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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 […]

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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