The Anambra State government has announced plans to arraign native doctors currently in custody as soon as investigations are concluded. Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, disclosed this over the weekend in Awka while speaking on the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS). He emphasized that Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration is committed to restoring law and order in the state. “The state government is serious about its commitment to eradicating criminal activities in Anambra,” Mefor stated. “If the native doctors are convicted, they will be sentenced in accordance with the provisions of the new Anambra Homeland Security Law.” He clarified that the…
Author: Ifeanyi N.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has cautioned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) against actions that could threaten Nigeria’s democratic process, particularly in Osun State’s local government administration. Makinde issued the warning on Sunday while speaking in Osogbo at the swearing-in ceremony of the 30 newly elected local government chairmen. The election, held on Saturday across all 30 local government areas of Osun State, was won by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Addressing the gathering, Makinde urged APC not to exploit federal power to subvert democratic institutions. He emphasized that any legal disputes should follow due process rather than resorting…
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the Senate, has criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for prioritizing power retention over the state’s development, declaring that its 25-year dominance in Delta will end in the 2027 general elections. Nwoko made this statement over the weekend in Idumuje Ugboko, Aniocha North Local Government Area, following his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He accused PDP leaders of focusing on personal interests rather than the well-being of the people, describing the party’s long rule as holding Delta “hostage” and stifling political competition. “Delta State has failed to experience the necessary…
A 50-year-old farmer, Alfa Mustapha, has been shot dead on his farmland in Ageri Village, near Olodo, Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State. Mustapha’s lifeless body was discovered lying face-up with his cutlass beside him. Discovery of the Body Reports indicate that the deceased left for his farm on Saturday morning but failed to return home. Concerned about his whereabouts, the Chief Imam of Ageri Mosque, Moshood Mustapha, went in search of him at about 6:02 p.m. and found his body. Confirming the incident on Sunday, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, said the Imam reported…
The Biu Police Area Command in Borno State has arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of a 50-year-old woman, Hajara Saleh, who was accused of practising witchcraft. Confirming the incident on Saturday, the Borno State Commissioner of Police, Yusuf Lawan, stated that Saleh was killed on February 21 in the Bantine community, Biu Local Government Area. Suspects and Allegations The suspects—Ja’o Muhammad, Idrisa Muhammad, and Ya’u Muhammad—aged between 20 and 30, allegedly conspired to kill Saleh, accusing her of bringing misfortune to the community. Lawan revealed that the victim sustained fatal injuries to her neck, legs, and hands.…
Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have rescued one Nasiru Idris, a resident of Farin-Ruwa via Bena in Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, who was found chained with padlocks on his neck and hands by his abductors in Mariga Forest. Confirming the rescue on Friday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said Idris was freed during a routine patrol by police operatives on February 16, 2025. According to Abiodun, a tactical squad led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of ‘A’ Division Kontagora discovered the victim while conducting a confidence-building patrol along the Bangi-Kontagora…
The Adamawa State Government and the state Police Command have launched an investigation into the alleged torture of a secondary school student, Jaafar Bashiru, by his teacher. Jaafar, a student of Aliyu Mustafa Academy, Jimeta, was reportedly inflicted with injuries for eating a mango within the school premises. Victim’s Father Speaks Out The boy’s father, Bashiru Haman, told reporters on Saturday that he had visited the school to verify his son’s online school fees payment when he coincidentally witnessed his son being flogged. Police Assure Thorough Investigation The Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed that an investigation is underway. Commissioner…
The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) has declared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of all chairmanship and councillorship seats in the recently concluded local government elections across the state. OSSIEC Chairman, Hashim Abioye, made the announcement on Saturday evening via a Facebook Live broadcast, confirming that PDP candidates secured victories in all 332 wards and 30 local government areas. Security Concerns Amid Election The local government election commenced as scheduled on Saturday morning, but the process was not without challenges. Abioye raised concerns over security personnel sealing off OSSIEC’s headquarters, which hindered the timely distribution of…
The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a new turn on Saturday as the faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, conducted the South-South PDP Zonal Congress in Calabar, Cross River State, despite a court order halting the exercise. The PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC) has, however, disowned the congress, stating that the party has not conducted the South-South Zonal Congress and has yet to announce a date for it. Court Order Against Congress Ignored The development comes amid a restraining order from a High Court in Port Harcourt, which issued an…
The Delta State Police Command has apprehended several suspected armed robbers, kidnappers, and cultists in a series of operations across the state. According to the command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), led by ASP Julius Robinson, arrested some notorious kidnappers who had been terrorizing Abraka, Obiaruku, and Umutu areas on January 30, 2025. Further investigations led to the arrest of the gang leader, identified as Emeka (surname unknown), at Evwokenren Layout, off Ughelli Road, Agbarho, in Ughelli North Local Government Area on February 2, 2025. “During the raid, officers recovered a fabricated semi-automatic Beretta…