Babcock University: “We expelled missing student because he was involved in internet fraud and drugs business”

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One of Nigeria’s private tertiary institutions, Babcock University, based at Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, has dismissed a student, Oladipupo Siwajuola, over what it described as “gross violation of university rules,” including involvement in fetish practices, drug peddling, impersonation, and dishonesty. It will be recalled that Siwajuola’s disappearance became a trending topic in early May 2025, after his mother took to social media alleging that the university failed in its duty of care. In an official statement released on Wednesday, and signed by the university’s Director of Marketing and Communication, Dr. Joshua…

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Ebonyi man kills 60-year-old woman with shovel

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A male resident, identified as Ezeoke Chidera from Egugho Ezzagu in the Ishielu Local Government Area has been arrested on Monday for allegedly killing a 60-year-old woman with a shovel. The victim, Mrs. Awoke Rose, who was from the same village as the accused, died after being brutally attacked by him. It was gathered that the accused and the victim were living in the same compound. The Ebonyi State Police Command issued a statement signed by the police public relations officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, and made available to journalists on…

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Protests as chief bites off traditional ruler’s ear at a public event in Ondo

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On Tuesday, scores of women protested half-naked with traditionalists embarking on rites in their disapproval of the action taken against their monarch; Olu of Igbokoda, Oba Oladimeji Odidiomo who is a traditional ruler of one of the riverine communities in Ilaje Local Council Area of Ondo State. The monarch was attacked on Monday by a chief in one of the communities during the flag-off of the Igbokoda-Okitipupa road dualization. Although, the identity of the chief yet to be ascertained as of press time, but the development created tension in the…

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Actress Abiola Adebayo reveals she has been separated from husband for 14months

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Nollywood actress and YouTube show host, Abiola Adebayo broke silence as she revealed that she has been separated from her husband since April 2024. She made the announcement in a post on Instagram on Tuesday while wishing her estranged partner a happy birthday. “Happy birthday to my ex-husband and my baby daddy,” she wrote. “I pray that grace will abound unto you, I pray you find peace in all your ways, may God continue [to] light your path and bless you beyond your expectations in Jesus’ name.” The actress, who…

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Oluwo of Iwo says he wants to assume the title of ‘Alaafin of Iwo’

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The Oluwo of Iwoland in Osun State, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi has announced his intention to be addressed as the “Alaafin of Iwo,” citing the historic and cultural significance of the Alaafin title within Yorubaland. He said this, on Tuesday while receiving the newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, who paid a courtesy visit to the Iwo palace. During the reception, Oba Akanbi stressed the importance of the Alaafin title and its origins, saying, “I don’t know any other title in Yorubaland that is superior to the Alaafin. Alaafin…

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President Tinubu awards Bill Gates CFR as he commits $7.5M to AI innovation in Nigeria

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While in Nigeria, Microsoft co-founder, and founder of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and was awarded the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR). The honour was in recognition of his philanthropic contributions to health, education, and poverty alleviation, particularly in Nigeria and across Africa. The CFR is among Nigeria’s highest honours and is typically reserved for individuals who have made notable contributions to national development or elevated the country’s international standing. Nigeria has signed a $7.5…

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WASSCE: Police arrests woman who employed thugs to beat Vice Principal for disallowing her child to cheat

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Operatives of Ondo State Police Command have arrested five persons in connection with the attack on the Vice Principal of Complete Child Development Centre Akure, Mr. Alexandra Rotifa, for disallowing a student to cheat during the ongoing West Africa School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in his school. The arrested suspects include the mother of the student, Mrs. Dorcas Asije, who hired the suspected thugs to assault the teacher. The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Olayinka Ayanlade, who confirmed the arrest in a statement in Akure, said preliminary investigation linked the…

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Sports festival tragedy: Kano declares public holiday to mourn 22 athletes killed in auto accident

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Kano State government has declared today a public holiday to mourn the death of 22 athletes who lost their lives in a tragic auto crash on Saturday. The athletes were killed near Kuri, about 50 kilometres from Kano, while returning from Abeokuta, Ogun State, where they had represented Kano at the 22nd National Sports Festival. In a statement signed by the Director-General of Media and Publicity, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed profound sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. “On behalf of the…

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Man arrested for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter in Bauchi

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A 37-year-old man, Wisdom Benoie, escaped being lynched for sexually assaulting his 15-year-old stepdaughter. He was rescued from by operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command attached to Operation Restore Peace, led by CSP Kim Abert, who acted on credible intelligence, intervening in a mob action. In a press release issued on Monday by the state command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, he said: “On May 31, 2025, Wisdom Benoie, male, aged 37, of Yalwan Tsakani, was confronted by a group of local youths who suspected him of secretly…

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I didn’t vote for Tinubu because he lacks capacity –Amaechi

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Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, revealed that during the campaign period of the 2023 general elections, he told President Bola Tinubu that he will never support or vote for him. He disclosed this during a lecture in Abuja on Saturday to mark his 60th birthday. Amaechi said that he decided to keep to his words and never worked or voted for Tinubu because the President lacked the capacity to govern Nigeria. In his words, the former governor said: “I told Tinubu in Yola, I will not support you; I…

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