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A middle-aged man identified as Alfa Ahmed has reportedly killed his grandfather and uncle in Ibadan, Oyo State, in what is suspected to be a ritual-related incident. The killings occurred on Sunday evening at the back of a popular market in Apete, located in Ido Local Government Area. Sources revealed that the suspect took advantage of his grandfather’s blindness and his uncle’s poor health to carry out the attack. Unconfirmed reports suggest that the man intended to use parts of their bodies for a money ritual. Local residents, shocked by the gruesome event, alerted the police. The Oyo State Police…

Bandits invaded the Primary Healthcare Centre in Kuyallo, Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, abducting two nurses and an unspecified number of patients on Monday, September 9, 2024. Musa Alhassan, a leader of the local vigilante group, reported that the attackers initially targeted the nearby Government Day Secondary School but shifted their focus to the healthcare centre after finding the school empty. The bandits, who were seeking to kidnap students, instead took healthcare workers and patients, leaving the community in disarray. Alhassan confirmed that while two female nurses were among those abducted, the exact number of patients taken remains…

Apple is set to unveil its latest iPhone and other new hardware during its highly anticipated product launch event on Monday, taking place at its Cupertino headquarters. Themed “It’s Glowtime,” the event has sparked excitement, with rumors suggesting new color options for the iPhone and other products. This annual fall event is crucial for Apple, as it typically introduces new devices and drives momentum for the holiday shopping season—its most profitable period. Speculation has centered around Apple potentially shifting from LCD to OLED screens and the addition of a dedicated photo button on the iPhone. There’s also anticipation for expanded…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has reported that officers from the Department of State Services (DSS) have taken over their Abuja office, labeling the action as an “unlawful occupation.” In a statement shared on their X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, SERAP mentioned that the officers were demanding to meet with the organization’s directors. SERAP has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene, urging him to instruct the DSS to cease the harassment and intimidation. This incident comes shortly after SERAP called on Tinubu to direct the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to reverse the recent increase…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to reverse its recent hike in the price of premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. SERAP described the price increase as “illegal and unconstitutional” and has called for an immediate reversal. In a statement issued by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP also called on the President to instruct the Attorney General and anti-corruption agencies to investigate allegations of corruption within the NNPCL. These allegations include the mismanagement of $300 million in bailout funds and the company’s…

Following the detention of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero by the Nigerian government, the NLC has convened a closed-door meeting to address the situation. Ajaero was reportedly detained at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, while en route to the United Kingdom to attend a global workers’ gathering. Benson Upah, Head of Public Relations at NLC, stated in an interview that Ajaero was detained without a legal warrant or formal instrument, and his current whereabouts and health status remain unknown. The NLC has condemned the detention as an act of “lawlessness and intimidation” and demanded his immediate release.…

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Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), was arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Ajaero was en route to the United Kingdom for an official assignment and was scheduled to attend the Trade Union Congress conference in London, which starts today. The Nigerian Police Force had earlier summoned him for an investigation regarding allegations of terrorism financing, treasonable felony, cybercrime, and related offences. He duly honored the invitation by appearing at the Headquarters of the Intelligence Response Team on August 28, 2024. However,…

The University of Ilorin has formalized a partnership with North-China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou, Henan, China. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on September 5, 2024, at the Beijing International Conference Centre during the First Exchange Mechanism Conference of the China-Africa Consortium of Universities and the China-Africa Higher Education Dialogue. The collaboration aims to foster academic linkages and cooperation in education, research, and cultural exchange. This agreement will lead to joint research projects, student and staff exchanges, and other academic initiatives. Professor Wahab Egbewole, SAN, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, expressed enthusiasm for…

The funeral for Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who died in Kenya after being set on fire by her boyfriend, will be held on September 14 in her home country of Uganda. Cheptegei, 33, passed away from severe burns sustained on September 8, four days after being attacked at her home in western Kenya. The burial will take place in Kongasis sub-county, Bukwo district, eastern Uganda, which is near the Kenyan border. The tragic event, which has highlighted ongoing issues of gender-based violence, has evoked widespread grief and anger. Cheptegei’s partner, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, who is being treated for serious…