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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of former OGTV staff member, Olakitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo. The suspects reportedly confessed to carrying out the gruesome killings over claims of poor remuneration.Speaking during a media briefing at the Ogun State Police Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, disclosed that the principal suspect, 22-year-old Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip, a former security guard employed by the deceased, confessed that he planned with two accomplices, Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola, 27, and Sobu Obafunsho to execute the crime.According to the Police Commissioner, the suspects told Police investigators that they murdered Mrs. Oyesiku to “teach her a lesson” over what they described as inadequate pay. Ojajuni said the suspects were apprehended through intensive intelligence gathering, technical tracking, and painstaking investigations. He added that […]

A three-storey building on Thursday collapsed in the Alakija area of Lagos State, with several people feared trapped beneath the rubbles. The incident occurred at about 11:40 am and the exact number of persons trapped could not be immediately ascertained. trending_flat News & Politics Tragedy: Many trapped as three-storey building collapses in Lagos thequantumvalley@gmail.com June 25, 2026 trending_flat Inside Ondo Ondo Amotekun Parades 46 Suspects, Steps Up Fight Against Kidnapping Tosin June 25, 2026 trending_flat News Senate Passes State Police Bill in Major Security Reform Move Tosin June 25, 2026 trending_flat News & Politics I don’t see the level of hunger Nigerians complain about — Onanuga thequantumvalley@gmail.com June 24, 2026 Our correspondent who visited the scene of the incident reported that as at the time of filing this report, emergency personnel and rescue operators were yet to arrive at the […]

Bayo Onanuga, the Pre insidential spokesperson, has said he does not share the view that the level of hunger often described by critics reflects the reality across Nigeria. Onanuga said many Nigerians are benefiting from policies introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration.Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Tuesday, Onanuga argued that several government initiatives have delivered tangible benefits to citizens, citing infrastructure projects, student loans and credit facilities for workers as examples.According to him, recent road projects have significantly improved travel experiences for many Nigerians. Recalling a recent journey from Ibadan to Lagos, Onanuga said he was impressed by a newly constructed concrete road around the Ijebu-Ode axis.“One day I was traveling from Ibadan to Lagos, and Google Maps told me that there’s a go-slow in the approach to Lagos, and I decided to take Ijebu-Ode via Shagamu. […]

King of Babanla, Queens Also Arrested. The shocking truth has finally come out in Kwara State. The King of Alabe and his Queen were arrested after security operatives stormed their palace. During the search, over ₦90 million in cash was discovered in the king’s residence, while investigators also traced over ₦30 million hidden in his wife’s account.All the money has been linked directly to the kidnappings and banditry terrorizing the region. The royal couple was immediately taken into custody for further investigation. In another related case, Ayemafuge learnt that another monarch, the King of Babanla, alongside his queens, was also arrested for allegedly having a hand in the same criminal activities. trending_flat News & Politics Kwara Scandal: King of Alabe, His Queen Caught With ₦120m Loot — Linked to Banditry thequantumvalley@gmail.com June 24, 2026 trending_flat Inside Ondo Gunmen Abduct Teacher […]

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday remanded the Presidential Candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the determination of an application seeking a stay of execution of an earlier court order revoking his bail. The trial judge, Justice Mohammed Umar, also dismissed an application by Sowore seeking his recusal from the case over allegations of bias.In a brief ruling, Justice Umar directed that the defendant remain in custody pending the hearing and determination of a motion for stay of execution filed by his new counsel, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika SAN. The court subsequently adjourned the matter until June 24 for hearing of the application. trending_flat News & Politics Court remands Sowore in Kuje Prison, dismisses recusal request Arthur Iyamore June 22, 2026 trending_flat News Bandit Leader Claims Responsibility for Attacks, Expresses Interest […]

No fewer than 265 members of Niger’s Defence and Security Forces (FDS), including senior officers, have reportedly been killed in a series of coordinated attacks across different parts of the country between June 17 and June 19. Our correspondent in Niger Republic reported that according to security sources, one of the deadliest incidents occurred in Inates, where 101 soldiers were reported killed during an attack attributed to fighters of the Islamic State in the Sahel. The Zagazola Makama quoted sources as saying that 52 of the victims had been buried in the Tillabéri Region, while 49 other soldiers who were initially declared missing had subsequently been presumed dead. They added that 20 soldiers were reportedly taken captive during the attack. The security sources further disclosed that the attacks formed part of a broader wave of violence that targeted several military […]

The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Finance and Administration, Lagos State Police Command, DCP Khan Salihu is dead. The command’s spokesperson, SP Ambimbola Adebisi disclosed this in a statement.According to the statement, the DCP passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026. Ambimbola described the deceased as a “highly dedicated, disciplined, and committed senior police officer who served the Nigeria Police Force with exceptional professionalism, loyalty, and integrity”. “Throughout his distinguished career, DCP Khan Salihu exemplified diligence, exemplary leadership, and an unwavering commitment to duty. trending_flat News & Politics Lagos Deputy Commissioner of Police is dead Arthur Iyamore June 16, 2026 trending_flat Inside Ondo Teenager Arrested After Alleged Bottle Attack on Boyfriend in Ondo Tosin June 16, 2026 trending_flat Business Dangote Plans Nigeria’s Largest Industrial Zone in Ondo Tosin June 16, 2026 trending_flat Business Ondo Sets Up Committee to […]