By Ade Oyeyemi The Osun State Police Command has arrested five suspects over the killing of a 14-year-old boy, Olapade Ezekiel, during a shooting incident in Ilobu, Osun State. The command said investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine the individual roles of those allegedly involved in the crime. The […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi An angry mob reportedly set a Bus Rapid Transit bus on fire on Friday after a commercial motorcyclist was crushed to death at Ogolonto bus stop in Ikorodu, Lagos State. The incident sparked outrage among residents, with some people allegedly attacking the bus and setting it ablaze following the fatal crash. Police […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has blamed the owner of a petroleum tanker for the fire outbreak that killed and injured residents and destroyed goods worth millions of naira in Oluku, Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the state. The fire, which occurred on Thursday, October 15, reportedly engulfed parts of Oluku […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and his deputy, Monisade Afuye, have been sworn in for a second four-year term following their victory in the June 20 governorship election. The duo took their oaths of allegiance and office on Friday at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. The oaths were […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has unveiled a prototype of its new Roadster sports car, which can briefly lift off the ground using rocket technology, with production expected to begin in 2028. According to CNN, the demonstration took place on Thursday at a SpaceX testing facility in Texas, United States, where the two-seater […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The Rivers State Police Command has removed two senior officers, including the Divisional Police Officer of Abuloma Division, following allegations that suspected cultists renovated a police outpost in the area. The affected officers, who also include the divisional officer overseeing the outpost, have been relieved of their duties pending the outcome of […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi At least 20 people have been injured and about 50 houses destroyed following a gas pipeline explosion in Aleto community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, amid allegations that the pipeline had leaked for weeks before the incident. The explosion occurred around 5pm on Thursday along Old Bori Road, involving a […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The Independent National Electoral Commission has challenged claims of missing Permanent Voter Cards in Ondo State, insisting that all PVCs delivered to its state office have been accounted for. The commission was reacting to a call by the Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate for Akoko South-East/Akoko South-West Federal Constituency, Adeyeri Stephen, for an […]
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By John Dike Osun State police boss, CP Ibrahim Zungura, has called for stronger collaboration among security agencies and the media to promote peace, public safety and effective security operations across the state. He made the call on Thursday while receiving the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, […]
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Ogun State police boss, CP Bode Ojajuni. Photo: Ogun State Police Command As preparations hot up for the 2027 elections, the police in Ogun State have assured the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of adequate security before, during and after the exercise. Specifically, the command assured the electoral body that they would provide adequate security […]
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