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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 […]
Fire Destroys Over 100 Thatched Houses in Borno IDP Camp
A fire outbreak has destroyed more than 100 thatched houses at the Water Board IDP Camp in Monguno, Borno State. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Maiduguri, saying that the fire break out reported to the Monguno Police Station by the camp chairman, Bukar Mbati. “The inferno […]
Mother, Six Children Killed in Kano Hoodlum Attack
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 35-year-old and her six children, killed in a violent attack at Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Kiyawa, confirmed the incident, saying the command received a distress call, reporting the attack on the household of one Haruna Bashir. The victims, […]
Fire Destroys Petrol Station, Tanker, Others in Oyo Community
A fire incident has burned down the RSK Adebowale Multipurpose Filling Station, a petrol tanker, and a motorcycle at the Ofiki area in Saki, Oyo State. The incident was confirmed in a statement released by the Chairman of the state Fire Services Agency, Moroof Akinwande, in Ibadan. According to Akinwande, the agency received a distress call […]