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Justice Ibrahim Yusuf of the Kwara State High Court has ordered that the seven suspects linked to the murder of Mojisola Awesu, a student of the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa, be remanded in the correctional facility.This followed the absence of the counsel to 5th, 6th and 7th defendants in the court.Counsel to the 1st and 4th defendants were not in the court the last time the case was brought up for hearing on February 3.Only the prime suspects, Adebayo Joshua Happiness and Timileyin Kolawole, were remanded in correctional facility as at the last date.The absence of the…

The police command in Lagos has detained a 23-year-old man for beating his girlfriend to death.The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to journalists on Monday in Lagos.He said the suspect committed the offence on Friday at about 8:00 p.m. at Ijedodo, Isheri-Osun.Mr Hundeyin said a neighbour reported the incident at Isheri-Osun Police Divisional Station.“The neighbour said that he saw the suspect beating his girlfriend in his room for a reason yet to be determined.“He said few minutes later, the suspect screamed for help and getting to his apartment, he met his girlfriend lying unconscious on the bed with…

The police command in Lagos has arrested a suspect accused of stabbing an Uber driver and dispossessing him of his car.The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident Monday in Lagos.Mr Hundeyin said the incident happened on Saturday at 7:34 p.m. at Ile-Zik in Agege.“A Uber driver reported at Isokoko Division that the suspect boarded his Toyota Camry at Nitel by Old Abeokuta Motor Road, Agege, to Marriott Hotel, GRA, Ikeja.“On getting to Ile-Zik along the way, the suspect brought out a sharp knife, stabbed him all over his body, and stole his vehicle,” he said.Mr Hundeyin said that based…

Barry Showkey, son of Fuji music pioneer Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, has opened up about the deep sense of loss he felt when his father passed away 14 years ago.Speaking as a guest on The Teju Babyface Podcast, Barry Showkey described his father’s death as a devastating shock, despite his prolonged illness and multiple hospital visits across India, London, and Germany.“He was sick for a while and spent almost two to three years on a sickbed before he passed away at the age of 62 on September 16, 2010. At the time, I felt like the world had ended,” he said.…

President of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote has revealed that his company – the Dangote Petroleum Refinery – has enough Premium Motor Spirit (PMS otherwise known as petrol) in storage to sufficiently meet the local needs of Nigeria.Speaking at the weekend, Dangote disclosed that the oil refinery has “more than half a billion litres of petroleum and over 600 billion Naira worth of products in its tanks.Dangote said, “…as we speak right now we have more than half a billion litres. The Refinery is producing enough refined products, like gasoline, diesel, and kerosene, to meet 100 per cent of…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the local government elections conducted last Saturday by Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), labelling it illegal and unconstitutional.Felix Morka, APC’s national publicity secretary, issued the statement on Sunday in Abuja, describing the election as being in defiance of court rulings.“In blatant disregard for the rule of law and a valid judgment of the Court of Appeal, Gov. Adeleke conducted the election on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025,” Mr Morka said.He recalled that the Court of Appeal ruling of February 10 reinstated local government officials dismissed by Mr Adeleke’s…

Ibrahim Babangida, former military dictator, said he coordinated the coup that removed Muhammadu Buhari and Tunde Idiagbon from office in 1985, berating his predecessor as a draconian, bad leader with a “holier-than-thou attitude.” In his autobiography launched on Thursday, Mr Babangida criticised Mr Buhari for sidelining other military officials and running a draconian regime that violated human rights and left the country’s economy in bad shape. “My predecessor in office, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, and his deputy, Brigadier Tunde Idiagbon, had separated themselves from the mainstream of the armed forces by personalising what was initially a collective leadership. They both posited a…

Former governor of Kaduna, Nasir el-Rufai, has called for alliance and coalition across political divides in the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.He made the call during a condolence visit to the family of the late elder statesman and Niger Delta advocate, Edwin Clark.According to the former governor, the call became necessary to “save” Nigeria which presently “needs a rescue operation”.His comment is coming in the wake of speculations that el-Rufai has been working to pitch his political tent elsewhere.He said: “In the 60s, 70s and 80s, the traditional political partners of the north was the south-south. Let us…

The Sarkin Gobir of Ilorin, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, has extended heartfelt condolences to the Ajikobi family and the entire Ilorin Emirate over the passing of the Balogun Ajikobi, Alhaji Isiaka Okunrinjeje.Speaking on behalf of the entire Gobir people of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Gobir described the late Balogun Ajikobi as a distinguished leader who contributed immensely to the growth and unity of the emirate. He acknowledged his unwavering commitment to the traditional institution and the well-being of the people, praying for Allah’s mercy upon his soul.“The demise of Alhaji Isiaka Okunrinjeje is a profound loss to the Ilorin Emirate. On…

The Balogun Ajikobi of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Isiaka Okunrinjeje, is dead.More details soon… Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? For Adverts or report call/WhatsApp us on +2349064433505 or reach us at infokwarareporters@gmail.com