A man yet to be identified has allegedly slumped and died by the roadside in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon at Rumuigbo Junction area of Obio-Akpor. It was learned that the man, believed to be in his early 60s, was walking by the roadside when he suddenly fell on […]
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Osun APC Tells Gov Adeleke To Pay Public Workers’ Salaries
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Osun State Chapters has told Governor Ademola Adeleke to pay some public workers whose salaries had been appropriated by his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola, before he came into office on November 27, 2022. This was contained in a statement by the APC acting state chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, obtained in Osogbo […]
Ondo Mobbed Driver Not ‘Yahoo Boy’ – Police
Following the killing of a 35-year-old man identified as Olorunfemi Tope during a mobbed attacked at Ijoka Area of Akure, the Ondo State capital, the Ondo State Police Command has revealed that the deceased was not an internet fraudster as claimed and reported. The driver was killed after his vehicle allegedly crushed four people […]
Police Arrest Three Kidnappers Who Shot Man After Collecting N4m Ransom In Osun
Men of Osun State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers simply identified as Barri Galadima, Muhammadu Abdullahi and Hussain Abdullah for attempting to abduct a man called Alhaji Idris Aliu. CP Kehinde Longe, the State CP confirmed the arrest on Sunday, saying that the Anti-Kidnapping Squad of the command, arrested the suspects in their […]
Oyo Police Commence Investigation On Cause of Ibadan Vendor, Khadi’s Death
The Oyo State Police Command have begun investigations on the mystery surrounding the death of Olayinka Adeshina, popularly known as ‘Khadi’ who was found dead in a hotel in Ibadan. ADULAWONEWS had earlier reported that a popular Ibadan-based online vendor, Olayinka Adeshina also known as Khadi, was found dead at Wetland Hotel in the […]
Man Dies After Smoking Colorado In Ibadan
A 71-year-old man popularly known as Baba Jos in the Aba Alamu area of Apata, Ibadan, has reportedly died after smoking a dangerous drug known as colorado. Baba Jos, who until his death was a landlord in the community, died last Sunday. The old man, who was notorious for being addicted to alcohol and […]
Police Launch Investigation After Man Was Found Dead Hanging On A Mango Tree In Ekiti
A young man identified as Tunde Akindunbi, was on Saturday, April 8, found dead hanging on a Mango tree in the Dalimore area of Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital. Akindunbi is believed to have committed suicide but some of the people who came around thought otherwise. Some residents of the area were of the opinion […]
Wetland Hotel Reacts To Ibadan Vendor, Khadi’s Death
The management of the Ibadan Hotel, where a popular Ibadan vendor was reported dead, reacted to the ugly incident by describing it as unfortunate. The authorities of Wetland Hotel, Akobo, Ibadan, Oyo State capital, have extended regrets towards the death of Khadi, a lady who died in their hotel. It was earlier reported that a […]
Popular Ibadan-Based Vendor Allegedly Used For Ritual Found Dead In Ibadan Hotel
A popular business vendor simply identified as Adeshina Olayinka, popularly known as Khadi, has been reportedly dead after being allegedly used for ritual inside Wetland Hotel, Akobo, Ibadan, Oyo state capital. According to the report posted by Oloriebiblog on their official Instagram page, noted that Khadi was reported dead after she had an earlier […]
Fire Breaks Out During Wedding Reception In Lagos
A wedding reception came to an abrupt end today, April 8, when fire broke out at the venue. The wedding reception was underway at Yard 158, an event center in Oregun, Lagos, when things went out of hand. It was time for the toast and the event organisers lit firecrackers but the fire spread […]
Police Arrest Man Who Set Ex-lover’s Apartment Ablaze In Ogun
Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a man identified as Yusuf Hassan on April 4 for setting the apartment of his ex-lover, Busayo Falola, ablaze, which led to the entire building burning down. The 43-year-ols suspect was arrested following a report lodged at the Ago Iwoye divisional headquarters by the 62 year […]
Immigration Service Arrests Five Suspected Human Traffickers In Ibadan
The Operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Oyo State Command has arrested five suspected human traffickers, who specialised in luring unsuspecting victims in Ibadan. Comptroller Mohammed Umar, the state NIS Comptroller revealed on Thursday while handing over the suspects to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) at its […]
Strike: FG Yet To Meet Most Of Our Demands -ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said that the Federal Government is yet to address most of the demands it made during the strike it embarked upon in 2022. ASUU had in October 2022, called off an eight-month strike after a series of negotiations with the Federal Government. Part of the lecturers’ […]
AAUA Graduate Stabbed To Death Over N1,000 Debt
A recent graduate identified as Temitayo from the department of Physics Electronics at Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba, Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, has been fatally stabbed by an indigene over a 1,000 naira payment misunderstanding. The deceased was reportedly stabbed with scissors in the early hours of Thursday around Ebenco filling, opposite Akua junction, Akungba. Temitayo […]
Suspected Political Thugs Invade Labour Party National Headquarters In Abuja
Suspected political thugs have allegedly invaded the national headquarters of the Labour Party, LP in Abuja. Mr Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the party revealed this on Thursday. He the suspected political thugs have broken into the national headquarters of the party. The LP national secretariat is located in Utako district near the federal […]
Chelsea Confirms Frank Lampard As New Interim Manager
Frank Lampard has been confirmed as Chelsea’s new interim manager and he’s vowed to ‘give fans what they want for the remainder of the season. Lampard, who was sacked by the club in January 2021 after a season-and-a-half in charge, will be in charge for Saturday’s trip to Wolves. Chelsea confirmed Lampard’s appointment after […]
Police Arrest Suspected Ritualists Operating Fake Churches, Shrines In Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force in Abuja have arrested a group of men identified as Uluko Adukwu aged 28, Salisu Aduh aged 38 and Adams Halilu aged 24 together with two small boys of ages 11 and 13 suspected to be their victims, all residents of Abuja and all from Kogi State allegedly involved in […]
Oyo Immigration Cautions Residents Against Harbouring Illegal Migrants
Oyo State Immigration Service have warned Oyo residents to do away with harbouring illegal immigrants, who found their ways to the country by unlawful means. Muhammed Umar, the Oyo Comptroller gave the warning while speaking with journalists on Wednesday in Ibadan. He maintained that it is an offence for anyone in the state and Nigeria […]
Second Niger Bridge To Be Open May 15, Lagos-Ibadan ExpressWay Ready April 30 -Fashola Discloses
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola says the Second Niger Bridge will be fully open to motorists on May 15, 2023. He stated this while inspecting and confirming the completion of the Loko-Oweto Bridge and link roads between Benue and Nasarawa states on Wednesday, April 6. According to him, the project was […]
Man Electrocuted While Allegedly Trying To Change Transformer Cable
An electrician identified as Allison Obiajunwa, was electrocuted at Obingwa, Abia State, while allegedly trying to change transformer cable. The body of Allison was seen dangling lifeless from a transformer cable with his hands hooked to wires and his legs on a ladder. It was gathered that the late electrician didn’t wear safety kits when […]