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Governor Seyi Makinde Restricts Okada Operations Across Oyo State
Governor Seyi Makinde has announced a statewide restriction on the operations of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. The directive, which takes immediate effect, is part of the state government’s efforts to strengthen security, reduce criminal activities, and enhance public safety across Oyo State. According to the…
Putin Says Meeting Zelensky Is Unnecessary as Efforts to End Ukraine War Stall
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s proposal for direct talks aimed at ending the war, saying he currently sees no reason for a face-to-face meeting. Zelensky had appealed publicly for negotiations in an open letter released on Thursday, arguing that it was wrong to simply wait for international attention—particularly from the…
Police Mourn the Passing of AIG Kanayo
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the passing of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Kanayo V. Uzuegbu, who died on Friday, describing him as a distinguished officer who dedicated his life to serving the nation. In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Anthony Placid, the Police said AIG Uzuegbu served the…
Man Jailed for 2003 Salford Rape That Led to Andrew Malkinson’s Wrongful Imprisonment
A convicted sex offender who managed to evade justice for almost two decades has finally been sentenced to 21 years in prison for a brutal rape that led to one of the UK’s most shocking miscarriages of justice. Paul Quinn, 52, was found guilty of a violent attack on a woman in Salford in 2003…
Bandits Destroy Homes, Abduct Pastor’s Nine-Year-Old Son in Ondo
Armed bandits stormed the Igbosi area of Idogun in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State in the early hours of Friday, abducting a nine-year-old boy and destroying two houses during the attack. Residents said the assailants invaded the community around 1 a.m., firing gunshots indiscriminately to create panic and force people out of their…
Kwam 1 Appeals to Igboho and Gani Adams: Don’t Leave the Burden of South-West Security to Tinubu Alone
Fuji music icon Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, widely known as Kwam 1, has urged key Yoruba leaders to step up efforts in addressing the worsening security situation across South-West Nigeria. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Friday, the veteran singer expressed concern over the increasing cases of kidnapping and violent attacks in different…
Seeking a breakthrough in peace efforts, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed face-to-face negotiations with Vladimir Putin, according to a letter sent to the Russian president.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to engage in direct, face-to-face talks, marking the first time since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 that he has addressed Putin in an open letter. In the letter, Zelenskyy delivered a broad critique of Putin’s 26 years in power while urging…
FMC Abeokuta Resident Doctors Begin Three-Day Warning Strike Over Security Concerns
Resident doctors at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, have commenced a three-day warning strike following a burglary at the House Officers’ Quarters located within the hospital premises. The decision was reached during an emergency meeting of the doctors, who expressed frustration over what they described as persistent security lapses that have continued to endanger…
Investigation Into Influencer Ashlee Jenae’s Death Concludes
Authorities in Tanzania have officially concluded their investigation into the death of social media influencer Ashlee Jenae, ruling that the 31-year-old died by suicide following a domestic dispute with her fiancé. Ashlee, whose real name was Ashly Robinson, was found unconscious in her villa at a luxury resort in April while on what was meant…
Ogun Police Take Custody of Two Suspects Arrested by Forest Guards
The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation after two men were arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Forest Security Service in the Atiba area of Ijebu-Ode on Thursday. According to the police, the suspects were apprehended during a routine security operation and later handed over to the command for further investigation. Authorities said…