Hackers take over Facebook page of Nigeria’s Kano islamic morality police known as Hisbah, post nude videos, other explicit contents
The Hisbah Board is a religious police force responsible for the enforcement of Shari’a to only Muslims in Kano state and other parts of the northern Nigeria. Morakinyo Akinosun Hackers…
A Palestinian TikTok star who shared details of Gaza life under siege is killed by Israeli airstrike
The Israeli military said it was not aware of the strike that killed Halimy. Associated Press It was another day of war in Gaza, another day of what 19-year-old Palestinian…
Nigeria’s Ogun State revokes licences of at least 20 private orphanage homes
Olayomi Koiki Abeokuta – Nigeria’s Ogun State Government said on Friday that the provisional licences granted to at least 20 private orphanage owners operating in the state have been revoked,…
University of Ibadan management asks students to vacate campus for 3 weeks following fee hike protests: memo
In reaction to the management’s decisions, students are now gathering for fresh round of protests. Olayomi Koiki Ibadan – The management of the University of Ibadan (UI) has told its…
Man, 35, discovered dead in his apartment, with a container of insecticide found next to his body: Nigeria police say in Ogun State
Nigeria has seen an upsurge in suicide cases recently, some health experts have blamed the biting economic hardship and hunger. Morakinyo Akinosun OGUN, Nigeria – A 35-year-old man, identified as…
Oyo traffic management cracks down on traffic violations
OYRTMA vowed to continue its operations vigorously, without compromise Matthew Onocheta Ibadan – No fewer than 18 vehicles were arrested for one-way and other offences as the Oyo State Road…
UN to send mission to Bangladesh to probe human rights violations
Reuters The United Nations Human Rights Office on Friday said it will dispatch a fact-finding mission to Bangladesh, as requested by the interim government, to investigate alleged human rights violations…
Musk’s X braces for Brazil shutdown as authorities call for accountability
Under Brazilian laws governing the internet, social media platforms are required to have a locally based representative. Reuters SAO PAULO – An ongoing feud between a Brazil Supreme Court justice…
Two dead, three missing as fire helicopter crashes in Portugal’s Douro
Reuters LISBON, Portugal – At least two people died and three were missing after a helicopter returning from a firefighting mission crashed into the River Douro in northern Portugal on…
Accident on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway claims six lives
Bella Ifasola No fewer than six persons died in a road crash along the Lagos – Ibadan Expressway on Friday, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said. Three others were…