The Ogun State Police Command on Thursday confirmed that the driver of the Lexus SUV conveying British Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, and his friends before the accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway is currently in police custody and assisting with an ongoing investigation. Driver in custody, police confirm Confirming the development, the Ogun State Police Spokesman, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, said the driver of the Lexus SUV is with the police. “The driver of the Lexus SUV is currently in custody in connection with the Anthony Joshua accident case. Investigations are ongoing,” Babaseyi stated. Earlier report had claimed that the driver…
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The National Working Committee of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has condemned the purported suspension of the Kano State Chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa, stating that such action is misplaced, undemocratic, null, void and of no effect whatsoever. Hashim Dungurawa suspension, a violation -NNPP scribe A statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Ladipo Johnson recalled that some questionable executive members of the NNPP in Gargari Ward, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State, had allegedly announced the purported suspension of Hashim Dungurawa. The statement stated that their action amounts to a gross anti-party activity as it violates the…
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua, was involved in a road accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, on Monday. According to the police, the Lexus SUV conveying the boxer was involved in the accident that occurred around 11:00am at Makun, near Danco Filling Station, close to the Sagamu Interchange on the Ibadan-bound axis. The British Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, who was seated at the rear of the vehicle, sustained minor injuries and is receiving medical attention. Two other passengers lost their lives at the scene of the accident. Ogun Police confirm fatalities Giving further update…
As public discourse continues around the marriage of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, attention has increasingly shifted to his wife, Her Highness Zaynab Otiti Obanor, and her professional background. Contrary to perceptions shaped by social media commentary, findings indicate that Obanor is not defined by her husband’s public office but has built an independent profile marked by depth, purpose and quiet influence. Described by associates as reserved but intellectually grounded, she has for years operated in spaces where outcomes matter more than public visibility. Public attention, Private Impact: Zaynab Otiti Obanor Her work spans…
Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre, WARDC, has intensified calls to make Tranexamic Acid, TXA, accessible to women as a critical step toward addressing Postpartum Haemorrhage, PPH, one of the leading causes of maternal deaths in Nigeria. The organisation harped on access of this line of treatment for postpartum haemorrhage, a serious childbirth complication accompanied by excessive bleeding after delivery. Postpartum haemorrhage remains one of the most dangerous threats to maternal survival, Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, the Founder of WARDC said at a press conference held in Lagos on Monday. Following its Project TRANSFORM, a 12-month community-focused intervention designed to reduce…
Dr. Helen Oritsejafor, Chairman of Spring Sky Finance Company Limited, has announced a full educational scholarship—covering primary through university education—for one outstanding child who emerged as the winner of a game competition at the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA Channel 5 annual End-of-the-Year Children’s Party. Emmanuel Naomi, a Primary 3 student of Ayobless Learner’s Academy, Lagos, got a full scholarship during the party. It was reported that Dr. Helen, who graced the event—popularly known as the December Felicitation—as the Special Guest of Honour, also distributed over 150 gift items to children, lighting up faces and hearts with her spirited acts of…
A Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Justice Helen Moronkeji Ogunwumiju, has made case for Nigerian women and girls, during the Silver Jubilee anniversary of the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre, WARDC, stating that they should not be made to relive trauma repeatedly when seeking justice from sexual and gender-based violence. She made the appeal on Wednesday, at the ceremony marking WARDC@25 Silver Jubilee Anniversary themed, ‘Breaking Barriers and Building Futures With Women and Girls in Nigeria’, held at Sheraton Hotel, Lagos. According to keynote speaker while speaking on the topic, ‘Barriers, Building Futures With Women And Girls…
The Lagos Police has arrested and detained a 20-year-old social media influencer, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, following a viral video showing him driving recklessly during a live stream that resulted in a road crash. This information was communicated in a press statement by SP Abimbola Adebisi, the Lagos Police Command Public Relations Office on Tuesday. The Command said the incident, which occurred on Sunday, December 14, 2025, endangered the life of the suspect and other road users, describing the act as a deliberate attempt to commit suicide and a grave threat to public safety. According to the police,…
As the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre, WARDC, marks 25 years of trailblazing women’s rights advocacy, prominent Nigerian leaders, feminists, jurists, and parliamentarians are uniting to celebrate an organisation widely described as “a pillar of access to justice for women and girls in Nigeria.” The silver jubilee celebration, themed “Breaking Barriers and Building Futures with Women and Girls in Nigeria,” will reflect on WARDC’s enduring legacy of legal empowerment, gender justice, and feminist advocacy over the last two and a half decades. Renowned public policy expert and former World Bank Vice President, Dr. Obiageli ‘Oby’ Ezekwesili, has consistently described…
The Ogun State Police Command has announced the appointment of DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi as the new Police Public Relations Officer, PRO, following the recent transfer of officers of the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police. The appointment of DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi was approved by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. He succeeds CSP Omolola Odutola, who has been transferred to the Lagos State Police Command for higher national assignments after a tenure widely acknowledged for professionalism, transparency, and human-friendly policing at the Ogun State Police Command. Appointment and Transition The Ogun State Police Command said the emergence…