The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 16-year-old boy, Solomon Ibiwoye, after he was found in possession of a firearm in the Ebute-Ero area of the state. Police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in an X post on Sunday, commending vigilant residents whose alert led to the arrest. “Kudos to observant Lagosians who noticed 16-year-old Solomon Ibiwoye with a firearm and discreetly alerted Ebute-Ero Police Division,” Hundeyin wrote. He added that a subsequent search of the teenager’s residence led to the recovery of a locally fabricated firearm and an unexpended cartridge. “One more firearm off the streets,” he...
My Wife Died Because NEPA Took Light” — Grieving Husband Cries Out After Power Failure at General Hospital27th April 2025
A tragic scene unfolded at Jummai Babangida Aliyu General Hospital in Minna after a man lost his wife during a surgery that was disrupted by a power outage and a failed backup generator . The heartbroken husband, whose identity has not yet been made public, poured out his grief in a series of emotional posts on Facebook, sparking outrage and renewed conversations about the terrible state of healthcare in Nigeria. “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Kasaa. I just lost my wife,” he wrote, his words heavy with pain. According to him, the surgery had been going on for just...
NDLEA raids Lagos hotel, recovers N1.042billion illicit drug consignments
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Oluwo Leads Asr Prayer, Promotes Islamic Unity in Yorubaland
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, made headlines once again as he led the Asr prayer at the central mosque in Iwo, reinforcing his commitment to promoting Islam and unity among Yoruba Muslims. Oluwo Leads Asr Prayer, Promotes Islamic Unity in Yorubaland The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, made headlines once again by leading the Asr prayer at the central mosque of Jamaat Taawunil Muslimeen in Iwo, reinforcing his commitment to promoting Islam and unity among Yoruba Muslims. Dressed in Yoruba cultural attire, the traditional ruler stood not only as a custodian of Yoruba culture but...
The Ogun State Police Command has made a shocking discovery in Abeokuta, uncovering human body parts hidden in two buildings disguised as Cherubim and Seraphim Church parishes. This disturbing find has led to the arrest of three suspects, who are believed to be involved in a human parts trade.
The buildings, located in Kobape town and along Abiola Way, were cleverly disguised as places of worship to avoid suspicion. However, a tip-off led to the arrest of the suspects on April 22, 2025. The police say the men were caught with suspected human remains, including bones and other body parts. The suspects, identified as Sunday Akintobi (36), Oladimeji Olaniran (40), and Isaiah Tijani (38), were apprehended by SWAT operatives. According to police spokesperson Omolola Odutola, the suspects are believed to be involved in a human parts trade. The police have ordered a thorough investigation and forensic tests based on...
RE: MISLEADING CLAIMS REGARDING EXTORTION OF MOTORISTS BY LAGOS STATE TASKFORCE – YET-TO-BE-IDENTIFIED SECURITY OPERATIVES: ANOTHER CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY25th April 2025
The Lagos State Taskforce wishes to address a misleading narrative circulating on social media, particularly in a viral video shared by protesters and concerned groups who recently demonstrated at the Lagos State House of Assembly. The protest was in response to the alleged extortion of motorists by security operatives, yet to be identified, who are not officials of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit. We categorically state that the Lagos State Taskforce had no involvement in the said incident. Our enforcement teams are led by seasoned, well-trained, and highly disciplined senior officers who are far too professional and...
Nepal Marks 10-Year Anniversary Of Earthquake That Killed Thousands
Nepal marked the 10th anniversary of the devastating 2015 earthquake with a memorial service on Friday that was attended by top officials who pledged to be better prepared to face future disasters. At exactly 11:56 a.m., which was the time of the earthquake on April 25, 2015, Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli, top ministers, officials and diplomats stood up and held a minute of silence in memory of those killed at the site of a tower that collapsed and crushed 180 people. The magnitude 7.8 earthquake killed early 9,000 people, wounded more than 22,000 and damaged some 1 million houses...
“Ukraine May Have To Temporarily Give Up Land For Peace”— Kyiv Mayor Klitschko
Kiev Mayor Klitschko admitted in an interview with the BBC that Ukraine will most likely have to give up territories as part of the agreement with Russia. “One of the scenarios is… giving up territory. It’s unfair. But for peace, temporary peace, perhaps this could be a solution, a temporary one.” The 53-year-old former boxing champion-turned politician stressed that the Ukrainian people would “never accept occupation” by Russia. He was speaking hours after a Russian missile-and-drone attack on Kyiv killed 12 people and injured more than 80. It was one of the deadliest Russian assaults on the Ukrainian capital in...