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Police uncover suspected baby factory in Ekiti, arrest five
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State Police Command has uncovered a suspected illegal baby factory in Ikere Local Government Area, leading to the arrest of five persons. The Commissioner of Police, Joe Eribo, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Saturday in Ado-Ekiti, following a tip-off received by the command. Eribo said operatives stormed a building located behind a hotel…
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Court of Appeal halts judgment on Governor Aiyedatiwa’s second-term bid
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has suspended the delivery of judgment in a suit challenging the eligibility of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to seek a second term in office in 2028. Justice Toyin Bolaji Adegoke, leading the appellate panel, also ordered a stay of proceedings in the case, which was instituted at the…
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Filmmaker Biodun Stephen advises women against pantless trend
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood filmmaker Biodun Stephen has criticised women who follow the trend of going pantless in public, sharing her own experience at a salon. The filmmaker recalled that she had previously made a similar post in 2015, condemning the act of going pantless. In her words, “What is this fashion trend where we cannot wear pants, and…
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Court sentences three to death for armed robbery in Ekiti
By Boye Oyeyemi – An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced three men to death by hanging for conspiracy and armed robbery. The convicts, Lasisi Afeez, also known as Yemi SARS, Ilesanmi Seun and Ajewole Peter, were found guilty by Justice Lekan Ogunmoye after being arraigned on charges bordering on armed robbery and unlawful possession of firearms.…
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Ekiti police bust vehicle-snatching gang, arrest 44, recover 558 rustled cattle
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested 44 suspects in connection with various crimes, including armed robbery, cattle rustling, burglary, child exploitation, and theft. During intelligence-driven operations across the state, the police also recovered 558 rustled cattle, stolen vehicles, and other items. Commissioner of Police Joseph Eribo disclosed this on Tuesday while addressing journalists at the…
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Court remands two over alleged N2 million cow theft in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – An Akure Magistrates’ Court has ordered the remand of two men, Adam Iliayasu, 22, and Ibrahim Suleiman, 33, over the alleged theft of cows valued at N2 million. The defendants were arraigned before Magistrate Damilola Sekoni on charges including conspiracy, cow theft, and conduct likely to breach public peace. Prosecuting counsel, Adebayo Sulaiman, told the court…
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Presidency clarifies Tinubu’s minor stumble in Ankara, rules out health concerns
The Presidency has dismissed concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s wellbeing following a brief incident in Ankara, Türkiye. On Tuesday, Presidential Spokesperson Mr Bayo Onanuga explained that the President merely lost his balance after stepping on a metal object on the floor, describing the occurrence as minor and inconsequential. “It was a mere stumble, thank God, not a fall,” Mr Onanuga…
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Not even military damaged Nigeria like APC has — Atiku
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has described the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration as the most damaging government he has seen in nearly four decades, saying its policies have harmed Nigeria’s national life and democratic progress more than previous military regimes. Atiku made the remarks in Abuja on Tuesday during the public presentation of The Loyalist, a book authored by Bolaji…
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Tinubu continues Türkiye visit, holds bilateral talks in Ankara
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has continued his state visit to Türkiye, beginning official engagements after a ceremonial welcome in Ankara that marked the start of high-level interactions between the two countries. The development was disclosed on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Mr Sunday Dare, in a post on his official X…
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President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Turkey: The quick wins, by Fredrick Nwabufo
President Bola Tinubu on Monday arrived in Ankara, the state capital of Türkiye, to commence a historic state visit. On Tuesday, before a grand reception at the Presidential Palace, T.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı Külliyesi, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan paid a visit to the President at his suite. President Tinubu arrived at the Presidential Palace, where a resplendent ceremony was held to welcome…
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