Author: Olamilekan

The Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, has revealed that more than 80 percent of the fire outbreaks and emergency incidents recorded in Lagos are caused by simple acts of carelessness. She shared this troubling statistic in a statement released on Thursday, as part of efforts to raise awareness ahead of the upcoming 2nd Lagos International Fire Safety Conference, also known as LIFSC 2.0, which will take place in August. Adeseye emphasised that the goal of the conference is not just to talk about fire safety, but to actively push for change. According to her,…

Panic gripped Lagos this afternoon as news broke of a severe car crash involving beloved Nollywood actor, Odira Nwobu. Known for his comic brilliance and distinct presence on screen, the popular actor found himself at the center of a tragic event that has sent waves of shock through the entertainment industry. Eyewitnesses at the scene described a horrifying sight along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway where the accident took place. Commuters who had earlier been caught in traffic said they heard a loud screech, followed by a deafening crash, and then immediate chaos. What they encountered next was the sight of a…

Ibrahim Babangida on Wheelchair IBB in the Spotlight Again: Former Military Leader Ibrahim Babangida Sparks Online Reactions After Wheelchair Video Goes Viral Former Nigerian military ruler, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, popularly known as IBB, has once again found himself at the center of public discourse after a recent video of him surfaced online. The video, which has gone viral across various social media platforms, shows the 83-year-old former head of state seated in a wheelchair, looking frail and motionless, prompting an outpouring of mixed reactions from Nigerians. In the now-trending clip, Babangida was seen alongside Gambo Abubakar, the brother of…

A deeply personal and increasingly bitter dispute has been reignited as Hellen Ati, a Kenyan woman, once again publicly confronts Nigerian celebrity barman Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chiefpriest, over the alleged paternity of her son. In a raw and emotional video that has since gone viral, Ati claims she is at her breaking point, struggling to single-handedly provide for a child she insists they share. The conflict, which has simmered for years, has now boiled over with Ati’s detailed account of her current hardships. In the video, the mother of two paints a picture of financial desperation and…

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old suspected armed robber, Zephaniah Alfred, who had been on the command’s wanted list for violent crimes around the Numan–Gombe Road axis of the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, said the arrest followed a complaint by one Ibrahim Maikano, who reported to the police that the suspect had threatened to kill him. “On the strength of that, operatives of the Command attached to Numan Divisional Police Headquarters, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), apprehended the suspect, Zephaniah Alfred, 29 years old,”…

Cities across Kenya are convulsing with the energy of a growing movement. From Nairobi’s central business district to the coastal streets of Mombasa, a tidal wave of youth-led protests has engulfed the country in defiance of President William Ruto’s administration. The message from Kenya’s young generation is unmistakable: they are angry, they are united, and they are not backing down. The unrest was sparked by the suspicious death of Albert Ojwang, a young teacher and activist who died in police custody earlier this month. His passing has become a lightning rod for deep-seated grievances that have been simmering for years.…

A fresh storm is brewing in Nigeria’s already charged political atmosphere, as Peter Obi, the leading opposition Presidential candidate, has publicly alleged that a property owned by his younger brother was unlawfully demolished in Lagos. The former Anambra State governor and widely respected political figure has described the incident as a dangerous reflection of deepening lawlessness in the country. Obi revealed that he received a panicked phone call from his brother early Tuesday morning. His brother, who had just arrived in Lagos from Port Harcourt, was barred from accessing his own company property in Ikeja. According to him, a demolition…

A renewed focus on public safety is unfolding in Anambra State, as the Police Command intensifies its efforts to create a secure environment for residents. Under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, operatives of the state police have commenced strategic night patrols aimed at deterring crime and reinforcing law and order during the vulnerable hours of the night. Security across many parts of Nigeria has faced growing challenges, with criminal activities becoming increasingly sophisticated. Responding to this, the Anambra State Police Command has adopted a proactive approach designed to safeguard communities while restoring public confidence in the capabilities…

A young girl’s cry for help has sparked a chain of events that is now drawing both public sympathy and legal attention. Favour Nuhu, a 13-year-old girl living in Owerri, the capital of Imo State, has been rescued from an abusive environment where she suffered a severe eye injury allegedly inflicted by her guardian. Her ordeal came to light through the  intervention of the Stand For Humanity Foundation, a non-governmental organization focused on human rights advocacy and child protection. The rescue mission was carried out last Friday following a tip-off about Favour’s deteriorating condition and the mistreatment she endured. Chidiebube…

A Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Court in Awka, Anambra State, delivered a landmark ruling on Wednesday, sentencing 34-year-old schoolteacher Pascal Ofomata to 12 years in prison for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old male JSS 1 student. Presided over by Justice Peace Otti, the court found Ofomata, a teacher at St. Christopher’s Junior Seminary in Onitsha, guilty of heinous acts that violated the trust placed in him as an educator. The case, which has sparked widespread discussions on protecting vulnerable children, particularly boys, marks a significant step in Anambra’s fight against sexual violence. Ofomata faced a three-count charge, including rape and inflicting…