The internal crisis within the Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has intensified, with the camp loyal to Governor Hyacinth Alia failing to comply with the National Working Committee’s (NWC) directive to withdraw all legal actions initiated by party members. The directive was issued within a stipulated seven-day period, which has since elapsed. Since the inauguration of the new government led by Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, the leadership crisis has persisted, with no apparent resolution in sight. The discord within the Benue State APC deepened with Governor Alia’s strained relationship with the party’s state leader and current…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested Oluwafemi Idris, popularly known as Alfa, for the unlawful possession of human parts in the Akoko area of the state. According to SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, the arrest followed intelligence received from a reliable source indicating that Alfa had human parts in his possession for ritual purposes. Following the tip-off, the police conducted a search in Alfa’s house in Akoko, where they found human hands, three kidneys, three hearts, a spine, and a tongue in his possession. Odunlami-Omisanya stated that the suspect claimed to be an Islamic cleric…
The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended a 39-year-old man, Dolapo Babalola, for the alleged murder of his childhood friend, Evangelist Opeyemi Oyelakin, and theft of his motorcycle. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, revealed this in Akure on Sunday, stating that the incident occurred in Ondo town. According to Odunlami-Omisanya, the arrest followed a complaint received on March 25 regarding the disappearance of a motorcycle, marked KAK 136 VF, along with its rider. Acting swiftly on the report, detectives apprehended Babalola on the same date. During interrogation, the suspect confessed that Opeyemi Oyelakin, the deceased, was his…
Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, celebrated Easter with prisoners at the Correctional Center in Onitsha, Anambra State, where he delivered a message of hope and redemption. Addressing the inmates, Obi urged them not to feel isolated or defeated, noting that everyone in Nigeria is, in a sense, imprisoned, seeking freedom and redemption. He drew parallels to the story of Mary Magdalene, who, despite her past, was the first to witness the resurrected Christ, highlighting the possibility of transformation and redemption for all. The Easter mass, presided over by the Archbishop of Onitsha Catholic Archdiocese,…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended three men in Bayelsa State for trafficking psychoactive substances concealed in noodles. According to the agency’s spokesman, Mr. Femi Babafemi, two of the suspects were arrested at Swali Jetty, Yenagoa, on March 27. The substances recovered from them included 73.425kg of codeine, molly, tramadol, and diazepam. The third suspect was apprehended at Amasoma, Yenagoa, in a follow-up operation. The drugs were concealed in jumbo sacks and transported to Swali Jetty in a tricycle. Additionally, the NDLEA arrested two individuals at Orile Imo, Ogun State, on March 29 for possessing 137 blocks…
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has called on Nigerians to reflect on the sacrifice and suffering endured by Jesus Christ on the cross as they navigate through current economic hardships. In a statement, Bamidele likened the price paid by Jesus Christ, which he believes saved humanity from eternal damnation, to the economic challenges faced by Nigerians today. He assured that these sacrifices will eventually yield positive results. Bamidele emphasized the importance of learning from Jesus Christ’s sacrifice, stating that sacrifice is crucial for nation-building. He urged both leaders and citizens to understand the significance of sacrifice in laying a foundation for…
Tea makers, known as ‘Mai shayi’, in Abuja are facing a decline in business due to the rapid increase in the price of Indomie instant noodles. These Mai shayi, predominantly operated by Hausa men in makeshift kiosks, sell fast food items like noodles, fried eggs, bread, and tea. Speaking to NAN, the Mai shayi expressed concern over the rising prices of Indomie noodles, a popular fast food enjoyed by many Nigerians. A carton of Indomie standard pack, containing 40 pieces, now sells for between N10,500 to N11,500. The Super Pack, with 40 packs, is sold for between N17,800 to N18,700,…
Troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, stationed in Obinze, Owerri, have successfully destroyed a den used by notorious terrorists led by a man known as Monday Ogu, also known as B44. The operation, which took place in Ezioha community, Mbaitoli Council Area of Imo State, also led to the exhumation of dead bodies believed to be victims of the terrorists, buried in shallow graves near the den. Brigadier General Usman Lawal, the Brigade Commander, addressed journalists after the operation, stating that it was carried out based on intelligence reports. He revealed that the terrorists’ camp, strategically…
United States President Joe Biden has declared Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, as the “Transgender Day of Visibility.” This declaration aligns with the International Transgender Day of Visibility, established on March 31, 2009, to honor transgender individuals and raise awareness about the discrimination they face. President Biden’s declaration, backed by the US Constitution, emphasizes the importance of recognizing and supporting transgender people. He called upon all Americans to join in celebrating the lives and voices of transgender individuals and to work towards eliminating violence and discrimination based on gender identity. The Biden administration has prioritized LGBT activism, with the president…
During a town hall meeting in Kaduna, Governor Uba Sani disclosed that his administration inherited a substantial debt burden from the previous administration led by Nasir El-Rufai. The inherited debt includes $587 million, N85 billion, and 115 contractual liabilities. Governor Sani noted that this debt burden is significantly impacting the state’s federal allocation, especially with the exchange rate increases, which have led to the state paying back almost three times the borrowed amount. The governor highlighted that the state’s March federal allocation of N10 billion saw N7 billion deducted for debt servicing, leaving only N3 billion for other expenses. This…
In a scathing critique, Daniel Bwala, a former spokesman for the Atiku-Okowa Presidential Campaign Council, has branded Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, as a political “prostitute” and likened him to Judas Iscariot. Bwala took to his social media handle to express his disdain, highlighting Obi’s alleged betrayals of prominent figures such as the late Biafra warlord, Odumegu Ojukwu, and former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Sharing a video of Obi pledging allegiance to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and vowing never to leave the party, Bwala accused Obi of hypocrisy, noting that…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State chapter, has advised Nigerian Christians to stay united, focused, and actively involved in national issues. Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, the state chairman of CAN, issued this advice in an Easter message on Saturday in Ibadan. CAN chairman emphasized the importance of Christians being proactive and participating in political activities, noting that righteousness exalts a nation and that people of God in positions of authority can contribute to peace and sound governance. He urged leaders to prioritize justice, fairness, and equity in governance, ruling with the fear of God and keeping in mind the…
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has called on residents to embody the values of self-sacrifice and love demonstrated by Christ, urging them to maintain faith amid current challenges. Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has encouraged the people of the state to reflect on the virtues of self-sacrifice and love exemplified by Christ as they celebrate Easter. In his Easter message, Governor Mbah highlighted the importance of holding on to faith in the face of present socio-economic challenges, assuring that they will eventually be overcome. Mbah urged the residents to emulate Christ’s self-sacrifice, forgiveness, and love, stating, “His death…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) has released the timetable for the 98th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting and the Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting. The National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, announced in a statement on Friday in Abuja that the BoT meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 10:00 am at the NEC Hall of the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja. This will be followed by the NEC meeting at 2:00 pm at the same venue. Prior to these meetings, the National Caucus of the party will convene on Wednesday,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the list of candidates from 17 political parties contesting in the September 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo State. The State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Anugbum Onuoha, unveiled the list at the INEC office in Benin City. The list includes candidates from various parties, with notable changes such as the substitution of Barrister Anderson Uwadiae Asemota, the candidate of the Alhaji Lamidi Apapa-led faction of the Labour Party (LP), for Barrister Olumide Akpata of the Julius Abure-led camp of the party. INEC’s decision to display the list comes after the Apapa…
Former Minister of Aviation, Ambassador Fidelia Njeze, Senator Chukwuka Utazi, and other Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftains have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State. Former Minister of Aviation, Ambassador Fidelia Njeze, and Senator Chukwuka Utazi, who represented Enugu North Senatorial zone, are among the high-profile defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State. The defection was formalized at the party’s secretariat in Enugu on Saturday. Other prominent PDP members who joined the APC include Davidson Nnamani, Princess Juliet Oloto, Chika Idoko, Jonathan Eze, Mr. Umunna Ugwu, and Ezi-Obodo…
President Bola Tinubu has cautioned religious leaders against condemning and cursing Nigeria during their sermons, urging them to be more constructive in their criticism of leaders in elective positions. Tinubu made this statement during Ramadan Iftar with traditional rulers and religious leaders at the State House on Thursday in Abuja. He emphasized the importance of using the 2027 general elections to vote out leaders who are perceived as bad, rather than condemning the country. “The love of the nation is in your hands. Pray for our country. Educate our children. The sermons we preach to the members of our churches…
The Delta State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 570 personnel on Delta highways to ensure road safety and quality travel time during the Easter period. In a statement issued on Friday in Asaba, the FRSC Sector Commander for Delta, Mr. Bassy Eshiet, announced that the Easter special patrol operations would be conducted between Friday and Tuesday. Eshiet disclosed that the deployment includes regular and special marshals, as well as 13 patrol vehicles, two ambulances, and one tow truck. The sector commander emphasized that the primary objective of the special patrol is to enhance the command’s…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has assured residents of the territory of maximum security throughout the Easter celebration and beyond. Peter Olumuji, the Secretary, Command and Control Centre, FCTA, gave the assurance in an interview with newsmen on Friday in Abuja. Olumuji stated that the FCT Minister, in collaboration with security agencies, had ensured the deployment of human and material assets to ensure the safety of residents. He mentioned that the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies had deployed a significant number of personnel for foot and vehicular patrols to ensure a hitch-free Easter celebration. Olumuji also highlighted…
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr. Kanayo Uzuegbu, has called on residents to celebrate Easter responsibly in peace and love, following the example set by Jesus Christ. In an Easter message issued on his behalf by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the commissioner urged residents to report suspected criminals and their activities to the nearest police station or personnel during this festive period. He assured the public of adequate security measures, stating that he had directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Heads of Tactical and Operational Squads of the Enugu Command to utilize all…