Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

The widow of the late musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, Omowunmi, has said she is ready for a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test to determine the paternity of her son, Liam.The deceased singer’s father, Joseph Aloba, filed a suit seeking a DNA test for his grandson.In the application filed by the legal team to Joseph, the family sought an order to serve Wunmi by posting all the originating processes and other processes in the suit on the last-known address of the respondent.The family’s legal team led by Emmanuel Oroko, however, argued that attempts to serve Wunmi failed.The Magistrate Court,…

Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen have kidnapped an official of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Emeason Chima in Enugu.The official, who is attached to RS4.211, Ugbokolo unit of the agency, was kidnapped on Saturday around Maduka University in Nsukka, Enugu State.The kidnappers are demanding N50 million ransom to release the victim, a senior FRSC official in the state said on Sunday.The official said Chima was driving alone in his car when he was abducted.An internal memo within the agency confirmed that the gunmen, using the officer’s phone demanded for a ransom of N50 million.Ugbokolo unit commander, Emmanuel Al-Hassan, said in the…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), has arrested a man, Mr Adewunmi Taiwo, aged 45, for impersonating a LASTMA officer in Oshodi.For several months, the man had been posing as a LASTMA official to intimidate and extort funds from both commercial and private motorists in the vicinity until he was nabbed on Friday.LASTMA General Manager Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki has confirmed the arrest.Operating a white Hiace Coaster Bus with the licence plate KJA 724 YJ, Taiwo utilized this guise to harass drivers in the area.Upon a meticulous search of his vehicle, LASTMA officers uncovered an official LASTMA uniform, including a…

A Nigerian Naval leading seaman (LS), simply identified as Akila has gunned down his colleague (name withheld) during an argument in Dansadau, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to SaharaReporters, the incident happened on Friday at about 6am. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, has confirmed the incident. The two personnel, who were serving at Team 3, former Operation Hadarin Daji now newly named Operation Sheto Yanma, were reportedly having argument after which LS Akila shot his colleague. A source said, “This morning at about 6am, two Naval personnel were having argument and one of…

As part of efforts to limit immigration, Canada has announced a reduction in its permanent resident targets over the next three years. Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau emphasized that this decision aims to prioritize economic opportunities for Canadian citizens. Trudeau and Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, Marc Miller announced the 2025–2027 immigration levels plan on Thursday. The plan reduces the target for permanent residents from 500,000 last year to 395,000 by 2025. In 2026, the target will further decrease to 380,000, with a final reduction to 365,000 in 2027. Miller stated, “Today’s announcement is a step toward adapting…

Five persons allegedly involved in the killing of a 46-year-old University of Ilorin graduate, Lanre Adebayo have been arrested. The Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Kwara State Police Command, Toun Ejire-Adeyemi confirmed the arrest of the all-male suspects. The deceased, a Political Science graduate was tortured to death on Monday, October 21, 2024. According to reports, the arrested persons included a community leader, two local vigilant security guards, and two others. The incident reportedly occurred in the Ita-Elepa area of Ilorin West Local Government Area of the state, where Adebayo was said to have got involved in a heated…

Wife of renowned gospel singer Damilare Odunuga, popularly known as Dare Melody, Adedoyin, has died. Sharing the news on Instagram on Thursday, Dare Melody expressed his profound grief over the loss of his wife, Adedoyin. DM Multimedia, in an official statement, confirmed Mrs. Odunuga’s passing, announcing that she departed in the early hours of October 24, 2024. The statement said the DM Multimedia team will always remember her cherished presence, stating, “You will forever be in our hearts.” The full statement from the company read: “BLACK DAY @ DM MULTIMEDIA – DM Multimedia Mourns The Demise Of The Wife Of…

A teenaged boy of 14 reportedly broke into a police station in Bosnia and stabbed to death one officer and wounded another, late Thursday. According to AFP, the attack took place in the town of Bosanska Krupa, 300 kilometres (186 miles) northwest of the capital Sarajevo. Interior minister for the Bosniak-Croat federation, one of the two entities that make up the country, Ramo Isak, said, “One officer is dead and the other is wounded.” Police spokesman, Adnan Beganovic stated that ”The wounded officer was hospitalised with life-threatening injuries.” He said the 14-year-old attacker, born in 2009, was arrested, adding that…

The people of Udaba in Edo State are currently battling with how to rebury the deads that were washed out of their resting places by devastating flooding. According to PM News, the flood, which has wreaked havoc across multiple communities, has left many in fear and distress. Joseph Odemokpai, the Councillor representing Ward 8 in Etsako Central Local Government Area, confirmed the extent of the crisis, said the impact is not limited to Udaba; other communities, including Anegbete, Ekperi, Osomhegbe, Ogoimeri, Iyowa, Ofukpu, Ifekhu, Agenebode, Ubiaja, and Ilushi, all within Etsako East, Etsako Central, and Esan South East local government…

A journalist with Ozisa FM, Chinonso Ubah, has been remanded in prison following his arrest by the police. An Owerri magistrate court in Imo State ordered Ubah to be remanded in prison following his arraignment by the police on Wednesday.Operatives of the Imo police command arrested Ubah on October 21 for allegedly defaming Aboki Danjuma, the state’s commissioner of police. Uba was also accused of cyberstalking and inciting the public to burn the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) study centre in Mbano. His case has been adjourned to November 12 at magistrate court 5 in Owerri, the state capital.