Adeleke Adeyinka, the All Progressives Congress (APC) councillorship candidate for Abeokuta South Local Government, was shot dead on Saturday by unknown gunmen. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. in the Jide Jones area of Oke Ilewo, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Reports indicate that the assailants arrived in a tinted vehicle, after which one of them stepped out, shot Adeyinka at close range, and proceeded to smash his head until he died. A viral video seen by journalists shows the victim lying face up in a pool of blood. A source who requested anonymity said, “The killing happened around 2 p.m. It…
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The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of the Federal Criminal Investigative Department (FCID) at Force Headquarters, Abuja, Mr. Abiodun Alabi, has urged journalists nationwide to avoid publishing sensational or unverified news that could aggravate the insecurity in some parts of the country. DIG Alabi, who also serves as the Coordinating DIG for the South West Geo-political Zone, made the call on Saturday in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, while delivering a lecture during the 2024 annual Press Week organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ekiti Council. Speaking on the topic “The Role of Media in…
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved the payment of a N73,000 minimum wage for state workers, surpassing the federal government’s N70,000 benchmark. Aiyedatiwa made the announcement on Saturday during the flag-off of the Ondo Central Senatorial District campaign for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the upcoming off-cycle governorship election. The event took place in Ondo City, the headquarters of Ondo West Local Government Area. Highlighting his administration’s commitment to the welfare of the people, Aiyedatiwa said the decision to pay N73,000 reflects a dedication to improving workers’ well-being. “We are committed to the welfare of our…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, and its 2019 Bayelsa governorship candidate, David Lyon, over alleged anti-party activities. In addition to Lokpobiri and Lyon, several other party members were also suspended, including Commissioner for Power Kharim Kumoko, Commissioner for Lands and Survey Peres Biewari, former APC state chairman Jothan Amos, NEC ex-officio member Godbless Diriwari, and APC Youth Leader in Southern Ijaw, Sabi Morgan. The suspensions were announced following a disciplinary review by the party’s leadership in Bayelsa State. Speaking in Yenagoa, Mitin Eniekenemi Senator, the APC Chairman for…
Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has called on the suspended acting national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, to switch allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Melaye accused Damagum of undermining the PDP and described him as an “agent of destruction.” “APC agent of destruction, enough is enough, Damagum. Go and join APC in peace. Bye-bye, Damagum, the harm you’ve done is enough,” Melaye wrote. Damagum, along with PDP National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, was suspended by a faction of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC)…
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has refuted claims of internal divisions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mohammed, who also serves as the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, insisted that there is no faction within the party. The governor made the remarks following a visit by the party’s embattled acting national chairman, Umar Damagum, alongside other PDP leaders from the North East, to the Government House in Bauchi on Friday. The visit came amid speculation surrounding Damagum’s alleged suspension. Reports earlier indicated that Damagum, along with PDP National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, had been suspended by a faction of the…
A man identified as Musa Abdulai, suspected to be a supplier of food to bandits in Ekiti State, has been arrested by operatives of the Amotekun Corps. According to a press release obtained by Newsmen from the Head of Communications of the Ekiti State Amotekun Corps, Officer Adeleye Abiodun, the 35-year-old suspect, an indigene of Sokoto State residing in Shasha, Akure, Ondo State, was arrested on Monday, October 7, 2024, at about 6:30 p.m. Adeleye explained that Abdulai was apprehended by Amotekun operatives from the Ise-Ekiti Local Government Command during a patrol at the Oritan Forest Reserve, located between Ise…
The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested 22 suspects for alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy, theft, mischief, and receiving stolen property. The State Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Musa, disclosed the arrests while briefing journalists in Sokoto on Thursday, reaffirming the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property in the state. Musa revealed that two suspects were apprehended following a complaint from the manager of SAMAG Engineering Company regarding the theft of aluminum conductor wires intended for the Sokoto East electrification reconstruction project in Goronyo Local Government Area. “Officers promptly responded to the report, and during the investigation, the stolen wires…
Police operatives in Ondo State have arrested a 34-year-old man, Monday Chukwu, for allegedly stabbing his friend, Kefa Ofando, 30, to death during an argument over a N2,000 debt. The incident occurred at Akintola village in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state, where Chukwu reportedly attacked Ofando with a pair of scissors. Ofando succumbed to his injuries while being rushed to the hospital, having lost a significant amount of blood due to excessive bleeding. The Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Oladipo Abayomi, confirmed the incident, explaining that the disagreement escalated, leading to the tragic death. “Operatives of the…
Independent observers have attributed the violence and arson following the recently concluded local government election in Rivers State to Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s alleged refusal to obey a court ruling. The controversial election, held on Saturday, took place despite a court injunction restraining law enforcement agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from participating in the process. Some stakeholders in the state, particularly allies of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, had opposed the election, insisting on compliance with the court’s directive. However, the election was conducted amidst violent clashes, resulting in the deaths of some residents,…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the National Road Safety Advisory Council (NaRSAC) with a mandate for members to align with global best practices in reducing traffic crashes across Nigeria. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Vice President Shettima emphasized the critical importance of road safety, stating, “Road safety is not merely a matter of policy but a critical part of the lifeline that connects the people of this nation.” He urged the council to set National Road Safety Strategy (NRSS) targets and ensure effective coordination among federal, state, and local governments to achieve…
The Borno State Police Command has re-arrested Kyari Kur, a convict who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri following a flood-induced collapse of part of the facility’s perimeter fence in September. Kur, also known as Henry, was apprehended on Thursday after officers at the Gubio Divisional Headquarters acted on credible intelligence regarding his movements. In a statement on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, confirmed the arrest and noted that the police swiftly apprehended Kur in Gubio town. “The Police Command in Borno State, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Mohammed Lawal-Yusufu, confirms…
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed shock over Monday’s attack on members of the state’s Community Protection Guards (CPG), which resulted in the death of nine guards. This was revealed in a statement by the party’s publicity secretary, Mallam Yusuf Idris Gusau, and made available to journalists in Gusau. “We extend our condolences to the state government and the families of the gallant CPG members,” the statement read. The APC condemned the ambush by fleeing bandits, describing it as an attack on those who sacrificed their lives to protect local communities. The party expressed…
The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State has secured victories in 10 local government areas, as declared by the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC). The councils announced include Bassa, Jos South, Riyom, Kanam, Barkin Ladi, Mikang, Jos East, Langtang South, Quaan Pan, and Shendam. This declaration was made by the Chairman of PLASIEC, Plangji Cishak, in Jos, the state capital, on Thursday. Cishak noted that results from the remaining seven local government areas—Bokkos, Jos North, Pankshin, Kanke, Mangu, Langtang North, and Wase—are still being collated. More details to follow.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has criticized Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki for allegedly turning against his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole, despite Oshiomhole’s key role in Obaseki’s rise to power. During a debate on the Senate floor, Akpabio remarked: “The man you brought in as governor [Obaseki] has turned against you and against democracy.” In response, Oshiomhole clarified: “Just for the record, I didn’t bring him in; he was elected, but I supported him, just the way you supported Governor Udom.” Oshiomhole played a crucial role in Obaseki’s emergence as governor in 2016, going against the advice of some All Progressives Congress…
The Imo State Police Command has arrested a secondary school teacher, Mrs. Blessing Emmanuel, for allegedly brutalizing her 12-year-old stepdaughter, Amarachi Emmanuel. Mrs. Emmanuel was apprehended on Tuesday by the Owerri Police Area Command following a report filed by Chidiebube Okeoma, an Owerri-based activist and journalist. The case came to light when two local women, Eunice and Amarachi, spotted the girl selling sachet water on the streets of Owerri, bearing visible injuries. A video posted by Okeoma on social media showed Amarachi’s body covered with injuries, reportedly caused by machete cuts and beatings inflicted by her stepmother. Okeoma, who confirmed…
Authorities in Anambra State have confirmed the rescue of six journalists who were kidnapped while traveling to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Wednesday. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that security operatives were still working to rescue the seventh victim. “Joint security forces have successfully rescued six members of the media crew who were abducted while traveling from Lagos to Uyo along the Isseke-Orlu Road in Ihiala,” Ikenga stated. “Operations are still ongoing for the possible rescue of the seventh crew member.” Earlier reports had indicated that there might have been…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has accused the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) of harassing him at the airport and attempting to prevent him from leaving the country. Sowore, in a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) page, alleged that Immigration officials claimed his name was on their watchlist, leading to the repeated harassment. “The Nigerian Immigration Service continues to subject me to unwarranted harassment and abuse, violating my rights repeatedly,” Sowore stated. “Today, again, they stopped me on my way out of Nigeria, claiming I am placed on their WATCHLIST!” Sowore also…
The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) has expressed its full preparedness for the upcoming local government election, scheduled for October 19, 2024. Chairman of the Commission, Mamman Nda Eri, made this known during a meeting with the Kogi State Executive of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) at the Commission’s office in Lokoja. Eri assured all political parties participating in the election that they would receive a level playing field, emphasizing that the Commission’s mandate is to ensure the election outcome reflects the true wishes of the people of Kogi State, regardless of political affiliation. “All necessary preparations for…
Former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Peter Babalola, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), pledging to use his political influence to bolster the party’s strength, particularly in Irewole Local Government Area and the Osun West Senatorial District. During his formal reception into the APC in Ikire, hosted by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, Babalola vowed to secure a comprehensive victory for the APC in the upcoming local government elections. “I have instructed my supporters across all 30 local government areas and 332 wards in Osun State to register…