The Kano State Police Command has refuted reports circulating on social media alleging an attack on an 18-seater bus carrying Igbo passengers in Kano, describing the claims as “false and misleading.” In a statement on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, urged the public to disregard the viral news and refrain from spreading unverified information, misinformation, and hate speech that could incite panic or unrest. “The Kano State Police Command is committed to maintaining law and order in the state and ensuring the safety and security of all residents, regardless of their ethnic or religious backgrounds,”…
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The Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) has cautioned the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), against accessing statutory allocations or any other funds meant for the state. The group issued the warning in a statement released to the media on Friday following its strategy meeting in Abuja. In the statement, signed by Barr. Obinna Nwachukwu, Protem National Coordinator of CP-PDP, the group emphasized that the Nigerian Constitution does not grant Ibas the authority to appropriate or disburse funds belonging to Rivers State. Citing Section 120 (3) and (4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), CP-PDP…
Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has denied claims of defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting he has no intention of joining the ruling party. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, made this clarification in a post on X, distancing himself from any association with an APC gathering where his name was mentioned. He emphasized his commitment to issue-based politics, stating that he does not engage in toxic politics, blackmail, or political manipulation. “Let me make it unequivocally clear: I do not engage in toxic politics, blackmail, or any form of political manipulation. My name…
President Bola Tinubu has stated that his 73rd birthday has further motivated him to intensify efforts toward achieving his administration’s objectives for Nigeria. The president made this remark on Friday after attending Jumat prayers at the National Mosque in Abuja. Tinubu said he prayed for God’s protection and blessings, particularly during the Ramadan period, while also seeking peace, stability, and the courage to secure the nation. Addressing questions on how he plans to fulfill his administration’s development agenda, Tinubu emphasized his commitment to the Renewed Hope agenda, vowing to continue working hard to deliver on his promises. Reflecting on his…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has declared that his country will not recognize previously approved military aid from the United States as loans requiring repayment. Zelenskyy made this assertion on Friday while confirming that Kyiv had received a new draft minerals deal from the US. Speaking at a press conference, the Ukrainian leader reiterated that Ukraine is open to negotiations with any Russian representative except President Vladimir Putin. He also emphasized that Kyiv would not accept any agreement that threatens its integration with the European Union. Regarding the US proposal, Zelenskyy stated: “I would like to note that officially, and this…
The Kaduna State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has dismissed claims that former Governor Nasir El-Rufai is a registered member of the party. El-Rufai, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), recently announced his exit from the ruling party, citing a divergence in political direction. Addressing journalists on Friday, SDP’s Assistant National Secretary for the Northwest Zone, Idris Inuwa, clarified that El-Rufai has not undergone the required registration process to become a member of the party. According to Inuwa, neither the Kaduna North Local Government Chapter nor the leadership of Unguwar Sarki ward has any record…
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state following the lynching and burning of seven individuals accused of kidnapping. The incident, which occurred in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area, saw an irate mob take justice into their own hands, DAILY POST reports. In a statement, Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, Chairman of the Edo State PDP Caretaker Committee, condemned the extrajudicial killings, describing the security situation as dire. “With seven people burnt alive in a single day and over 100 others killed in recent…
Remo Land has taken a decisive step towards self-determination by submitting a memorandum to the National Assembly, formally requesting the creation of Remo State from the existing Ogun State. This move signifies a shift from the earlier proposal for a Remo-Ijebu State, which did not align with the aspirations of the Remo people, who seek a distinct identity free from ambiguity. Leading the push for statehood, the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remo Land, Oba Dr. Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, CFR, alongside key stakeholders, has presented a compelling case, citing Remo Land’s unique economic, cultural, and historical background. The proposal designates…
A Plateau State High Court has sentenced two individuals, Thomas Danboyi and Pam Lang, to death by hanging for their roles in the killing of Chung Bot. Delivering the judgment at the High Court in Jos on Wednesday, Plateau State Chief Judge, Justice David Gwong Mann, found the defendants guilty of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide in the case State vs. Thomas Danboyi & Pam Lang (Charge No. PLD/J112C/2010). Mann stated that the offences were punishable under the Penal Code Law of Northern Nigeria, 1963, which was applicable in Plateau State at the time of the crime. The prosecution team,…
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 38-year-old man, Iyayi Omokaro, for allegedly killing his elder brother, Friday Omokaro, during a dispute. The command’s spokesperson, Moses Joel Yamu, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Thursday, revealing that the incident occurred on March 25 in Uzalla Community. “On 25/03/2025 at about 15:30 hours, a report was received from a camp in Uzalla Community about the killing of one Friday Omokaro, 38 years old,” the statement read. Yamu disclosed that a team of Ahor Police operatives and vigilantes responded to the scene, recovered the victim, and took him…