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Woman Goes on the Run After Allegedly Killing Husband with Pestle in Ondo

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The Ondo State Police Command has initiated a search for Mrs. Tayelolu Solomon, a middle-aged woman, after she allegedly killed her husband, Mr. Felix Solomon, in Ondo town. The tragic incident occurred at their residence in the Government Reserved Area of the community when Tayelolu purportedly struck her 67-year-old husband with a pestle while he was sleeping. Before the incident, there had been ongoing tension in their marriage. Ibukun Solomon, the son of the deceased, was an eyewitness to the event and confirmed that his mother struck his father’s head…

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Fatal Multiple-Vehicle Crash on Ota-Idiroko Road Claims One Life, Injures Two

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The multiple crash that occurred at around 7:20 am on Wednesday near Iju bridge, Ota-Idiroko road, Ogun State, tragically resulted in one fatality and two individuals sustaining injuries. Two of the vehicles involved ended up in Iju River. The vehicles in question were an IVECO truck with the registration number AAA969ZY, a Ford mini truck with the registration BDG340XZ, and another Man Diesel truck without a visible registration number. The spokesperson for the Ogun state sector of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Mrs. Florence Okpe, explained that the injured individuals…

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Man Remanded in Ondo State Prison for Attempted Suicide

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In Odigbo, Ondo State, a Chief Magistrate Court ordered the imprisonment of Kayode Ojo for trying to commit suicide while in police custody. The police had arrested him for this act, charging him with attempted murder under Section 327 of the Criminal Code of Ondo State. Ojo admitted guilt, and Chief Magistrate D. O. Ogunfuyi remanded him in Okitipupa Correctional Centre. The case is scheduled for further proceedings on October 10, 2023. Share on: WhatsApp

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Trailer and Bus Accident Leaves Edo Community in Mourning

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In Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, a tragic accident involving a trailer and a commercial bus claimed the lives of at least five individuals on Monday evening. The incident occurred when the trailer, coming from the Lokoja-Okene road, experienced a brake failure and collided with a fully occupied Toyota bus. An eyewitness revealed that the collision resulted in the unfortunate deaths of five passengers, whose bodies were subsequently transported to the mortuary. Injured individuals were rushed to the hospital for medical treatment. Meanwhile, Hon. Benedicta Attoh,…

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Rivers State University Lecturer Acquitted in Sexual Assault Case

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In Port Harcourt, a Magistrate Court acquitted Prof. David Ogbonna, a lecturer at Rivers State University, who had been accused of sexually assaulting a 21-year-old student, Grace Ndamatin. The presiding Magistrate, Chief Magistrate Poromon Menenen, ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the sexual assault case. Prof. Ogbonna’s lawyer, Dr. Emma Okah, expressed that they expected this outcome due to the lack of evidence. They plan to send the judgment to the university for Prof. Ogbonna’s reinstatement. The prosecuting lawyer, G.U Amanna, declined to comment on the court’s decision. Share…

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Tragic Electrocution in Lagos: Mother Battles for Life After Losing Two Children

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In the Mushin area of Lagos State, an unidentified mother is fighting for her life after tragically losing two of her children to electrocution on Thursday. The incident occurred when the children, a 10-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy, tried to turn on the television after returning from school. Sources from the area revealed that the parents, possibly away or inside their home when the incident happened, were devastated upon learning about their children’s fate. The mother fainted and is currently hospitalized, battling for her life. A resident named Toyosi…

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Supreme Court Wing in Abuja Engulfed by Morning Fire

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On Monday morning, a fire broke out in a section of the Supreme Court complex located in the Three-Arm-Zone of Abuja. The fire, which began at approximately 7am, led to a state of panic among court staff as they rushed to ensure their safety. Fortunately, no injuries or loss of life were reported, although it remains uncertain whether important documents and files were damaged in the fire. According to a source, the fire is suspected to have been caused by an electrical malfunction in one of the offices within the…

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Search Intensifies for Missing Ekiti State University Student

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The police in Ekiti State are actively searching for Helen Eberechukwu Okorie, a 500-level student of Ekiti State University, who has been missing since September 13, 2023. She is a 23-year-old female resident of Irona area in Ado Ekiti. The Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, has announced the ongoing investigation into her disappearance and urged anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact the nearest police station or call 09064050086. Helen Okorie is described as having a chocolate complexion, fluent in English and Igbo languages, and without any tribal…

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New Zealand Runner Zane Robertson Faces Attempted Rape and Firearms Charges in Kenyan Court

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Zane Robertson, who is currently serving an eight-year doping ban, appeared in a Kenyan court to answer charges that include attempted rape, illegal firearm possession, and possession of unspecified drugs. The 33-year-old athlete, residing in Iten, Kenya, was arrested after a woman accused him of attempting to rape her during a birthday celebration at his house. Robertson, denying the charges, has been detained for further investigation, with the next court hearing scheduled for September 28. In addition to the attempted rape accusation, Robertson was found in possession of an AK47…

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