In a statement issued on Wednesday, the scheme described the incident as “unfortunate and unacceptable,” stressing that there was no justification for the actions of the vigilante operatives. “Management strongly condemns the unacceptable and dehumanising manner in which the operatives conducted their operations, irrespective of their initial justification for the purported investigation they set out […]
In a statement issued in Ibadan on Wednesday to mark the 2025 Isese Day celebration, ICIR President, Fayemi Fakayode, said such recognition would ensure fairness for adherents of traditional religion across Nigeria. Currently, Oyo, Lagos, Ogun, and Osun states have declared August 20 a public holiday in honour of Isese, a day set aside to […]
Ooni described the 48 hours ultimatum by the Alaafin of Oyo to withdraw the Okanlomo of Yorubaland Chieftaincy title conferred on an Ibadan-based businessman, Dotun Sanusi as empty threats of a dead empire. The Alaafin had issued a 48 hours ultimatum to the Ooni of Ife to withdraw the Chieftaincy title.Owoade said the decision of […]
He expressed his condemnation in a statement on his social media page. This comes as a senior advocate of Nigeria, Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, had on Monday raised an alarm over the development. Akinboro described the situation as illegal and an attempt to truncate the independence of the country’s legal profession. Reacting, Sowore decried the collapse […]
According to Syrian state media, the meeting, which also included Syria’s intelligence chief—focused on “non-interference in Syria’s internal affairs” and the monitoring of a Sweida ceasefire brokered by the United States in July. Both sides reportedly reaffirmed their commitment to Syria’s territorial unity, rejecting “any projects aiming to divide it,” while stressing that Sweida and […]
The 36-year-old forward made the announcement in a heartfelt statement on his social media platforms, where he expressed gratitude to God, his family, friends, fans, and everyone who contributed to his football journey. “After much thought and consideration, with mixed emotions, I’ve decided to retire from professional football. I will first like to thank God […]
The police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. In one of the cases, Ikenga, a superintendent of police, stated, a suspect named Emmanuel Sampson allegedly lured the eight-year-old daughter of his neighbour under the pretence of giving her food, and then raped her. The spokesperson said the case […]
The police spokesperson in the state, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident, stating that the suspect has been arrested and the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Port Harcourt. According to reports, the man had accused his girlfriend, identified as “Ima”, of cheating on him, resulting in an argument. An eyewitness […]
The Command confirmed this in a statement disclosed by its Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga. In a viral video, the armed operatives were seen beating the female corps member in her corps members’ lodge, accusing her and other female corps members of being internet fraudsters despite showing their identification cards and uniforms. According to reports, […]
The housemates were tasked with finding an envelope containing an immunity card, but none were successful, automatically nominating them for eviction from the reality show. Zita, as the current Head of House, was given the power to save two housemates from eviction through the “Tree of Trinkets” twist. Big Brother had restricted Zita from saving […]