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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, has arrested a 32-year-old commercial motorcycle rider, simply identified as Richard, for allegedly defiling his 12-year-old stepdaughter, who has been discharging maggots as a result of the incident. Kehinde Adeleke, the spokesperson for NSCDC in Osun, stated that the suspect was apprehended on Friday, November 14, after the victim’s mother reported the abuse. According to her, the mother revealed that her husband had defiled her daughter, leading to the disturbing condition discovered upon her return. The investigation revealed that the victim had been living with her stepfather’s mother, and…

Taiwo Bankole The Ogun State Government has validated and adopted a new Infection Prevention and Control Manual as part of its efforts to improve patient safety, enhance healthcare workers’ protection, and standardise infection control practices across all health facilities in the state. Speaking at a one-day validation and dissemination event in Abeokuta, the state capital, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, according to a statement on Thursday,  described the manual as a significant milestone in the state’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and safeguarding the well-being of residents. Coker said the document reflects the government’s resolve to institutionalise evidence-based…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it has intensified efforts to trace and clamp down on cryptocurrency fraud across the country. The anti-graft agency said it has deployed advanced tools, including blockchain analysis technology, to trace illicit funds and has conducted major operations, such as the arrest of a large syndicate involved in cryptocurrency fraud and the recovery of significant amounts of stolen funds. The Head of Advance Fee Fraud, Coker Oyegunle, disclosed this during a capacity-building workshop for journalists and civil society organisations held in Port Harcourt on Thursday. Oyegunle, who spoke on the topic “Understanding Cryptocurrency Fraud…

The former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has called for the dissolution of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ibadan Convention that produced former Minister Kabiru Turaki (SAN) as factional Chairman of the party. Lamido insisted that no convention can be sanctioned by the constitution of the party to produce new national leadership when the Umar Damagum tenure is yet to expire.Lamido, who is a member of the PDP Board of Trustees, called for the immediate constitution of a caretaker committee to manage the party pending resolution of the internal crisis. Lamido claimed that Umar Damagun and the Sam…

The Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA), on Thursday, announced major activities to commemorate its 60th anniversary, unveiling plans for a N1 billion ultra-modern secretariat, renewed anti-piracy efforts, and deeper collaboration with government to improve access to quality education. Speaking at a press conference at the association’s secretariat in Ibadan, NPA President, Alhaji Lukman Dauda, said this year’s annual conference, scheduled for December 4, 2025, will be historic, as it coincides with the diamond jubilee of the body founded in 1965 by pioneers such as Revd. T.T. Solaru, Chief Aigboje Higo, Chief F.A. Iwerebon, Mr G.O. Onibonoje and others. Dauda said the…

Victor Boniface has failed to make an impact at Werder Bremen since joining in the summer… Werder Bremen coach Steffen Horst has dismissed rumours that Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface is unprofessional or lazy, Soccernet.ng reports. Boniface is one of the most criticized Super Eagles players, particularly due to his failure to consistently deliver for the country despite multiple opportunities. ​Things have also not been smooth for him at the club level. His purported transfer from Bayer Leverkusen to AC Milan in the summer fell through due to concerns about his injury history. Victor Boniface at Bayer Leverkusen (Photo by…

The Enugu State Government has announced the nullification of an underage marriage between a teenager, Amarachi, and a man in Enugu Ezike, Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area, following reports of the marriage circulating on social media. The State Commissioner for Gender, Women and Children Affairs, Ngozi Eni, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, saying the state had to intervene to nullify the illegal marriage, which had already been consummated. According to the statement, the Commissioner had earlier invited the couple and their families to explain why they would give out such a young girl in marriage, given the…

The Southern Governors’ Forum has resolved to establish a zonal security fund, with member states contributing to a dedicated pool to support regional security operations and enhance capacity building across the geopolitical zones. The Forum also agreed to institutionalise a monthly Zonal Security Coordination Meeting involving Security Advisers within the region. These resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued at the end of a joint meeting yesterday between the Southern Governors’ Forum and the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers’ Council, held in Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, and read by the Forum Chairman, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo…

Super Eagles and Werder Bremen forward Victor Boniface has splashed over half a billion naira to secure a 2025 Lamborghini Urus, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old joined Werder Bremen on a season-long loan from Bayer 04 Leverkusen on the transfer deadline day. However, life at his new club has not been turned out the way he wanted. The one-time Bundesliga winner is without a goal in nine games for the club. His poor form has seen him go without a call-up to the Nigerian national team since June, and he’s a serious doubt for the AFCON 2025 tournament if he doesn’t…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on Thursday said Ibadan will soon experience a quick and positive economic transformation. Oba Ladoja gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Association of Oyo State (FMCG) to the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan. According to the monarch, it is better and profitable to be manufacturers than distributors to Maximise gains and provide employment opportunities. “To alleviate the problems confronting manufacturing industries in Ibadanland, such as electricity, water, roads, among others, the Olubadan In-Council has established the Economic and Investment Committee to address the aforementioned challenges”,…