Ondo govt links naming ceremonies to 29 deaths from ‘Monkey Tail’ consumption
By Dayo Johnson Akure The Ondo State Government has confirmed that 29 people died from the consumption of local herbal alcoholic mixtures, commonly called “monkey tail” in Odigbo council area of the state. Health Commissioner, Dr Banji Ajaka, said weekend that there were 60 suspected cases linked to two naming ceremonies. He said the fatality […]
Carpenter rapes, kills grandmother in Ondo
•Nursing mother slumps, dies while breastfeeding baby By Dayo Johnson Akure A carpenter identified as Ahmed Toheed has been arrested for allegedly raping and killing his 64-year-old grandmother, Mulikat Sanni, on Onisere Street, Ore in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. Sources said the incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. The suspect allegedly accused […]
Akinlalu killings: Police storm Amotekun headquarters, takes over detained suspects
Operatives of the Intelligence Response Team of the Nigerian Police at the weekend stormed Osun Amotekun Corps headquarters in Osogbo, interrogating suspects illegally detained by the corps.
The investigating team was deployed by the Inspector-General of Police following a petition against the Amotekun Corps alleging extra-judicial killings at Akinlalu town, in Ife-North Local Government Area of the state.
Two die as farmers, herders clash in Kebbi
The herders sent a message to farmers to quickly harvest their crops, as they will be passing through with their herd
Lagos announces dates for 2025 trade test
The test will cover various trades, including tailoring, electrical installation, carpentry, hairdressing, and more.
Somtochukwu: Police arrest 12 suspects
Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 12 suspected armed robbers linked to the attack that led to the death of Arise News staff member, Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, at Unique Apartments, Gishiri Village, Katampe District, Abuja.
