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Court jails ex-JAMB official

  The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan, has convicted and sentenced, a former official of the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB), Olayiwola Oguntade, to prison for fr@ud Trial judge Bayo Taiwo, held that the prosecution “proved its case beyond ...

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Police arrest varsity guard for alleged defilement of six-year-old in Ogun

  Officers from the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 44-year-old alleged paedophile, Damilola Otegba. Otegba, a security guard at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, left his post at night to engage in unlawful activities with a six-year-old ...

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Protesting students attack Ogun deputy gov’s convoy

  Protesting students of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State on Wednesday, attacked the convoy of the Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele. It was gathered that the angry students attacked the convoy of Salako-Oyedele, who was on her way to ...

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EFCC wants tertiary institutions to introduce anti-corruption courses

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission wants institutions of higher learning across the country to introduce anti-corruption courses as a core requirement for all first-year students. The anti-graft agency said the introduction of the courses would equip undergraduates with ...

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Japa, agbero, eba, 17 other Nigerian words added to Oxford Dictionary

  The Oxford English Dictionary has expanded its lexicon with 20 Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update. The newly added entries include popular terms like “japa,” “agbero,” “eba,” “419,” and “abi,” among others. These words, deeply rooted in ...

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Lagos school suspends teacher for abusing three-year-old pupil

  The management of Christ-Mitots International School in Isawo, Ikorodu, Lagos State, has suspended one of its teachers, Stella Nwadigo who was accused of mistreating and physically abusing a three-year-old boy, Abayomi Micheal. A video shared on X Wednesday by ...

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What my father did when i was beaten in school – Seun Kuti

  Seun Kuti has opened up about his childhood experiences, revealing how his late father, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, steadfastly protected him from physical discipline in school. According to Seun, his father took proactive measures to ensure his safety, providing him ...

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Ibadan tragedy: Police confirm 35 children de.ad, 6 critically injured

  The Police have confirmed the de.ath of 35 children and arrest of eight suspects in connection with Wednesday’s stampede during a children’s funfair at Basorun Islamic High School, Ibadan, Oyo State. SP Adewale Osifeso, the spokesperson for the Oyo ...

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Ibadan Stampede: Queen Naomi Silekunola ARRESTED

  The Oyo State Police Command has announced the arrest of Queen Naomi Silekunola, Ooni of Ife’s estranged wife alongside six others in connection with the de.adly stampede at a funfair in Ibadan on Wednesday. The police today confirmed 35 ...

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Ibadan Stampede: Ooni BREAKS SILENCE; says Ms. Silekunola genuinely cares for children, PROMISES to assist victims’ families

  The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has expressed sympathy to the families of children who di.ed at a funfair in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Wednesday. The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed at least 35 persons ...

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Police detain principal over Ibadan children carnival’s stampede

  Men of the Oyo State Police Command have detained the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi. Fasasi was invited by the police on Wednesday and has been detained since then. The principal’s detention is in ...

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Wizkid’s son, Bolu arrives school prom in a Lamborghini

  Boluwatife, the 13-year-old son of Wizkid, made a big impression at his school promr by arriving in a sleek black Lamborghini, looking sharp in his suit. A video showed Boluwatife chatting with his mom before getting into the luxury ...

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Fave bags law degree from Obafemi Awolowo University

  Songstress, Fave has achieved a significant milestone by graduating from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). The 24-year-old singer took to Instagram to share the exciting news with her over 500,000 followers. Fave proudly announced that she has earned ...

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ASUU declares strike in Bayelsa varsity

  The Academic Staff Union of Universities at Bayelsa State Government-owned Niger Delta University has declared an indefinite strike over the government’s alleged failure to honour agreements reached with the union.   The strike action was announced on Tuesday following ...

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Lagos teacher bags life jail for def!ling eight-year-old pupil

  The Ikeja S3xual Offences and Domestic Violence Court presided over by Justice Ramon Oshodi, on Monday, sentenced 23-year-old John Osifo to life imprisonment for def!ling his eight-year-old student. Punch Metro learnt that the defendant was initially arraigned on January ...

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States warn private schools against hikes in fees

  The authorities in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states have warned private school proprietors against arbitrary fee hikes and non-compliance with educational regulations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that most private schools in the affected states have continued ...

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Ivy Ifeoma lectures followers on breast milk color variations

  New mom Ivy Ifeoma, wife of singer Paul Okoye, has addressed a follower who questioned the authenticity of her breast milk due to its color. Ivy Ifeoma shared a video of her breast milk on Instagram, prompting a follower ...

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