In a shocking incident in Saudi Arabia, a pilgrim was arrested after attempting to strangle his sick father inside the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina. According to the man, he believed that if his father died in the holy mosque, he would be guaranteed entry into paradise. The authorities quickly intervened, preventing any further harm and taking the suspect into custody. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation online, with many describing the act as a “sick culture and mentality,” raising concerns about dangerous interpretations of religious beliefs.
Author: Adetutu Audu
The 2026 edition of South East Educators Conference (SEEC) that will revolutionize the future of education in Nigeria will hold between April 15 and 16 at the International Convention Centre,Awka, Anambra state under the powerful theme: “Igniting the Advantage: Schools, Systems and Skills”. According to Barr. Doris Chinedu-Okoro, Convener of SEEC, participants at this year’s edition should expect strong leadership,better systems and equipped educators that will change their schools forever. It promises to be the most impactful yet, gathering a dynamic blend of visionaries, thought leaders, innovators, educators, and policymakers to drive conversations, collaborations, and commitments that will shape the…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, recently received the Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Nigeria, His Excellency Bui Quoc Hung, on a courtesy visit at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, where both leaders held extensive and productive discussions on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding areas of cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, the APC National Chairman congratulated the government and people of Vietnam, as well as the Communist Party of Vietnam, on the historic attainment of its 80th anniversary. He described the milestone as a remarkable demonstration of…
Legal luminaries and aviation stakeholders have called for a strategic reset in how airlines treat travelers, following a high-profile workshop hosted by the Juweirat Law Resource Centre and Synergy Attorneys. The event, themed ‘Air Passengers’ Rights Under the Law: Ethical Obligations and Strategic Compliance,’ served as a critical forum for addressing the systemic gaps in consumer protection within Nigeria’s aviation industry. A Call for Ethical Compliance Hosting the event, Abiodun Jelili Owonikoko, SAN, Principal Partner at Synergy Attorneys, emphasized that while laws exist to protect travelers, a lack of awareness and ethical compliance by operators remains a major hurdle.…
Alhaji Kazeem Ayodele, a retired school principal living in the Uselu area of Owo in Ondo State, has been accused of killing his neighbour, 45 year old Caroline Oluwaseun Aghoi, following a dispute over two pawpaw trees. The deceased was a mother of four. The incident reportedly happened on Friday, 6 March, 2026. In Caroline’s compound were two pawpaw trees whose branches, leaves, and fruits extended into Kazeem’s compound through the fence they both shared. Kazeem had repeatedly complained about the trees, saying that ripe pawpaw and leaves often fell into his compound from across the wall. After several complaints,…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested two teenagers, Umar Yahaya and Musa Al-Hassan, for allegedly planning to organise a “gay” birthday party during the upcoming Eid-el-Fitr celebration in Kano. The Deputy Commandant General of the board, Mujahideen Aminudeen, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. According to him, the teenagers, aged 19 and 18, allegedly used social media to invite people they described as pimps from different parts of the country to attend a birthday gathering scheduled to take place after the Eid prayer. Aminudeen said the suspects claimed to belong to the Yan…
The House of Representatives has asked the Federal Government to rescind its blanket invalidation of degree certificates obtained from the Republics of Benin and Togo. The green chamber made the decision following the consideration and approval of reports from its Committee on Public Petitions, which reviewed concerns raised after the Federal Government announced a ban on recognising university degrees from the two West African countries. The House urged the Federal Government to adopt a case-by-case verification mechanism to address confirmed instances of fraud, rather than imposing a blanket sanction. It also recommended that the Federal Ministry of Education work closely…
A fierce royal battle is brewing in Ikolaje, Idiroko, an ancient town in Ogun State’s Ipokia Local Government, as the Obele Royal Family accuses the Odunfa ruling house of attempting to hijack the succession process for the Oniko throne. The family also alleges bias by Ipokia Local Government Chairman, Hon. Johnson Avoseh Akohome, in the succession dispute. According to the Ikolaje Chieftaincy Declaration of 1956, the stool rotates among four ruling houses—Igboku, Odunfa, Obele, and Kupolu—in strict order. With the reign of Oba John Olakunle Ojo of the Odunfa family ending in May 2025, the Obele family insists it is…
The management of the Federal School of Occupational Therapy has expressed concern over an acute manpower shortage in the profession, revealing that about 80 per cent of its graduates have been recruited by European countries, including the United Kingdom. The concern was raised on Tuesday, 24 February, 2026, during the school’s inaugural matriculation ceremony for 53 students admitted into its newly approved National Diploma programme. Established in 2002 and owned by the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, the institution previously awarded only diploma certificates in occupational therapy before receiving approval to upgrade to a monotechnic institution and commence the National…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, following the submission of his letter citing pressing family considerations. President Tinubu received Mr Egbetokun’s resignation earlier today, Tuesday, 24 February, 2026, and expressed his profound appreciation for Egbetokun’s decades of distinguished service to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation. The President acknowledged his dedication, professionalism, and steadfast commitment to strengthening internal security architecture during his tenure. Appointed in June 2023, Egbetokun was serving a four-year term scheduled to conclude in June 2027, in line with the amended provisions of the Police…