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Kayode Egbetokun, inspector-general of police (IGP), has ordered investigation into the shooting that led to the death of a teenager identified as Kehinde Alade in Ibadan, Oyo state capital. A statement issued on Wednesday by Muyiwa Adejobi, the force spokesperson, said the police officer involved in the shooting has been taken into custody. Adejobi said the IGP assured members of the public that justice will be served, while pledging transparent investigation into the matter. “‎The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) condemned the incident and assured that the officer involved in the shooting has been taken into custody while a full-scale investigation…

Three internet fraudsters have been convicted and sentenced to 30 months imprisonment each by Justices P. I. Ajoku and S. D. Pam of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The convicts—Rex Akah Kinikachi Kelvin, Kennedy Chinedu Eleyi-Waltar, and Chris Orji—were found guilty of impersonation and obtaining money under false pretence. They were sentenced on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, following their arraignment by the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Each was charged separately with defrauding unsuspecting victims through fake online identities. Rex Akah Kinikachi Kelvin, for instance, posed as an…

Prison guards in Costa Rica were stunned when they nabbed an unlikely drug mule—an ordinary-looking cat attempting to sneak narcotics into a high-security facility. The feline felon was intercepted outside La Reforma prison in San Rafael de Alajuela, with a makeshift pouch strapped to its body. Inside, authorities discovered packets of cocaine, crack, and marijuana—clearly not your average catnip stash. Officials believe the animal was trained by inmates or external accomplices to deliver contraband inside the sprawling prison complex. Local media dubbed it the “narco-cat,” as investigations continue into who masterminded the bizarre smuggling operation. This isn’t the first time…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over 753 duplexes linked to Godwin Emefiele, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to the ministry of housing and urban development. Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the EFCC, handed over the forfeited estate to Ahmed Dangiwa, the minister of housing and urban development, on Tuesday. The uncompleted estate is located in the Lokogoma district of the federal capital territory (FCT). A statement by Dangiwa said President Bola Tinubu had directed that the recovered estate be completed and made available to the Nigerian public through a “transparent and accountable” process.…

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has launched a manhunt for seven inmates that escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa, following the collapse of the prison’s aging perimeter wall. The NCoS confirmed that the incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. during intense rainfall, which caused a structural failure in the prison wall. The breach allowed seven inmates to flee the facility under the cover of darkness. In a statement released by NCoS spokesperson Umar Abubakar, authorities announced the immediate launch of a manhunt to track down and return the escapees to custody. Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche,…

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja, the nation’s capital, following his trip to Rome, Italy, where he attended the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV. The president arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at 6:50pm on Tuesday. He was welcomed at the presidential wing of the airport by senior members of his administration, including George Akume, secretary to the government of the federation (SSG), and Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT). The president departed Abuja for Rome on Saturday following his invitation to the inauguration ceremony of the new Pope. Speaking on the sidelines of…

A fierce social media debate has erupted across Nigeria following inflammatory online statements made by prominent Islamic figures, igniting fresh concerns over religious extremism and constitutional freedoms. The controversy began when X (formerly Twitter) user Mk_maitama, a part-time lecturer and alumnus of F.C.E Kano and Bayero University Kano, posted a widely condemned comment about a woman who reportedly converted from Islam to Christianity. “I see no basis for her conversion, and she is aware that Islamically it is forbidden and prohibited, with the penalty being beheading. She should face justice,” Mk_maitama declared in the viral post, drawing severe backlash from…

Kevin de Bruyne signed off from his last home game for Manchester City on a high, as they beat Bournemouth to close in on a place in the Champions League next season – and both sides finished with 10 men. City were stunned by Crystal Palace in Saturday’s FA Cup final and desperately needed victory against the Cherries to help ensure they finish in the Premier League’s top five in an otherwise miserable season. Pep Guardiola’s men are now third, in a strong position heading into Sunday’s last game of the season at Fulham, where a point should be enough…

In a decisive move to usher in a new era of leadership, the Ijaw diaspora council (IDC) has named Professor Nimi Wariboko as its new President Worldwide, following the conclusion of an intensive global search by the Presidential search and appointment committee. The committee, originally comprising 12 distinguished members and later reduced to 10, worked under tight deadlines after the dissolution of the current IDC Executive Council was announced to take effect from 24 May 2025. Despite initial concerns over a potential leadership vacuum, the committee was met with overwhelming interest: three exceptional candidates vied for the presidency, while eight…

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has declared that all governors in Nigeria’s southeast geopolitical zone, regardless of party affiliation, are united in their support for President Bola Tinubu. In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, the president’s special adviser on information and strategy, Umahi made the comments during a feature interview for an upcoming State House documentary marking Tinubu’s second year in office. According to Umahi, the region is experiencing an unprecedented wave of federal attention under Tinubu’s administration, particularly in the area of infrastructure development. “The Igbo man is enterprising and blessed with God-given wisdom. What Ndi Igbo seek…