly behaviour aboard an Ibom Air flight, and reduced the flight ban imposed on Fuji music star Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (popularly known as KWAM 1). Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus […]
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The Federal Government has announced plans to engage Fuji star, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, as an ambassador for proper airport security protocol, after the recent controversy over his conduct at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. This was disclosed on Wednesday by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus […]
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Owo Memorial Park On June 5, 2022, the ancient town of Owo, Ondo State, was thrown into mourning when gunmen attacked worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church, leaving scores dead and many injured. Three years later, the grief still lingers — this time the ancient Owo town is enmeshed in controversy over the demolition of […]
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An Ogun State High Court on Tuesday issued an ex parte order barring Governor Dapo Abiodun or any official from the state government from tampering or demolishing the Asoludero Court, Sagamu GRA private residence of former governor of the state, Gbenga Daniel. The order also covered the Conference Hotels Limited and the annex also owned […]
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Wasiu Ayinde The police Inspector General, Mr Kayode Egbetokun has directed the investigation of Fuji music maestro, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Barrister popularly called KWAM1 or Ayinde Marshal over the Abuja Airport incident involving him and the crew of Valuejet airliner. Police spokesman, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, declared this in a statement dated 12 August, 2025, and […]
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Departed UNIMED registrar, Mr. Ezekiel Imole Adeniran invokes Coroner’s Law CJ appoints Chief Magistrate Ogunfuyi as coroner to lead inquest Family claims forced poisoning by assailants Ondo State Government has moved to probe the death in controversial circumstances, of the registrar of the state-owned University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, UNIMED, Mr. Ezekiel Imole Adeniran. Already,the […]
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The remand of female passenger, Comfort Emmanson, in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly assaulting an Ibom Air cabin crew member and some security officers during a Uyo–Lagos flight on Sunday has triggered public outrage and accusations of selective justice. Viral videos captured Emmanson slapping and kicking airline and airport officials, including a female air hostess, […]
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