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…
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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…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made a significant drug seizure at the Tincan Seaport in Lagos State, where 532 parcels of “Loud,” a potent synthetic strain of cannabis sativa (Indian hemp), were intercepted. This haul, weighing 265.25 kilograms, was discovered on Wednesday, August 7, inside a black Toyota Sienna bus that was part of a container marked MSMU 6029570 arriving from Montreal, Canada. In a statement released on Sunday, Mr. Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy for the NDLEA, detailed the circumstances surrounding the seizure. The drugs were found during a comprehensive joint inspection involving the…
In a devastating incident, a family of seven in Runjin Barmo village, Kajiji District, Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State, has tragically lost their lives after consuming a contaminated cassava meal. The unfortunate event unfolded shortly after the family ate the ill-fated cassava, which is suspected to have been tainted during its preparation. The deceased include Malam Abubakar, the father; his wife, A’ishatu Abubakar; and their five children. The tragedy struck after they had consumed the cassava meal during dinner. Reports indicate that while the same cassava had been prepared and consumed by other households in the village without…
In a brazen early morning attack on Sunday, gunmen abducted three individuals, including a lawyer, in the Nkpologwu community within Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local population, underscoring the escalating security concerns in the region. According to eyewitness accounts and a video that has gone viral on social media, the armed men launched their operation between 7:30 am and 8:00 am. The footage depicts a vehicle overturned along the Nkpologwu-Akpo Road, which is suspected to belong to one of the victims. The chaotic scene captured in the video offers a glimpse…
The Action Peoples Party (APP) has denounced the recent bombing of its state secretariat in Rivers State, describing it as a terrorist act aimed at destabilising the region. The attack, which occurred on Sunday night shortly after a strategic meeting at the party’s office, thankfully did not result in any injuries among party members. In a statement to journalists at the party’s state headquarters in GRA Port Harcourt, Uchenna Nnadi, the National Chairman of APP, condemned the incident in the strongest terms. Nnadi accused the perpetrators of attempting to instil fear and disrupt the democratic process in Rivers State. “It…
As the off-cycle governorship election in Edo State approaches, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has underscored electoral offences as a significant threat to ensuring free, fair, and credible elections in Nigeria. The Commission has expressed concern that such offences not only undermine the integrity of the electoral process but also exacerbate political tensions and incite violence. In a recent engagement with youth groups in Edo State, held to discuss the role of young people in the upcoming election scheduled for September 21, 2024, INEC’s Head of Legal Department, Mrs Rita Amadi, addressed these issues through a presentation titled “Electoral…
The Nigerian Senate has firmly refuted recent allegations suggesting that it unilaterally determines its own salaries and allowances or benefits from special fiscal packages provided by the Presidency. These denials come in the wake of a visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, which has sparked renewed controversy surrounding the legislative chamber’s financial practices. In a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, Senate Spokesman Yemi Adaramodu addressed the accusations head-on. He clarified that the 10th Senate, which has been under scrutiny, has not received any form of financial patronage from the presidency. This clarification aims to quell public speculation and reinforce…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced a major success in its ongoing efforts to combat illegal refining activities in the Niger Delta. On Sunday, the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe executed a series of operations that led to the destruction of 13 illegal refining sites, 10 overhead tanks, and numerous gallons of illegally refined products in the Obizor and Okoloma regions. Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, the Director of Public Relations and Information for the NAF, detailed the successful operations in a statement. This success is attributed to an increase in patrols conducted by the Air Force in…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State has issued a stern warning to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC) regarding the integrity of the upcoming local government elections. The APC’s caution comes amid fears of potential manipulation and electoral misconduct as the state gears up for local elections on August 17, 2024. In a recent campaign event marking the official launch of their electoral activities, the acting Chairman of the APC in Bauchi State, Mohammed Hassan Tilde, voiced the party’s concerns about the potential for electoral interference. Tilde accused the PDP…
The Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP) has called for the immediate suspension of Mele Kyari, the Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), amid a series of allegations and controversies surrounding the corporation. The group has also demanded an independent investigation into claims of subsidy fraud, substandard imports, and the ongoing mismanagement of the Port Harcourt refinery. In a statement issued to journalists on Sunday, James Ezema, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of CNPP, expressed deep frustration over the current state of affairs at the NNPC. He argued that the recent removal of the fuel subsidy has…
The Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt is set to deliver a crucial judgment on Monday, August 12, 2024, concerning a legal dispute involving the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State. The case in question revolves around a lawsuit filed by the elected state, local government, and ward executives of the APC, led by Emeka Beke, against the party’s national executive and the seven-member Caretaker Committee chaired by Tony Okocha. The presiding judge, Justice Sika Aprioku, has scheduled the judgment following the completion of arguments and final written submissions from the parties involved. The court had previously heard…
The Lagos State Police Command has reported a tragic incident involving a 25-year-old contract staff who died after allegedly jumping into an iron melting pot at his workplace. The incident occurred at a company located in the Industrial Scheme of Odogunyan area in Ikorodu, Lagos State. According to SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson for the police command, the unfortunate event was reported to the Sagamu Road Police Division on August 3, 2024, around 6:00 p.m. The safety officer of the company, whose identity has not been disclosed, was the one who notified the authorities. The incident reportedly took place earlier…
The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into a tragic shooting incident involving police aides assigned to Barrister Wale Fapohunda in the Surulere area of Lagos State. The incident occurred on August 8, 2024, around 10:22 p.m., when a report was received by the police control room regarding a shooting involving one of Fapohunda’s police aides. According to the report, a police officer attached to the Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base 10 Sokoto, identified as Corporal Umar Lawal, shot and killed Gabriel Audu, a security legion assigned to the same lawyer. Upon receiving the distressing news, a police team…
Joe Igbokwe, a prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), has made a provocative accusation that some political opponents are plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu. Igbokwe asserts that such attempts are futile due to Tinubu’s extensive preparation and dedication over three decades to ascend to Nigeria’s highest political office. In a recent Facebook post, Igbokwe expressed his views strongly, stating: “Election losers want to stage a coup against a President who spent nearly 30 years preparing for this exalted office. Not with someone like PBAT as President. Let’s be serious. You cannot undermine what’s been achieved.” Igbokwe’s…
The recent announcement by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration that Delta State’s debt burden has been reduced by over 40 per cent has sparked significant controversy. Barr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, the Executive Assistant to Governor Oborevwori on Communications, claimed during a radio programme in Lagos that the administration had slashed the state’s debt by more than N180 billion and saved over N205 billion through effective financial management. However, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed these claims as misleading and intended to deceive the people of Delta State. The APC’s Delta State Publicity Secretary, Valentine Onojeghuo, condemned the assertions in a…
The Bauchi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly criticised Governor Bala Mohammed for his recent denunciation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policies. The APC attributed the governor’s discontent to the recent Supreme Court ruling that granted financial autonomy to local governments across Nigeria. According to the APC, the Supreme Court’s decision has deprived Governor Mohammed of what they describe as “free money” that he and his associates have previously exploited for personal gain. The ruling, which aims to ensure greater financial independence and accountability for local governments, has restricted the governor’s access to funds he had…
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has firmly rejected claims that it is embroiled in a leadership crisis following the death of its President-General, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. The organisation’s leadership has stated that its National Executive Committee (NEC), under the guidance of Secretary-General Ambassador Okey Emuchay, has been effectively managing the organisation’s affairs since Iwuanyanwu’s passing. National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Alex Ogbonnia, issued a statement addressing recent reports suggesting turmoil within the organisation. These reports had implied that Ohanaeze Ndigbo was experiencing internal discord over leadership succession and the zoning of positions among member states. In response, Ogbonnia…