The Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, a prominent first-class monarch in Osun State, has passed away at the age of 86. The announcement of his death was made through a statement by the Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Chief Yinka Fasuyi, on Thursday, September 12, in Osogbo, the state capital. Prior to the confirmation of his passing, concerns had been growing regarding Oba Aromolaran’s health, as reports indicated he had been unwell. Chief Fasuyi confirmed the monarch’s death with a personal tribute titled, “An Era Comes To An Abrupt End,” reflecting on the significant loss to Ijesaland. “A Monumental History…
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A 30-year-old motorcyclist and father of four has been taken into custody for allegedly raping his 17-year-old sister-in-law in a bush in Akure, Ondo State. The incident occurred in August 2024, at night, in the Onigaari area of Irese Road. According to the police, the suspect has confessed to the crime. He claimed that the victim had asked him to take her to her boyfriend’s house, but instead, he stopped near a bush and sexually assaulted her. “I promised to give her money, which I did not. She then reported me to her mother, which led to my arrest.” When…
A 17-year-old boy was discovered deceased and buried in a shallow grave within an apartment on Jesus Assembly Omoguwa Street in the Ejigbo area of Lagos State. Authorities have apprehended a 30-year-old individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, in connection with the crime. This was confirmed by a spokesperson for the state police command on Thursday, September 12. Reports indicate that the incident likely took place on the evening of Monday, September 2. The police representative stated that the suspect was identified by the victim’s family as the person responsible for the tragic death. He said, “On Sunday, September…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has decided against signing the peace accord for the forthcoming Edo State Governorship election set for September 21. This decision was announced by former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar at the peace accord signing event in Benin on Thursday, September 12. Abubakar revealed that the PDP’s refusal is conditional, with the party indicating it will only agree to sign the accord if certain specified conditions are met. “I met the governor yesterday (Wednesday) and he told me the PDP are not going to sign this peace accord,” he said. “They had made some observations and…
In a significant policy shift, around 4,000 civil servants in Kano State who had their tenures extended under former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje are expected to retire by December 1, 2024. This follows the current administration’s decision to reverse the previous policy that allowed these workers to remain in service beyond the conventional retirement age. Under Ganduje’s administration, the affected workers were permitted to continue working for an additional five years after reaching the retirement age of 60 or completing 35 years of service. However, this extension has been revoked by Governor Abba Yusuf, who reinstated the standard retirement rules.…
In the early hours of Thursday, September 12, armed bandits obstructed the heavily trafficked Gusau–Funtua highway in Zamfara State, leading to the abduction of an undetermined number of travelers. The incident took place near the Tazame area of the road. Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants, who arrived in large numbers, established a roadblock on the highway. The attackers were seen on approximately 50 motorcycles, each carrying three individuals. During the ambush, they seized several travelers, causing widespread panic and significant disruptions along the route. “They entered the road around 7 am, and till around 9 am, they were still there,…
Three men, Zachariah Johannes Olivier, Andrian Rudolph de Wet, and William Musora, have been charged with the gruesome murders of two women, Locadia Ndlovu and Maria Makgatho, whose bodies were allegedly fed to pigs on a farm. The men appeared in court on Tuesday, September 10, in Limpopo, a province in northern South Africa. Prosecutors are seeking to keep them in custody until the conclusion of their trial. Zachariah Johannes Olivier, the farm owner, Andrian Rudolph de Wet, the farm supervisor, and William Musora, a worker, face charges including two counts of premeditated murder, one count of attempted murder, and…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has clarified that its president, Joe Ajaero, did not ignore an invitation from the Department of State Services (DSS), contrary to some reports. In a statement released on Wednesday, September 11, an NLC representative emphasized that Ajaero is a law-abiding individual who respects the summons of law enforcement agencies. On Monday, September 9, Ajaero was arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja while attempting to board a flight to the United Kingdom, where he had been invited by the UK’s Trade Union Congress (TUC). Following his arrest, the NLC alerted its affiliates, state councils,…
Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori has died at the age of 86 in Lima, the capital of Peru. His death was announced by his daughter, Keiko Fujimori, through a post on X. Fujimori, who served as president from 1990 to 2000, initially gained widespread support for stabilizing Peru’s economy and combating a violent insurgency. However, his presidency ultimately ended in scandal due to autocratic actions that led to his imprisonment. In December, he was pardoned for his convictions related to corruption and his responsibility for the deaths of 25 people. In July, his daughter Keiko revealed that he was planning…
In a move to support the welfare of civil servants, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has introduced a new off-duty policy that allows civil servants on Grade Levels 01-14 to take two days off each week. For those on Grade Levels 15-17, the policy grants one day off per week. The announcement was made by the State Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya, on Wednesday, September 12. Onasanya explained that this initiative is designed to ease the growing burdens faced by workers, particularly the challenges associated with commuting. He emphasized that the policy is expected to offer significant relief to…