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Seven Plead Not Guilty In Kwara Student Murder Case
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Seven suspects arraigned over the alleged murder of a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa, Mojisola Awesu, have pleaded not guilty before Justice Ibrahim Yusuf of the Kwara State High Court, Ilorin on Tuesday.
The accused, including prime suspects Happiness Adebayo and Timileyin Kolawole, were slammed with a six-count charge bordering on conspiracy, murder, destruction of evidence, and dumping of the victim’s corpse.
Adebayo’s parents, Adebayo Adeniyi and Bukola Adeniyi were accused of aiding in the disappearance and destruction of evidence, offences punishable under the Penal Code Law of Kwara State, 2006.
Three hotel workers, Adeoye Adeola, Lawal Aminat, and Peter Bulus, were charged with conspiring to dump Awesu’s body at a dumpsite along Warah Road, Ilorin—an act that contravenes the Kwara State Prohibition of Dealing in Human Parts Law, 2018.
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During Tuesday’s proceedings, Kwara State Director of Public Prosecution, Ayoola Akande, stated the prosecution was ready to proceed with trial following the defendants’ not-guilty plea.
However, defence counsel argued they were unprepared for the hearing, as the previous adjournment was for arraignment.
Justice Yusuf, who had earlier ordered the remand of all defendants due to the absence of one of their lawyers, stressed the need for an expedited trial, stating, “This is a criminal case involving life. There should be no waste of time.”
The case was adjourned to March 12, 2025, for hearing.
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An Ikeja Magistrate Court sitting in
Ogba, Lagos State on Wednesday, discharged Comfort Emmanson, the passenger accused of unruly behaviour and assault aboard an Ibom Air flight.
Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami discharged Emmason following the withdrawal of the five charges preferred against her by the police.
Earlier, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, (SAN), announced the decisions following consultations with stakeholders in the aviation sector.
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According to the minister, the resolutions were reached after reviewing the incidents, considering appeals from well-meaning individuals, and considering the remorse shown by those involved.
Keyamo revealed that Ibom Air has agreed to withdraw its complaint against Emmanson, who was arrested over the August 10 incident.
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Emmason was arraigned on Monday before the court and after being granted bail in the sum of N500,000, with two sureties in like sum, she was remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre as she couldn’t meet her bail conditions.
At the resumed hearing of the case,the prosecution, Oluwabunmi Adeitan, informed the court that there were new developments that necessitated the withdrawal of the case.
She tendered application to court for the withdrawal of the case, which was admitted by the court.
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Man Dies After Being Accidentally Pinned By Overweight Partner
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August 13, 2025By
EditorWhat began as an ordinary night in a quiet Porto neighbourhood ended in a tragedy so rare, even seasoned investigators called it “unusual.”
The Daily Mail, quoting Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manhã, reported that the incident occurred at the couple’s home in Campanhã, Porto. While the report was published on August 12, 2025, it did not mention the exact day the incident took place.
In the early hours, a 59-year-old man was fatally pinned beneath his partner after she slipped while getting out of bed. He had been lying close to the wall on the floor when she tumbled, accidentally trapping him in a position that cut off his breathing.
Neighbours, jolted awake by her frantic screams, rushed into the room.
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“It took five men to lift her off him,” one neighbour told local reporters. “We were pulling, shouting, trying everything, but it was too late.”
Emergency responders arrived within minutes, but resuscitation efforts failed. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police confirmed there was no foul play.
“It’s been categorised as an accidental asphyxia,” a police source said. “It’s a very unusual death, but there was no criminal intent. It was a stumble by the woman as she got out of bed and tried to move closer to her partner, who was lying on the floor, that led to what happened.”
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The couple had been together for years, though never formally married. Friends described them as “inseparable,” often seen at the same corner café sharing coffee and conversation.
“She’s completely shattered,” another neighbour said quietly. “She keeps saying she wishes she could take his place. No one should have to carry that kind of guilt.”
Authorities say the woman is receiving psychological support to help her cope with the shock and grief.
For locals, the tragedy is a reminder that even in the most familiar spaces, life can change in the blink of an eye.

Osun State Police Command has confirmed the death of one Usman Mohammed in a road accident that occurred in Ikirun on Tuesday.
Also in the accident, three other people were injured and subsequently hospitalised.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, during a chat with The PUNCH, explained that the accident occurred around Oja Oba, a market located along the ever-busy Ikirun-Iree-Ila Road.
Ojelabi further explained that a truck carrying granite lost control and ran over four people, killing one of them and leaving three others injured.
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“The accident occurred today (Tuesday). A truck and a motorcycle were involved. The truck was carrying granite. The driver lost control due to brake failure.
“The truck hit a motorcyclist and veered off to a nearby shop. Four were also involved.
“Unfortunately, one Usman Mohammed died in the accident. He was standing by the road side. Three others injured in the accident are receiving treatment in an hospital,” Ojelabi said.
He urged road users to be security conscious whenever they are using the road, adding that the command will continue work hard to ensure maximum security for lives and properties in the state.
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Osun State Police Command has confirmed the death of one Usman Mohammed in a road accident that occurred in Ikirun on Tuesday.
Also in the accident, three other people were injured and subsequently hospitalised.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, during a chat with The PUNCH, explained that the accident occurred around Oja Oba, a market located along the ever-busy Ikirun-Iree-Ila Road.
Ojelabi further explained that a truck carrying granite lost control and ran over four people, killing one of them and leaving three others injured.
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“The accident occurred today (Tuesday). A truck and a motorcycle were involved. The truck was carrying granite. The driver lost control due to brake failure.
“The truck hit a motorcyclist and veered off to a nearby shop. Four were also involved.
“Unfortunately, one Usman Mohammed died in the accident. He was standing by the road side. Three others injured in the accident are receiving treatment in an hospital,” Ojelabi said.
He urged road users to be security conscious whenever they are using the road, adding that the command will continue work hard to ensure maximum security for lives and properties in the state.
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