Gunmen have struck again in the Teaching Hospital Road area of Ado Ekiti, killing a Point of Sale (POS) agent known as Alfa Taofeek. Reports indicate that the gunmen, who arrived on a motorbike, shot and killed Alfa Taofeek, making away with his money and other valuables. According to an anonymous source, Alfa was just opening his shop after dropping his children at school when the assailants struck. Details remain sketchy at the time of filing this report. The police have reportedly taken his corpse to the morgue. Sympathizers besieged the area, describing the deceased as humble and easygoing, and…
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Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Thursday signed six significant bills into law, emphasizing their importance for the state’s development. The newly signed laws include: 1. Law to Repeal and Re-enact the Kogi State Local Government Service Commission Law 2014 2. Law to Repeal and Re-enact the Kogi State Scholarship Board Edict, 1998 3. Law to Establish the Kogi State Electricity Market and the Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission 4. Law to Establish the Kogi State Anti-Corruption Agency 5. Kogi State Commodity Exchange, Export Promotion and Market Development Agency Law 6. Kogi State Information Technology Development Agency Law Speaking…
The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has voiced its concern over alleged attempts to interfere with the bail recently granted to suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, who is currently facing trial for alleged drug trafficking. Kyari was reportedly granted bail to attend his mother’s burial, an act which the AYCF defends as being within the legal framework. The forum condemned any actions that undermine the concept of bail, which it emphasized is crucial for upholding justice and fairness within the legal system. In a statement issued by AYCF President General Yerima Shettima, the organization reiterated that bail is…
The ongoing crisis within the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated on Wednesday as the party announced the expulsion of key figures Dan Orbih, Hon. Philip Shaibu, and Hon. Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama. The announcement was made by the Anthony Aziegbemi-led state executives, citing anti-party activities as the reason for the expulsions. Orbih, the National Vice Chairman South-South, Shaibu, the former deputy governor of the state, and Ogbeide-Ihama, a two-term House of Representatives member, were targeted in this latest move. The State Publicity Secretary, Ogie Vasco, released a statement confirming the expulsion. He stated that the decision was…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ebonyi State Council, has lodged a petition with the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) and the Department of State Services (DSS) following an attack on its members in Nkomoro, Ezza North Local Government Area. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 15, 2024, during a coronation ceremony in the community. The journalists, Mr. Inya Uchenna of The Sun newspaper, Chinelo Okoro, and Sir Godwin Oguta, both of FRCN Unity FM, Abakaliki, were invited to cover the event when they were attacked by hoodlums. The petition, titled “UNPROVOKED ATTACK ON JOURNALISTS AT NKOMORO COMMUNITY, IN EZZA NORTH…
The Nigerian Government and Sokoto State Government have announced a collaborative effort to address the ongoing terrorism and security challenges plaguing the state. Deputy Governor Idris Gobir made this declaration on Tuesday in Sabon Fegi, Sabon Birni town, emphasizing the need for a united approach to restore peace and stability in the region. Gobir revealed that a new military base will be established in the Sabon Birni Local Government Area to bolster security operations. “A military camp will be set up in one of the three towns most affected by frequent banditry attacks,” Gobir stated. “These towns are Burkusuma, Dama,…
The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Rivers State has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of intensifying the political unrest in the state. Addressing journalists on Wednesday at the APC secretariat in Port Harcourt, APC Chairman Tony Okocha claimed that Governor Fubara’s disregard for President Bola Tinubu’s advice against establishing caretaker committees for local governments has fueled the ongoing crisis. Chief Okocha further expressed concerns over the Fubara administration’s repeated violations of court orders, particularly in cases where parties were instructed to maintain the status quo. “We are deeply troubled by Governor Fubara’s actions, which have only exacerbated the political turmoil in…
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State has refuted claims that Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, a former House of Representatives member, has been suspended from the party. In a statement made on Wednesday, the PDP Chairman of Oredo Local Government, Oduwa Igbinosun, labeled the purported suspension as false and misleading. Igbinosun clarified that the local government executives had been made aware of a supposed expulsion of Ogbeide-Ihama by an unrecognized group. Igbinosun further explained that the National Working Committee of the party had extended the tenure of all elected executives and designated them…
Thousands of supporters from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other political parties in Benue State have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). This mass defection took place in Sankera, Kwande, and Ushongo local government areas on Wednesday during the commencement of Governor Hyacinth Alia’s state-wide thank-you tour. Speaking at events held at Katsina-Ala Township Stadium and LGEA Primary School in Kwande town, Governor Alia expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support he received during the last elections. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to resettling internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by armed herdsmen attacks back to their ancestral homes…
A middle-aged man was allegedly shot dead by unknown gunmen around Okesa Roundabout in Ado Ekiti on Monday. The victim, identified as one of the individuals issuing tickets to commercial motorcyclists in the area, was reportedly fired upon by assailants who arrived on another motorcycle. Witnesses reported that the killers fled immediately after the attack. Confirming the incident, Chairman of the Okada Riders Association in Ekiti State, Mr. Kunle Asaolu, stated that the deceased was a member of the association. The Ekiti State Police Command also confirmed the attack through its spokesperson, DSP Sunday Abutu. Abutu said an investigation has…
An alleged armed robber who reportedly stabbed an eighteen-year-old POS operator to death was set ablaze by an angry mob in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. The tragic incident occurred near the yam market on Monday. The victim, a young girl preparing for her National Examination Council (NECO) exams, was attacked in her shop by the suspect under the pretense of making a withdrawal. Sources told Journalists that the suspect entered the girl’s shop, attempted to steal money, and upon failing, fatally stabbed her. “A young man went into the POS operator’s shop and stabbed her to death,”…
The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has advised Nigerians to avoid storing cooked food in refrigerators for more than three days to prevent foodborne illnesses. This caution was issued in a statement signed by NAFDAC’s Resident Media Consultant, Sayo Akintola, on Tuesday. The agency warned that extended storage of cooked food in refrigerators can lead to contamination by disease-causing pathogens, posing serious health risks. “Prof. Adeyeye urged Nigerians to refrain from storing cooked food in the refrigerator for more than three days, warning that such food is susceptible…
Opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives have called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to charge 23 former local government chairmen in Rivers State, who are loyal to the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, with treason. The opposition lawmakers argue that the ex-council chairmen’s attempt to forcefully retain their seats after the constitutional expiration of their three-year tenure constitutes a treasonable act. The lawmakers, under the umbrella of G60, made this call on Tuesday during a press conference following an emergency meeting in Abuja. They commended Governor Fubara and the citizens of Rivers State for resisting the attempts by what they…
The Labour Party has expressed its disappointment over President Bola Tinubu’s recent remarks, which it described as making a mockery of Nigerians’ plight with poverty. National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh, criticized the President’s statement, emphasizing that Tinubu was elected to reduce, if not eliminate, poverty and not exacerbate it. Ifoh’s reaction comes in response to President Tinubu’s comment that Nigerians are not the only ones suffering from poverty. “We are disappointed but not surprised by the comments made by President Bola Tinubu about the excruciating poverty his administration’s policies have unleashed on Nigerians since he took…
Thailand has made history by becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to approve same-sex marriage. The landmark decision follows the Senate’s passage of a marriage equality bill on Tuesday. According to Al Jazeera, the upper house of the Senate approved the bill with a decisive vote of 130 to four, with 18 abstentions. The new legislation will now be sent to King Maha Vajiralongkorn for royal assent and is expected to come into force 120 days after its publication in the official Royal Gazette. Once enacted, Thailand will join Taiwan and Nepal as the only places in Asia where…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as grossly insensitive and unacceptable the recent allegation by Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), that the ruling party was attempting to take Kano State “through the backdoor” by declaring a state of emergency. In a statement issued Tuesday, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka criticized Kwankwaso’s comments, particularly given his prominent status. Morka expressed disappointment, noting that Kwankwaso’s remarks were made in reference to the ongoing emirate tussle in Kano. The APC urged Kwankwaso to focus on seeking peaceful and political solutions to the royal conflict…
Former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has openly declared his support for Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the upcoming September 21 governorship election, causing a rift between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the APC. Speaking at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Benin City during Father’s Day celebrations, Shaibu criticized Asue Ighodalo, the PDP candidate, labeling him a “Lagos-based lawyer” and a product of “godfatherism.” He expressed his preference for Okpebholo, one of two “homeboys” among the 16 candidates, predicting that Okpebholo would succeed Governor Obaseki on November 12. Shaibu also acknowledged Olumide…
Supporters of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Tuesday destroyed a statue of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in Obi Akpor Local Government Area, amid rising political tensions in the state. The protest was sparked by attempts from local government chairmen, loyal to Wike, to extend their tenure. The chairmen refused to vacate their offices after their terms ended on Monday, citing a six-month extension granted by a pro-Wike faction of the Rivers House of Assembly. The conflict between Wike and Fubara dates back to 2023, when they fell out over control of the state’s political…
Danlamin Abdullahi Saku, Chairman of Katcha Local Government Area in Niger State, was attacked and beaten by hoodlums following his alleged failure to settle a debt of over N1 million owed to a creditor. InfoStride News reports that the incident occurred on Sunday when Alhaji Yanda, from whom the chairman borrowed the money, sent a group of boys to deliver a message demanding repayment. Instead of addressing the demand, Saku reportedly slapped one of the boys, which led to a fight during which he was beaten severely. Sources reveal that Saku was rushed to the General Hospital in Katcha and…
Suspected bandits attacked the Ewehko community in Maro Ward, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on Monday, killing five villagers. Luka Bulus, a local resident, reported that the victims were attending a village meeting when the bandits struck at 2:14 pm. The assailants set motorcycles belonging to the victims ablaze during the attack. “Another tragic incident occurred in our community today. In broad daylight, bandits launched a deadly assault on Ewehko, popularly known as Unguwar Paul. The attack happened at about 2:14 pm on 17/06/2024. As of the time of this report, the bodies of four men and one…