Man, 31, arrested in Edo for allegedly killing, burying missing girlfriend in shallow grave

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The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 31-year-old man, Joshua Osaigbovo, for the alleged murder of his 21-year-old girlfriend, Osato Edogiaweria, who was declared missing in April 2025. In a statement released on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Moses Yamu, disclosed that the incident was first reported by the victim’s mother, Mrs. Ojo, at the Aduwawa Police Division on April 25, 2025. She had reported that her daughter left home on April 20 in the company of a friend and had not been seen…

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Six Sentenced to 120 Years for Child Abduction in Kano

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Kano State High Court has sentenced six members of a notorious child trafficking syndicate to a combined 120 years in prison for their involvement in abducting and trafficking children under the age of 10. The convicts — Mercy Paul, Ebere Ogbono, Emmanuel Igwe, Loise Duru, Monica Oracha, and Chinelo Ifedigwe — were found guilty of concealment, abetment, kidnapping, and trafficking of minors. The children were reportedly abducted in Kano and sold in Onitsha, Anambra State. The syndicate’s leader, Paul Onwe, had earlier been sentenced to 104 years in prison in…

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Adamawa Government Revokes Atiku Abubakar’s Waziri Title Over New Indigeneship Policy

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The Adamawa State Government has officially revoked the traditional title of Waziri Adamawa previously held by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, citing a recently introduced indigeneship policy governing eligibility for emirate council positions. The directive, issued in a circular dated June 20, 2025, and signed by Mrs. Adama Felicity Mamman, Permanent Secretary of the Department of Chieftaincy Affairs, is part of a broader restructuring of the state’s traditional institutions. This follows the creation of new chiefdoms under Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s administration. Historically the second highest-ranking title in the Adamawa…

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Kogi Poly expels 6, withdraws 273 students for exam malpractice, poor performance

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A statement from the Public Relations Officer of Kogi State Polytechnic, Mrs. Uredo Omale revealed that : “The Academic Board of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja has considered and approved the First Semester results for 2024/2025 Academic Session, with 273 students who performed below expectations asked to withdraw from the institution. “This was part of the far-reaching decisions at the 120th meeting of the Board held on Thursday, 17th April, at the Board Room of the Polytechnic Main Campus, Lokoja. “The Chairman of the Board, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, commended members…

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Fidelity MD, Onyeali-Ikpe Urges Women to Embrace Lifelong Learning and Collaboration for Career Success

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Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, OON, has encouraged women professionals to embrace continuous learning, courage, and collaboration as key habits for achieving long-term career success and breaking through professional barriers. She gave the charge during a Women’s Roundtable hosted by the bank over the weekend at the Fidelity SME Hub in Gbagada, Lagos. Themed “Mentorship with Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe”, the event drew female professionals from various sectors and was held under the Recognition and Networking arm of the bank’s HerFidelity Proposition—a flagship…

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Alao-Akala’s Daughter Demands DNA Test, Exhumation Amid Fierce Estate Dispute

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A serious legal and familial rift has erupted within the family of late Oyo State governor, Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, as his first daughter, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Alao-Aderinto, has petitioned the Oyo State High Court to order a DNA test for seven individuals claiming to be the governor’s biological children. She is also requesting the exhumation of her father’s remains to facilitate the testing. Filed under Suit No. I/443/2024 before Justice Taiwo of Court 12, Ring Road, Ibadan, Oluwatoyin—through her lawyer, Oladipo Olasope (SAN)—is seeking the court’s approval for DNA testing…

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Late Iwuanyanwu’s final will bars 38-year-old widow from remarrying

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Shocking revelation from the last Will and testament of the late former President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, bars his surviving 38-year-old widow, Frances Chinonyerem, from remarrying if she intends to keep her inheritance. In the final Will, recently read to the family by Chief Chukwuma Ekomaru (SAN), it states that his 38-year-old widow, Frances Chinonyerem Enwerem, will forfeit properties willed to her by the late elder statesman. Among the notable properties bequeathed to her is the Magil Furniture, which was previously run by Iwuanyanwu’s late first wife, Eudora,…

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Nigerian artistes making money from music are less than 10 – HipTV founder

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Chief Executive Officer of HipTV and organiser of The Headies Awards, Ayo Animashaun, revealed that only a few artistes in Nigeria are actually benefitting from music financially. In an interview with comedian Teju Babyface, Animashaun stated that despite the glitz and fame, most Nigerian artistes are financially struggling. He said less than 10 artistes in the country are truly profiting from music, while the rest are simply trying to stay afloat. “A lot of artistes are not making money. You say artistes are making money. You can’t count ten that…

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Petrol prices may hit N1,000 per litre over Iran-Israel escalation

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There are indications that the global crude oil prices may cross $80 per barrel this week, following the tensions between the United States and Iran, with the oil market reacting sharply to reports of coordinated US-Israeli airstrikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities. Marketers of petroleum products predicted that prices may soon rise to N1,000 per litre due to rising crude oil prices and the volatility in the foreign exchange market. This development follows a preemptive defensive strike launched by the United States on three of Iran’s major nuclear sites, in…

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Catholic Priest killed while mediating marital dispute in Umuahia

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A Catholic priest with the Umuahia Diocese, Very Reverend Fr. (Major) Goddy C. Oparaekwe (Rtd), has died after being violently attacked while attempting to mediate a domestic dispute involving a separated couple in his parish. The tragic incident occurred on June 17, 2025, when Fr. Oparaekwe, known for his peace-building efforts, was struck with a hard object by the estranged husband of a parishioner during a visit to the family’s residence. According to eyewitness accounts, the priest had accompanied the couple’s daughter and another man to the home to retrieve…

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