Crime

Pupil’s Death: Ogun Closes School, Suspends Principal

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1 year ago

October 29, 2024

The Ogun State Government has closed Obada Grammar School in Obada, Idi-Emi following the death of Monday Arijo, a SS2 student at the school.

This came after the instructor was arrested and suspended for allegedly being responsible for the student’s death as a result of corporal punishment on Friday of last week.

The school’s principal, Mrs. Tamrat Onaolapo was previously questioned for allowing physical punishment to be used on students in violation of state norms and regulations. She has also been suspended.

On Tuesday, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Mr. Lekan Adeniran, issued a statement to journalists.

The statement partly reads, “The closure of the school was based on the directive of the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, who has also directed that a panel should be set up to investigate the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident.

“The governor has promised that those liable by the outcome of the investigation will be made to face the full wrath of the law”.

Meanwhile, it was reported that representatives from the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology paid a visit to the late student’s family.

The purpose of the visit was to offer condolences to the family and express the Ministry’s sadness at their loss, as well as to gather firsthand account of the occurrence for a comprehensive inquiry.

The government delegation includes the Director of the Ministry’s Secondary and Higher Education Department, the Principals General of the Egba and Yewa Divisions, the Zonal Education Officer, Imeko Afon, ANCOPPS representatives, the Ogun State President of the Trade Union Congress, and the Ogun State Chairman of ASSUS.

The Principals General of the Egba and Yewa Divisions, as well as the Director of Education, Secondary and Higher Education, who spoke during the visit, conveyed their profound sympathies while also promising the state government’s support for the family during this difficult time.

The officials reassured the family that a comprehensive inquiry would be initiated to ascertain the facts of the situation and that accountability would be sought.

They underlined the government’s commitment to student safety, the construction of a more supportive school environment, and justice for the bereaved family following their son’s tragic death.

The DPO, Idi-Emi, told the family that the horrible occurrence would be thoroughly investigated and justice given. He promised them that their wards would be safe in school.

A condolence letter was delivered to the deceased’s family representative, along with a cash donation of N500,000.

Crime

ICPC Recovers Alleged Wiretapping Devices from El Rufai Home, Secures 14 Day Detention Order

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2 months ago

March 2, 2026

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By Omoniyi David

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission said it recovered suspected wiretapping devices and sensitive security documents from the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State governor Nasir el Rufai.

The commission disclosed that a Magistrate Court in Bwari, Federal Capital Territory, granted a 14 day detention order to allow investigators conclude their probe.

According to the agency, electronic equipment capable of intercepting phone conversations was discovered during a search at el Rufai’s Asokoro home. Officials also said documents described as sensitive to national security were recovered.

The ICPC dismissed claims that the former governor was being unlawfully detained or politically targeted, insisting that due process was followed.

In filings before the Federal Capital Territory High Court, the commission urged the court to dismiss el Rufai’s suit alleging violation of his fundamental rights, maintaining that its actions were lawful and necessary for a thorough investigation.

Crime

Police Arrest Two in Abuja Over Alleged Homicide of 16 Year Old

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2 months ago

February 17, 2026

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By Onyeanya Ebere Immaculata

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Command, have arrested two suspects over the alleged culpable homicide of a 16 year old boy, Chidera Benjamin, in the Byazhin area of Abuja.

The suspects, identified as Cosmos Okafor, 31, and Okechukwu Wisdom, 17, were arrested following the incident which occurred on Thursday, February 12, 2026, according to the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh.

Adeh said police received a distress call that Benjamin allegedly attacked his mother with a machete during a domestic dispute. Preliminary findings showed the mother had accused him of transferring money from her bank account to his Opay account without her consent.

The boy allegedly became violent during the confrontation and inflicted serious injury on her hand.

The police said two neighbours who witnessed the incident allegedly attacked the teenager in response. He sustained severe injuries and was rushed to Kubwa General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead.

The suspects are in custody and will be charged to court after investigations. The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Miller Dantawaye, urged residents to avoid jungle justice and resolve disputes through lawful means.

Crime

Poison Allegation: Expect DSS Invitation, NSA Office Replies El-Rufai

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2 months ago

February 16, 2026

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By Patrick Idowu

The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has replied former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, over his allegation that the agency imported a toxic chemical from Poland, telling him to expect an invitation from the Department of State Services (DSS), as the matter has been referred for investigation.

El-Rufai had written to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, claiming opposition leaders had information that ONSA procured about 10 kilograms of thallium sulphate, a highly poisonous substance.

He requested clarification on the purpose, supplier, permits, quantity, storage arrangements and regulatory oversight, including involvement of agencies such as NAFDAC and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.

In a response released to journalists on Sunday night, ONSA denied the allegation, stating it neither procured nor initiated any process to purchase thallium sulphate and had no intention of doing so.

The letter, signed by Brigadier-General O.M. Adesuyi on behalf of the NSA, said the allegation had been referred to the DSS for a comprehensive investigation, adding that El-Rufai and others with relevant information would be invited to provide evidence.