Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has advised Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to appeal to the Nigerian government for his release to avoid a dire fate in detention. During the launch of his 30th “Warning to the Nations” at his church in Lagos on Saturday, Primate Ayodele cautioned that Kanu faces the risk of dying in jail if he does not seek the government’s clemency. Kanu has been held by the Department of State Services (DSS) since June 2021 under orders from the Nigerian government, despite court grants of bail…
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President Bola Tinubu has called on the Nigerian Army to ensure that violent groups do not overpower peaceful and law-abiding Nigerians, emphasizing the need for citizens to feel safe in their homes and public spaces. Tinubu made these remarks on Saturday during the grand finale of the Nigerian Army Celebration held at the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army in Rukuba, Bassa LGA of Plateau State. Represented by the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, President Tinubu commended the Nigerian Army for its patriotism and selflessness in securing the nation. Tinubu acknowledged the increasing security challenges faced over the past…
In a bid to ensure public safety and a friendly environment within Imo State, the Imo State House of Assembly has called on Governor Hope Uzodinma to halt the proliferation of cooking gas outlets in residential areas. This call came after the adoption of a motion moved by Samuel Ikechukwu Osuji, the member representing Isiala Mbano Constituency, who highlighted the serious threats posed by the indiscriminate establishment of cooking gas outlets to lives and property within residential areas. Osuji pointed out that there is an existing law for monitoring and regulating the installation of cooking gas outlets and questioned whether…
The Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, has described Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as the mentor of Governor Sim Fubara. Okocha emphasized that Fubara owes his governorship to Wike, calling him Wike’s political investment. He noted that Fubara would not have become governor without Wike’s support. During an appearance on Channels Television’s “Politics Today,” Okocha elaborated on the rift between Wike and Fubara, attributing it to efforts to preserve Wike’s political structure in Rivers State. He said: “Governor Fubara is Wike’s political investment. From civil servant…
Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole has distanced the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the crisis surrounding the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary election in the state. Oshiomhole stated that the law does not permit the APC to interfere in the PDP’s primary election conflict. The Abuja Federal High Court recently nullified the primary elections conducted by the PDP, which produced Asue Ighodalo as its governorship candidate in Edo State. The court voided the primary election held on February 22, 2024, due to the unlawful exclusion of 378 delegates by the PDP. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Oshiomhole said: “This is…
A 34-year-old man, Onyekachi Kingsley Ugochukwu, has been declared missing by his family in Isiala Akpaa Amaiyi village, Osisioma Ngwa LGA of Abia State. Ugochukwu, who is described as fair in complexion, disappeared without a trace after allegedly answering a phone call from an undisclosed person. According to Onyekachi Alfred Ahuama, the father of the missing person, Ugochukwu was last seen on June 24 at about 5:00 PM when he received a phone call. He has not been seen since. Expressing concern over his son’s whereabouts, Ahuama appealed to anyone with information about Ugochukwu to contact the family. As of…
The Police in Osun have arrested a commercial bus driver, Olalekan Amos, 54, for allegedly stealing three sound amplifiers worth N4.5 million, which he was supposed to deliver to a customer. SP Yemisi Opalola, the Police Spokesperson in Osun, made this known during the parade of criminal suspects at the state police headquarters in Osogbo. According to Opalola, a complainant in Edo State reported that in March, he hired Amos to deliver three amplifiers, each worth N1.5 million, to a customer in Osogbo. “The complainant knew the suspect as a commercial bus driver who plies the Benin (Edo State) to…
The Jigawa State High Court will commence its annual vacation on July 8, 2024, marking the end of the 2023/2024 legal year for the state judiciary. This announcement was made in a statement issued to Journalists by Abbas Rufa’i Wangara, Director of Protocol and Publicity for the State Judiciary. The statement read: “Pursuant to the provision of Order 45 Rule 5(1) of the Jigawa State High Court Civil Procedure Rules (Subsidiary Legislation) Cap. H-2, Laws of Jigawa State, 2012, His Lordship, the State Chief Judge Hon. Justice Umar M. Sadiq, has the power to declare the Court on Vacation.” It…
The acting chairman of the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Emperor Jarret Tenebe, has called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest and prosecute the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, for allegedly forging his voter’s card. In a letter dated July 3rd, Tenebe stated that he was petitioning in his capacity as a voter and a law-abiding citizen of Nigeria, “whose interest would be affected if a non-qualified person is allowed to participate or is elected.” According to Tenebe, Ighodalo allegedly presented forged documents to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State announced on Friday that the worst is over for his administration, emphasizing their commitment to delivering good governance. This declaration follows the Appeal Court ruling that reinstated the 27 lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Speaking to journalists in Khana, Khana Local Government Area, Fubara expressed confidence in divine guidance. “I know that a lot of you will be wondering what is going on and all that. Government has its own challenges. If you go to the Book of Psalms, 23 verse 5, in the Bible, it says that God prepares a…
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed, has cautioned corps members against posting orientation camp activities on social media platforms. General Ahmed emphasized that the penalty for such actions is decampment if the corps member is caught. The NYSC boss issued the warning while addressing corps members deployed to Osun State for the Batch B Stream I national service at the NYSC permanent orientation camp in Ede on Friday. “It is an offense to carry activities of the camp and post on social media. The penalty is that such corps members will…
Personnel from the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Army Guards Brigade have apprehended six bandits during clearance operations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The security personnel successfully dismantled identified bandit camps in Kaduna and Niger states. In a statement issued on Friday by FCT Police Command spokesperson Josephine Adeh, it was revealed that the six bandits were captured at the hideout of a bandit kingpin located in the Gidan Dogo and Jerei forests of Kaduna State. The statement read: “In the continued effort and stride against criminality in the Federal Capital Territory, the operatives of the FCT police…
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has committed to completing all uncompleted projects initiated by his predecessors. He made this announcement on Friday during an inspection of the Mararraba – Baissa – Abong road project in Kurmi local government council. Governor Kefas revealed that companies handling the projects have been pressuring his administration for outstanding payments. He emphasized that his visit to the project site was to ensure that any allocated resources are justified. He reiterated his administration’s dedication to finishing projects that are beneficial to the people of Taraba State. Additionally, he highlighted his commitment to maintaining peace in the…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has refuted claims that it wrote a letter to the Senate accusing the Federal Government of laying siege on Kano State. This clarification follows a letter dated June 24 from the party’s former National Chairman, Dr. Ajuji Ahmed, to the Senate. The letter, titled “Need for NNPP Federal Lawmakers to Make Urgent and Concerted Efforts to Immediately End the Siege on Kano State by Agents of the Federal Government,” alleged federal interference due to the Emirate leadership tussle in Kano. In a statement released on Friday, NNPP National Chairman Dr. Agbo Major clarified that…
Osun State’s All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of using police officers to target, intimidate, and arrest opposition party members. In a statement released by APC Chairman Tajudeen Lawal and obtained by the media on Friday, the party claimed that these actions aim to suppress opposition. Lawal stated, “Information has it that Mr. Akin Adeyi, a chieftain of the APC and respected socio-political commentator on social media platforms, has been invited multiple times within a few days by the Zone 11 Command of the Nigeria Police, based on frivolous petitions by an appointed political functionary in Governor…
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested Bala Mohammed, a 67-year-old man, for allegedly raping two girls after luring them into his room with money. The incident was reported on June 22, 2024, at the A’ Divisional Police Headquarters by the fathers of the victims. They claimed that Mohammed lured their daughters, a 17-year-old and a 16-year-old, into his room and had carnal knowledge of them. The command’s spokesperson, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, revealed in a statement on Friday that the suspect voluntarily confessed to the crime during interrogation, corroborating the victims’ statements. The victims disclosed that Mohammed had carnal…
The Lagos State Police Command has reported the death of a 61-year-old man who was electrocuted during a flood incident in the Orile-Iganmu area. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the tragic incident in a post shared on his X handle, @benHundeyin, on Thursday. “During the rain yesterday in Orile-Iganmu, a 61-year-old man, while wading through the floods, held on to a street light pole and sadly got electrocuted,” Hundeyin stated. He urged the public to prioritize their safety during such hazardous conditions.
The Lagos State governorship candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has criticized the Lagos State Government for its lack of proactivity in flood management. In an interview on Channels Television on Thursday, Rhodes-Vivour addressed the recent flooding that hit Lagos following heavy rainfall on Wednesday. The flood is the latest in a series of episodes that have severely impacted the commercial capital of Nigeria. Rhodes-Vivour expressed his discontent with the Lagos government’s approach to flood and disaster management, urging them to implement wetland protection policies to mitigate and manage the impact of annual floods.…
The chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Kwara State, Prince Oyedeji Oyekunle, has expressed a vote of no confidence in the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) concerning the forthcoming local council polls scheduled for September 21, 2024. In a statement issued in Ilorin on Thursday, Oyekunle, who also serves as the State Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Kwara Chapter, stated: “As the State Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, and the State Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, Kwara Chapter, I have received and carefully reviewed the reports and feedback from various stakeholders…
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has responded to the Federal High Court in Abuja’s decision to nullify Asue Ighodalo as the party’s candidate for the September 21 governorship election. In a statement released on Thursday in Benin City, the state chairman of the party, Anthony Aziegbemi, assured members and supporters that the judgment does not affect Ighodalo’s candidacy. Aziegbemi urged members and loyal supporters to remain calm and resolute, stating there is no cause for alarm. The statement read: “PDP is aware that certain elements who are scared of the soaring popularity of our candidate…