Author: Oyekanmi Seun

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man, Bolaji Oluwasetire, for sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl. The suspect, who allegedly committed the offence at Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of the state, was said to have attempted to kill himself after being caught in the act. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. According to the PPRO, the suspect had been taken to a hospital where he was receiving treatment after drinking a poisonous substance. Ayanlade stated, “The Ondo State Police Command wishes to inform the…

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party  remains embroiled in crisis as loyalists rejected claims by the party’s National Vice Chairman, South-South, Dan Orbih, that former Governor Godwin Obaseki “destroyed” the state party. Orbih made the remarks on Sunday during a factional congress that elected Nosa Ogieva as chairman, just weeks after another faction, loyal to Obaseki, held a congress on September 27, producing Tony Aziegbemi as chairman. Obaseki joined the PDP in 2020 after his former party, the All Progressives Congress, denied him a second-term ticket due to a long-standing dispute with a faction loyal to former…

Imisioluwa Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10. The reality-TV sensation, who has been the talk of the town since the show’s premiere, clinched the grand prize after weeks of intense competition. The grand finale, which aired today, Sunday, October 5, 2025, was an electrifying show as fans across the country and beyond waited anxiously to see who would take home the title. Imisi, backed by her passionate fan base known as the Imistars, beat out her closest rivals to claim the top spot in what many are calling one of…

Big Brother on Sunday assembled housemates in the lounge and revealed the financial breakdown of how their activities and personal requests had affected the total prize money. During the briefing, Big Brother displayed a detailed list of expenses and earnings, noting that every decision made by the housemates came at a cost. While some funds were deducted for personal privileges and immunity purchases, the housemates also earned money back through sponsored tasks and weekly challenges. According to the breakdown shared by Big Brother, the house earned from activities such as, Sips & Strokes: ₦6,500,000, Walking on Eggshells: ₦2,600,000, Big Brother’s…

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville says that one Chelsea player is the best in the league in his position at the moment. Neville was looking on yesterday as Chelsea beat Liverpool 2-1 with a last gasp winner from young Brazilian star Estavao Willian. Neville was on the commentary last night and Jamie Redknapp was a pundit for the game. Afterwards, Redknapp was praising Moises Caicedo’s performance in midfielder, calling him world class. And Neville was also full of praise for the Chelsea man after a colossal performance yesterday, and we aren’t just talking about his incredible finish for the first Chelsea goal…

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress Youth League has declared its support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, reaffirming its commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda. The declaration was made on Saturday during a Loyalty Walk organised by the youth league in Ibadan, which brought together a large number of APC youths from the 33 local government areas of the state. The rally, led by the state coordinator, Ayobami Dagilogba, turned major streets of the state capital into a colourful display of solidarity as young progressives marched to express confidence in the Tinubu…

United States President Donald Trump has authorised the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago, issuing the order after weeks of threatening to do so over the objections of local leaders. “President Trump has authorised 300 national guardsmen to protect federal officers and assets,” White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said on Saturday. “President Trump will not turn a blind eye to the lawlessness plaguing American cities.” The escalating crisis across the country pits Trump’s increasingly militarized anti-crime and migration crackdown against opposition Democrats who accuse him of an authoritarian power grab. The directive comes after weeks of Republican threats…

Doctors have raised concerns over the increasing health risks posed by mould exposure in homes, warning that vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and people with pre-existing respiratory or immune conditions are most at risk of serious complications. The experts identified common sources of mould in homes to include leaking roofs, soaked walls, damp basements, poorly ventilated bathrooms and kitchens, as well as carpets, upholstery, and insulation materials that retain moisture. They noted that mould often appears as coloured patches on wet surfaces, especially in areas where there is poor air circulation. The den learnt the physicians warned that…

A Dangote Cement truck has crushed five people to death at the Alapoka axis of the Papalanto–Ilaro Road, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State. Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency through his spokesperson, Babatunde Akinbiyi, said that the accident occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on Friday. The TRACE spokesperson noted that the truck had lost its brakes and rammed into a tricycle conveying the five victims. He identified the vehicles involved as an unregistered tricycle and a Dangote truck with the number plate GRZ 767 XA. Akinbiyi said, “A fatal road traffic accident occurred at Alapoka Village,…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered a full investigation into the recent killing of some residents of Akinlalu Community by operatives of the Amotekun Corps. The governor has subsequently dispatched a top-level government delegation to the affected community to find out what transpired on the day of the incident. Adeleke’s decision to probe the incident was contained in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, made available to the journalists in Osogbo on Saturday. Rasheed said his principal expressed deep shock at the deaths of some individuals from the town after receiving a preliminary report from his Special…