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Army Confirms Death Of Soldier Who Killed Wife, Self In Niger

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By Prosper Olayiwola

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of one of its personnel, Lance Corporal Akinleye Femi, who allegedly killed his wife and later took his own life at the Wawa Cantonment in Niger State.

According to a statement issued by Capt. Stephen Nwankwo, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured Brigade, Ilorin, the tragic incident occurred on October 11 at the 221 Battalion quarters within the cantonment.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the soldier, who was on duty within the cantonment, sought permission from his superior to attend to some personal issues but failed to return to his post,” Nwankwo said.

He explained that when colleagues went to check on him, they discovered the lifeless bodies of the soldier and his wife inside their apartment at Block 15, Room 24, Corporals and Below Quarters.

“Their remains have been preserved, while an in-depth investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic event,” he added.

The Army described the incident as sad and regrettable, extending condolences to the family, colleagues, and friends of the deceased couple.

The Commander, 22 Armoured Brigade, Brigadier General Ezra Barkins, assured that the matter would be thoroughly investigated and that the findings would be made public.

“The Army expresses deep regret over this unfortunate incident. We appeal for public understanding and cooperation as we conduct a full investigation to prevent future occurrences,” he said.

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AEDC finally announces electricity restoration in Abuja after blackout

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May 24, 2026

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Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has finally announced that it has restored electricity supply to State House, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Lugbe, Garki, and other areas in the nation’s capital after an outage.

AEDC disclosed this in a notice on Saturday night.

Recall that major parts of Abuja were thrown into darkness due to the Transmission Company of Nigeria’s Apo substation fault.

TCN had on Saturday issued an update noting that its engineers were working to fix the fault.

In a notice later on Saturday night, AEDC announced electricity supply has been restored to affected areas.

“Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) is pleased to inform our esteemed customers that power supply has now been restored to affected feeders following the successful restoration of the 100MVA Transformer (TR3) at the Apo Transmission Substation by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN),” AEDC stated.

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Our law firm ‘ll ensure resolution of commercial disputes – Adeji opens office in Lagos

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May 24, 2026

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Joshua Adeji & Co, a Lagos-based law firm established in 2016 by Joshua Osemudiamen Adeji has opened its new office and mediation center in Lagos.

The office is situated at 16, Adeniran Ogunsanya, Surulere, in Lagos.

Speaking at an event that brought together clients, business leaders, and key figures in Nigeria’s legal community to celebrate the firm’s continued growth and commitment to excellence, the Principal partner, Joshua Adeji reiterated the firm’s steadfastness to offer top-tier legal services to clients across multiple sectors of Nigeria’s and Africa as a whole.

He further stated that the newly established law firm and its Mediation Centre would serve as a hub for fast, amicable and efficient resolution of commercial disputes.

The Firm, he stated, would assist clients to amicably resolve their disputes to align with their commercial goals and help clients navigate complex laws, protect their rights, and resolve disputes.

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Sad: Bandits storm Kwara Prayer Ground, kill three worshippers, abduct 15 others

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May 24, 2026

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Bandits killed three worshippers and kidnapped 15 others during a vigil at a church prayer ground on the outskirts of Ikiran village in Ekiti LGA, Kwara State.

The attack happened around 8:30pm on Saturday at Ori-Oke Ajaiye, a remote worship centre where members of Ijo Ajaiye Ati Igbala were holding prayers.

Kwara State Police Command confirmed the incident on Sunday.

Spokesperson SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi said Pastor Adebayo Abiodun reported that gunmen stormed the vigil, opened fire on the congregation, and dragged several people away to an unknown location.

Police from Ekiti Division were deployed immediately after the distress call.

State Commissioner of Police Ojo Adekimi has ordered a coordinated rescue operation involving tactical teams, intelligence units, the Police Mobile Force, and the police drone unit.

Calling the attack “barbaric and unacceptable,” Adekimi assured residents that security agencies are working to rescue the victims and arrest the attackers.

“The command is fully committed to ensuring the safe rescue of all abducted persons and bringing the perpetrators to justice,” he said.

Officers have started bush-combing operations and intelligence gathering across nearby communities to track the bandits. Residents have been urged to stay calm and share credible information to aid the investigation and rescue effort.