The police in Osun have confirmed the tragic killing of Dr. Richard Adeoriokin, a Nigerian lecturer based in the United States, in Ejigbo, Osun State, on Saturday. According to SP Yemisi Opalola, the Osun police spokesperson, a suspect has been apprehended in connection with the murder. Opalola stated, “Police in Osun is aware of the Read More…
The Lagos State spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Hakeem Amode, has confirmed the release of the kidnapped state party chairman, Mr. Philip Aivoji. Amode, the Lagos State PDP Publicity Secretary, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Aivoji was released after spending four harrowing days in captivity. “We use this opportunity Read More…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking, with the declaration of ex-beauty queen, Ms. Aderinoye Queen Christmas, also known as Ms. Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye, as wanted. Ms. Aderinoye escaped from her residence in Lekki, Lagos, after NDLEA operatives raided her apartment at Oral Estate on January 24th, following Read More…
A Lagos Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced Ademola Oladimeji to four life imprisonments for sexually assaulting his three children, aged five, seven, and nine. Justice Abiola Soladoye held that the evidence of the respective prosecution witnesses was believable and truthful. The evidence established the offence of sexual assault by penetration and not Read More…
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has praised the court’s decision to sentence Chukwukemeka Ejike, a 50-year-old trader, to 14 years in prison for attempting to defile a nine-year-old girl. DSVA commended the judgement in a statement it posted on its official Twitter handle, @LSdsva, on Tuesday. “It is heartening to see Read More…
Sen. Oluremi Tinubu CON, wife of the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, has expressed her sorrow over the death of Nabeeha, one of the kidnapped Al-Kadriyar sisters, and urged the nation to pray for the safe return of the other girls. “It is with a heavy heart that I acknowledge the devastating loss of Nabeeha Read More…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) successfully apprehended a suspected drug trafficker bound for Milan, Italy, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos, on January 11. The suspect, identified as a regular flyer, was discovered in possession of significant quantities of codeine-based syrup and Rohypnol concealed within his luggage. NDLEA spokesperson, Mr. Read More…
The Ibassa/Ijegun-Egba Youth Association in Oriade Local Council Development Area of Lagos has raised an alarm over the increasing menace of cultism in the area. The Chairman of the Association, Mr. Kareem Idowu, expressed deep concern about the escalating level of insecurity caused by cultist activities in the community. Idowu revealed in a statement that Read More…
The Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has announced the reservation of judgement until Jan. 26 in a case involving Lagos Bishop Oluwafeyiropo Daniel. The Bishop, from I Reign Christian Ministry, faces charges of raping his assistant pastor and one other individual, with an additional charge of attempted rape on a separate alleged survivor. Read More…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have joined hands in a collaborative effort to intensify the fight against corruption in Nigeria. This powerful alliance was emphasised during a visit by the Chairman of the ICPC, Dr. Musa Aliyu, SAN, to the EFCC headquarters Read More…
