The Ondo State Security Network Agency, commonly known as Amotekun, has detained no fewer than 36 suspected criminals for their alleged involvement in criminal activity in various parts of the state. The state commander of the Corps, Akogun Adeleye, paraded the suspects at the corps’ headquarters in Akure, the state capital, on Wednesday. He said that while some of the suspects were specifically detained for suspected kidnapping activities, others were accused of other crimes like stealing, burglary, and murder, among other things. He claims that the 19 alleged kidnappers were chosen from the state’s northern senatorial district. You’ll note that…
Author: Mathew Aremu
Wole Soyinka, the winner of the Nobel Prize, claimed on Wednesday that there was a plot to rig the 2023 presidential election. “History was about to repeat itself, some people were determined to take us back to those days,” Soyinka remarked, alluding to the 1993 election that deposed former military dictator Ibrahim Babangida (retd.). The declaration of Bola Tinubu as President was made by the Independent National Electoral Commission. After receiving 8,794,726 votes, Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State, was proclaimed the victor of the 2023 presidential contest. “I am alleging that there was a conspiracy from the very…
In Odeomu, Osun State, a vehicle crushed to death a teacher, simply known as Okunola. Following the Tuesday collision, the car’s driver is said to have left the scene while enraged locals set fire to the vehicle. In a news release on Wednesday, Kehinde Adeleke, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps’ Osun State Command, revealed this. Adeleke continued, saying that when he attempted to get onto a motorcycle, Okunola was struck by a car as he was entering the market to buy some things, instantly killing him and inciting the residents to retaliate violently. “The said…
On Wednesday at the Mile 3 axis of Diobu in Port Harcourt, a truck and the car of a five-man armed robbery gang went into collision at Ada George Road Nkpolu Oroworukwo. The gang was on the run following an operation. According to reports, the gang members robbed a store near the Ada George/Chinda intersection. An eyewitness who requested to remain anonymous claimed that a private security officer stationed at the facility where sealed engine oil is sold set off an alert that drew attention from onlookers and law enforcement. The witness reported, “The armed robbers were speeding away when…
The catastrophic explosion that happened in the capital of Oyo State, Ibadan, on Tuesday night has left President Bola Tinubu feeling saddened. Two people were murdered and approximately 80 others were injured in the explosion, according to a statement released on Wednesday and signed by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Advisor to the President on Media and Publicity. Several cars, buildings, and other things were also damaged. It is concerning that the actions of unauthorized miners are being blamed for the explosion. The President declared, “Those responsible for the unacceptable and careless actions that allowed the tragic event to happen must be…
Over 20 residences were impacted by the explosion that shook Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Tuesday night, according to the National Emergency Management Agency. NEMA stated in a statement on Wednesday that they did not yet have any information regarding the number of casualties. It also disclosed that the explosion was most likely triggered by an improvised explosive device. Residents of Ibadan were terrified on Tuesday night when an explosion happened along Dejo Oyelese Street in the Bodija neighborhood of the city. The impacted houses numbered over twenty. At this time, the number of casualties is unknown. The…
In an appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Saidu Umar, against the election of Ahmad Aliyu as the governor of Sokoto State, the Supreme Court postponed making a decision on Wednesday. The five-member panel, presided over by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, heard arguments from the parties to the appeal and postponed the matter for a decision. The electoral victory of Aliyu was upheld by the Abuja-based Court of Appeal. Aliyu and his deputy, Idris Gobir, were accused by Umar and the PDP of not being qualified to run for governor. They further claimed that in addition to…
The explosion victim, Adeleke, who went by Adeleke, said he lost his older brother in the event on Tuesday night at Dejo Oyelese Street, Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State. A portion of the state capital experienced an explosion, as reported by The PUNCH earlier. Videos of burning automobiles and houses with dusty clouds may also be found online. In an interview with Lagelu FM, a local radio station, the survivor claimed that they had been playing tennis at the nearby hotel when his brother decided to go outside and take care of things. As a result of the explosion, there was…
Dauda Abdulfatai, a man, abruptly ended his 200-hour ironing marathon effort after surpassing 142 hours of continuous ironing, in an attempt to beat Gareth Sander’s 100-hour Guinness World Record. PICTORIAL: GWR: Kogi man finishes 142 hours into a 200-hour ironing marathonMedical issues and input from his support system shaped the choice. With permission from Guinness World Records, Dauda started the marathon last Wednesday at Off Ajaokuta Road, Ganaja Village, Lokoja, Kogi State. The permission was sent by mail. Abdulfattah El-Okene not only beat Gareth Sanders’ 2015 record for the longest ironing marathon—a 100-hour effort from the UK—but also accomplished the…
On Tuesday, many traffic accidents in Osogbo, Osun State, claimed the lives of seven individuals, including three schoolchildren. Elizabeth Arowosafe, Head of Operations at Osun Emergency Ambulance Service, confirmed to The PUNCH that the organization transported both the deceased and injured people to Osun State University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, after receiving a distress call from the accident scene. In addition, Arowosafe stated that four of the accident victims had already passed away before they were taken from the scene, and that the rescue effort also included police officials and Federal Road Safety Corps officers. She stated, “A tricycle and an…
According to Abdullahi Arah, Director-General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, the boat carried both persons and cargo, including sugar cane and wheat, as it sailed from Dugga Mashaya in Dugga ward, Borgu Local Government Area, Niger State, toward Wara market in Kebbi State. The head of NSEMA continued, “Search and rescue operations are still underway, but the exact number of casualties and survivors is still unknown.” “A boat accident that happened at Borgu LGA has been reported to NSEMA.” The incident occurred at approximately 2:05 p.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024, today afternoon. Uncertainty surrounds death and surviving…
Following a nocturnal fire incident in the Tudun Wada area of Nassarawa Local Government Area, Kano State, at least seven members of a family were reported dead. When the local power was restored, it was reported that a spark from an electrical plug caused the incident. PUNK According to information obtained by Metro, the father, mother, and five of their children perished in an incident that occurred while they were asleep. Additionally, our correspondent has learned that the sixth youngster passed away during his hospitalization, and that the other victims were burnt to death. Saminu Abdullahi, the public relations officer…
An accident happened on Monday at approximately 1:58 p.m. near the Fidiwo end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, resulting in the reports of five passengers killed and eight injured. A Mercedes Benz vehicle without a license plate and a Mazda bus with the registration number EKY582 YE were involved in the deadly collision. According to reports, the truck’s tire blew as it was moving, causing it to lose control and collide with the Mazda bus. This was said in a statement made by Florence Okpe, the Federal Road Safety Corps spokesman for the Ogun State Sector Command. A portion of the…
A man who intended to sell his eight-year-old son for N20 million has been detained by the Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. The FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, paraded the suspects at the command on Tuesday. He stated that on January 10, 2024, Pius Aondoakaa and the son’s father, Chinana Tali, were detained for plotting to sell Ushafa Tali. “The FCT Commands’ ardent and astute intelligence personnel in their proactive engagements in January 2024 intercepted a father who conspired with another to trade an eight-year-old boy who he claimed to be his child for…
The economy of the states that border Nigeria has suffered significant harm as a result of the ongoing closure of the land border between Nigeria and the Republic of Niger, according to Senator Adamu Aliero, the senator for Kebbi Central. Speaking on Arise Television on Tuesday, which our correspondent watched, Kebbi State governor Aliero, who has served two terms, stated that the Economic Community of West African States directive’s border shutdown was needless and need to be reviewed. He added that federal MPs from the northern states that were impacted had gotten together and demanded that the federal government immediately…
Following the announcement that the Dangote Refinery had started production, investors in the Dangote Group shares saw a gain of N514 billion on Tuesday. Investors eager to buy equities from the information-sensitive Dangote Group have flocked to Nigerian Exchange Limited. After the Dangote refinery announced a production increase, the three Dangote Group entities traded on the NGX experienced a N513.69 billion increase in their combined market capitalization on Monday. The 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery was seen in a video that had previously gone viral on social media. On Saturday, the refinery announced that it had started producing. Aliko Dangote, President/Chief Executive of…
“Agreed to sell its Nigerian onshore subsidiary, The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited,” announced Shell Plc. Renaissance, a collection of five businesses that includes an international energy organization and four Nigerian exploration and production companies, will purchase the SPDC for $2.4 billion. Shell stated that additional requirements and Federal Government of Nigeria permits must be met before the deal can be finalized. The transaction has been structured to maintain SPDC’s whole operational range after the ownership transition, the company revealed in a statement on its website on Tuesday. This includes the management systems, procedures, and technical know-how that…
The Presidency on Monday urged patience and restraint from Nigerians in view of the continuing investigation into the alleged embezzlement of N585 million by the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Dr. Betta Edu. The Presidency also cautioned against a media trial. In response to recent disclosures on the subject, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Advisor to the President on Information and Strategy, revealed that President Bola Tinubu had authorized the release of N3 billion to validate the National Social Register during the previous administration of Muhammadu Buhari. Under Buhari, the social register was established for cash transfers and…
According to Fayoade Adegoke, the commissioner of police for Lagos State, no police officer is allowed to inspect a Nigerian person’s phone. He said that was the responsibility of the Police Force’s cyber branch and added that if a police officer had any suspicions, they would bring the suspect to the station so the phone could be checked. According to a statement released on Sunday by Kunle Babarinde, the management of Melody FM, 107.7FM, the CP made this comment during his visit to the radio station on Wednesday in Iyana-Ipaja. He complimented the radio station on its information-gathering efforts. Kayode…
Adebayo Padmore, a driver for the Lagos State-owned ride-sharing service LagRide, passed away in the Lekki region of the state. PUNK According to information obtained by Metro, the event occurred on Monday, January 8, just as Padmore, the National Deputy President of the Amalgamated Union of the app-based transporters of Nigeria, was about to start work. Speaking with our correspondent on Sunday, union representative Jossy Adaraniwon stated that the dead, a man in his mid-40s, had been checking the engine oil when he fell on the spot. The victim was taken to the hospital, where he eventually passed away, according…