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Police Extradite Fugitive To UK Over Murder, Drug Trafficking Charges

The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, has extradited a suspected fugitive, Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi, to the United Kingdom to face charges of murder and drug trafficking. The extradition followed a formal request by UK authorities in September 2024, seeking the suspect’s arrest and transfer over his alleged involvement in […]

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Rufai Oseni Sparks Debate on Nigeria’s Development After Visit to Berlin Nigerian Restaurant

Nigerian media personality Rufai Oseni has stirred conversation online following remarks he made during a visit to a Nigerian, owned restaurant in Berlin, Germany. In a viral video shared on X, Oseni was seen speaking from the premises of Ebe-Ano Nigeria Soulfood, a Nigerian restaurant located in a local district of the German capital. Expressing

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UNILAG lecturer raped me in his office, survivor tells court

A 20-year-old student of the University of Lagos on Wednesday narrated to a Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja how a 53-year-old lecturer of the school, Samuel Obinna Ojogbo, allegedly assaulted her in his office. The student gave the account before Justice Oyindamola Ogala while testifying as the first prosecution witness in the ongoing

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The Silence We Ignore: Lessons from the Death of Joyce Vincent

In an age defined by constant communication, it is unsettling that a person can still vanish without notice. Yet, this was the reality of Joyce Vincent, a London woman whose death went undiscovered for three years. She was not destitute. She was not entirely alone. She had, at different points in her life, relationships, employment,

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Ondo Police Foil Deadly Bomb Plot in Akure, Arrest Six Suspects

The Ondo State Police Command has foiled a planned bomb attack in Akure, arresting six suspects and recovering materials suspected to be components for improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, disclosed this during a press briefing on Thursday, describing the operation as a major breakthrough in the Command’s ongoing efforts to combat

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Lade Fasua Hails Aiyedatiwa’s Swift Intervention, Calls for Collective Action on Security in Ondo

A leading House of Assembly aspirant in Akure South Constituency 2, Hon. Lade Fasua, has commended Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for his proactive steps in tackling insecurity in Akure North and other flashpoints across the state. Fasua spoke against the backdrop of the governor’s visit on Tuesday to communities recently affected by attacks, where

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Fela makes history as first Nigerian in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, becoming the first Nigerian artist to receive the prestigious honour. Fela was listed in the “Early Influence” category alongside Queen Latifah, Celia Cruz, MC Lyte and Gram Parsons. The list of inductees was unveiled in the United States during a

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From Ruins to Renewal: Lai Oriowo’s Bold Vision to Restore the Soul of Justice in Ijesaland

In a time when public institutions across Nigeria grapple with neglect and decay, a quiet but powerful statement of responsibility is emerging from Ijesaland, one driven not by obligation, but by deep rooted love for heritage and community. Otunba Lai Oriowo, Group Director of Odu’a Investment Company Limited and incoming Saloro of Ijesaland, has taken

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RUGIPO Workers Get Relief As Aiyedatiwa Orders Wage Review, Clears Arrears

The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the constitution of a committee to review the implementation of the new minimum wage at the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO). The move followed engagements with management and labour unions over harmonization of payment schedules for the staff of the institution. The Committee is

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Ondo State Lawmaker Hon. Nelson Akinsuroju: A Proven Leader for Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo

Hon. Nelson Akinsuroju has quickly become a standout lawmaker in the Ondo State House of Assembly, delivering tangible development to Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo. Since taking office in 2023, he has focused on infrastructure, social services and community empowerment, earning widespread praise and even calls for his re-election. Key projects like rural road repairs, lock-up shops facilities and

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