The Northern Youths Movement (NYM) has condemned former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, for recent remarks he made regarding the internal affairs of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a recent critique, Lamido referred to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, as a “small boy in PDP history” and questioned Wike’s contributions, asking, “Where was he in 1999?” Responding on Sunday through a statement signed by its Chairman, Mallam Ishaya Jato, the NYM reminded Lamido that the individuals he disparaged as “children” were instrumental in keeping the PDP alive following the party’s 2014 crisis—a period…
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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has expressed confidence that opposition parties will have little visibility in the upcoming November 16 local government election in the state. Abiodun attributed his assurance of the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s sweeping victory to his administration’s achievements over the past five years, coupled with the quality of candidates fielded by the ruling party across the state’s 20 LGAs. The governor’s statement was relayed through his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Kayode Akinmade. The governor asserted that his administration has fostered a political climate where opposition parties operate freely without intimidation. He noted that the…
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed that an angry mob lynched an unidentified man suspected of attempting to commit a crime in Port Harcourt. In a statement, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed that the body of the man was discovered along Olu Obasanjo Road. “Preliminary findings suggest that the individual may have been lynched by an angry mob at the scene while attempting to commit a crime. His remains were subsequently dumped on the road and struck by a fast-moving vehicle, resulting in significant bodily damage,” Iringe-Koko stated. She added, “On November 9, 2024, at…
The Kaduna State Police Command announced the detention of two suspected railway track vandals and the recovery of 40 iron rods on Saturday. Police spokesperson ASP Mansir Hassan confirmed the arrests on Sunday, explaining that the incident occurred in Gnami village, Kagarko Local Government Area, after a member of the local vigilance group, Mr. Yusuf Dogo, reported suspicious activity. “On November 4 at about 5:30 p.m., Mr. Yusuf Dogo alerted the police that he had observed suspects vandalizing a railway track at Gnami village,” Hassan said. “Our operatives, in collaboration with vigilance group members, proceeded to the scene and apprehended…
Five people were killed and one woman injured in the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv following a Russian drone attack, confirmed Governor Vitalii Kim on Monday via Telegram. Kim reported that fires in two buildings were extinguished, while several residential structures sustained damage. Ukrainian defenses managed to shoot down five Russian drones in the Mykolaiv area. In a separate incident, Russian bombing raids in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhya left one person dead and injured 21 others, according to the region’s military governor, Ivan Fedorov. At least three glide bombs reportedly struck the city. Ukraine has been under a full-scale…
The 2023 New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) governorship candidate in Gombe State, Khamisu Mailantarki, formally joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday, pledging to strengthen the party’s bid to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state by 2027. Mailantarki, who had resigned from the NNPP three months ago without affiliating with another party, was welcomed at the PDP state secretariat during a reception ceremony. Speaking at the event, he expressed his commitment to enhancing the PDP’s prospects in Gombe, citing the APC-led government’s policies as ineffective and detrimental to the welfare of Nigerians. “PDP is the…
Ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, a coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) groups under the banner of “Ondo Patriots” has announced its support for the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Otunba Benson Akingboye. In a petition addressed to APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the group’s coordinator, Comrade Dele Oyewo, expressed dissatisfaction with the emergence of Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the APC candidate, describing it as “questionable.” The petition, titled “Protest Against Gov. Aiyedatiwa and the Party’s Approach,” criticizes the party’s endorsement of Aiyedatiwa at the “shallow primaries” conducted in April 2024. The…
A 19-year-old man in Adamawa State, Aliyu Yaro, has allegedly killed his three-day-old child in Mubi after taking the infant from the home of his girlfriend, who had urged him to take responsibility for their child. The tragic incident unfolded after Aliyu reportedly visited his girlfriend, Safiya, at night. Safiya, who had expressed frustration with caring for the baby alone, had repeatedly pressured Aliyu to assume responsibility. According to police reports, Aliyu admitted to taking the baby from Safiya’s home after sending her on an errand. He allegedly brought the infant to his house, where he fed the child with…
The Kaduna State Police Command has announced the arrest of two suspected railway track vandals and the recovery of 40 pieces of iron rods on Saturday. ASP Mansir Hassan, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Kaduna. According to Hassan, “On Nov. 4, around 17:30hrs, Mr. Yusuf Dogo, a member of the vigilance group in Gnami, Kagarko Local Government Area, reported that he had sighted individuals vandalizing a railway track in Gnami village. Our operatives, in collaboration with the vigilance group, moved swiftly to the scene and apprehended two suspects who…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the 36 state governors to halt the practice of gifting cars and houses to judges, asserting that it undermines judicial independence. In an open letter signed by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, and made available to Newsmen on Sunday, the organization argued that such acts encroach upon the authority of the National Judicial Council (NJC), which is responsible for judicial welfare. The letter was also copied to Margaret Satterthwaite, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and…
Governor Agbu Kefas has introduced a new policy requiring all tertiary institutions in Taraba State to hold annual convocation ceremonies. This directive aims to promote timely graduation and reinforce academic standards across the state’s higher education system. Announcing the policy at the combined convocation ceremony of the College of Education, Zing, over the weekend, Governor Kefas underscored the state’s commitment to advancing higher education and ensuring that institutions adhere to regular academic schedules. He emphasized that this policy would foster consistency and celebrate academic achievements, providing graduates with timely recognition of their accomplishments. Governor Kefas highlighted the role of education…
The Anambra State government has launched an investigation into the recent arrest of Franklin Okechukwu Nwadialo, the newly elected chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area, who was apprehended by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Texas for alleged involvement in a $3.3 million romance scam. Nwadialo, 40, was detained following accusations that he masterminded an elaborate online fraud scheme targeting vulnerable women across the United States. According to an indictment from the U.S. Department of Justice, Nwadialo allegedly used fake identities on dating platforms, including Match, Zoosk, and Christian Café, to lure victims into transferring large sums of money.…
Musiliu Akinsanya, widely known as MC Oluomo, has been elected as the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). The election, held at the union’s Zonal Secretariat along the Osogbo/Ikirun road in Osun State, took place on Saturday, with MC Oluomo running unopposed. Delegates from Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, and Ekiti states participated in the election. MC Oluomo, previously the NURTW chairman in Lagos State, now steps into the role of National President. Following his oath of office, MC Oluomo emphasized the importance of unity and peace within the union, urging members to work together to protect…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has pledged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will take decisive steps to strengthen both the party and Nigeria. He made this assertion on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of the Board of Governors and the unveiling of the Roadmap for the Peoples Democratic Institute (PDI). The PDI, established in 2000, serves as the PDP’s research and training arm, aiming to foster a new democratic culture in Nigeria and Africa through educational and capacity-building initiatives. Makinde emphasized that by fixing the PDP, the party would be well-positioned to “fix Nigeria” and restore hope for…
The Court of Appeal, Makurdi Division, has heard an appeal filed by Hon. Moses Agaba challenging a Benue State High Court decision that set aside an interim order restraining Comrade Austin Agada from acting as the Benue State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Agaba’s appeal contests the ruling of Chief Judge M.A. Ikpambese, who retrieved the case file from another High Court judge and subsequently lifted the interim order issued by the High Court in Aliade Division, which had barred Agada from presenting himself as APC Benue State Chairman. Agaba’s counsel, Matthew Burkaa, SAN, argued that the…
The Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has announced plans to deploy at least 3,150 personnel across the state’s 20 local government areas and wards for the November 16 local government election. State Commandant Remi Ekundayo disclosed this during a send-off ceremony for outgoing Commandant David Ojelabi at the NSCDC Ogun Command Headquarters in Abeokuta on Thursday. Ekundayo emphasized that the deployment aims to ensure voter safety and prevent any form of violence during the election. “Our primary goal is to uphold peace and safety during the election,” Ekundayo stated, highlighting the Command’s commitment…
Ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, candidates from 17 political parties have signed a peace accord, pledging a commitment to a peaceful electoral process. The peace accord ceremony, organized by the National Peace Committee, took place in Akure, the state capital. Key candidates who signed the accord include Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Agboola Ajayi of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Gbenga Edema of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Bamidele Akingboye of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Sola Ebiseni of the Labour Party (LP), and Abass Mimiko of the Zenith Labour…
The Kwara State Police Command has paraded six suspects, including five men and one woman, for alleged involvement in various offenses, including culpable homicide, criminal conspiracy, public disturbance, and mischief. Commissioner of Police Victor Olaiya, addressing journalists during the parade on Thursday, stated that three suspects—Peter Samuel, Jeremiah Tiozinda, and Sunday Agbenke—were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly murdering and decapitating 34-year-old Rafiu Alao on November 4, 2024. The commissioner detailed that the murder took place in the Asunlere community of Oke Oyi, Ilorin, Kwara’s capital. On Monday evening, local residents reported the discovery of a headless body near a stream…
A Jos Magistrates’ Court has sentenced a 19-year-old trader to nine months in prison for robbing an elderly woman in her home. Magistrate Shawomi Bokkos issued the sentence on Friday after the accused pleaded guilty to the charge. Bokkos offered the convict an option of a N20,000 fine in lieu of six months imprisonment. Additionally, the magistrate ordered the convict to pay N30,000 in damages to the victim or serve an additional three months in prison if unable to pay. Prosecutor Insp. Ibrahim Gokwat told the court that the case was reported on August 23 at the Laranto Police Station…
A newborn baby was discovered abandoned in a deep gutter on Umuwaya Road, opposite Abam Street, in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, on Thursday. The identity of the person responsible remains unknown. By Thursday evening, it was unclear whether the infant was still alive. A crowd quickly gathered at the scene, expressing shock and anger at the incident, and condemning the act as cruel and inhumane. Onlookers lamented the situation, suggesting that the mother could have turned to the Abia State government, a church, or a motherless babies’ home instead of discarding the child. Efforts to reach the Abia State…