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« Last post by Morayo on March 20, 2025, 11:49:56 AM »
 The National Blood Service Agency has urged Nigerians, especially residents of the Federal Capital Territory, to donate blood to aid victims of the tanker explosion on the Aya-Karu Expressway in Abuja. The NBSA, in a statement on Thursday signed by its Director General, Prof Saleh Yuguda, said the incident resulted in multiple casualties, many of whom require immediate blood transfusions. Yuguda stated that hospitals and emergency response teams are working tirelessly to save lives, but an adequate blood supply is crucial to their efforts. According to the National Emergency Management Agency, the incident involved a Compressed Natural Gas truck that lost control and crashed into another truck along AYA-Karu expressway on Wednesday at about 7pm. NEMA said six fatalities were recorded, 18 vehicles burnt, but the number of injured victims are yet to determined. It added that the injured victims were taken to National Hospital, State House Clinic, Karu General Hospital, and Customs Clinic, Karu for medical attention. Meanwhile, the NBSA said, “We urge all eligible donors to visit designated blood donation centres and hospitals across the FCT to make voluntary blood donations. Your generosity can make the difference between life and death for those in critical condition. ” For further inquiries and directions to the nearest donation centers, please contact the National Blood Service Agency at 39 Abidjan Street , Zone Wuse or call 07088370905. Together, we can save lives.”
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« Last post by Morayo on March 19, 2025, 07:17:10 PM »
 Osun Online Publishers to Host Amotekun Corps Commander, Omoyele at 7th Media Parley Edition
The Osun Online Publishers Association (OPPA) is set to host the Corps Commander of Osun Amotekun Corps, Dr. (Hon) Adekunle Isaac Omoyele at its 7th Media Parley Edition scheduled for tomorrow Thursday 20th March, 2025. The 7th Media Parley Edition will focus on critical issues surrounding the security of lives and properties within state. According to a statement issued by the Chairman of the association, Mukhtar Ajelogbon, the Media Parley will delve into discussions regarding the security architecture of the state, with particular attention to the efforts and strategies implemented by the Amotekun Corps to ensure the safety of citizens. The media parley will take place at the Osun Online Publishers Association Secretariat, located beside Terminus Hotel, Ajegunle Area, Osogbo, at 12:00 pm, where the guest speaker will address pertinent security issues facing the state. This event promises to be an important platform for dialogue and insight into the role of the Amotekun Corps in safeguarding Osun, as well as an opportunity for the media to interact directly with the state’s security leadership. The general public can join the Parley via livestream on the official Facebook account Osun Online Publishers.
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« Last post by Morayo on March 19, 2025, 10:59:11 AM »
 Nigerian rapper and lawyer Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has reacted to the State of Emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in light of the ongoing political crisis in the state. DAILY POST reported that in a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, President Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, as well as all elected members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State and nominated Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as Administrator to take charge of the affairs of the state for six months. Reacting in a statement shared via his X handle on Tuesday night, Falz argued that the President does not have the legal standi to suspend the Governor. He emphasised that the governor is elected into office and may only be removed by impeachment. Falz questioned if there was an actual breakdown of law and order in Rivers State that warrants the President to declare a State of Emergency. He wrote, “Rivers State, there is absolutely no law that allows a president to SUSPEND a governor. A Governor is elected into office and may only be removed by impeachment. “Also, is Rivers state at war? Is there ‘actual breakdown of public order?’ Is there a threat to the existence of the federation?”
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« Last post by Morayo on March 19, 2025, 10:53:51 AM »
 Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have apprehended three suspected cultists in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area of the state. The suspects are 23-year-old Adebowale Idowu, 25-year-old Oke Ela, and 27-year-old Abiodun Segun. The trio, who were driving an unregistered black Lexus RX330 along the Ilaro/Oja-Odan road, were arrested during a routine stop-and-search operation. DAILY POST reports that Ogun State has witnessed frequent cult-related clashes, including Saturday’s clash between the rival Eiye and Aye confraternities in the Alogi, Somorin, and Obantoko areas, which left at least four people dead. The Police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirming the arrest to DAILY POST on Wednesday, said the trio were arrested at about 12:40 p.m. on Friday. She said, “According to reports, on March 14, 2025, at approximately 12:40 p.m., a surveillance patrol team intercepted an unregistered black Lexus RX330 along the Ilaro/Oja-Odan Road. “The vehicle was occupied by 23-year-old Adebowale Idowu, along with his associates, 25-year-old Abimbola Kabiru and 27-year-old Abiodun Segun.” Odutola noted that during the search, a battle axe and a knife concealed beneath the driver’s seat were recovered. She added that the suspects were immediately arrested and that further investigations are ongoing.
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« Last post by Morayo on March 18, 2025, 07:51:55 PM »
 President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night declared a state of emergency in Rivers State. Tinubu made the pronouncement in a nationwide broadcast to the nation. The president said he was “greatly disturbed about the political crisis” in the state and accused Governor Siminilayi Fubara of demolishing the State House of Assembly building. Tinubu said having made an evaluation of the situation, he has decided to “declare a state of emergency from March 18”. He also suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, for six months. Tinubu also suspended all elected members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State and nominated Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as Administrator to take charge of the affairs of the state. “For the avoidance of doubt, this declaration does not affect the judicial arm of Rivers State, which shall continue to function in accordance with their constitutional mandate. “The Administrator will not make any new laws. He will, however, be free to formulate regulations as may be found necessary to do his job, but such regulations will need to be considered and approved by the Federal Executive Council and promulgated by the President for the state,” Tinubu said. This decision comes hours after Tinubu met with his service chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. The meeting which began around 3pm, also had Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, in attendance. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, also arrived at the forecourt of the Presidential Villa.
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« Last post by Morayo on March 18, 2025, 07:57:08 AM »
 Three Witnesses Testify Against Suspected K!ller Of Corps Member, Salome Adaidu. The alleged murder trial of gospel singer, Timileyin Ajayi, resumed on Monday at High Court 2 in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital. The prosecuting lawyers brought three out of five witnesses to testify against him over the alleged killing of a corps member, Salome Adaidu. The witnesses, who submitted their statements as evidence in court, claimed that the victim’s body was found in Ajayi’s possession. Ajayi was first brought before Justice Simon Aboki of the High Court in January, where he pleaded not guilty to killing Salome Adaidu, a National Youth Service Corps member who was allegedly found dead in his home. The Nigeria Police had charged Ajayi with culpable homicide, a crime punishable by death under Section 221 of the Penal Code of Northern Nigeria. The Nasarawa State Government took over the case and appeared in court to start the trial. During Monday’s session, the prosecutors requested to correct the suspect’s name from Timileyin Ajayi to Oluwatimileyin Daniels Ajayi. The prosecuting lawyers presented three witnesses and submitted five statements as exhibits, labelled A to E, which the court accepted as evidence. The three witnesses explained to the court how the accused, Oluwatimileyin Ajayi, was involved in the killing of Salome Adaidu. They were then questioned by the defence lawyer. After hearing the arguments, Justice Simon Aboki adjourned the case, setting the next trial dates for March 17 to March 20. Speaking after the session, the prosecuting lawyer, Raymond Umoru, said, “The witnesses gave vital information as to what transpired. So we hope that at the end of the day, justice will be done.” The defence lawyer, Joseph Tuku-Bisong, also commented, saying, “We have just started today, and we thank God for the success recorded. The prosecution called three witnesses, and we played our part by cross-examining them.”
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« Last post by Morayo on March 17, 2025, 10:38:06 AM »
 32-year-old labourer, Kevin Roberts, has bagged one-month imprisonment over the physical assault of his wife in Guyana. Roberts of Queenstown, Essequibo Coast, was charged with the offence of Assault, committed on his wife Annalisa Francis, which occurred on Sunday, 9th March 2025, at Queenstown, Essequibo Coast. Guyana Police Force in a statement on Sunday, March 16, said the charge was laid under Section (21) of the Summary Jurisdiction Offences Act, Chapter 8:02. On Thursday 13th March 2025, the case was heard at the Suddie Magistrate's Court, before Magistrate Miss Tamieka Clarke, where the charge was read to the Defendant. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced to one (1) month imprisonment.
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« Last post by Morayo on March 17, 2025, 10:35:14 AM »
 A strange disease has claimed the lives of five persons at Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA). Some students of the university, who spoke to Channels Television on the condition of anonymity, revealed that four students mysteriously d!ed last week, while another passed away on Sunday, March 16, after falling sick overnight. A source explained that officials from the World Health Organization (WHO) visited the university last week for an awareness campaign on the dangers of meningitis. However, they did not confirm whether meningitis was responsible for the deaths of the two students who had died before their visit. The university’s registrar, Maimaru Alhaji Tilli, confirmed the d3aths of four students, according to the university’s records. “Yes, four students have d!ed according to our records, but we do not yet know the cause. The Ministry of Health has cautioned us, and they have advised that there is a need to decongest students’ accommodation,” he stated. Tilli added that he had officially written to the Commissioner for Higher Education, Isah Abubakar Tunga, seeking guidance on measures to curb the fatalities. A student leader also confirmed the d3aths and revealed that the Students’ Union Government (SUG) had written to the university management, urging them to shut down the institution to prevent further casualties. 
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« Last post by Morayo on March 16, 2025, 12:49:04 PM »
NYSC Corps Member Raises Alarm Over Thr+ats From Officials After Criticizing Government
A serving NYSC corps member in Lagos has alleged threats from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) after posting a video criticizing the rising cost of living in Nigeria.
In the viral TikTok video, the visibly emotional corps member lamented how skyrocketing prices have made life unbearable, questioning the government’s efforts to curb inflation. She called President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a “terrible” leader for failing to address the economic crisis.
“I just got back from a supermarket, and prices have increased again. Every week, things get more expensive. Eggs are now N6,500 per crate! I remember when they were N800. How are we supposed to survive?” she cried.
She also decried the p@@r living conditions in Lagos, high utility bills, and expensive transportation. “Being an NYSC corps member is not beneficial. I spend more on transportation than the allowance we receive,” she added.
However, less than 24 hours after posting the video, she shared another clip revealing she had received thr+atening calls from NYSC officials demanding she delete the post. In the recording, an official was heard scolding her, saying, “Are you normal? Take down that video immediately!”
The corps member stated that multiple NYSC officials warned her to stop criticizing the government and remove the video. The incident has sparked discussions on free speech, economic hardship, and the rights of corps members to express their frustrations.
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« Last post by Morayo on March 15, 2025, 03:32:33 PM »
 Fatima Musa, a former Boko Haram member, has spoken up about her regret over joining the terror group, stating that she was misled by a distorted interpretation of religion. Speaking at a community dialogue meeting organized by the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, Fatima recounted how she was indoctrinated into the group as a young woman. “We were deceived in our youth through a misinterpretation of religion, only to later realise that we had gone down the wrong path,” she said. According to the Nigerian Tribune, she further expressed deep regret for destroying her National Certificate in Education (NCE) after embracing the extremist belief that Western education was forbidden (Haram). “I regret tearing up my NCE certificate when I foolishly believed that education was haram. Now, I understand the truth,” she admitted. The Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development, led by Hajiya Hamsatu Allamin, has been at the forefront of de-radicalisation efforts, particularly for female members of the insurgent group in Nigeria’s North-East. Allamin noted that Islamic clerics play a crucial role in countering extremist ideologies by presenting superior religious arguments that highlight the true teachings of Islam as a religion of peace. “Boko Haram is an ideological group that has been misled by a distorted interpretation of the Holy Quran,” she said. She explained that well-trained clerics are essential in correcting these misconceptions and helping former insurgents reintegrate into society. According to Allamin, many de-radicalised women are now actively persuading others still in the bush to surrender and embrace peace. “Some of these women are responsible for calling their female friends, husbands, and children in the bush to convince them to surrender,” she revealed.
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