The Nigeria Police Force has debunked a viral video circulating on social media that purportedly shows uniformed personnel in camouflage scooping fuel from the wreckage of a tanker accident. In a statement issued on Monday via X (formerly Twitter), Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, clarified that the individuals in the video are not officers of the Nigeria Police Force. “The viral video circulating in the media that depicts uniformed personnel in camouflage scooping fuel from the wreckage of an accidented tanker was just released to discredit the Nigeria Police Force,” the statement read. Adejobi explained that the individuals…
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The Nigeria Police Force has announced the successful foiling of a terrorist attack on the Jakana Divisional Police Headquarters in Borno State. According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the attack, which occurred on November 28 at about 1:00 a.m., was met with strong resistance from police operatives. “The resistance left many of the attackers with varying degrees of bullet wounds, while a police officer sustained injuries and is currently responding to treatment,” Adejobi said in the statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. In another development, police operatives in Sokoto State, in collaboration with…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has expressed concern over the rising cost of food in Nigeria, describing it as worrisome and unbearable for the masses. Oyintiloye, a former member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, spoke with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo, highlighting the severe impact of escalating food prices on Nigerians. He noted that the significant increase in the cost of foodstuffs has made it increasingly difficult for many citizens to afford nutritious meals. “The rise in food prices is mostly caused by insecurity, high transportation costs, climate change, and the…
Some past leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State have expressed concern over the alleged declining fortunes of the party in the state. The APC stakeholders, under the banner of “Concerned APC Members,” held a meeting in Yola on Sunday to address the state of the party and called for urgent reconciliation efforts to reposition it. They warned that unless the party resolves its internal issues, it risks losing the 2027 governorship election, just as it did in 2019 and 2023. Speaking during the meeting, the group’s leader and former state deputy chairman, Saidu Naira,…
Veteran columnist Bolanle Bolawole has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently restructure Nigeria, warning that failing to address the nation’s foundational issues could render his administration’s achievements unsustainable. In his latest opinion piece titled Tell Tinubu Before It Is Too Late, Bolawole argued that despite Tinubu’s commendable strides in economic reforms, the current system remains a ticking time bomb. Drawing parallels with past administrations, he noted that it took former President Muhammadu Buhari just eight years to erode the progress made under his predecessors. “No matter how well Tinubu revamps the economy, if he fails to address the…
President Bola Tinubu has stated that the economic policies implemented since his assumption of office are beginning to yield the desired outcomes, despite their initial harsh impact on Nigerians. Speaking at the 34th and 35th convocation ceremonies of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Tinubu, represented by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, emphasized the necessity of the policies to address the country’s economic challenges. The President highlighted the transition from a consumption-driven economy to a production-focused one, noting the importance of national unity and collective support in achieving sustainable growth. “The need to salvage…
Former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has officially announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Chidoka disclosed his decision during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today program, revealing that he had submitted his resignation letter to his ward in Anambra State. The former minister explained that his departure from the PDP was driven by his desire to focus on his non-profit organization, the Athena Centre, as well as his commitment to working with Nigerians who share his vision for political reform and evidence-based governance. “Earlier today, I sent a letter to my ward in Anambra State resigning…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has advised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to abandon its ambitions of winning elections in Anambra State, citing a lack of political structure and presence in the state. APGA National Chairman, Sly Ezeokenwa, issued the statement on Friday in Abuja while responding to remarks by APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, who urged party loyalists to work toward bringing Anambra under APC’s control, starting with the 2025 governorship election. Ezeokenwa dismissed Ganduje’s call as unrealistic, asserting that APC has no operational base in Anambra. “The APC is not a political party that exists in…
The 2023 presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, have dismissed claims of planning for the 2027 presidential election. The clarification follows their recent breakfast meeting in Yola, Adamawa State, which sparked speculations about a potential political alliance. In a viral video, Atiku and Obi were seen seated together at a dining table, sharing a meal before attending an event. However, both camps have stated that the meeting was purely social and had no political undertones. Atiku’s spokesman, Paul Ibe, described the meeting as a reunion of two old friends.…
Distinguished Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has emerged as a key figure in Nigeria’s political landscape with over two decades of uninterrupted political service. As speculations mount regarding his alleged ambition to contest the Ogun State governorship seat in 2027, his political moves and strategies continue to draw attention. In 2023, Senator Adeola, who previously represented Lagos West Senatorial District, made a bold political shift by contesting and winning the Ogun West Senatorial seat. This transition came amidst allegations that he had strategically aligned himself with Governor Dapo Abiodun’s re-election bid, positioning himself as a potential contender…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has appointed James Atung Kanyip as the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mallam Ibraheem Musa, several other appointments were also announced. They include: Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed – Commissioner for Finance Barde Yunana Markus – Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs Farida Abubakar Ahmed – Executive Director (Radio), Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC) Vitus Azuka Ewuzie – Senior Special Assistant, Legal Matters Francis Damina – Senior Special Assistant, Research and Documentation Victor Mathew Bobai – Senior Special Assistant, Public Affairs Abdulmutallib Isah –…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Saturday hosted the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to a breakfast meeting at his residence in Adamawa State. In a video shared on his X handle, Atiku was seen walking alongside Obi into the dining area of his home. This is the second known meeting between the two politicians this year. In May, Atiku hosted Obi at his Abuja residence, fueling speculations about a possible alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in 2019, had Obi as his running mate during that election.…
Organized labour in Cross River State has threatened to embark on an industrial action over the state government’s failure to implement the new minimum wage of N70,000. Speaking on Saturday in Calabar, the Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in the state, Mr. Monday Ogbodum, reaffirmed that the strike, coordinated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), would commence at midnight on Sunday if the wage demands were not met. Ogbodum disclosed that negotiations with the state government were ongoing but stressed that the talks would not deter labour unions from proceeding with the strike if the new wage regime…
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration of mismanaging state resources and falling short of expectations despite substantial financial inflows. Speaking on Thursday during the governor’s second-anniversary celebration in Osogbo, APC spokesperson Kola Olabisi alleged that the state government received significant federal allocations and grants between January 2023 and September 2024. However, he claimed the administration has failed to translate these funds into meaningful development or impactful projects for residents. According to Olabisi, “From January 2023 to September 2024, Osun State received N385 billion from federal allocation, grants, and internally generated…
The Federal Government will on Friday arraign 130 suspects, including 113 foreign nationals, mostly of Chinese and Malaysian origin, alongside 17 Nigerian collaborators, over alleged involvement in high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities threatening national security. The suspects were apprehended during a coordinated raid conducted by the Nigeria Police Force Zone 7 Command, Abuja, in collaboration with the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC). The operation took place on Saturday, November 3, 2024, at a building in the Next Cash and Carry area of Jahi, Abuja. According to sources, the suspects were found using computers and other sophisticated devices to facilitate criminal…
President Bola Tinubu has assured Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the reappointed Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), of Nigeria’s unwavering support as she begins her second term. Tinubu extended his congratulations to Okonjo-Iweala on her unanimous re-election, emphasizing that her appointment reflects the international community’s trust in her leadership. Okonjo-Iweala, who made history in 2021 as the first African and first woman to head the 164-member WTO, will begin her second four-year term on September 1, 2025, after her first term concludes on August 31, 2025. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu…
As Christmas approaches, the Warri Area Commander of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Graham Imadeh, has declared that the crime rate in the city is at a near-zero level. Speaking to our correspondent via WhatsApp, ACP Imadeh attributed the low crime rate to proactive measures and strategic policing efforts. “We are building on the gains and constantly reviewing our crime prevention and detection strategies,” he stated. The police chief also assured residents of a secure yuletide season, highlighting ongoing collaborations with other security agencies to maintain peace and safety across Warri and its environs. “All hands are on deck in…
The Benue State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal, Makurdi Division, challenging the judgment of the Benue State High Court, which reinstated Austin Agada and other executives of the party. The appeal, filed on Friday by the APC through its counsel, Mathew Burkaa (SAN), seeks to overturn the ruling delivered by Justice T.A. Kume on November 28, 2024, in favor of Agada in a case involving the enforcement of fundamental human rights. In addition to the appeal, the APC has filed a motion at the High Court for a stay…
A High Court in Makurdi has ordered the reinstatement of Mr. Austin Agada and other elected executives of the Benue State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), whose tenures were terminated by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). In his ruling on Thursday, Justice Tertsegha Kume granted the order in a suit filed by Agada and eight others challenging the abrupt termination of their tenures. The plaintiffs contended that their removal violated the provisions of Articles 12(11), 17(i), and 21.1 of the APC Constitution (2022, as amended) and Section 223(2) of the Nigerian Constitution (1999, as amended). They argued…
The presentation of the Ogun State 2025 Appropriation Bill by Governor Dapo Abiodun to the State House of Assembly has been postponed. The budget presentation, originally scheduled for Friday, November 29, 2024, was deferred to a later date, according to a statement issued on Thursday by the Clerk and Head of Legislative Service, Sakiru Adebakin. Adebakin noted that a new date for the annual budget presentation would be announced in due course. He also expressed the Assembly’s regret over any inconvenience caused by the postponement. Further details are expected as the situation unfolds.