A 43-year-old man has been arrested in Sepeteri, Oyo State, for allegedly beating his elder brother to death with a heavy rock because he claimed the deceased shot him in a dream.

Lateef Suleiman, of Alegunlode Compound, Sepeteri, reportedly woke up convinced that his 52-year-old brother, Mustapha Amidu, had attacked him in his sleep while in a dream.

In a statement , Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, confirmed that rather than shake it off, Suleiman allegedly picked up a heavy rock and struck his brother on the head before he fled.

The statement read, “One Badmus Yunisa ‘m’ of Alegunlode Compound, Sepeteri, reported that Lateef Suleiman ‘m’, aged 43 years, attacked his elder brother, Mustapha Amidu ‘m’, aged 52 years, following an accusation that the deceased had shot him in a dream while he was asleep the previous night.

“Acting on this claim, the suspect allegedly approached the deceased where he was seated, picked up a heavy rock, struck him on the head, and fled the scene immediately.”

Mustapha was rushed to Ileri Oluwa Hospital, Sepeteri but did not make it.

The command said that he was “confirmed dead by the medical doctor on duty.

”Police operatives from the Ago-Amodu Divisional Headquarters moved quickly, visited both the scene and the hospital.

Suleiman was subsequently tracked down and arrested.

He has since confessed, the command said, adding that he “is currently cooperating with investigators.”

Commissioner of Police, CP Femi Haruna, ordered the case transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department.

The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has suspended three senior doctors, including the medical director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital in Lagos, over alleged medical negligence linked to the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, one of the twin sons of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege.

The suspension, announced on March 3, 2026, bars the doctors from practicing medicine in Nigeria pending the final determination of their cases by the Medical and Dental Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal.

Those affected include:

– Dr. Tunde Majekodunmi, Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital

– Dr. Titus Ogundare, an anaesthesiologist at Euracare

– Dr. Atinuke Uwajeh, Chief Medical Officer of Atlantis Pediatric Hospital

The panel established a prima facie case of medical negligence and professional misconduct after reviewing complaints, counter-affidavits from the involved hospitals, and oral testimonies under oath.

The child’s death occurred on January 7, 2026, following complications during preparatory medical procedures at Euracare, including sedation for an MRI scan and central line insertion.

Adichie had previously alleged in a January 10, 2026, statement that her son “would be alive today if not for an incident at Euracare Hospital on January 6,” citing issues such as excessive sedation (including propofol overdose), inadequate monitoring, and failure to provide necessary oxygen support.

The toddler had initially been under care at Atlantis Pediatric Hospital before referral to Euracare. The case has drawn significant public attention, amid ongoing calls for accountability in medical practice.

An inquest into the death is scheduled to begin on April 14, 2026, at the Yaba Magistrate Court in Lagos. Euracare has previously denied wrongdoing, stating that its care aligned with international standards.

.…..as Israel Conducts Coordinated Strikes

In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, the United States has initiated what President Donald Trump described as “major combat operations” against Iran, with Israel simultaneously announcing its own preemptive strikes on Iranian targets.

President Trump made the announcement early Saturday morning in an eight-minute video posted on his Truth Social platform, stating: “A short time ago, the United States military began major combat operations in Iran.

Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime, a vicious group of very hard, terrible people.

“The U.S. leader vowed to “raze their missile industry to the ground,” annihilate Iran’s navy, dismantle its missile capabilities, and prevent the country from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

He also urged Iranians to “take over your government” and suggested the operations could foster regime change, describing the campaign as “massive and ongoing” with potential for several days of action.

The strikes come after weeks of stalled diplomatic negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, during which the U.S. demanded significant concessions including dismantling key nuclear facilities and halting enrichment that Tehran rejected. U.S. officials had previously amassed substantial military assets in the region, including carrier strike groups, amid threats of force if talks failed.

Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that his country launched a “pre-emptive” attack on Iran to neutralize existential threats, with explosions reported in multiple cities including the capital Tehran, Isfahan, Qom, Karaj, and Kermanshah.

Smoke plumes were visible rising over Tehran, and witnesses described blasts near key government sites.

An Israeli source indicated coordination with the United States, framing the joint effort as targeting Iran’s military infrastructure, nuclear sites, and proxy networks.

Iranian state media and officials reported widespread attacks and vowed a “crushing” retaliation, with the armed forces preparing to respond. Iranian missiles have reportedly been launched toward Israel in response, triggering sirens and shelter instructions across the country.

The operation marks a significant escalation in the long-standing U.S.-Iran confrontation, building on prior strikes including U.S. actions against Iranian nuclear facilities last year.

International reactions are emerging rapidly, with concerns about a broader regional conflict involving Iran’s proxies and potential disruptions to global energy supplies.

This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates as more details emerge from the region and official statements are released.