The Delta State Police Command has arrested a General Overseer (GO) and founder of a new generation church in connection with an alleged attempt to kidnap a fellow bishop in Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area. During the execution of a search warrant at the residence of the GO, identified simply as Bishop Godfrey, the police recovered three army uniforms and over 20 SIM cards. Bishop Godfrey was arrested alongside his wife, an assistant pastor, and several church elders. They are currently detained at the Ughelli Police A’ Division. The GO was traced to a hideout where he had fled…
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The Rivers State Police Command has denied allegations that its operatives were involved in any shooting during a recent protest in Port Harcourt. Viral video clips have surfaced showing moments when security officers allegedly shot sporadically during a protest. The protest was led by Ijaw youths at the Port Harcourt City Council secretariat, demonstrating against the tenure extension of local government chairmen who were expected to vacate their offices on Monday. One of the leaders of the protesting youths, identified simply as Ichemanti, claimed that one of the demonstrators was shot by police during the incident. However, Rivers Police Public…
A fresh crisis is brewing in Rivers State regarding the tenure of the 23 local government council chairmen. Former militant warlord and Niger Delta leader, Muhajid Asari Dokubo, has urged the council chairmen to accept the end of their three-year tenure and “go home quietly.” Governor Siminalayi Fubara had earlier instructed the chairmen, with support from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to step down at the end of their terms. However, the chairmen have refused, claiming that a pro-Wike faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly extended their tenure. The Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule,…
The acting chairman of the Bauchi State chapter of the Labour Party, Alhaji Mohammed Sabitu Aliyu, has reaffirmed the chapter’s commitment and loyalty to the leadership of National Chairman Julius Abure. Speaking with journalists on Monday, Sabitu Aliyu commended Abure as “the best chairman the party has produced since its formation.” He praised Abure’s performance since assuming office, stating that the Abure-led leadership “has the capacity, capability, and wherewithal to move the party to greater heights, especially in future elections.” Sabitu Aliyu revealed that the party’s leadership and other stakeholders are actively working to deepen democratic practices within the party,…
Former lawmaker Shehu Sani, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial Zone, has accused former Governor Nasir El-Rufai of marginalizing the Southern Kaduna people during his eight-year tenure. Speaking at a Sallah dinner with family and friends, Sani reacted to allegations that El-Rufai’s administration diverted N423 billion in state funds. Sani stated, “The Southern Kaduna people fought El-Rufai’s government to a standstill and never compromised, while the people of Zone two and three were busy applauding him even when he was stealing their monies with his cronies.” He criticized El-Rufai for neglecting Southern Kaduna and failing to include them in the state’s…
In a significant judicial decision, a Missouri judge has overturned the conviction of Sandra ‘Sandy’ Hemme, who has spent 43 years in prison for a 1980 murder. Judge Ryan Horsman ruled that Hemme has established her actual innocence and must be released within 30 days unless the prosecution opts to retry her for the murder of Patricia Jeschke, a 31-year-old library worker. The New York Post reports that the case began on November 13, 1980, when Patricia Jeschke failed to report to work. Concerned, her mother went to her apartment, eventually gaining entry through a window. Inside, she found her…
Ahead of the State and National Congress of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Enyinnaya Apollos, a party chieftain and former Chief Press Secretary to the ex-governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has indicated that the opposition party is set to produce youthful leadership aimed at enacting necessary changes. Following a State caucus meeting on June 1 in Umuahia, the PDP zoned the chairmanship position to Abia North in preparation for the congress. Speaking to newsmen in Umuahia, the Abia state capital, Apollos emphasized the party’s deep roots in the grassroots. “We value the experience of our elders but we…
The leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State as chairman of its reconciliation committee. The announcement was made early Monday morning in a communiqué from the South South zonal conference held in Calabar on Sunday. The communiqué stated, “We have resolved to set up a reconciliation committee in the South-South region. This will be headed by HE Sen. Bassey Otu, governor of Cross River State.” The committee aims to bridge existing gaps, foster collaboration, and strengthen the party’s presence and influence in the region. The communiqué also reaffirmed the party’s…
In a recent interview with Arise TV, monitored by media outlets, Salihu Lukman, the immediate past National Vice Chairman (North West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), criticized the party’s performance on key campaign promises. Lukman rated the APC’s efforts on security, economic stability, and anti-corruption as very poor. Lukman voiced his concerns about the new leadership continuing the practices of the previous administration under President Buhari. He stated, “I admit that in terms of meeting up with our campaign promises, we have done badly, no doubt about it. And what are those campaign promises? Issues of security, the economy,…
Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, the Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the 2023 elections, has called on Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to focus more on security and human development issues in Kano State. During a Sallah homage by the Governor on Monday, Kwankwaso praised Yusuf’s commitment to advancing education and women empowerment initiatives, noting that these efforts are in line with the values of the Kwankwasiyya philosophy. Kwankwaso, drawing on his experience as a former governor, stressed the importance of effective monitoring to ensure the fair distribution of empowerment grants. In his response, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved Israel’s six-member war cabinet, following the departure of coalition leader Benny Gantz from the government. The decision was announced during a meeting of the political security cabinet on Sunday evening, as reported on Monday. Gantz’s exit prompted the dissolution, with Netanyahu explaining that the cabinet was initially formed at Gantz’s request as part of the coalition agreement. Nationalist-religious Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir had called for the establishment of a new war cabinet featuring coalition party leaders, emphasizing the need to continue Israel’s bombardment of Gaza despite international calls…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will secure a victory in the upcoming Edo State governorship election scheduled for September 2024. Speaking at the APC South-South conference in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, Akpabio urged APC members from Edo State to intensify their efforts to defeat the candidate from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). “For those of you from Edo State and any part of the South-South region, the election that is coming up in September 2024, you all must head towards Edo, both in prayers and everything. We have to…
Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, a chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has called on political officeholders, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, state governors, and members of the National Assembly, to honor the promises made during their election campaigns. In a statement released to coincide with the Eid Adha festival, Oguntoyinbo urged political leaders to embrace the principle of sacrifice in managing the nation’s affairs. “Political leaders should emulate Prophet Ibrahim’s obedience to Allah’s command and his fulfillment of promises made to Allah,” Oguntoyinbo stated. He emphasized the need for leaders to make necessary sacrifices to foster national growth and…
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Osun State has urged the state government to accelerate efforts on critical infrastructure projects, particularly in road construction, healthcare, and education, to improve the quality of life for residents. In a statement released on Sunday by APM Chairman Wale Adebayo, the party highlighted the urgent need to address the poor condition of key road corridors, especially with the festive season approaching. “The festive season sees an increase in travel, and the deplorable state of major roads poses a significant risk to citizens’ safety,” Adebayo stated. “It is unfortunate that the government has not implemented…
Gunmen launched a brazen attack on Saturday in the Umu-Ezuboke Umualor community, located in the Isi-Uzo local government area of Enugu State, leaving several individuals hospitalized with gunshot wounds. According to reports by Vanguard, at least four victims are currently receiving medical treatment after sustaining multiple gunshot injuries during the assault. Mr. Methodist Ejiagbo, one of the victims recovering in the hospital, recounted the harrowing ordeal: “Three months ago, some individuals from Abakaliki threatened us, claiming they would invade our farmlands and seize our properties. Yesterday, armed men in police-like uniforms arrived in two Hilux vans and a Sienna bus.…
In a horrifying incident at Uviama New Layout in the Agbarho community of Ughelli North Local Government Area, a man identified as Sankey Ovemureye has reportedly killed his six-year-old daughter, Abigail Stanley, in a suspected money ritual. According to reports, Ovemureye fled the scene after allegedly smashing the young girl’s head. The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident in a statement released on Sunday. SP Edafe detailed that the Divisional Police Officer of Agbarho recovered the child’s corpse, which had sustained severe head injuries. “The corpse was recovered and deposited at the mortuary. The…
Amidst the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, which coincides with Father’s Day worldwide, President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to fathers for their pivotal role in shaping the destiny of Nigeria. In a statement by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu acknowledged the immense contributions of fathers through their sacrifices, forbearance, provision, protection, presence, and guidance of the young towards a noble and true path. Reflecting on the origins of Father’s Day, the President noted its medieval beginnings and official roots in West Virginia, USA, where an event in 1908 commemorated 362 men who died in a coal mining explosion. He emphasized…
A middle-aged man identified as Eric and his unidentified girlfriend were found dead in their room in Ondo, Ondo West Local Government Area of the state. Channels TV reports that the couple was discovered on Saturday in Eric’s apartment in the Ayeyemi area of the city. Neighbors suggested that the couple had been using a generator and charging a phone in a socket placed on the bed, leading to a possible electrocution incident. A resident named Ayo recounted that Eric’s relatives found the bodies when they checked on him after he failed to answer his phone. Upon arriving at his…
As the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), approaches, the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has called on the federal government to discontinue the case and grant him an unconditional release, citing severe violations of his human rights. In a statement released on Sunday, OYC National President Igboayaka O. Igboayaka accused the federal government of engaging in tribal victimization, chronic hatred, and ethnic cleansing through the prosecution of Kanu. He criticized Justice Binta Nyako of the Abuja Federal High Court, alleging that the court has become a “theatre of dramatic exhibition,” undermining Nigeria’s judicial system…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has extended his hearty felicitations and commendations to the troops of the Nigerian Army and their families on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. In a statement issued by Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, Lagbaja praised the troops’ commitment and gallantry in confronting emerging security challenges and threats in the country. Describing Eid-el-Kabir as a significant festival that underscores the importance of sacrifice in humanity and divinity, the COAS expressed gratitude for the relative peace restored in many previously troubled parts of the country. He acknowledged the enormous sacrifices…