The Lagos State Police Command announced the arrest of 2,176 suspects between September 2024 and January 2025 for various offenses, including murder, kidnapping, armed robbery, and cultism. Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola, disclosed this during a press briefing on Saturday, highlighting the Command’s achievements over the period. Breakdown of Arrests Murder Cases Uber Driver Murder: Four suspects — Emeka Akwara (19), David Segun (21), Samuel Ariori (21), and Lukman Ariori (19) — were arrested for allegedly killing an Uber driver on January 9. The suspects ordered a ride from Chevron in Lekki to Obalende, where they robbed and fatally stabbed…
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Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday hosted a memorial service in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, in honor of the late United States President Jimmy Carter. The memorial service was organized to pay tribute to Carter, who was a close ally of Obasanjo and served as the 39th President of the United States. In a statement issued earlier through his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo had expressed his intention to honor his friend with the service. Carter, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, passed away on December 29, 2024, in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 100. He…
The Commissioner for Public Procurement, Project Monitoring, and Evaluation in Kano State, Comrade Nura Iro Ma’aji, has expressed concern over the substandard execution of the Kwankwasiyya Gida-Gida blocks of four classrooms in Sumaila and Garko Local Government Areas. During an inspection of primary school projects in his hometown on January 11, 2024, Comrade Ma’aji expressed disappointment with the quality of the projects. According to a statement issued by Sagiru Ado Abubakar, Information Officer for the Ministry, and shared with journalists on Sunday in Kano, the Commissioner criticized contractors for failing to comply with the project specifications and designs provided to…
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has expressed concerns over the Federal Government’s fresh allocation for the renovation of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. In President Bola Tinubu’s N49.7 trillion 2025 “Budget of Restoration” presented to the 10th National Assembly, over N12 billion was earmarked for upgrading the stadium’s main bowl. The allocation is part of the National Sports Commission’s (NSC) N94.9 billion total budget. The breakdown of the budget includes: N12.77 billion for upgrading the stadium’s main bowl. N4.5 billion for the construction of a sports secretariat at the Abuja Stadium. N3.65 billion for the procurement of official…
The Borno State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old suspected drug peddler in possession of 116 wraps of dried leaves believed to be Indian hemp. In a statement issued on Saturday in Maiduguri, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, disclosed that the arrest was made by the Anti-Vice Squad following credible intelligence. “On January 10, at about 11:30 a.m., the squad apprehended Kabura Kayuram, a resident of Jajeri Ward in Maiduguri, with 116 wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp,” the statement said. According to the police, the suspect and the recovered exhibits have been handed…
The Igbo Mandate Congress (IMC) has rejected the outcome of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo presidential election held recently in Enugu, alleging that southeast governors manipulated the process that led to the emergence of Senator John Azuta Mbata as the new President-General of the pan-Igbo socio-cultural organization. In a press statement issued by its Director-General, Rev. Obinna Akukwe, the IMC accused the governors of conspiring to keep the election venue a secret and installing a preferred candidate. The statement read: “The venue of the election was kept top secret until Friday morning when delegates were informed it would hold at the Old…
A High Court sitting in Katsina, on Friday, dismissed a case filed by 7,095 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aspirants challenging the conduct of the party’s congresses in the state. The case, filed by a faction led by Dr. Mustapha Inuwa, alleged that the congresses denied some party members a level playing ground. Counsel for the plaintiffs, Mustapha Shitu-Mahuta, argued that the ward, local government, and state-level congresses violated democratic principles and the PDP constitution. He urged the court to nullify the congresses and order fresh, fair elections. However, the defence counsel, Isaac Nwachukwu, countered that the congresses were internal party…
An Enugu High Court has restrained Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the sacked National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), from parading himself as the party’s scribe. The court warned that failure to comply with the order could lead to his imprisonment for contempt of court. The judgment, delivered by Justice C.O. Ajah, followed a suit filed by Emmanuel Aniagu against the PDP, its Acting National Chairman, Iliya Umar Damagun, Anyanwu, and the PDP National Vice Chairman (Southeast), Ali Odefa. The court’s order stated: “Unless you (Anyanwu) obey the directions contained in this order, you will be guilty of contempt of…
The former Commissioner for Rural and Community Development in Kano State, Abbas Sani Abbas, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abbas, who was previously a card-carrying member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), was dismissed from his position as commissioner by Governor Abba Yusuf. His dismissal, along with that of the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Abdullahi Bichi, and other cabinet members, followed calls from NNPP leaders urging the governor to assert greater control over governance in the state. Ismail Mudashir, Special Adviser to the Deputy Senate President on Media and Publicity, disclosed Abbas’s defection…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been sentenced to an unconditional discharge, meaning he will face no penalties despite being found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records last May. The verdict, delivered on Friday by Justice Juan Merchan, concluded a highly publicized case centered on allegations of hush-money payments and their legal and political ramifications. “This court has determined that the only lawful sentence that permits entry of judgment or conviction without encroaching on the highest office in the land is an unconditional discharge,” Justice Merchan stated during the proceedings. The sentencing had been delayed multiple times…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 105 individuals, including four Chinese nationals, in connection with a suspected internet fraud operation at a business apartment in the Gudu area of Abuja. This was disclosed in a statement by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, on Friday in Abuja. The statement revealed that the suspects were apprehended on Thursday, January 9, as part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to combat internet fraud and corruption in Nigeria. “In its ongoing efforts to clean the nation of internet fraud and other acts of corruption, operatives of the Economic…
The Ogun State Government has intensified efforts to tackle insecurity following reports of bandits infiltrating the South-West geopolitical zone. In a statement released on Friday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, the government reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and property through robust collaboration among security agencies and local security outfits. The statement outlined strategies, including the deployment of armed security guards to protect farmers on farmlands and sustained security patrols across the state. It also highlighted the peaceful atmosphere during the festive season as proof of the effectiveness of the state’s…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has described the six soldiers who lost their lives repelling a terrorist attack in Damboa, Borno State, as eternal heroes whose sacrifices will never be forgotten. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, on Friday in Abuja, Shettima expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with the families of the fallen soldiers. He noted that while the military achieved a decisive victory in the ongoing counter-terrorism efforts, the price of freedom remains steep. “It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I received news of our brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our…
The ancient city of Kano witnessed widespread jubilation following the Court of Appeal’s ruling in favor of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, in the protracted legal battle over the Emirship stool. The Abuja division of the Appeal Court delivered the judgment, effectively ending a prolonged dispute that had threatened the stability of the Kano Emirate. Supporters of Emir Sanusi II, including youths and elderly residents, celebrated the verdict with drums, dances, and festivities across the city, marking the reinstatement of their favored ruler. The dispute began in May 2024, when Governor Abba Yusuf dissolved all the Kano…
In a renewed effort to curb crime in the community, the Aladja Crack Team—comprising Exco, Vigilantes, Hunters, CJTF, and Quarter Youth Excos—on Thursday, January 9, 2025, arrested a 23-year-old suspected motorcycle thief, Joshua Akpotu. Akpotu, a resident of Ovwian Community in Delta State was apprehended for allegedly stealing a Qlink motorcycle belonging to one Efe Mukoro. The suspect was intercepted by members of the security team patrolling the streets of Aladja. Upon being flagged down, Akpotu attempted to flee but was pursued and captured by the team. According to sources, the suspect confessed to working with accomplices to steal motorcycles…
A truck transporting granite stones crushed a young man, Jelili Soretire, to death on Wednesday along Ajebo Road in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The Volvo truck, with registration number AAB 917 ZY, reportedly hit Soretire, an apprentice at the spare parts section of the Mechanic Village, while he was riding his motorcycle to deliver a repaired car door to a customer. The tragic incident occurred at a failed section of the road near Kemta Housing Estate, adjacent to the Eco Gas Station in Idi-Aba, Abeokuta. Eyewitnesses reported that the victim’s body was trapped under the truck after the collision. The driver…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of Chima Hyginus Nkwocha, popularly known as “Young Billionaire,” on charges of impersonation and money laundering. In a statement released on Thursday via its official X handle, the EFCC announced that Nkwocha was arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on a two-count charge. The defendant pleaded guilty to the charges when they were read to him. Details of the Case Prosecution counsel Lanre Adeola Olanrewaju told the court that Nkwocha was arrested in August 2024 in the Lugbe area of Abuja following…
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has dismissed concerns over a potential coalition of opposition parties aimed at challenging the dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on the state of the nation, Sule highlighted the positive impact of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, emphasizing consistent economic growth and improved production levels as evidence of progress under the APC-led government. Tinubu’s Achievements The governor praised President Tinubu for the successful rehabilitation of the Warri and Port Harcourt refineries, describing the milestone as a major achievement that should be celebrated. “This is a remarkable development…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has condemned the assault on Mr. Ndubuisi Orji, a journalist with The Sun Newspaper, allegedly carried out by a staff member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Okoronkwo. The incident occurred on Monday, January 5, 2025, at the PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, as Orji attempted to enter the press center to perform his lawful duties. NUJ’s Reaction In a statement signed by the council’s Secretary, Jide Oyekunle, the NUJ described the attack as “irresponsible, uncivilized, unwarranted, and an affront to press freedom.” The union demanded an…
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has dismissed speculation that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has left the All Progressives Congress (APC). He also ruled out the possibility of a merger involving opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sule’s comments follow a recent closed-door meeting in Abuja involving El-Rufai, Social Democratic Party (SDP) Chairman Shehu Gabam, former presidential candidate Hamza Al-Mustapha, and Segun Sowunmi, an ally of Atiku Abubakar. The meeting, held at the SDP Secretariat, reportedly focused on strengthening opposition engagement in the country. Gabam Speaks on the Meeting Shehu Gabam, speaking about the gathering, clarified…