The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 33-year-old Olayemi Olawale Shedrack, a suspected rapist and armed robber, in Ijagun, Odogbolu Local Government Area. Shedrack is accused of being involved in a series of armed robberies and sexual assaults targeting female students at Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun. The arrest follows an incident in July when female students at the Royal Villa accommodation were robbed of their laptops, cash, and other belongings, and some were raped. Confirming the arrest, Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, told Journalists on Monday that Shedrack had been on the police wanted list. He was…
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Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted Isah Daya, the district head of Kanya in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The incident occurred on Saturday when the attackers stormed the village, leaving one person dead, three injured, and eight others kidnapped. Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed the attack and identified the deceased as Sheriff Alhaji Almu. He stated that a combined security team, led by the police, has launched a manhunt for the abductors in an effort to rescue the kidnapped individuals. Abubakar also mentioned that the Kebbi State Government has provided necessary logistical…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has urged newly sworn-in local government chairmen and their deputies not to misconstrue their autonomy as an invitation to operate independently from the state government. The governor made the remarks during the swearing-in ceremony on Monday at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Uyo. Governor Eno emphasized that no arm of government can function in isolation and encouraged the council executives to foster synergy with the state government, while assuring them that their financial autonomy would be respected. The swearing-in followed the local government elections held on Saturday, October 5, 2024. According to…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated its candidates on their victories in the local government elections conducted by the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) on Saturday. In a statement released on Sunday by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Daniel Ihomun, the Chairman of the Benue chapter, Comrade Austin Agada, praised the party’s candidates for their resounding success in the polls. Agada said the results demonstrate the widespread acceptance and popularity of the APC in Benue State. “The party congratulates all members in the state and dedicates this victory to God and the people of Benue State, irrespective of their…
The Action Alliance candidate, Hon. Uzordinma Nwafor, has been declared the winner of the Etche Local Government Area election in Rivers State, following the conclusion of results collation. The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) had earlier announced that the Action Peoples Party (APP) won 22 out of the 23 local government areas during the election held on Saturday. However, the results for Etche LGA were delayed as collation was still ongoing. RSIEC’s Chief Election Officer, Justice Adolphus Enebeli, who made the declaration in Port Harcourt, clarified that the results for Etche LGA and the 319 councillorship positions were pending…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has revealed that 84 of its members died between May and August 2024, attributing the deaths to economic hardship and unpaid salaries. ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, made this disclosure during an appearance on Channels Television’s socio-political program, Inside Sources with Laolu Akande. “In the past three months, from May to August 2024, Nigerian universities lost 84 academics to death, largely due to the harsh conditions our members are enduring,” Osodeke said. “Despite this crisis, the government is withholding three-and-a-half or more months of salaries under the no-work, no-pay policy. Our members are…
The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Republic Government In-Exile (BRGIE) has announced that discussions have commenced with members of the United States government over the self-determination and liberation of Biafra. Ekpa made this known in a statement shared via his official X handle on Monday, citing historical grievances, economic disparities, and socio-political marginalization by the Nigerian government as the driving forces behind Biafra’s push for independence. According to Ekpa, over 50 million Igbos have participated in a self-referendum for Biafra’s secession, reflecting the overwhelming desire for self-rule. He stressed that the recent consultations with U.S. congressmen are part of efforts to craft…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has commended the outcome of the recent Rivers State local government elections, declaring it a victory against political intimidation and judicial manipulation. In a statement issued on Sunday, Atiku praised Governor Siminalayi Fubara for overseeing a fair electoral process, which he said demonstrated the governor’s commitment to the people’s interests and the sanctity of democracy. Atiku noted that the successful conclusion of the election marks the end of undue political influence in the state and sets the stage for genuine governance to flourish. “With the conclusion of the…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State on Sunday presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected chairpersons for the 23 local government councils in the state. The ceremony, held in Port Harcourt, was attended by Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Senator Bala Mohammed. The swearing-in followed the local government elections held across the state on Saturday. According to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), the Action Peoples Party (APP) secured victories in 22 out of the 23 local government areas. RSIEC’s Chief Election Officer, Justice Adolphus Enebeli, announced the results…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ambassador Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, has called on party members to refrain from distracting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with discussions about the 2027 presidential elections. Mumuni’s remarks came in response to recent statements by several APC leaders expressing their support for Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Among the leaders who voiced their backing during an event in Lagos on Saturday were former APC national chairman, Chief Bisi Akande, former Ogun State governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba, and Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Describing these endorsements as premature, Mumuni urged party members to allow Tinubu…
The Kogi State Government has opened a 5-kilometer alternate route in Nyamanyama Village, along the Ganaja-Ajaokuta Road, as a precautionary measure in case the main road becomes impassable due to flooding. This initiative, led by the Kogi State Flood Disaster Response Team, aims to ease potential disruptions for motorists as floodwaters near dangerous levels. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo had earlier instructed the Flood Disaster Response Team to create an alternate road to prevent hardship for motorists in the event of flooding on the main Ganaja road. The governor reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to ensuring the safety and comfort of travelers,…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed support for the Federal Ministry of Mines’ intervention in the state’s tax dispute with Thors Explorations Limited, emphasizing that Osun’s claims are in accordance with the Constitution and existing laws. In a statement released by Olawale Rasheed, the governor’s spokesperson, on Sunday in Osogbo, it was revealed that Governor Adeleke had reached out to the Minister of Mines, Dele Alake, affirming Osun’s support for efforts to attract foreign direct investment into Nigeria. However, the governor stressed that investors must be transparent, comply with local laws, and safeguard the environment. Governor Adeleke disclosed…
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has declared Monday, October 7, 2024, a public holiday for teachers across the state in celebration of World Teachers’ Day. In a statement issued by the state’s Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Moddibo Kawu, the governor expressed his appreciation for the vital role teachers play in advancing human progress through quality education and nurturing minds. “The governor directs that this holiday be observed by teachers in both the public and private sectors as a mark of appreciation for their contributions,” the statement read. Governor Abdulrazaq also extended his best wishes…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed reports of the suspension of its South-East National Vice Chairman, Chief Ali Odefa, from his ward in Ebonyi State. In a statement released by the party’s media director in the South-East zone, Richard Nwafor, the PDP alleged that the ward executives responsible for the purported suspension were hired by an opposition party to create disunity and destabilize the party. “Our attention has been drawn to a media statement attributed to some faceless individuals, allegedly ward executives of our party in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State,” the statement read. “These individuals, having…
Bashir Ahmad, a former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has stated that Peter Obi is “politically bigger” than former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Ahmad made this assertion in a post on X, where he compared the political influence of the two figures based on the 2023 presidential election results. “Even though I have never been a Kwankwasiyya loyalist, I have always admired and respected Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso as one of the progressive political figures in this country. However, I do not agree with his recent statement in Kano, where he claimed to be politically bigger than Peter…
The ongoing local government elections in Rivers State took a violent turn on Saturday, as heavy gunfire erupted in Rumuepirikom, the hometown of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike. According to reports from Vanguard, unidentified individuals entered the community before the elections, warning residents to stay indoors. Tensions escalated when armed men, suspected to be political thugs, stormed a ward in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area just as electoral officers were about to arrive. The gunmen reportedly held the community hostage, firing shots that caused widespread panic and discouraged people from coming out to vote. At least…
Thousands of supporters on Saturday joined Tinok Andrew Nok, a former senatorial aspirant in the 2023 general elections, as she officially defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the Labour Party in Kaduna State. Tinok, the younger sister of former Kaduna State Commissioner of Education, Prof. Andrew Nok, explained that her decision was driven by the Labour Party’s alignment with her values of honesty and service to the people. “My decision to join the Labour Party is influenced by Senator Nnadi Usman, the National Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party,” Tinok stated, vowing to use her experience to…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has named two prominent figures he believes could restore the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to power. According to the clergyman, former Senate President Bukola Saraki and Peter Obi have the capacity to bring the party back to the forefront of Nigerian politics. In a video message, Primate Ayodele advised the PDP to consider giving its presidential ticket to Saraki and Obi, stating that both leaders possess the qualities needed to lead the party to victory. “Saraki-Obi is the answer for PDP,” he said, urging Peter Obi to return to the…
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, cast his ballot in the local government elections on Saturday in his hometown of Mbagul, Vandiekya Local Government Area. The governor, alongside many citizens, participated actively in the election process. It should be recalled that Gov. Alia had declared Friday, October 4, 2024, as a work-free day to allow citizens ample time to prepare and travel to their respective local government areas for the elections. Speaking after casting his vote, Gov. Alia highlighted that the work-free day was aimed at ensuring full participation in the electoral process. He commended the citizens of Benue…
Some shop owners and traders in Obio/Akpor, Rivers State, on Saturday, opened for business despite the state government’s no-movement directive during the local council election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that while the election was underway, several residents of the area opted to continue with their personal activities. Kachi James, a shop owner in Woji Ward 6, explained to NAN that she prioritized her business over voting. She noted that the political tensions between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, had left many residents disillusioned. “This business is the only way I can put food…