The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of the Ijanikin Police Station, CSP Bolaji Olugbenga. The spokesperson for the command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the officer’s death on Friday night but did not provide further details about the circumstances leading to the incident. However, sources earlier informed the News Agency of Nigeria that the DPO reportedly collapsed in his office and died before he could be taken to a hospital. The unexpected loss has thrown officers at the Ijanikin Division into mourning, with many expressing shock at the sudden demise…
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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has congratulated former Head of State and elder statesman, General Yakubu Gowon, on his 90th birthday. In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by the Director of Defence Information (DDI), Major General Tukur Gusau, Musa lauded Gowon’s pivotal role in promoting peace and unity during his tenure as Nigeria’s Head of State from 1966 to 1975, despite the challenges of the era. The CDS commended Gowon’s exemplary service and leadership, describing them as leaving an indelible mark on Nigeria’s history. He noted that Gowon’s famous post-civil war declaration—”no victor, no…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has paid glowing tribute to the late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, former President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, describing him as a passionate advocate for nation-building and ethical rebirth. In a statement personally signed by him, Umahi said Iwuanyanwu’s life was dedicated to advancing a peaceful, prosperous, united, and just Nigeria. He urged the family of the deceased and the people of the South-East to uphold the ideals the late statesman stood for. “I am here today with a deep sense of loss, yet with a gratifying heart for the purposeful life and times of my leader,…
The Imo State Local Government Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Owerri, has adjourned the case filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) against the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to November 4, 2024. The suit, numbered EPI/IMLG/0/9/24, was initiated by the SDP’s state chairman, Henry Ifeanyi Eluwa, challenging the electoral process that led to the emergence of local government chairmen across the state. In its petition, the SDP is seeking the cancellation of the election results, alleging widespread irregularities and malpractices during the polls. The party accused ISIEC of colluding with the APC…
The Labour Party (LP) has dismissed allegations by the Nigeria Labour Congress Political Commission (NLC-PC) that the Julius Abure-led leadership is advancing the interests of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, issued the clarification on Friday in Abuja, emphasizing that the LP remains committed to its critical stance against the APC. According to Ifoh, the recent court ruling affirming Julius Abure as the party’s national chairman has prompted unfounded claims that the LP’s legal victories suggest it is aligned with the APC. He described such claims as “misleading, mischievous, and a calculated attempt…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested 16 individuals for alleged thuggery, disturbance of public peace, and possession of dangerous weapons and cannabis. State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in Minna, saying the arrests were part of efforts to curb rising cases of phone snatching and public attacks within the state capital. The suspects were apprehended on October 15, 2024, around 4:00 a.m., following a tip-off that armed miscreants were spotted near the PDP Secretariat along Eastern Bypass, Minna. “Police operatives from the Tudun-Wada Division were deployed to the area, and surveillance was conducted. In…
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 24-year-old man, Dada Adesonye, who reportedly committed suicide by hanging in the Afami area of Imasayi, Yewa North Local Government Area. InfoStride News gathered that Adesonye was found hanging from a tree early on Thursday morning. The incident was reported to the police at about 8:27 a.m. by an employee of Dangote Cement Transport, located along Ibese-Afami Road. The spokesperson for the command, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident, stated that officers conducted an investigation and found no signs of violence on the body. She further disclosed that the…
A 27-year-old suspected armed robber, identified as Imole Ajayi, has been arrested by operatives of the Ogun State Police Command during a stop-and-search operation along the Orita/Idi-Oke, Igbesa road on Thursday. The arrest was disclosed in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, and made available to Newsmen on Friday. According to Odutola, officers discovered a single-barrel shotgun and three live cartridges inside the suspect’s bag during the search. She stated that Ajayi is believed to be involved in the operations of “one-chance” armed robbers, who use motorcycles to scout for stranded vehicles along highways, preying on both commercial…
As part of preparations for the transition to a new government, Edo State and its Governor, Godwin Obaseki, have announced that a joint inauguration of transition committees will take place on Friday. The ceremony, set to be held at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA), will see the inauguration of the Edo State 2024 Transition Committee and the All Progressives Congress (APC) Transition Committee. Governor Obaseki had earlier constituted a 24-member transition committee in July, chaired by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Victor Eboigbe. The APC has also named a 24-member transition committee for its governor-elect.…
A former Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Osun State, Sunday Akere, has attributed the loss of the 2022 governorship election by former governor Adegboyega Oyetola to internal political manipulations within the All Progressives Congress (APC). Akere, speaking during the 41st edition of the Frontliners, an event organized by the League of Veteran Journalists in Osogbo on Thursday, dismissed suggestions that Oyetola’s defeat was due to unpopularity. Instead, he alleged that some political forces within the APC targeted Oyetola to hinder Bola Tinubu’s presidential ambitions. “We lost the 2022 election due to political manipulations from party leaders,” Akere stated. “It…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday issued a warning to the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, threatening to jail him for obstructing access between Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and his legal team. In a Notice of Consequences of Disobedience to Court Order (Form 48), the court accused the DSS chief of violating its directive, which mandates routine access for Kanu’s lawyers. The notice was served on Ajayi by the court’s Registrar and made public by Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor. Ejimakor, in a statement he…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved a new minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants under the state government’s employment. The decision was reached during a closed-door meeting chaired by the governor at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday. Representatives of organized labor under the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council also attended the meeting. Addressing journalists after the meeting, Dr. George Nwaeke, the Head of the Rivers State Civil Service, confirmed the approval and announced that the new wage would take effect in November 2024. Nwaeke noted that a technical committee had been set up to work…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called on all levels of government to enhance the well-being of Nigerians in line with Section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). IPAC emphasized that immediate action is required to ease the hardship millions of Nigerians endure daily, arguing that better living conditions will increase political participation and restore confidence in the electoral process. Speaking at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Fourth Quarterly Consultative Meeting with political parties in Abuja, IPAC’s National Chairman, Yusuf Mamman Dantelle, highlighted the need for renewed efforts toward citizen engagement ahead of the November 16, 2024, governorship…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has complied with a court order recognizing the Julius Abure-led leadership of the Labour Party (LP). In a letter addressed to Julius Abure and Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the Commission’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, invited the Labour Party to participate in the fourth consultative meeting with political parties. This development follows a Federal High Court ruling in Abuja, which declared the Labour Party’s national convention held in March 2024 in Nnewi as valid and constitutional. The judgment, delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite, also directed INEC to accord full recognition and privileges to the party’s National…
The Labour Party Chairman in Kaduna State, Isah Chiroma, and Abdullahi Imrah, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) councillorship candidate for Kafachan Ward B in Jema’a Local Government Area (LGA), have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the local government election scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2024. Chiroma announced his defection during the APC campaign flag-off and presentation of flags to councillorship candidates. He cited the inclusive governance approach of Governor Uba Sani and the infrastructural development in Southern Kaduna as key reasons for joining APC, expressing his commitment to moving the state forward. Similarly, Imrah explained that,…
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the death of an unidentified man after an alleged marathon sexual encounter with a lady at a lodge in Paiko, headquarters of Paikoro Local Government Area. In a statement issued on Thursday, the police spokesperson, SP Wasi’u Abiodun, said the incident is under investigation, pending the outcome of a medical autopsy. Efforts are ongoing to identify the deceased’s relatives, as no family members have been reached due to the absence of a phone or any means of identification on him. According to the statement, “An incident of a suspected sudden death was reported…
The Benue State Government has rescued three children from Ukum and Katsina-Ala local government areas who were trafficked to Benin City, Edo State. The Chairman of Ukum Local Government Area, Jonathan Modi, disclosed the development on Thursday, revealing that the children endured severe hardship and were subjected to forced labor in Benin. Modi explained that the situation was brought to his attention by his security secretary, Aku T. Enoch, who promptly coordinated with security operatives. Their joint efforts led to the arrest of the traffickers. The rescued children were identified as Favour Shidoo Mngerior Fan Adure, Mecivir Kume Jessica from…
The National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ajuji Ahmed, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of engineering internal crises within opposition parties to bolster its chances of winning the 2027 general elections and securing a second term for President Bola Tinubu. Ahmed made the allegations during the flag-off of the NNPP’s campaign in Akure, the Ondo State capital, ahead of the upcoming off-cycle governorship election. The NNPP chairman stressed the need for opposition parties to unite against the APC, pledging his party’s participation in any coalition aimed at removing the ruling party from power. “The NNPP…
The Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP) has threatened to boycott the upcoming local government election scheduled for October 19, 2024, in Kogi State. The Kogi State Chairman of CNPP, Comrade Mohammed Kabir Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, citing a lack of confidence in the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC). Abdullahi accused KOSIEC of sidelining key stakeholders in the preparation for the council polls, raising concerns about the transparency of the electoral process. “It is totally unacceptable for KOSIEC to organize training sessions ahead of the election without involving any political party,” he said. “To…
The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State has issued a warning to civil servants and the general public, stressing the importance of adhering to the constitutional provisions governing the state’s electoral process. The party emphasized that electoral laws empower the relevant commission to follow established principles throughout the electoral process. In a statement issued by the PDP, the party declared: “In line with electoral guidelines, any member intending to contest in the forthcoming elections must resign their appointment no later than 12 p.m. today. “This step is essential to ensuring a free, fair, credible, and transparent electoral process…