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The Osun State Police Command has arrested three men over the alleged unlawful possession of human parts, conspiracy and disrespect for a corpse in Ile-Ogbo town. The suspects, according to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, were identified as 47-year-old Taiwo Ogunbode, 52-year-old Thomas Ogo, and 30-year-old Lateef Afeez. The police stated on Monday that the arrests followed credible intelligence received on December 3, 2025, indicating that some individuals were in possession of human parts in Ile-Ogbo, near Iwo. “Acting on the information, operatives…

Gateway FC head coach, Ayo Filani has said their matchday seven win over Crown FC was a big relief. Gateway FC edged out Crown FC 2-1 at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta on Saturday. It was the Abeokuta club’s first win of the 2025/26 season. Filani admitted that he felt the pressure of the supporters. “We had a poor start to the game, as we won’t have had good holiday if we hadn’t won the game,” Filani told Gateway FC Media. “It’s a Christmas gift for all, because people have been so disappointed with our results so far as…

The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to hotels, restaurants, and event venues against unjustified price hikes and the cancellation of confirmed bookings during the ongoing Detty December festivities. The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, confirmed this in an interview with TVC News on Monday. He said the government will no longer tolerate vendors reneging on prior commitments simply because they have received higher offers, saying that such illicit practices damage Lagos’ reputation as a leading cultural and tourism destination. “This is unacceptable and will not be allowed in Lagos. “If a commitment has been made, especially where…

The Osun State Police Command has arrested multiple individuals in separate operations for unlawful possession of firearms and human remains, as part of proactive efforts to ensure a safe and peaceful Christmas and New Year celebration across the state. In a statement released by the Osun Police Public Relations Officer Abiodun Ojelabi, on Monday, the arrests were conducted under the directives of the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, with a focus on intelligence-led operations targeting black spots and criminal hideouts. According to the statement, on December 16, Alarape Wasiu, a resident of Olorunsogo community in the Panada area of Ikire,…

US President Donald Trump’s AI and crypto czar has signaled that the White House may have all the pieces in place for digital asset regulation following the confirmation of Michael Selig to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.In a Monday X post, David Sacks said the US was at a “critical juncture” for crypto regulation, and that Selig and Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins made up a “dream team to define clear regulatory guidelines.” Sacks’ comments were in response to Selig saying that the US Congress was preparing to complete work on a crypto market structure bill. “We are…

Kelly Osbourne is sharing a rare glimpse of her bond with brother Louis Osbourne as they supported late dad Ozzy Osbourne‘s favorite soccer team. Kelly, 41, snapped a selfie with Louis, 50, while cheering for Aston Villa during the team’s game against Manchester United on Sunday, December 21. In the pic uploaded via her Instagram Story, Kelly added a graphic in the corner which said “Up the Villa.” The siblings smiled widely and wore the team’s maroon and blue colors. Kelly’s 3-year-old son, Sidney, also tagged along for the game, matching with his mom and dad Sid Wilson in Aston…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court to challenge a Court of Appeal ruling in a case that centres on the suspension of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The appeal stemmed from some decisions taken by the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal on 28 November, striking out Mr Akpabio’s brief of argument and going ahead to hear Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan’s appeal regarding the case. The case was so contentious at the Federal High Court from whether the case originated that it prompted appeals from the adversaries. Although the Court of Appeal has yet to…

Actress and filmmaker Ini Edo has appealed to the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and the general public to refrain from taking punitive action against her film, “A Very Dirty Christmas.” PREMIUM TIMES reported that the actress became embroiled in controversy after CAN described it as offensive and disrespectful to the Christian faith. In a statement signed by its president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the association stated that the movie showed a lack of respect for Christendom. Addressing the concerns, NFVCB Director-General Shaibu Husseini acknowledged that the film passed all required legal and…

The Niger State Commissioner of Police, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, has ordered the adequate deployment of police personnel and operational assets to ensure a peaceful Christmas and New Year celebration in the state. Elleman, in a statement signed by the Niger State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, directed area commanders, tactical commanders and divisional police officers to ensure that the deployment adequately covers public places, particularly places of worship, recreation centres, amusement parks and motor parks. Other areas to be covered include highways across the state, in order to provide the required security before, during and after…

A founding member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and former Governor of Osun State, Bisi Akande, has disclosed that he was instrumental in the emergence of Yemi Osinbajo as Vice President. Akande said he nominated Osinbajo for the position after consulting with President Bola Tinubu in 2011. His disclosure runs contrary to widespread claims that Tinubu personally nominated Osinbajo as the running mate to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. However, Akande recalled that he advised Tinubu to replace Buhari’s former running mate, Tunde Bakare, with another candidate. Speaking on Edmund Obilo’s podcast, State Affairs, Akande said: “I nominated…