The Ebonyi State Police Command have announced that they have dismantled an organ harvesting ring responsible for multiple killings in the state. Disclosing this in Abakaliki on Friday, spokesperson of the Police, Joshua Ukandu said four suspected members of the ring were arrested following painstaking investigation and credible intelligence into the matter. He said the suspects confessed to being responsible for the murder of Chikezie Idenyi a Dubai-based businessman. The spokesperson said, “One Mrs. Blessing Chikezie Onyekachi had reported to the command of her missing husband, Mr. Chikezie Idenyi, who left home on 14th September, 2024 on a supposed business…
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Former Valencia CF player, Jose Castillejo has tragically lost his life in the recent flash floods that have ravaged Spain. The severe storms, known as DANA (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos), have caused widespread devastation, leaving hundreds of families mourning loved ones as the country grapples with the aftermath. Valencia CF, where Jose Castillejo began his journey as a youth player, honored his memory in a heartfelt statement: “We regret the death of José Castillejo, a victim of the Dana disasters. He was part of the club’s Academy until his youth stage and has played for several teams in the…
Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has cemented his place in music after releasing his second single, ‘What’s Luv?’ This comes after the success of his debut single, “Don’t Shoot,” which made him the first Premier League player to officially record music. His latest single, ‘What’s Luv?,’ which he shared on social media on Thursday, is a celebration of African culture, fusing Afro-Swing with rap components and featuring collaborations with friends SPKS and MBrown. Speaking to The Standard UK on Thursday, Iwobi stated that, “Music has always been a passion of mine and a way for me to express…
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja has granted bail to about 67 minors to the tune of N10m each out of the 76 that were arraigned for participating in the August 2024 End Bad Governance protests. Those granted bail, who are below 15 years, are expected to present one surety who must be a civil servant. Meanwhile, another 87 who are adults, are currently being arraigned on the same charges. More details later…
Botswana’s President, Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded defeat as preliminary results showed his governing party lost its parliamentary majority after nearly six decades in power. Masisi’s concession on Friday came before the final results were announced, with his Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) trailing in fourth place, according to tallies by the electoral commission. “We got it wrong big time in the eyes of the people,” Masisi told a news conference in the capital, Gaborone. “We were really convinced of our message. But every indication, by any measure, is that there’s no way that I can pretend that we’re going to form…
The half part of the extinct hit group, P Square, Paul Okoye, now addressed as ‘Rudeboy’ and his wife, Ivy Ifeoma have announced the birth of their first child together. The ‘Reason With Me’ hitmaker shared a video of his kids from his previous marriage playing with the newborn in an Instagram post on Friday. He expressed his joy over the childbirth, describing the period as “the most joyous and overwhelming sweetest.” He added, “This past month and few days have been the most joyous and overwhelming sweetest ever period of our lives.”
The half part of the extinct hit group, P Square, Paul Okoye, now addressed as ‘Rudeboy’ and his wife, Ivy Ifeoma have announced the birth of their first child together. The ‘Reason With Me’ hitmaker shared a video of his kids from his previous marriage playing with the newborn in an Instagram post on Friday. He expressed his joy over the childbirth, describing the period as “the most joyous and overwhelming sweetest.” He added, “This past month and few days have been the most joyous and overwhelming sweetest ever period of our lives.”
The House of Representatives has urged governments at all levels to immediately ban sales of alcoholic drinks and other drug-related substances in and around motor parks across the country. The lawmakers also urged the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) to extend its services to the parks and carry out random tests for drivers to ensure that they were not under any influence. The call followed the adoption of a motion by Abbas Adigun (PDP-Oyo) at the plenary on Thursday. Moving the motion earlier, Adigun said that consumption of psychoactive drugs and alcoholic drinks could increase the risk of motor accidents,…
A former deputy speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Christopher Ayeni, was killed in a ghastly auto accident on Thursday. The fourth Kwara House of Assembly deputy speaker died in the crash that occurred at about 10:00 am 500m away from Igbaja junction, Ajase-ipo in the Ifelodun local government area of the state due to overspeeding and lack of concentration. Some other people also died in the accident. It was learnt that two vehicles involved in the accident are grey colour commercial Sinoki truck with registration number T-17488LA and white colour Toyota hilux pick up vehicle with registration…
Chairman of Oyo East Local Government, Olusola Oluokun, has been suspended by Oyo State House of Assembly over a viral video that sparked controversy. Oluokun was suspended on Thursday after the presentation of a Matter of Urgent Public Importance titled: “Urgent call for full investigation into the indecent attitude of the Chairman, Oyo East Local Government, Mr. Olusola Oluokun, in a viral video online.” The controversial video showed Oluokun eating half-clad and praising a political stalwart, who helped him to become chairman. The chairman also allegedly rained curses on those perceived as enemies of his benefactor. Oluokun’s actions in the…
