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Edo State Gets First Female Police Commissioner

Edo State has achieved a significant milestone with the appointment of Betty Otimenyin as its first female Commissioner of Police. She officially began her duties on Monday, January 27, succeeding Umoru Ozigi, who retired on January 25 after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60. Betty Otimenyin, the 49th person to hold this position in […]

Salome Adaidu’s suspected killer Timileyin Ajayi pleads not guilty

Timileyin Ajayi, the man accused of killing Salome Adaidu, has denied the charge in court. He was brought before the High Court of Justice in Lafia on Monday, where Justice Simon Aboki handled the case. Ajayi is charged with culpable homicide, a crime that could lead to the death penalty, according to Section 221 of […]

Sowore arrives at police headquarters after being summoned

Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate and activist, appeared at the Force Criminal Intelligence Department (FCID) in Abuja on Monday morning. Armed police officers were stationed at the complex as security was tightened ahead of his arrival. Sowore was summoned for questioning following a viral video he posted, in which he accused police officers at […]

Drama at Lagos Assembly as Ex-Speaker Refuses to Vacate Official Residence, Office

The Lagos State House of Assembly is facing a tense situation as Mudashiru Obasa, the recently impeached Speaker, refuses to vacate the official Speaker’s residence and office. This has sparked debates and drawn attention across the state. Obasa, who was impeached while he was in the United States, has labeled the process unconstitutional. However, the […]

BREAKING: Gunmen storm Abuja community, kidnap man, wife, son, others

In the early hours of Monday, suspected kidnappers stormed the Chikakore area of Kubwa in Abuja’s Bwari Area Council. The attackers, numbering about 30 and armed with AK-47 rifles, invaded the home of Adefija Michael Akinropo. They abducted him, his wife, his son, and his elder brother. The gunmen also attacked another building that houses […]

2face Idibia deletes divorce-related posts, video on his Instagram

Legendary Nigerian musician, 2Baba (formerly 2face Idibia), has removed all Instagram posts and videos related to his divorce announcement. On Sunday, January 26, 2025, 2Baba shocked fans when he announced his separation from his wife of 12 years, Annie Idibia. However, the post was deleted shortly after, with the singer initially claiming that his Instagram […]

Nursing mother allegedly kills maid for watching TV with her kids in Owerri

In a disturbing event in Owerri, Imo State, a nursing mother is accused of killing her maid after she was punished for watching TV with the woman’s children. The tragic incident has shocked the local community and sparked outrage online. According to reports, the maid, who was underage, had been sitting with the woman’s children […]