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Court Adjourns Marriage Dissolution Case in Osun
The District Customary Court of Appeal sitting in Erin-Osun, Osun State, has adjourned the hearing of a marriage dissolution suit filed by Kafilat Muhammad against her husband, Tiamiyu Muhammad, until August 3, 2026, for further proceedings. Kafilat, a trader who deals in provisions and foodstuffs and resides in the Oke-Onitea area of Osogbo, approached […]
Osun Court Dissolves 25-Year Marriage Over Irreconcilable Differences
The District Customary Court of Appeal sitting in Erin-Osun, Osun State, has dissolved the marriage between Alhaji Azeez Ige and Alhaja Fatimah Alimi following a divorce petition filed by the husband. Delivering judgment on Monday, June 15, 2026, the court granted the dissolution of the union after hearing submissions from both parties. In his petition, […]
Court Adjourns Marriage Dissolution Case in Osun Community
The District Customary Court of Appeal sitting in Erin-Osun, Osun State, has adjourned the hearing of a marriage dissolution suit filed by Awolumate Salimat against her husband, Muhammad Mujitabah, until July 1, 2026, for further proceedings. Salimat, a teacher residing in the Oke-Eran area of Ilobu, approached the court seeking the dissolution of the marriage […]
Court Dissolves Marriage in Osun on Mutual Agreement
A District Customary Court sitting in Erin-Osun, Osun State, on Monday, May 4, 2026, dissolved the traditional marriage between Abdulsalam Abdulhamid and Abdulsalam Sakirat following a divorce petition filed by the husband. Abdulhamid had approached the court, alleging that his wife exhibited laziness, used abusive language, and engaged in frequent quarrels, which he said […]
Gunmen attack police base in Kwara, kill three
At least three police officers have been killed and two others injured after suspected terrorists attacked a Police Mobile Force (PMF) camp in Tenebo community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, caused panic in the agrarian community as residents fled their homes following heavy […]
Police arrest suspect link to ISWAP/Lakurawa in Kwara
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspected bandit in Kaiama Local Government Area as part of intensified efforts to curb criminal activities in the state. The command disclosed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Adeyemi, that the arrest was made during a coordinated patrol […]
People, businesses count losses as wind wreaks havoc in Osogbo
A drive through the ancient town of Osogbo, the Osun State Capital, on the morning of Sunday, 29th of March 2026, reveals the havoc that rain visited on the town. A violent wind had ravaged the town on the night before, leaving individuals and businesses counting huge losses. The losses cut across individual homes, businesses, […]
Vice President Shettima Arrives Ilorin On Condolence After Woro Massacre
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, following the recent massacre of more than 100 persons in Woro, Kaiama local government area of Kwara by suspected Boko haram terrorists. He was received at the Tunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin, by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Senator representing Kwara North, Senator Sadiq Umar, […]
UN Condemns Terrorists’ Massacre of About 200 in Kwara
United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Gutteres, has condemned the mass slaughter of about 200 people in Kwara State. The UN chief, in a statement on his X page, said he strongly condemned the attacks that left hundreds dead in Woro and neighbouring communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. “I strongly condemn the terrorist […]
Heavy Gunfire Erupts Near Niger Capital’s International Airport
Heavy gunfire and explosions has erupted near the international airport in Niger’s capital Niamey before halting within hours. Videos filmed by residents of the area showed streaks of light in the sky with the sound of loud explosions, while other images showed flames several metres high and charred cars. According to residents of a neighbourhood […]