Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have killed a suspected secessionist operating in the Aguata area of the state. The Anambra State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Tochukwu Ikenga, stated that arms and ammunition were recovered from the slain suspect. According to him, operatives of the police command engaged a gang operating in a black Prado Jeep along the Igbo Ukwu/Ezinifite/Uga road. While one of the suspects was killed, the others managed to escape. In a press release made available to newsmen on the afternoon of Monday, 30 September, 2024, Ikenga said the incident occurred at midday of…
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Fire gutted a courtroom in the Kwara State High Court Complex, Ilorin the state capital on the night of Sunday, 29 September, 2024. The fire incident was said to have occurred some minutes after 8.00 PM on Sunday, 29 September, 2024 and completely destroyed one courtroom before it was curtailed by the state Fire Service. According to the State Fire Service, the fire incident was sparked by a power surge which occurred in the government area where the High Court complex was located. Rubbles of the items destroyed by the fire included two Air Conditioner, a Plasma Television, a Fan,…
Following his brutal defeat by Daniel Dubois last week, Nigerian born British boxer, Anthony Joshua has been handed a 28-day ban from boxing. The British fighter was knocked out in the fifth round in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley by Dubois. This win saw the 27-year-old retain his IBF heavyweight title. During the course of the bout, Dubois knocked Joshua down four times. As per protocol, Joshua is now banned from stepping into the ring for 28 days, with the British Boxing Board of Control enforcing the rule. The Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports have stipulated that…
Flamingoes head coach, Bankole Olowookere has unveiled 21 players for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Captain Taiwo Afolabi as well as reliable forwards, Harmony Chidi and Peace Effiong are some of the players named in the squad. Chidi scored 13 goals for the West Africans during the qualifiers. The Flamingos are drawn in Group A alongside host nation Dominican Republic, Ecuador and New Zealand. The delegation of Flamingos will depart the shores of Nigeria aboard a Turkish Airlines flight on Tuesday, 1October, 2024 for a two-week training tour in Santo Domingo, capital city of the Dominican Republic, ahead of the commencement…
American Singer, Selena Gomez has denied rumours making the round that she has broken up with her boyfriend, producer Benny Blanco.Rumours had surfaced on social media that the singer and producer’s relationship ended. The rumours came after a supposed friend of Selena shared a post on social media while at Sabrina Carpenter’s MSG concert, suggesting that she is married while all her friends are “single.” Following the speculations, Selena Gomez posted her ‘Juno’ dance video from Sabrina Carpenter’s concert at Madison Square Garden on Instagram. She tagged her boyfriend, Benny Blanco, silencing the rumour mongers. Blanco also seemingly debunked the…
Embattled famous American rapper and music executive, Sean Combs, aka Diddy, has been reportedly removed from suicide watch. Recall that Diddy was reportedly placed on suicide watch in prison after he was arrested on 16 September, 2024 by Homeland Security on suspicion of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and interstate transportation for prostitution. In an article published on 29 September, 2024 People reported that a law enforcement source exclusively told the news outlet that the rapper was no longer on suicide watch. Another source also revealed that Diddy has visited with family while at the detention facility, where he is currently…
A man who climbed a 33KV high tension electricity pole to demand the resignation of President Bola Tinubu has been arrested by the Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command. The incident occurred in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The man had remained up the pole, insisting Tinubu must resign before he would come down. It was gathered that the incident happened between the morning of Friday, 27 September, 2024 and evening of Saturday, 28 September, 2024. The Adamawa State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguruje, said the man, whose name was not revealed, was rescued on the night…
Outgoing Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has left the country. He was reported to have handed over the running of the state to a former Commissioner, an laction which is in clear violation of the Court order reinstating his Deputy, Rt Hon Phillip Shaibu. Before Obaseki left Benin city allegedly by road to Lagos in the late hours of Thursday, 27 September, 2024, he allegedly handed over the reins of power to his close ally and ex-Commissioner for Finance, Joseph Eboigbe, who doubles as the Secretary to the Edo State Government and Chairman, Transition Committee. Exactly at 8.56…
The traditional rites for the installation of a new Lapo Ekun of Ijebu Ode has began, with the elect, Tunde Odulaja, going into seclusion for seven days, which will culminate into a proper coronation on Saturday ,12 October, 2024. The seclusion, which kickstarts on Tuesday, 1 October, 2024 is traditionally referred to as ilete, signaling the commencement of the enthronement process for traditional rulers and high ranking members of the Awujale council. As the Lapo Ekun elect, Odulaja is compelled by tradition and historical antecedents, to observe the ritual rites and go through the rigours of an initiation before the…
The Senior Special Assistant to Adamawa State Governor on Peace and Security, Ahmed Lawan has enjoined the residents especially the youths to snub the October 1 national protest called by “few faceless and unpatriotic Nigerians.” Describing Adamawa as ever peaceful, Lawan said it is suicidal for any claimed patriot to consider protest of the kind under any guise, “now that the country is undergoing unprecedented restructuring.” According to a press statement signed by the Governor’s aide, Adamawa would not join the protest because the state never benefited anything meaningful from the ones held in the past. He said there are…