Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

A heated debate has emerged in Oyo State, Nigeria, as an Islamic group, the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria, Oyo State chapter, prepares to launch a Sharia court in the state. The group has scheduled the inauguration ceremony for January 11, 2025, at the Muslim Community Islamic Centre in Oyo. The planned launch has sparked widespread criticism, with many arguing that the South West, populated by Yoruba people, is not a suitable location for a Sharia court, given its dominance by Muslims in the North. Netizens have taken to social media to express their disapproval, with many warning that…

A devastating attack by gunmen in Gidan Ado community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, has left 15 people dead, several houses burnt, and many injured and displaced. The victims were laid to rest in a mass burial on Monday, a somber reminder of the ongoing violence in the region. The attack, which occurred late Sunday night, was condemned by the Plateau State Commissioner for Information, Musa Ashoms, who described the act as “barbaric” “This actually happened in Gidan Ado, in Ganawuri community, Riyom Local Government, where the assailants came and took away the precious lives of our people…

Fabio Ochoa, a notorious Colombian drug lord and key operator of the Medellin cartel, has been deported back to his home country after serving 25 years of a 30-year prison sentence in the United States. Ochoa, 67, arrived at Bogota’s El Dorado airport on a deportation flight on Monday, wearing a grey sweatshirt and carrying his personal belongings in a plastic bag. He was met by immigration officials in bulletproof vests, but there were no police on site to detain him. Colombia’s national immigration agency promptly released a statement on social media, saying Ochoa was “freed so that he could…

A recent string of tragic events has sparked outrage and calls for accountability, as the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) demands equal treatment for organizers of palliative distributions in Abuja, Anambra, and Ibadan. The incidents, which occurred in the past week, resulted in the loss of approximately 50 lives, mostly children, due to stampedes during palliative distributions. While the organizers of the Ibadan event were arrested and detained, those responsible for the Abuja and Okija events were not. MURIC’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, condemned the disparate treatment, questioning why the Ibadan organizers were singled out for arrest. “Queen Naomi Silekunola,…

Mariam Taiwo, a 22-year-old woman, has tragically lost her life, with about four other passengers sustaining injuries in an auto crash that happened along the Sagamu-Ogijo road, Ogun State late on Sunday. According to reports, the incident occurred around 8:40 pm near Network Hotel in Sotubo. Reports said the accident involved a lone crash with an ash-coloured Lexus 350 Jeep (registration number KRD 858 JR), driven by 28-year-old Ade Awodero Idris. The driver reportedly lost control of the steering wheel, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and flip into the bush. Omolola Odutola, the Police Public Relations Officer,…

One of the most respectable figures in Hollywood over the past three decades, Denzel Washington has officially obtained his ministerial license, marking a significant transition into a new role. 69-year-old Washington was recently baptized by Archbishop Christopher Bryant at the Kelly Temple in New York City, a moment that has been captured and shared on social media. The multiple award winning actor shared that his journey to this point was a long one, but one that reaffirmed his faith. In his reflections on his spiritual journey, Washington said, “It took a while, but I’m finally here… If (God) can do…

The tussle over a tuber of yam has led to a fatal consequences in Ebonyi State as a 40-year-old man, identified as Joshua Nwafor, allegedly killed his wife, Charity, in Nsokkara, Ezza South Local Government Area of the state. According to reports, the tragic incident occurred in the couple’s home, where they had lived peacefully for 17 years on Saturday. An eyewitness told newsmen that trouble started when Joshua brought out the yam to cook for the family, but the wife insisted on having roasted yam instead and went ahead to roast it. The eyewitness said trouble started when an…

Nigerians living in South Africa, under the aegis of the Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) have expressed disappointment over the decision of a court to grant bail to South Africans arrested in connection with the killing of a 37-year-old Nigerian man identified as Julius Chukwunta. According to SaharaReporters, the President General of NICASA, Frank Onyekwelu, on Sunday said that despite their objection to the court’s decision on the grounds that the four suspects are a flight risk and might run away, the court ignored their objection and granted three of the suspects bail, while it asked the fourth…

Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji and his wife, Mo Bimpe (Adebimpe Adedimeji) are celebrating a remarkable milestone in their relationship as they mark their 3rd wedding anniversary. To honour the special occasion, Lateef Adedimeji took to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute, accompanied by stunning photos of the couple. In his post, the actor expressed profound gratitude to his wife, recognizing her as a pillar of strength and motivation in his life. He thanked her for her unwavering support, love, and companionship, emphasizing the transformative impact she has had on him. The couple’s celebration of love and partnership has warmed the…

Popular TikToker Seaking has been arrested by policemen after he was accused of inciting violence against the Nigerian Police. Seaking, who was taken into custody on Saturday, had posted a video shortly before his arrest, in which he criticized President Bola Tinubu, Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun. In another video, he called on Nigerian youths to unleash violence on the police whenever they encountered them should the officers “pass their boundaries.” It was his subsequent call for violence against the police, as gathered, that prompted his arrest. A video circulating on social…