The Yobe State Police Command has arrested four suspects over various crimes, including rape, illegal possession of firearms, and assault on law enforcement officers. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Saturday, noting that one of the suspects is a 19-year-old alleged serial rapist. According to the statement, the suspect, identified as Dahiru Ali of Hayin Kwari in Potiskum, was arrested by operatives of the Potiskum Divisional Police Headquarters for allegedly defiling a three-year-old girl in the Mutawassada area. “Further investigation revealed that the suspect had earlier committed a similar offence against another…
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The Delta State Government has dismissed and demoted some health workers found guilty of extorting money from pregnant women and children under five, despite an existing free healthcare policy. Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Onojaeme, made the disclosure on Saturday in Ashaka, Ndokwa East Local Government Area, during the launch of the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiatives (MAMII) Project Action Plan. Onojaeme said the state government had sanctioned several health workers for demanding payments from patients while still forwarding the same bills to government for settlement. He stressed that all pregnant women in Delta are entitled to…
Security forces in Benue State have stepped up joint operations under Operation Restore Peace, with renewed focus on the volatile Sankara axis. Reports indicate that during aerial surveillance on September 26, heavily armed bandits were sighted near the Takum boundary between Benue and Taraba States. Military sources disclosed that plans are underway for a Nigerian Air Force airborne strike to dislodge the armed group. In a related development, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) chaired a security stakeholders’ meeting at the Katsina-Ala Area Command. During the session, the Benue State Government pledged support for the families of personnel killed in…
The Adamawa State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on prominent political figures who have associated with the party to formally register as members in order to strengthen its structure and legitimacy. Speaking at the party’s state headquarters in Yola during the launch of its membership registration exercise, the State Chairman, Shehu Yohanna, specifically mentioned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, among those expected to register. Yohanna said that while several influential politicians have identified with the ADC in recent months, the only way they can wield…
The legal team of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has clarified that the Federal High Court’s ruling on his no-case submission does not amount to a guilty verdict. Kanu’s Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, explained that the decision simply requires the IPOB leader to open his defence in response to the terrorism charges filed against him by the Federal Government. On Friday, Justice James Omotosho dismissed Kanu’s no-case submission, ruling that the Department of State Services (DSS) had established a prima facie case, thereby compelling the defendant to respond to the allegations. Speaking to journalists shortly…
The National Chairman of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Ajuji Ahmed, has dismissed speculations that the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is preparing to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Tuesday during an interview on Prime Time, an Arise Television programme, Ahmed clarified that Kwankwaso’s recent remarks in Kano were misinterpreted. He stressed that the NNPP remains open to exploring different political strategies, including coalitions, ahead of future elections. “I don’t think so. I don’t think what he said indicated in any way that he is defecting or about to defect,” Ahmed…
The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South, to clarify his alleged ties with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or face sanctions. The warning followed a caucus meeting of the party held in Umuahia on Tuesday night. In a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Chukwuemeka Nwokoro, APGA insisted that no individual could belong to two political parties at the same time and urged the senator to publicly declare his political allegiance. The party accused the former Senate Minority Leader of abandoning APGA after securing…
Fresh unrest has engulfed Michihe Council Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, Benue State, following a deadly assault on Kumpa community by suspected gang members on Thursday. Local sources allege that the attack was carried out by loyalists of a notorious gang leader known as Orter. Reports indicate that Orter has admitted responsibility for the incident, describing it as retaliation for a recent military operation in Mbagena. During the raid, soldiers reportedly stormed his hideout, seizing a rifle and other belongings. In a further escalation, Orter accused the head of the Civil Protection Guard, Ali Noryila, of providing intelligence to…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated a 1,800-member campaign council ahead of the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State. The inauguration, held in Awka on Tuesday, was presided over by the party’s National Chairman, Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, who was represented by the APC Southeast Vice-Chairman, Dr Ijeoma Arodiogbu. In his remarks, Yilwatda expressed confidence in the APC’s capacity to defeat the incumbent governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). He said the ruling party at the centre would deploy its resources to legally unseat Soludo. “Anambra is very dear to the APC national leadership.…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Presidency over its recent declaration that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has no plans to extend his tenure beyond 2031. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party described the remarks as presumptuous and undemocratic. It insisted that President Tinubu’s mandate ends in 2027 and urged him to prepare to hand over to a more competent Nigerian. The party expressed concern over what it described as a deteriorating security and economic crisis under the current administration. It particularly lamented the collapse of the naira,…
Armed bandits on Friday launched a deadly attack on a mosque in Yandoto community, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing five worshippers and abducting several others. The incident was confirmed in a post shared on X by security analyst, Zagazola Makama. According to the report, the gunmen struck during dawn prayers at about 5:00 a.m., opening fire on worshippers inside the mosque before abducting some of them into the nearby forest. The attack left the community in deep shock and mourning. Residents later gathered to offer funeral prayers for the slain victims, who were described as devout Muslims…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Obidike Chukwuebuka, has cautioned Nigerian youths against working against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election, warning that “God would not forgive” such actions. Speaking on Friday, Obidike praised the administration for what he described as bold appointments, people-oriented reforms, and policies aimed at empowering young Nigerians through job creation and national development. He described it as “unpatriotic and spiritually dangerous” for any young Nigerian to oppose a President who, according to him, has demonstrated an uncommon commitment to the welfare and future of the country’s youths. “President Tinubu has shown…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s determination to confront poverty, criminality, and terrorism through a mix of security measures and socio-economic reforms. Tinubu made the pledge on Saturday at the passing-out parade of cadets of the 72 Regular Course, Short Service Course 48, and Direct Short Service in Kaduna. He was represented at the event by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The President emphasised that military action alone cannot resolve Nigeria’s security challenges, stressing the need to address the root causes of instability, including poverty and unemployment. “My administration has remained unrelenting in our resolve to provide a…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the commencement of campaigns by political parties ahead of the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, said the development is in line with Section 94(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 and item 8 of the Timetable and Schedule of Activities. According to the Commission, political parties are permitted to begin their campaigns from Wednesday, 24 September 2025, and conclude at midnight on Thursday, 19 February 2026. INEC reminded parties, candidates, and their supporters…
Former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Rivers State, Senator Magnus Abe, has declared that the people of the state, particularly Ogoniland, are now united and ready to put an end to years of division. Abe made the remark on Wednesday during an interview on Politics Today, a programme aired on Channels Television. The former lawmaker was reacting to the recent conferment of national honours by President Bola Tinubu on four prominent sons of Ogoniland. “We are all together now. We don’t want to have that division anymore. With the steps the President has taken, we believe…
The Federal Government has announced the official theme for the nation’s 2025 Independence Day celebrations as “All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation.” In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), Segun Imohiosen, said the theme underscores the importance of unity, collaboration, and patriotism among government institutions, the private sector, civil society, and citizens in advancing peace, prosperity, and national progress. Imohiosen explained that the theme reflects Nigeria’s resilience since gaining independence in 1960, noting that it aligns with the Renewed…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has disclosed that his administration has so far paid ₦27 billion out of the ₦47 billion in pension and death benefits inherited from previous administrations. Speaking on Tuesday during the launch of the fifth tranche of payments, Governor Yusuf assured that all outstanding gratuities and death benefits would be cleared before 2027, adding that elaborate arrangements have been made to achieve the goal. The governor revealed that the latest tranche would cover entitlements dating back to 2017, with ₦5 billion already released for 1,026 beneficiaries. “Since assuming office on May 29, 2023, the…
The immediate past Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, and the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, were on Wednesday sighted at the State House in Abuja. Although the purpose of their visit could not be immediately confirmed, reports suggest that President Bola Tinubu summoned Ibas to the Villa. According to Channels TV, the former Sole Administrator arrived at the Presidential Villa at about 5:50 p.m. InfoStride News recalls that Ibas assumed control of Rivers State in March following the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. He, however, handed power back to the governor last…
The Lagos State Government has demolished a cluster of illegal shanties and a makeshift car wash in the Lekki area as part of its ongoing environmental enforcement drive. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the operation in a statement posted on his official X handle on Tuesday. He said the enforcement team dismantled the unlawful structures at Lafiaji Beach and along Platinum Way in the Igbokusu axis of Lekki. “These shanties not only degrade the environment but also promote indiscriminate waste disposal and other unhygienic practices along our coastal corridors,” Wahab stated. The commissioner stressed that…
The Delta State Police Command has directed banks across the state to strengthen their security measures as part of efforts to curb criminal activities during the ember period. Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda, gave the order on Tuesday in Asaba during a strategic security meeting with members of the Bankers’ Forum. Represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Abaniwonda said the meeting was convened to address bank security ahead of the Yuletide season, which is often associated with heightened criminal activity. He stressed the importance of installing modern and functional CCTV cameras within banking environments to aid…