By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel Tuesday, December 31, 2024, was a day filled with glitz, glamour, and emotions as DIG Sylvester Abiodun Alabi, AIG Joshua Ayodeji Ogundele, and AIG Stephen Olanrewaju bid farewell to the Nigeria Police Force after 35 years of meritorious service to the nation. The pull-out ceremony, held at the Nigeria Police College Parade Ground in Ikeja, Lagos, will forever be etched in the memories of these three senior officers who retired in good health, warmly welcomed by their families, friends, and well-wishers. The presence of IGP Kayode Egbetokun, the Oniru of Iru Land, CP Ishola of the Lagos…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
A critical road traffic incident involving a commercial long bus, popularly referred to as a ‘Molue,’ occurred earlier today at Hammadiya inward Abule-Egba, causing severe injuries and significant disruption to traffic. The accident was triggered when the vehicle, registered as KTU 801 XM, lost control at excessive speed, reportedly due to driver impatience. In an attempt to avoid colliding with another LT commercial bus and pedestrians awaiting transport at the roadside, the driver veered sharply, resulting in the bus crashing into the expressway median and overturning. Several passengers sustained injuries, while others escaped through the bus’s windows. Officers from the…
‘I was in Ibadan to visit queen Naomi ‘,, Funke Felix Adejumo ‘And you have to put this out at this sensitive time as a pastor? Nigerians quarried! No one is visiting the bereaved,The poor has never mattered! Even people soliciting for release of organizers do not care where the deceased are, buried or still in the mortuaryPoorverty no near my side o. It will be recalled that Naomi Silekunola was recently arrested and remanded at Agodi prison yard along side Agidingbi FM MD Hamzat Oriyomi including the principal of the school where the tragedy occurred for the untimely death…
The Imo state police command says it has arrested a Catholic priest identified as Joseph Enyinaya, in connection with the murder of a boy in his church. The boy was reportedly shot by the priest on December 31, after he set off fireworks inside the St. Columbus Catholic Church in Amaimo Ikeduru LGA of the state. Henry Okoye, police spokesperson in the state, told TheCable that the suspect was arrested on Thursday and that an investigation has been launched into the matter. Okoye added that the remains of the victim has been deposited to a morgue in the nearby Atta…
The 2nd of January, 2025, was all smiles and merry as the Command witnessed the decoration of newly promoted officers of the Command. The decoration was done by the Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Olufemi Abaniwonda on behalf of the Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun PhD, NPM. CP Abaniwonda was assisted by the Deputy Commissioner of Police Administration DCP Charles Dike and other members of the Command’s management team. The decorated officers includes DCP Ado Ibrahim who until his promotion was the AC CID State Criminal Investigation Department, ACP Sadiq M. Mana who was until his…
By Oladapo Sofowora December is a particularly vibrant and deeply meaningful month in Nigeria, imbued with a palpable sense of excitement and celebration that permeates the air. As daily life slows down, this festive season offers a welcome opportunity for relaxation and togetherness. Families and friends gather to create cherished memories, participating in a rich tapestry of cultural activities that showcase Nigeria’s diverse heritage. The month is characterized by a colourful array of events, including theatrical plays, musical concerts, traditional festivals, operas, fashion shows, poetry readings, and various forms of performance arts, all reflecting the dynamic cultural expressions of Nigerian…
Operatives of Ogun State Police command, on Tuesday, pronounced the arrest of one Kehinde Yemitan, a murder and ritualist suspect at his hiding in Ilogbo Ota community of Ogun State. The suspect’s twin brother, Taiwo had earlier been arrested on December 22 alongside one Kazeem for the alleged murder and dismembering of one Darasimi. The victim is a commercial sex worker, who was lured to the suspects’ Abeokuta residence and killed.
World famous Nigeria born heavy weight boxer Anthony Joshua, on Wednesday, paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his Lagos residence, presenting him a gift – an autographed glove. The development was revealed by Dada Olusegun, the Special Adviser to the President on Social Media, in a post on social media platform X. The inscription on the glove reads: “To the Great Asiwaju Borgu of Africa, Bola A Tinubu”. This gesture comes on the heels of Joshua’s appointment as Ogun State’s sports ambassador by Governor Dapo Abiodun. This gesture comes on the heels of Joshua’s appointment as…
In his New Year message, Primate Ayodele, the Spiritual Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has extended heartfelt prayers and encouragement to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all Nigerians as the country steps into the year 2025. Expressing his joy over the beginning of a new year, Primate Ayodele congratulated people worldwide, emphasizing that the experience of entering a new year is a profound indication of life and hope. “It is indeed a new beginning for everyone across the world, and it is a joyful moment to experience,” he said. The cleric further highlighted that the start of the…
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday confirmed the appointments of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s nominees for the state Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) and other agencies. The appointments followed the screening of the candidates by a 12-man ad-hoc committee of the House headed by the Chief Whip, Mojeed Fatai. Just before the confirmation of the nominees, Hon. Fatai said the committee conducted a thorough screening of the credentials and experiences of each nominee adding that they are all capable of holding government offices. Adding his voice, a member of the House, Hon. Sa’ad Olumoh, said the nominees are “round pegs…