The Lagos State Police Command has opened a full-scale investigation after a suspicious package containing two rounds of live ammunition was delivered to the residence of First Bank Managing Director, Oluwasegun Adebiosu. Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, confirmed the development on Tuesday, June 23, during a briefing at the command headquarters. According to…
Alhaji Muhammadu Mai Barga Besse, the immediate past chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Koko/Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi State, has reportedly died while being held by bandits. Besse was abducted alongside a prominent cleric of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah wa Ikamatis-Sunnah (JIBWIS), Alhaji Muhammad Maibarga. Following their kidnapping, a disturbing video circulated…
Veteran entertainer Charly Boy has stirred reactions online after humorously describing his nearly five-decade-long marriage as “boring.” Speaking during an interview on Yanga FM, the outspoken media personality said staying married to the same woman for 48 years requires patience and constant effort, noting that disagreements remain a regular part of their relationship. “I’ve been…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned against overloading of vehicles as the practice jeopardizes the lives of innocent Nigerians on the roads. The agency gave the warning after officials intercepted dangerously overloaded vehicles across the country. “Is the driver okay? Is the loader okay? Because this is not transportation……
Police in Atlanta, United States, are investigating an alleged robbery after a man reported that two women he invited to his home drugged him and stole luxury watches valued at more than $25,000. According to local reports, the incident began when the man met the women at the St. Regis Hotel in Atlanta’s Buckhead district.…
A 71-year-old cleric, Omotayo Ezekiel Fajana, has been found dead in a hotel in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, just hours before his scheduled installation as Head Prayer Warrior Father of a Cherubim and Seraphim Church. According to Daily Trust, Fajana had travelled to the town to participate in a church programme at Ogo Orimolade C&S Church,…
Two armed individuals opened fire at a high school in the central Philippines on Monday, June 22, killing three students and injuring five others, according to police authorities. The incident occurred at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, where police confirmed that two male suspects, both armed with pistols, have since been taken…
A powerful explosion has rocked a factory in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, injuring at least 54 people and leaving 18 others unaccounted for. The incident occurred late on Sunday, June 21, in Ras Laffan, the country’s main natural gas export hub located about 80 kilometres north of Doha. In a statement, Qatar’s Interior…
Elon Musk has stated that claims about widespread starvation in Africa are exaggerated, amid online discussions about whether he should use his wealth to help address hunger on the continent. The debate resurfaced as Musk’s net worth continues to grow, with some social media users suggesting he could play a major role in…
The Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, Olugbenga Adepoju, has ordered the removal of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of the Oyigbo Police Division following allegations of extortion and abuse of office. The action follows claims by a human rights activist that the officer extorted ₦500,000 from an individual who was allegedly…
