In a tragic incident that unfolded in Birninkudu Local Government Area, Jigawa State, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has recovered the bodies of two men who drowned in a local pond. The victims, identified as Abubakar Alhaji, aged 20, and Abubakar Abdullahi, aged 25, were crossing the pond on their way to the market in Waza village when the accident occurred. The incident took place on Monday at approximately 11:00 am. According to ASC Badaruddeen Tijjani, the Public Relations Officer for the NSCDC in Jigawa State, the local command was alerted to the tragedy through a distress…
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Tragedy struck on Tuesday afternoon as a catastrophic road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people. The incident occurred around 3:14 pm near Malo Ogere and involved a white Mazda bus with the registration number DDA733XA. The crash, which was a single-vehicle accident, has been described as one of the most devastating in recent times. The bus, carrying 16 people in total, veered off course and crashed into the road divider. Following the collision, the vehicle was quickly engulfed in flames, leading to a horrific scene. According to Florence Okpe, the spokesperson for…
In a harrowing incident on Tuesday, at least 16 individuals lost their lives in a severe road accident in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The devastating crash took place on the Agbowo Expressway, near the Ojoo-Iwo Road intersection. The collision involved four vehicles, creating a chaotic scene that left a significant number of people injured. Reports indicate that the impact of the crash was so intense that the emergency services were promptly dispatched to the scene. Eyewitnesses and initial reports suggest that the accident occurred when one of the vehicles lost control and collided with the others. This caused…
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has firmly defended his recent criticisms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policies, stating that he feels no remorse for his remarks. Mohammed, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made headlines for his outspoken criticism following the #EndBadGovernance protests, where he accused the President of implementing policies that exacerbate the hardships faced by ordinary Nigerians. During a State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House in Bauchi on Wednesday, Mohammed addressed his controversial comments, asserting that as a national leader, it is his responsibility to voice concerns on issues that might provoke debate…
Former Jigawa State governor and a key figure in the founding of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Sule Lamido, has expressed concerns over the exorbitant fees set for nomination forms in the upcoming local government elections in the state. According to Lamido, the financial demands imposed by the Jigawa State Independent Electoral Commission (JISIEC) could effectively bar opposition parties from participating in the election process. Lamido voiced his criticism on his official Facebook page, highlighting the prohibitive costs set for the nomination forms. The JISIEC has announced a fee of five million Naira (N5 million) for chairmanship candidates and…
President Bola Tinubu received a resounding vote of confidence from the Council of State members during their meeting on Tuesday, which marked his first session presiding over the council since taking office. The Council, composed of former Presidents, past Heads of State, and former Chief Justices of the Federation, demonstrated a united front in their support for Tinubu’s presidency. The meeting, held at the State House, saw significant participation from key political figures. Former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari attended in person, while former Heads of State Yakubu Gowon and Abdulsalami Abubakar participated virtually. Notably, former President Olusegun Obasanjo…
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has inaugurated an extensive youth empowerment programme aimed at training 8,000 young individuals across the state. This initiative is designed to enhance skills, reduce unemployment, and curb street crime by providing vocational training and entrepreneurial opportunities. Speaking to media outlets on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr Patrick Aghamba, detailed the scope and objectives of the new programme. This marks the second phase of the initiative, following a similar programme launched in 2023. The current scheme is set to span eight months and will be executed in several phases. Aghamba explained that the…
The Adamawa State Local Government Election Petitions Tribunal has been presented with nine petitions challenging the results of the recent local government elections held on July 13. The majority of these petitions come from candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), with one additional petition from the Labour Party (LP). These petitions collectively dispute the outcomes across the state’s 21 local government areas, where all the declared winners are from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The petitions reflect significant discontent with the election process, with allegations of irregularities and procedural violations that the petitioners argue undermined the fairness of the…
The Adamawa State Local Government Election Petitions Tribunal has been inundated with nine petitions contesting the outcomes of recent local government elections across the state. These petitions primarily come from candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and one from the Labour Party (LP), all disputing the results of the elections held on July 13. The elections saw all 21 local government councils in Adamawa State return chairmen from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The petitioners are questioning the legitimacy of these results, alleging various irregularities and breaches in the electoral process. Among the petitioners are Mohammed Jalo, Mustapha Yusuf,…
In a long-awaited development, Aaron Uzodike of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been officially sworn in as the representative of the Aba North constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly. This ceremony took place on Tuesday, following a prolonged legal and political battle that has spanned several months. Uzodike’s path to the assembly was marked by a significant legal victory. Initially contesting the 2023 House of Assembly elections under the PDP banner, Uzodike’s win was confirmed by the Court of Appeal in Lagos. The court’s decision overturned the earlier victory of Destiny Akara Nwagwu from the Labour Party…
The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has initiated a full investigation following the tragic death of a night guard in Ikirun. The guard, identified as a middle-aged man known locally as Ibariba, was found murdered while on duty at a shopping complex located along Station Road in Ikirun. According to Adeleke Kehinde, the spokesperson for the NSCDC in Osun State, the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday. She reported that the NSCDC operatives had promptly visited the crime scene to gather evidence and assess the situation. Adeleke detailed that the deceased,…
Severe flooding caused by persistent heavy rainfall has led to the tragic deaths of at least three individuals in the Bauchi North Senatorial District. The torrential rain, which lasted for three consecutive days, has wrought widespread destruction, including the loss of domestic animals, extensive damage to farmlands, and the destruction of valuable property estimated in millions of naira. In response to the calamity, Bauchi State Governor Sen. Bala Mohammed has taken decisive action by establishing a high-level committee to assess the extent of the damage and coordinate relief efforts. The committee is led by Barr. Ibrahim Kashim Mohammed, the Secretary…
A middle-aged man, identified only by the alias “Mosquito,” has been brutally murdered by suspected cultists in Ijagun, located in the Ijebu Ode area of Ogun State. The victim, reportedly a member of the Aye confraternity, was discovered with severe injuries, including gunshot wounds and machete cuts. His left hand was also found to be missing. The Ogun State Police Command released a statement on Monday detailing the tragic incident. According to the statement, the police were alerted to the scene by a distress call received around 11:40 PM on 11 August 2024. The report indicated that a violent confrontation…
In a recent statement marking the 2024 United Nations International Youth Day, the Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its dedication to alleviating the immediate challenges posed by its policies, which are designed to secure a brighter future for the nation’s youth. The theme for this year’s celebration, held at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre in Jabi, Abuja, was “Enhancing the Nigerian Youth’s Value for National Security Intelligence.” The Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam, who was represented by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mr James Sule, underscored the government’s commitment to initiatives aimed at improving the lives of young Nigerians.…
Mr Ayobami Suberu, the Branch Controller of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) for Ogun State, has sharply criticised an online media report that suggested the withholding of public school students’ results was due to financial arrears owed by the Ogun State Government. The report, according to Suberu, is not only misleading but also unfounded. In a statement made to journalists on Tuesday morning, Suberu addressed the allegations head-on. He labelled the report as “mischievous” and “unbalanced,” and firmly stated that there is no financial indebtedness between the Ogun State Government and WAEC. He clarified that the delay in releasing…
Senator Shehu Sani has called on the Nigerian government to take decisive action and make real the proposed increase in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members’ allowance, following widespread confusion over a recent report. In a statement posted on his X account, Sani expressed frustration over the government’s handling of the situation, where corps members celebrated the news of an allowance increase, only to later learn that it was untrue. “The youth corps members jubilated over the N70,000 increment only to be told it’s fake news. The FG should turn this fake news into reality; this fake is a…
On Sunday afternoon, two Chinese nationals, Chen Wenguang and Liang Ding, were abducted by suspected kidnappers in the Kémta/Abule-Owu area along Onigbedu Road in Ogun State. The victims, who are associated with Good One Carton Company located in the area, had left the company premises around 1:45 pm to visit friends without any security detail. The kidnapping incident has sent shockwaves through the local community and prompted a swift response from the state’s security apparatus. According to reports gathered by InfoStride News, the foreigners were seized while they were on their way, and their abduction was later confirmed by the…
The Ikolo community in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State has issued a desperate plea for assistance from both state and federal authorities following a series of violent incidents allegedly instigated by their neighbouring community, Aku. This call for help comes in the wake of accusations and violence that have exacerbated an ongoing land dispute between the two communities. On Monday, Chief Jude Okike Odo, the President General of Ikolo, addressed the media to clarify recent reports suggesting that his community was responsible for attacks on Aku. According to Odo, these reports are not only inaccurate but also misleading.…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has issued a strong condemnation of the recent bombing of the Action Peoples Party (APP) secretariat in Rivers State. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, has prompted the Council to call on President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action against those responsible. In a statement released by Mrs Chinyere Kalu, IPAC’s National Publicity Secretary, the Council expressed grave concern over the incident, labelling it a severe threat to both political stability and public safety. “This heinous act has not only instilled fear and terror among the residents but also jeopardises the…
After a two-year tenure, Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo’s administration in Anambra State has officially announced plans to conduct local government elections. The announcement marks a significant step forward for the state, fulfilling a long-awaited promise. The news was shared by the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) through a press statement released on Monday. The statement, signed by Genevieve C. Osakwe, the Chairman of ANSIEC, confirmed that the local government elections are scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024. This development follows Governor Soludo’s recent inauguration of the new members of ANSIEC, which took place just a week…