Monique Pearl appeals for help after little girl taken from Abuja home; baby falls ill from grief. Abuja, Nigeria – A heartwarming bond that captured the hearts of thousands online has turned into a nightmare after a young girl known as Precious was forcefully taken from her guardian by parents threatening violence. Monique Pearl, a…
Fresh tension grips Yagba West community following warning from fleeing kidnap victim. Ejiba, Kogi State – Fresh tension has gripped Ejiba town in Yagba West Local Government Area following a chilling warning from an escaped kidnap victim who claims armed bandits are planning to attack a church in the community. The victim, who reportedly escaped…
Traditional rulers outside Ife jurisdiction also benefit from Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi’s benevolence. Ile-Ife, Osun State – As local government allocations remain withheld by the Federal Government, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has stepped in to cushion the financial impact on traditional institutions across Osun State—personally paying the salaries of over 20 monarchs…
Jackson Uwagboe sentenced to minimum 21 years for brutal murder of 21-year-old Robert Robinson. London, United Kingdom – A 19-year-old fugitive who fled to Nigeria after committing one of Deptford’s most brutal murders has been sentenced to life in prison at the Old Bailey, with a minimum term of 21 years. Jackson Uwagboe was convicted…
Emmanuel Umoh found guilty of stabbing 500-level Engineering student to death in 2020. Uyo, Akwa Ibom State – A State High Court in Uyo has sentenced a church pastor to death by hanging for the murder of a 500-level Civil Engineering student of the University of Uyo. The convict, Emmanuel Umoh, was the Resident Pastor…
A peaceful gesture of mediation has ended in tragedy, as a 39-year-old man lost his life while attempting to settle an argument over public urination in Kogi State’s Adavi Local Government Area. The victim, identified as Orishagbemi Sunday, was fatally stabbed on [date of incident] after intervening in a dispute between his friend and another…
A manhunt is underway after a newborn baby boy was allegedly stolen from a hospital just hours after he was delivered via Caesarean section, sparking outrage and grief. According to sources close to the family, the infant was taken under circumstances that point to serious security lapses at the facility. Disturbing CCTV footage reportedly shows…
Monarch’s latest venture promises international quality certification and thousands of jobs for Nigerian youth. Ile-Ife, Osun State – The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, is poised to unveil a new indigenous beverage brand, OJAJA Soft Drinks, in what has been described as a landmark move for Nigeria’s manufacturing and beverage industry. According to…
AAC leader questions traditional protocol after lengthy delay at palace. Lagos, Nigeria – Former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has opened up about a past encounter with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, during which he reportedly refused to prostrate to the monarch after being kept waiting for three hours. In a video dated…
In a landmark development for retirees in Ogun State, the state government has announced the full clearance of pension and gratuity arrears owed to retirees from 2012 to 2020, marking a significant milestone in the administration’s commitment to welfare and financial inclusion. The announcement was made by the Ogun State Commissioner for Finance, Dapo Okubadejo,…
