The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen, where he said the suspects were members of the notorious Maphites, Eiye, and Aye confraternities. He noted that they have been responsible for the cult supremacy killings in the State. He said out of the 95 suspects, 64 of them […]
The Lagos High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square has convicted and sentenced to death a Bus Rapid Transit, BRT driver, Andrew Ominikoron, for the murder of a 22-year-old fashion designer, Bamise Ayanwola. In a judgment that lasted over two and a half hours, Justice Serifat Sonaike held that the prosecution, the Lagos State […]
The State General Manager of the Fire Service, Yemi Akinyinka, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Ibadan. He noted that preliminary investigations revealed the fire was caused by sparks from a freezer that had been plugged in overnight and left unattended, adding that the freezer ignited nearby combustible materials. It was also gathered that three out […]
The Vatican had earlier announced that the conclave to elect the new pontiff would begin on Wednesday, May 7. During the period, Cardinals are expected to convene in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican for the exercise. Only cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to vote, with 135 electors expected to participate out of the […]
British comedian and actor Russell Brand has arrived at court in central London today to face five charges of rape and other sexual offences as he was charged last month.
Not less than 18 fishermen have been killed and several others declared missing following a deadly attack by Boko Haram terrorists in Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State.
The clash which broke out at Bishop/Ayoola Street, Osogbo Bishop/Ayoola Street, Osogbo occurred at around 2pm today. Speaking with Rédíò Afínjú correspondent, a source who craved anonymity hinted that the fight was a result of irreconcilable differences between factors of thugs believed to be followers of ‘Emir’ as they were asking for tips at an […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UK to combat the menace of cybercrimes in the two countries.
Just a few months after assuming the title of being the world’s oldest person, Brazilian nun, Inah Lucas, has died at the age of 116.
… says he will serve with great distinction.